July - September 2008

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LET'S SEW (BASIC SEWING SERIES) call Edmond store for info. New session starting in August.
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This is the beginning of your sewing adventure. This session in the basic sewing series will cover all the things you need to get you started. Free with enrollment in Starts 1.

TAKE ALL THREE BASIC SEWING SERIES FOR A SAVINGS OF $20.00

START 1 (BASIC SEWING SERIES) call Edmond store for info. New session starting in August.
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Now you are ready to go. Your first sewing project will be a skirt. You will learn how to layout pattern, cut and sew seams, elastic waist, overcast seams and rolled hem. Tuition in this 4 session $95.00 includes pattern and book Let's Sew.

TAKE ALL THREE BASIC SEWING SERIES FOR A SAVINGS OF $20.00

START 2 (BASIC SEWING SERIES) call Edmond store for info. New session starting in August.
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You are on your way. This series will guide you through pant construction. From measuring for fit to pattern layout and cutting. You will also learn to put in a zipper, make facings, darts and blind hem. Tuition $45.00 includes pattern.

TAKE ALL THREE BASIC SEWING SERIES FOR A SAVINGS OF $20.00

START 3 (BASIC SEWING SERIES) call Edmond store for info. New session starting in August.
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In this series, you will expand your growing knowledge to button and buttonholes, collars, cuffs, set in sleeves, facings, pockets, darts, and hemming. Tuition for this class is $205.00. This includes a book and three patterns.

TAKE ALL THREE BASIC SEWING SERIES FOR A SAVINGS OF $20.00

CREATIVE HOOPS GROUP
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July - Fancy Stitchin' - If you love the antique hand embroidery look, you will not want to miss this month's club. You can do a small quilt or do a border on a pillowcase, towel or a tote bag. We will embroider the blocks that comprise the center medallion with a variegated thread (you choose the color) included in the kit. We will cut and sew the 9 blocks together and add a batik fabric (you choose the color to match your thread) included in the kit to accent the center panel. Options to add another border will be discussed and shown. Be sure and get your supply list ahead of class as there is some preparation before class time. Kit $15.50 and Fancy Stitchin' CD $22.90

August - Grand Dream Hoop (Creative Vision), Grand Hoop (2100 series) This month you will be stitching in the Grand Hoop or Grand Dream Hoop. You have been asking for a Grand Hoop class, so don't miss this beautiful quilting design that will fill the hoop and you will only do one hooping. Call the store for the supply list. Come learn how!

September - Easy Embroidered Heirloom Pillow. You will learn to embroider a buttonhole border along the edge of batiste to create a beautiful pillow. What a beautiful gift this 12" pillow will make. Ideas for personalizing or monogramming the pillow will be discussed in class. If you would rather make something besides a pillow, we will show you how to turn your embellished fabric into a bed caddy. Kit $20.00 which includes everything but the needles and thread.

SEWING AND QUILTING GROUP
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July - Zippered Jewelry Keeper - Decorative as well as functional, this is a perfect gift project. Pretty fashion fabric is used on the outside; decorative stitches create a grid design and attach the front to a layer of padding. Invisible zippers are inserted into the fabric lining to create six roomy pockets. The front is attached to the lining with piping inserted between the layers and an attached elasticized band wraps around to secure the roll for storage. $Kit $6.50

August - "Color Your Curves!" Binder Cover - We will learn how to embellish fabric with yarn, foil and decorative stitches, create a pattern from your binder then create your own unique curvy pattern. Experience a new way to sew those curves. Each one will be different. Kits will be cut for the class, please let us know ahead of time that you will need a kit. Kit $14.25

September - We will be starting a new format for the Sewing/Quilting club this month. We will now be doing a lecture/demo for a project. We will also have a light snack lunch and lots of surprises, challenges and lots of "Sew & Show" and "give-aways".

CREATIVE VISION TECHNIQUE CLASS
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We will be using the shaping function and combining stitches with the buttonholes for a decorative pillow. This is a make-up class for the May class in Moore.

FILE ASSISTANT FOR 2140/44/70's
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We will be using the shaping function and combining stitches with the buttonholes for a decorative pillow. This is a make-up class for the May class in Moore.

SOFTWARE SAVVY GROUP
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July - Cutwork Blouse - We will use 4D Design Creator to build a cutwork flower design that is ready to be added to a blouse. (Required software: 4D Suite)

August - Pfaff 4D Block of the Month - Block Four - For this block, we will use Fabric Decorator to create a stitch motif and apply it to fabric. We will then use Stitch Editor to shape the fabric with the border tools. In Embroidery Extra, we will embellish the block with additional flower designs. (Required software: 4D Suite)

September - Halloween Treat Bag - Just in time for this Halloween season, a trick-or-treat bag that is fun for all. Using the 4D Suite, we'll create a glow-in-the-dark pumpkin design that will be perfect for the bag of treats your ghost or goblin will gather as they make their way through the neighborhood. (Required software: 4D Suite)

SERGER GROUP
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This class will instruct you on making your own Knit Tops. Haven't used your cover stitch to it fullest, well, this is the class to learn the hemming technique used on all off-the-rack Knit tops.

4D Advanced Design Creator with Don & Phil
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We'll begin with an overview of digitizing and the tools available in 4D Design creator. We'll discuss the different types of stitches used in digitizing and how to be planning a project. We will then use those tools to digitize Angie Spong's 4D Amelia Quilt designs. Requires Pfaff 4D Suite. $50 price includes class fee and instruction CD. The CD also includes instructions to make the Amelia Quilt, as well as lessons on the Grand Hoop and the Endless Hoop. This class is recommended for advanced 4D students.