Hi everyone,

Fall is here and it’s a great time to get back into sewing and knitting!  Check out my fall class listings…

-Knitting I, 2 weeks, Monday 7:00-9:00 pm, 10/5 & 10/12, $50

Age 15 and up.  Learn the basics of knitting in two classes by making a scarf.  Left-handed knitting will be taught to left-handed class members.  Materials included.

-Knitting II, 3 weeks, Monday 7:00-9:00 pm, 10/19-11/2, $65

For students age 15 and up; prerequisite Knitting I (or equivalent).  Make a hat or dog sweater and learn intermediate knitting techniques such as increasing, decreasing, and using double-pointed and circular needles.  The studio provides basic patterns; students provide their own yarn and needles.

-Sewing I, 4 weeks, Tuesday 6:30-9:30 pm, 10/6-10/27, $135 + $10 materials

For beginners age 15 and up or those who haven’t sewn in quite a while.  Learn machine-sewing skills (or further develop your skills) by making a purse, tote bag, or messenger bag that expresses your style!  Patterns will be provided; materials fee gives you access to the Studio’s stock of fabric and supplies.

Intermediate Skill Workshops (prerequisite Sewing I or equivalent):

-Working with Bias Tape, 1 session, Saturday 10/17, 1:00-4:30 pm, $50

Bias binding is a neat and decorative way to finish raw edges, but creating it can be tricky!  In this workshop, students will learn how to calculate yardage, cut bias strips, join them, press them into binding, sew on binding by three different methods (topstitched, stitch-in-the-ditch, and by hand), and create mitered corners.  Students should bring 1 yard of cotton fabric and 3 flour sack dishtowels or plain, rectangular placemats to bind during class.  A bias tape maker is included in the cost of the class. For students age 15 and up.

-Zipper Workshop, 1 session, Saturday 11/7, 1:00-4:30 pm, $50

Learn three types of machine-sewn zipper installations: invisible, lapped, and faced.  Zippers and muslin will be provided, and each student will try all three methods during the workshop.  Fly zippers will not be covered in this class.  For students age 15 and up.

-Hand-stitching Workshop, 2 sessions, Wednesdays 12/2 & 12/9, 6:30-8:30 pm, $50

Learn functional hand stitches useful in sewing clothing during two sessions.  Students will make a stitch sampler to take home for reference.  We will cover the following stitches and their practical applications: slipstitch, catchstitch, prickstitch, herringbone stitch, blanket stitch, tailor’s tack, threadmark, basting stitch, and running stitch. For students age 15 and up.

Find more information at www.craftandsewstudio.com.

I hope to see you all in class

-Kristin G.

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