CONSTRUCTION CLASSES
MACHINE ART CLASSES
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Beginner
and Kids
Construction
Fabric Fibers and Embellishments
Machine Arts and Creative
Appliqué
Beginner and Kids Sewing Classes
Adults
Beginning Sewing with
Wilma
If
you’ve never sewn before or want to get reacquainted with sewing, this is the
class for you! Bring your machine or use one of ours. After an
introduction to the sewing machine and practice, we’ll make a tote bag the
first week and flange pillow the second week. You’ll be surprised what
you can do!
Mondays, September 15 & 29 or October 6 & 13
Time: 5:30 – 8 pm
Cost: $35
Kids
& Teens Beginning Sewing with
Wilma
This is a first sewing machine experience for Teens and Pre-Teens, 8 – 18
years old--and is limited to 6 students! Design and sew a tote bag and
flange pillow. Choose your own fabrics to create something uniquely yours.
We’ll learn how to thread and operate a sewing machine and how to sew on woven
fabrics. Use your machine or one of ours. One class fee if moms or
grandmas work together with the student on the same project (limit one adult per
student). Use your own machine or one of ours.
Date: Saturday, October 4 & 11
Time: 1:30 – 4pm
Cost: $35.00
Kids
Quilt with
Wilma
We’ll make a 44” X 59” quilt in this class for beginning sewers from 8 –
18. Uneven strips of contrasting fabrics pieced on a muslin square give
this quilt a contemporary, updated look. And the size is perfect for
snuggling under during the cold winter months! There will be
homework—which is why the classes are scheduled 2 weeks apart!
Level--Advanced Beginner (Sewers should have sewn at least one item and know how
to operate a sewing machine)
Oct. 1--We’ll cut the fabric strips and learn how to piece the squares.
Oct. 16--Using our completed squares, we’ll determine the best arrangement,
sew them together and discuss borders.
Oct. 30--We’ll make the quilt sandwich, start quilting or tying and learn how
to sew on the binding.
Dates: Thursday, October 2, 16 & 30
Time: 5- 7:30pm
Cost: $55.00
Fat
Quarter Boogie Bag
with
Wilma
These make great Christmas gifts! With 2 fat quarters, a spool of thread
and a sewing machine, we’ll make a small bag to hold almost anything—toys,
cosmetics, Webkinz, I-Pod, or jewelry. Beginning sewers of all ages are
welcome.
Date: Saturday, December 13
Time: 1:30-3;30 pm
Cost: $25.00
Fiber
Arts for Kids and Teens
Kids and teens have a chance to explore fiber arts through this series of
classes offered on the second Saturday of each month. A different
technique is taught in each class and is a starting point for further
independent creativity. Since most projects can be completed either by hand or
machine, previous sewing machine experience is not necessary. Sign up for
one or all of the classes.
October 11--Make a 7” X 9” leaf quilt using a choice of
fabric or real leaves.
November 8--Embellish-your-hand-print quilt block.
December 13--Create a collage out of painted fusible web and
Christmas motifs.
Date: Saturday, October 11, and/or November 8 and/or December 13
Time: 10:30am – 1pm
Cost: $30.00 per session, which includes kit fee
Pillowcases
with Wilma
You only have to be able to sew a straight line to make a great pillowcase!
This is an excellent project for beginning sewers of all ages.
We’ll learn about the sewing machine, how to operate it, and a pillowcase
using 2 coordinating fabrics. If time allows, you'll be able to sew
another one and learn how to add a third fabric. Use your machine or one
of ours.
One Session
Date: Saturday, Oct. 4
Time: 10:30 am – 1pm
Cost: $25.00
Sewing Cafe' Join us in our Sewing Cafe' on Saturday, November 15 from 11am - 3pm. Whether you bring your own sewing machine or test drive one of ours, we'll help you with that unfinished garment, clothing alterations, mending or any other sewing chores you'd like to tackle but are a bit unsure of. Our spacious classroom with large cutting tables, irons and ironing boards is a great place to sew, learn, and share with fellow sewers. The fee is $10.00 an hour with a $30.00 maximum and you'll get a 15% discount on the sewing supplies you purchase during that time. High school students with a valid student I.D. will pay a maximum of $20.00. Space is limited, so register right away!
Adults
& Teens Lounge Pants with
Wilma
For adult and teen beginning sewers with little or no sewing experience!
Make a pair of comfy lounge pants for the cold winter evenings. After
reviewing the basics of operating a sewing machine, we’ll adjust a purchased
pattern to fit you, cut out your fabric, and learn the steps involved to sew a
terrific pair of lounge/sleep pants. To insure individual attention, this
class is limited to 6 students.
Date: Monday, November 3 & 10
Time: 5:30-8pm
Cost: $35.00
Deconstruct:
Reconstruct with Margie
Is your closet filled with old favorites you can’t part with, yet, you know
they’re out of style. Now, we can use those old favorites and make them
into something new and fun! This class will take apart old suits; men’s
are great, or yours and make a cute little handbag.
Do
you like to go “junking” at yard sales, Goodwill, Salvation Army or other
consignment stores but don’t know how to update treasured finds? Now,
you can take those favorites and make a fun skirt from one basic pattern.
You’ll be able to tweak that pattern in a million ways so you’ll end up with
your own fun, unique skirt
To
go with your new skirt collection, you’ll need a jacket or two. And, in
Michigan with cool, starry evenings and air-conditioned restaurants, we all need
a jacket or two. Again, we’ll create from old, treasured garments a fun
jacket that will be your own personal signature.
PURSE
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 14, 21, 28
Time: 6 - 8 pm
Cost: 45.00
SKIRT
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 4, 11, 18 & 25
Time: 6 - 8 pm
Cost: 45.00
JACKET
Date: Tuesday, December 2, 9 16 & 23
Time: 6-8pm
Cost:
Designing
American Girl Doll Clothes
Originally for young gals with dolls, this class is now open to moms and
grandmas, too. Design and sew outfits for your favorite 18” doll.
Starting with Kwik Sew 3091, we’ll alter the skirt to make a reversible one.
Then you’re free to design and sew additional clothes. Students
must be comfortable using the sewing machine and sewing ¼” seams. You
pay one class fee if one adult and one gal work together on the same sewing
machine. Kwik Sew patterns are available at Smith Owen.
Date:
Tuesday, November 18 & 25
Time: 5 - 7:30pm
Cost: $35.00
Easy
Fit Shirt
with
Wilma
For sewers ages 16 and up who would like to increase their repertoire of sewing
skills! In this class you’ll make a camp/Hawaiian shirt as you learn a
variety of seam finishes, how to make a collar, facings, buttonholes and set in
sleeves. You must be comfortable threading your machine, winding bobbins and
know how to stitch a 5/8” seam. Using a purchased pattern, we’ll take
it step-by-step and there will be some homework! By the end of class
you’ll be able to make shirts for the whole family!
Date: Monday, December 1 & 8
Time: 5-8:30pm
Cost: $35.00
Embellished
Jacket
with
Carolyn Eary
Turn a plain ordinary sweatshirt into a jacket that no one will even realize it
was once a sweatshirt. You will learn how to couch trims to your jacket by
machine, twin needle work and learn a fun way to add embellishments to plain
buttons so you will have the perfect match to your jacket. Note: If you would
like to make a jacket from scratch instead of sweatshirt you may choose this
option also.
Advanced
Beginner
Date: Tuesday, October 14 & 28
Time: 9:30am – 1:30pm
Cost: $35.00
Fleece-lined
Wool Mittens
with Kathi
With
2 felted wool sweaters and 1/2 yard of polar fleece, you can make a pair of the
warmest mittens ever! So easy and so quick--and great for Christmas gifts!
Date: Tuesday, November 25
Time: 7:00 - 9:00pm
Cost: $20.00
Recycled
Denim Wave Purse/Tote with
Carolyn Eary
Turn your jeans into a fun purse or tote. Add your favorite color for accents
and you will be ready to take it anywhere. This tote can be made all from fabric
just by substituting your favorite fabric instead of the denim. Whatever fabric
combination you choose it will make a great gift or purse/tote for
yourself.
Advanced Beginner
Date: November 20 and December 4
Time: 9:30am – 1:30pm
Cost: $35
Wool
Purse with Kathi
We will begin with the Madison Bag pattern by Amy Butler and modify it by
changing the front flap design and using wool appliqué (I did mine by machine
but you may choose to do yours by hand) to make a stunning winter purse.
Date: Friday, November 28
Time: 10am -2pm
Cost: $35
Private sewing
classes with Wilma
Private
sewing classes for sewers of all ages can now be scheduled at your convenience!
If you’d like to further develop your expertise in fashion sewing, home
decorating or accessories, this is for you. You choose the project or technique
you would like to work on. Because you are the only one in the class, it is
tailor-made for you, focusing on your individual sewing needs. Available in
blocks of 2 hours, the cost is $15.00 per hour. Contact Smith Owen and ask for
Wilma to set up a time that works for you.
Fabric, Fibers and Embellishments
Not creative you say. You will be hard pressed to convince your family and friends of that after taking one of these classes. Learn and use fabric and fibers in wonderfully interesting ways.
Deconstruct:
Reconstruct with Margie
Is your closet filled with old favorites you can’t part with, yet, you know
they’re out of style. Now, we can use those old favorites and make them
into something new and fun! This class will take apart old suits; men’s
are great, or yours and make a cute little handbag.
Do you like to go “junking” at yard sales, Goodwill, Salvation Army or other consignment stores but don’t know how to update treasured finds? Now, you can take those favorites and make a fun skirt from one basic pattern. You’ll be able to tweak that pattern in a million ways so you’ll end up with your own fun, unique skirt
To go with your new skirt collection, you’ll need a jacket or two. And, in Michigan with cool, starry evenings and air-conditioned restaurants, we all need a jacket or two. Again, we’ll create from old, treasured garments a fun jacket that will be your own personal signature.
PURSE
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 14, 21, 28
Time: 6 - 8 pm
Cost: 45.00
SKIRT
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 4, 11, 18 & 25
Time: 6 - 8 pm
Cost: 45.00
JACKET
Date: Tuesday, December 2, 9 16 & 23
Time: 6-8pm
Cost:
Felting
Machines with Pam
We
have been getting together and having some great felting frenzy. Each
month we brain storm ideas and try out new textures. Smith Owen has wool
fabric, hand dyed wool roving, yarns, Angelina fibers and silk scarves, all for
your felting creativity. It has been great fun exploring the felting
machines. If you are curious about what felting and the felting machines
are all about, come join us. You may observe or if available, we can set
one up for you to try. Each date is an individual class.
Date: October 10, November 12 and/or December 12
Time: 9:30 – 11:30am
Cost: $10 each session
Technique
Classes
with Carolyn Eary.
Have you ever wondered just how do they do that? Carolyn will be offering 3
different classes that will focus on different techniques. You may choose to
take just 1 or 2 of the techniques or all 3. Each class will focus on a
particular technique and will also include ideas of what to do with that
technique. She will also be offering a class where you can make a directed
project with the technique(s) you have learned. The class fee is set up so you
can do an individual class or you can take all of the technique classes and the
project class. Class fee is $15 each for any of the individual
technique classes or the project class. However, if you take all three of the
different technique classes, the project class is free!
Couching
& Twin Needle Technique Class
In this class you will learn how to attach different kinds of yarns, trims and
other embellishments. You will learn about the many different sizes of twin
needles and how and where to use them. Come join the fun! Machines with basic
stitches can do these techniques.
Date: Tuesday, October 28, 9:30am – 12:30pm or NOTE:
RESCHEDULED DATE
Thursday,
October 9, 6-9pm
Cost: $15.00
Piping,
Bias Trim & Tubes Technique Class
In
this class you will learn how to make these different accent trims and how to
attach them.
Date: Tuesday, October 21, 9:30am – 12:30pm or
Thursday,
October 23, 6-9pm
Cost: $15.00
Manipulating
Fabric Technique Class
Fabric manipulation is when you alter the original look of the fabric. In this
class you will learn different ways to manipulate fabric to give your fabric a
look that will leave everyone wondering how you did that.
Date: Tuesday, November 4, 9:30am – 12:30pm or
Thursday, November 11, 6-9pm
Cost: $15.00
Project
Technique Class
This
is the class to actually make a project using one or more of the techniques you
have learned in the above classes. You will have had to take the technique class
that you want to use for your project because this class will focus on how to
put a project such as jacket, vest, pillow, or purse together not a particular
technique.
Date: Monday, November 24, 9:30am – 12:30pm or
Wednesday,
December 3, 6-9pm
Cost: $15.00
Amy
Butler Bags with Wilma
Have you seen Amy Butler’s new tote patterns this season? You can make
one—or one that she’s had in her collection for several years—for a
fraction of the cost of those in the store! It would be a great
Christmas gift for someone special. Smith Owen has the area’s largest
selection of her fabrics and patterns. The teacher, who has sewn
many, will share her tips and shortcuts as you construct your bag. Because
Amy Butler has made changes in her patterns that might not yet be published,
please
schedule a time to meet with the teacher get the pattern updates and choose your
fabrics--before Nov. 6.
Date: Thursday, November 6 &13
Time: 5:30-8pm
Cost: $35.00
Charm
Party Tote
This great tote bag is made out of 5" squares. Measuring about
11" x 14" and is 4" deep, it is fully lined, with two roomy
pockets on the inside and a pocket on the outside for keys. Because 35
squares make up the outside of the bag, inner, and outer pockets, this is a
great way to use up a charm packet or your fabric stash! An additional
yard of fabric for the lining and handles is needed and iron-on fleece adds
firmness to the tote. To save time, please come with your squares already
cut!
Date: Monday, October 6 & 13
Time: 2:30pm -5pm
Cost: $35.00
Crafts/Techniques
with Pam and Kathi
During
our technique class we will focus on a “craft” that not only will be
teaching different techniques for our machines but having you leave with a nice
project that will be great for ones self or gift giving. Projects are most
often completed in the three-hour class time. Each date is an individual
class.
Date: Wednesday, November 12 Quilt Smart Christmas Stocking
Friday, December 12 Grommet Tote Bag
Time: 12:30 – 3:30pm
Cost: $15 each session
Fashion
Drawing for Beginners with Wilma
You don’t have to be an artist to sketch fashion designs! This class is
for all ages. Using the same techniques the experts use for their design
portfolios (you’ll be surprised how they do it), we’ll learn how to make
schematic drawings and fashion illustrations. No experience required!!
We’ll also observe how styles have evolved since 1900. All tools and
papers are provided and included in the class fee.
One Session
Date: Wednesday, October 15
Time: 10am – noon
Cost: $25.00
Flip
Pillow with
Wilma
You can make a Flip Pillow or a Wowie Zowie Flip Pillow! One uses 3
fabrics and the other uses 17. Can you guess which is which? For each
pillow you’ll get 3 or more looks! This easy pillow is for beginning
sewers of all ages who know how to operate a sewing machine.
Date: Saturday, November 8
Time: 1:30 – 4pm
Cost: $25.00
Wrapped
Clothesline Purse
Using clothesline and strips of fabric, we’ll learn how to wrap the
clothesline with the fabric strips, secure it and shape it into a purse.
The finished shape is a bit unpredictable but that’s the fun of it!
Whether you use coordinating fabrics or fabric scraps, you’ll have a
one-of-a-kind fashion accessory! Payment for this popular class is due at
sign up.
Each class consists of 2 sessions
Date: Thursday, November 20 and Dec. 4
Time: 5:30 - 8pm
Cost: $35.00
or
Date: Wednesday, December 3 & 10
Time: 10:30am – 1pm
Cost: $35
Night
Out
with
Carolyn Eary
Join us for a night of fun whether you chose to work on the project or just
bring those UFOs. The project this time will be making fabric postcards to send
to the troops. These are so much fun to make and it will help to cheer up our
soldiers when they receive this handmade card. You may enjoy it so much you will
want to make some to send out for the holidays. Sign up today for a night of
food and fun.
Advanced Beginner
1 session
Date: Friday, October 17
Time: 6 pm-12 am
Cost: $15.00
Day
Out! with
Carolyn Eary
Join us for a day of fun with the same format as NIGHT OUT.
Advanced Beginner
One session
Date: Thursday, Nov 6
Time: 9:30am – 3pm
Cost: $15.00
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