CELEBRATING
23 YEARS
Sewing at the Beach
2016
January 10-January 17, 2016
Myrtle Beach, SC
Sponsored by the
Stranded Smockers and Stitchers
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About Sewing at the Beach…
In January of 1994, the Stranded Smockers and Stitchers hosted their first Sewing at
the Beach, a four day sewing workshop held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Over the last
twenty plus years, this annual event has grown to include pre-day classes, specialized
machine and hand sewing classes, and a full selection of optional night classes. Due to
popular demand, the 23nd annual Sewing at the Beach will offer an even wider variety of
classes for every type of sewing enthusiast!
Sewing at the Beach 2016 will run from Monday, January 11, through Saturday,
January 16, 2016. Pre-day classes, both hand and machine will be offered on Monday,
January 11 and Tuesday, January 12. Classes are geared for all sewers, both novice and
advanced, both hand and machine. Classes start daily at 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Night
classes start at 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Students will be able to choose from a selection of classes during the four day
school. A student may take four days of all machine sewing, all hand sewing, or a
combination. Classes will be taught by Pam Mahshie, Missy Billingsley, Gail Doane, Jan
Kerton, Susie Gay, Maggie Bunch, Laura Jenkins Thompson, Sheryl Smith, Melissa Wells,
Peggy Dilbone, Michele Simons, Beverly Clement, Kathy Dykstra, Margo Duke, Cindy Foose,
Cookie Bahr, ,Since requests for classes are filled on a “first-come, first-served” basis, be sure
to send your registration form in as soon as possible.
Night classes will be held Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings when
additional hand and machine techniques will be offered as optional 3-hour classes.
Here are some of the other highlights planned for Sewing at the Beach 2016. On
Tuesday evening, there will be a teacher selling night. Come and meet the teachers and
purchase some of their great work. A Market with vendors ranging from sewing machine
dealers to specialty item retailers will officially run from Monday through Saturday and be
held in the exhibition hall. Luncheons for all participants will be held Monday through
Saturday. On Saturday evening, there will be a Fashion Show of garments made by
students and teachers followed by a Southern Buffet Banquet. Other festivities will include
Live Auction and Raffle items.
Sewing at the Beach 2016 will be held at the beach-front Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort
which[O1] offers plenty of classroom, vendor, and hospitality room space. Each room is
furnished with either two double beds or one king and is equipped with a refrigerator,
coffee maker, microwave, blow dryer, iron, and ironing board. The rate is $91.00 plus 12%
tax based on double occupancy (extra $10.00 will be added to guestrooms rates per
adult) or $151.00 plus 12% tax next door at the Royal Palms for a condo. Check-in time is
4:00 pm and check-out time is 12:00 noon. Be sure to request “SATB2016 RATE” when
registering. If desired, an “inside” room must be specified. The cut-off date for the special
rate is December 12, 2015.
For color photographs of projects
for many of the classes,
teacher biographies,additional updates,
student supply lists and all information
included in this brochure,
please visit our website:
www.sewingatthebeach.com
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General Supply List
A sewing machine in good working order with which you are familiar. Bring extra bobbins, all feet, all cams,
discs, programs, etc. as well as the operating manual. Scissors (fabric, embroidery, and paper), glass head
or fine silk pins, fine line and ultra-fine line water soluble marking pens and pencils, #2 pencil and sharpener,
tape measure, assorted hand sewing needles, seam ripper, seam guide or gauge/hem guage, pen for
taking notes, personal sewing light, and if needed, magnifying glasses or magnifier. Heirloom sewing
supplies to include: lace shaping board, scissors and anything else you may need for heirloom work. Hand
sewing supplies to include: 4”, 6” and 8” hoop and any corresponding scissors that may be needed.
Suggested needles to have in your sewing kit: #60-5 , #65 or #70-2, #80-5 (one of these may be
embroidery), #120-1, #100-120 jeans needle, #80 twin needle and 100 or 120 wing needle. Example of
threads to have on hand are 60 weight Mettler (cotton), 50 weight Coats and Clark, (cotton covered
polyester) 50 weight DMC, 80 weight Madeira Tanne Cotona (cotton), 70 or 100 weight YLI Heirloom thread
(cotton). All students are responsible for their needles and threads if mentioned in the student supply list.
Please make sure to correctly and neatly fill out your email address on the registration form.
Monday Pre-Day Classes
Strawberry Thief Liberty of London Quilted Jacket and Smocked Dress (3day class taught
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday) Gail Doane
Bee-utiful Pinafore – Kathy Dykstra (2 day class taught Monday and continued on Tuesday)
Stitchers Carry All –Pam Mahshie/Missy Billingsley BABY LOCK
Wool/Cashmere Acorn Scarf – Jan Kerton (2 day class taught Monday and continued on Tuesday)
The Infinity Christening Gown (2 day class taught Monday and continued on Tuesday) – Susie Gay
Trendy Multi-Tasker Tote/Carryall – Cookie Bahr (2 day class taught Monday and continued on Tuesday
Strawberry Thief – Liberty of London Quilted Jacket and Matching Smocked Dress – Gail Doane
18 hour machine & hand class
The focus of this three day class will be fine machine sewing. Working with the Liberty of London
print “Strawberry Thief” learn how to channel quilt blocks of fabric to a “warm and natural”
batting base. The quilted blocks will then be used to fussy cut the jacket back, fronts and sleeves
to ensure a balanced and lined up pattern repeat. The asymmetric jacket front features pleated
circle pockets and a turned bias loop/covered button closure. Learn how to prefinish the ends of
the mini piping and the `1/4” French bias binding along the top edge of the pockets. The jacket
is fully lined with lime 1/32” micro check and is piped and bound in the same manner as the
pockets. The turn back cuff on the sleeve allows for at least a full year of growth. The
coordinating classic style yoke dress is constructed from navy blue 100% cotton fine line pique.
The construction details on the dress include a floating scallop edge yoke overlay, scalloped
edge lined sleeves, a full scalloped hem,and a piped button back belt. The simple repetitive
trellis smocking design is embellished with cable flowerettes, cast-on stitch buds, and tiny silk
ribbon bows. The dress fronts will be pleated in your chosen size in preparation for hand smocking
prior to class. Basic geometric smocking knowledge is a prerequisite. The pattern for the jacket
and dress will be included in the class kit in sizes 4,6,8,10.
Student requirements: sewing machine, sewing machine foot suitable for making mini piping,
blocking surface, marking pen or pencil suitable for dark fabrics, clear plastic ruler at least 18”
long, rotary cutter/ruler ,basic sewing supplies.
There will be an additional $95.00 charge for this class.
Bee-Utiful Pinafore
12 hour machine/hand class taught Monday and continued on Tuesday Kathy Dykstra
This crisp white pinafore is as fun to make as it is to wear. Techniques for learning to apply tiny
piping around curves, shaping spaghetti bias as well as for applying shaped spaghetti bias with a
blanket stitch to the hemline will be mastered in this class. Yo-yo flowers along with some hand
embroidered bees accent the bodice and skirt of this sweet pinafore. This class focuses on
shaped spaghetti bias on fabric as well as on hem edges and perfecting shaped piping and
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creating yo-yo flowers.
Student requirements: sewing machine in good working order, circle template,teflon press
cloth,#70 sewing machine needle,#60 white mettler thread,1/2 yard Totally Stable, Wash Out
Glue with fine tip applicator (Roxanne’s Glue Baste or similar product, three 5/8” buttons to
cover, #7 or #8 Milliner needle, sewing machine manual, Machine feet – cording/piping foot,
open toe foot, edge stitching foot.’
Stitchers Carry All with Embroidered Front
Taught Monday Only – Pam Mahshie/Missy Billingsley BABY LOCK
MACHINES WILL BE FURNISHED BY BABY LOCK FOR ALL BABY LOCK CLASSES
Start your week off right by creating this great Carry All with Missy. In this project you will learn
some great serger and embroidery tips all while making a carrier for all the goodies you will need
all week. The fabrics will be different than the picture but don’t worry they will be just as cute..
Student requirements: Basic sewing supplies, additional lighting if needed, pen and pad for notes
if desired,
Wool/Cashmere Acorn Scarf – Jan Kerton
12 hour class taught Monday and continued on Tuesday
Everyone knows how much I love acorns and oak leaves. This beautiful fine wool/cashmre scarf
would make a perfect gift. The textural and hand dyed felted wool leaves are laser cut – ready
to apply and embellish with wool and silk threads. The hand dyed silk velvet acorns are raised
and padded. Construction of the scarf is simple.
Student requirements: Basic embroidery supplies. Additional lighting if desired, embroidery hoops.
The Infinity Christening Gown – Susie Gay
12 hour class taught Monday and continued on Tuesday
The Infinity Christening Gown is the height of restrained elegance that can be used for a baby boy or girl. The
serpentine infinity symbol circles the hem two times and appears on the bodices and each set-in sleeve, worked
in single featherstitch and trailing looped bullions. Groups of 3 hand stitched pintucks circle the skirt and
appear on the bodice. Beautiful cotton lace insertion is center front on the bodice and circles the skirt with
matching lace edging around the hem and sleeves. The pattern comes in sizes 0-3, 6-9, and 12 months. This
unique 29” gown is made of the finest Swiss cotton batiste, French cotton laces, is embroidered in white floche
and buttons down the back for an easy on-and-off for baby. The neckline is finished with a bias band. Hand
stitches covered in class are the Single Featherstitch, Trailing Looped Bullions and hand Pintucks. Machine
techniques covered in class are lace insertion to fabric, lace edging to fabric, machine pinstitch (a machine
hemstitch) and narrow French seams. The gown will be started in class and students will finish at home.
Student Requirements: sewing machine in good working order with narrow edge stitch foot and machine with
pinstitch (one of the hemstitching selections); lace scissors, 110 or 110 Universal needle; 70-80 Universal needle
, cake of beeswax, thimble or plastic finger guard, blue fineline washout pen, 18” clear ruler; extra lighting
and magnification. There will be an additional $15.00 for this class.
Trendy Multi-Tasker/Carryall Tote - Cookie Bahr
12 hour class taught Monday and continued on Tuesday
This Multi-Tasker/Carryall Tote is ideal for hauling your sewing “stuff” for sewing trips, would make an
excellent gift for a new mom or a friend. This bag is very labor intensive and really well constructed. You’ll be
proud to exhibit at “sew and share.”
Student Requirements: 90/14 or 100/16 Jeans needle, quilters ruler, sharp, pointed scissors, removable
marking pencil, ¼”Wonder tape (double sided glue tape), glue stick, wonder clips, pins, machine feet (Bernina
# in parenthesis) for straight stitch (1/34), zipper (4), edgestitch/lace joining (10), open toe embroidery (20),
1/4” patchwork (37/57), ruffler attachment.
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Tuesday Pre-Day Classes
The Infinity Christening Gown – Susie Gay –Continued from Monday
Bee-utiful Pinafore – Kathy Dykstra Continued from Monday
Strawberry Thief – Liberty of London Quilted Jacket and Matching Smocked Dress – Continued
from Monday and will finish on Wednesday.
Knit Ladies Nightgown – Pam Mahshie/Missy Billingsley (BABY LOCK)
Trendy Multi-Tasker Carryall Tote – Cookie Bahr – Continued from Monday
Wool/Cashmere Acorn Scarf – Jan Kerton – Continued from Monday
Knit Ladies Nightgown - Pam Mahshie/Missy Billingsley (BABY LOCK)
6 hour class taught Tuesday only
Machines will be furnished
What can be more comfortable than a knit nightgown and perfect if you forget to pack one. Choose from
either Pink, Blue or White for your gown. We will personalize it as well with a monogram. So join us and
overcome your fears of serging and embroidering on knit fabrics. Tips on both serging and embroidery will
be shared by Pam in this class.
Student Requirements: basic sewing supplies, additional lighting if needed, pen and pad for Pam’s tips!
SATB 2016 Selection of Classes
You will be able to choose from the following classes that you wish to take Wednesday through Saturday. There
are a wide variety of offerings in terms of time and techniques. There are 11 twelve hour classes and the others are
6 hour. Some are repeated on certain days, others are only offered on one specific day.
On the registration form, please choose 6 classes numbering 1 through 6, with 1 as your first choice, for the four
days. Remember that the classes will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so send in your registration as soon
as you can. Make sure that you put 1 – 6 on EACH DAY so that we will be able to provide you exactly what you
want.
Please note that all CLASS REQUIREMENTS and STUDENT SUPPLIES are listed with each class. NO
ADDITIONAL LETTER WILL BE SENT WITH THIS INFORMATION, so be sure to keep this brochure handy or refer to the
website: www.sewingatthebeach.com.
12 Hour Classes
NOTE: ALMA’S CREATIVE ARTS WILL HAVE MANY NOTIONS NEEDED IN CLASSES OFFERED AT SATB
Everything Bag – Sheryl Smith
12 hour machine class taught Wednesday and continues on Thursday
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This tote bag is great for any occasion – weekend getaway, taking projects and “stuff” to classes, guild
meetings, etc. Enjoy your own useful tote by quilting your fabric. Inside and outside pockets hold your
supplies. Four open inside pockets on one side, other side has zippered pocket for security. Outside flap
pocket closed with Velcro. Grommets at top of tote form handle that is corded to make the shoulder
strap. Seams are bound for clean, neat finish. You will learn the following techniques: cross-hatch
quilting, covering large cord, adding grommets, zippered pocket, binding seams, flap pocket. Not only
is this a fun project but a useful one as well.
Student Requirements: sewing machine in good working order, pins, wonder clips, glue stick, ¾” bias
tape marker,24” ruler with 45 degree line, small ruler 1”x6”, rotary cutter, fabric marker, walking foot
with seam guide (if you have one), open toe foot or edge joining foot, scissors for trimming, Stiletto or
Purple Thang.
Cornflowers – Jan Kerton
12 hour hand class taught Thursday and continues on Friday
This project explores some new stump work techniques on water soluble paper. Create beautiful
flowers and buds, very fine chain stitch leaves and realistic wheat grass all arranged in a little terracotta
pot!
Student requirements: basic hand supplies, additional lighting and magnification if desired, embroidery
hoops.
Double Scallop Trim A-Line Dress – Gail Doane
12 hour Machine and Smocking Class taught Friday and continued on Saturday
The focus of this two day class will be fine machine construction. This easy fitting white 100% cotton
pique A-line dress features a center panel turned on the cross grain and smocked with a simple
repetitive geometric design. Master making and applying double piping in complementary shades of
1/32” micro check. The angel sleeves and hem on the project provide an opportunity to learn how to
use a 2” scallop ruler to create the unique double scallop trim. The back of the dress includes a piped
back yoke and inverted box pleats to balance out the details and fullness of the dress front. Fine
finishing details on the inside of the project include a Swiss edging trimmed partial lining and major
interior seams bound with Seams Great. The pattern will be provided in class in sizes 3-8. This is a good
beginning level smocking project as basic geometric smocking ability is helpful but not required. The
dress front panel will be pre-pleated and included in the kit.
Student Requirements: sewing machine in good working order, sewing machine foot suitable for
making mini piping, small blocking surface, fine point washout marker or Frixion pen, 18” plastic ruler,
tissue paper (for extending pattern length), rotary cutter/ruler, 2” scallop ruler (will be available to
borrow or purchase ($25) in class, basic sewing supplies.
Monogram for My Lady - Laura Jenkins Thompson
Hand class taught Friday and continued on Saturday
You don’t have to be a peer of the realm to be a lady and this pillow will prove it! I would venture to
say that Dame Maggie Smith would surely want to add this modern version of a royal cypher to any
divan at Downton Abbey. The monochromatic monogram design in taupe on white features a single
initial of fine natural linen appliqued on white linen embellished with curving flourishes and stylized
florals topped with an official coronet signifying the title of “lady.” Laura created a new 4” alphabet
just for appliqued du le point de paris and incorporated a great new technique you are going to love
that eliminates a lot of the time and effort required to traditionally prepare the applique for stitching.
The embroidered flourishes are stitched in le point en biasis, the “flowers” are formed by padded satin
dots, and the leaves are directional “foolproof satin stitch.” The 2-1/2” wide crown above the initial is
embroidered with bands of “foolproof satin stitch,” backstitch, satin stitch dots and granito “pearls.”
The complete embroidery design measures 8” stitched on a pre-assembled 12” white linen pillow with a
hemstitched 1-1/4” flange.
Student Reqirements: basic handwork supplies, additional lighting and magnification.
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One for the Money; Two for the Show – Cindy Foose
12 hour machine class – taught Friday and continued on Saturday
This childhood ditty perfectly describes the class format – a notebook class chocked full of technique
with a completed dress to show off at the end of the two sessions. Though the garment is a child’s
dress, the skills are sure to spill over into a variety of sewing situations. Good construction is paramount
to the success of any project.
A darling A-line dress with a flared, gored skirt, a sweetheart neckline, lined bodice and
sleeve/sleeveless options from the upcoming. “A Wink and A Nod” pattern collection is the conduit for
implementing the varied and distinct stitching and finishing requirements unique to this style garment. In
short, this new class will break down the components needed for A-lines. Pattern size from the 2-8
range, fabric and buttons needed for the dress, and a selection of trims for an individualized pocket
treatment. The class dress project is purposefully simple to ensure the focus remains on stitching
curved/bias seams; a variety of seam finishes beyond the expected French or serged seam, a foolproof, easy way to a lined sleeveless bodice, hemming requirements for a-lines; multiple finishes for the
optional lined sleeve; stitching corners and curves (inward and/or outward leaning); mock bias
bindings, and a host of other tidbits too numerous to mention. All in all, this class is indeed a “two for
one” ticket!
Student Requirements: zig-zag sewing machine in good working order, feet: all purpose, buttonhole,
edgestitch, open toed embroidery, ¼” quilting, small rolled hem (optional). walking foot helpful but not
required, paper and fabric scissors, sharp-pointed small blade pair for trimming. Applique scissors
helpful but not required. Bring either a seam roll, a pressing ham, or a multi-sided pressing tool; an 18”
clear ruler with 1/8” markings; a 14-in-1 measuring gauge, straight pins, washable marker, tape
measure, removable transparent tape, seam ripper and a red-lead pencil.#60 wt 100% cotton Mettler
thread, #70 sharp Microtex machine needle, #10 sharp hand,
The pattern is offered in all sizes 2 through 8. When signing up for the class, please make a size
selection.
Make A Tuffet – Melissa Wells
12 hour machine class taught Friday and continued on Saturday
Little Miss Muffet isn’t the only one who needs a Tuffet! YOU can make your own! Add a touch of
whimsy to your home or use as a gift to be treasured for years. Tuffets make the perfect addition to a
nursery, newlywed’s first apartment, your sewing room, or your family gathering room. Once you have
made one, you will want to make more for other rooms and friends. Additional kits will be available for
purchase if you order when you sign up for the class.
Only two days are needed to make your Tuffet. Day 1: The cover. We will be learning foundation
piecing and using an add-a-quarter ruler. Day 2: We will finish the cover and learn how to cover a
button. I will teach you simple upholstery construction. You will leave with a finished tuffet with its own
personality! The kit will include everything you need except the feet and fabric. Lowe’s or Home Depot
has a good selection of feet.
Student Requirements: 8 one quarter yard cuts of fabric and a fat quarter to cover the button and
bottom or purchase a jelly roll, Muslin can be used to cover the bottom, sewing machine in good
working order, basic sewing supplies, rulers, tape measure, basic machine feet.
Heirloom Linen Bed Pillow – Kathy Dykstra
12 hour machine class taught Friday and continued on Saturday
Create an exquisite heirloom pillow cover while learning and perfecting French machine sewing
techniques.
The generous 15” x 27” oblong shape will look beautiful decorating any size bed. Time will be spent
practicing and perfecting the fil-tire stitch, pin stitching, lace shaping, corded pintucks, corded satin
stitch, puffing and granitos by machine prior to working on the pillow. This stitching will closely resemble
handwork but can be done in a fraction of the time, resulting in a stunning pillow to decorate your
bedroom or sitting room. A ribbon rosette provides the finishing touch to the pillow. This class teaches
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precise pintucks, corded satin stitch, fil-tire, granitos, puffing and pin stitching – all by machine. Sewing
machine has to have the ability to pinstitch.
Student Requirements: sewing machine in good working order, 80wt Madiera Cotona white thread,
60wt Mettler white thread, 70wt Heirloom Cotton YLI thread – pink #02,50 wt pink DMC cotton thread
#818, paper solvy (1 sheet), #70 universal sewing machine needle, white floss, and DMC 369, #70
schmetz needle, sewing machine twin needle 1.6/70, glass head pins, machine feet used: open toed,
edge stitching, cording/zipper, 7or 5 groove pintuck, extra bobbins (enough for each thread used),
micro serrated scissors (optional but very helpful), extra magnification, extra lighting.
Heirloom Euro Sham - Connie Palmer
12 hour machine class taught Wednesday / Thursday and repeated Friday / Saturday
This tailored heirloom pillow features a unique zippered front and is a perfect accessory for a bed or
favorite chair. The top portion of the pillow front includes a pieced lace and ribbon band bordered
with lace edging as well as an elegant embroidered design. A double scalloped border and four
decorative buttons embellish the pillow below the zippered closure. Adding a charming pleated ruffle
frames this Euro Sham.
Student Requirements: Scissors (large and small), 1" scallop ruler (Model S1 - made by quick points ruler),
1" quick pleater (comes in a package of 3 sizes - 1/2", 3/4" and 1"), glass head pins, fabric holding pen,
blue wash out pen, open toe foot, edge joining foot, mini piping foot, embroidery foot. 40wt. sulky
thread #1082, 60wt. ecru thread, white all purpose sewing thread, 80 universal needle, 110 universal
needle.
6 hour classes
Ode to Joy Tunic – Maggie Bunch – Taught Wednesday
Details Count at Sewing at the Beach – Cindy Foose – Taught Wednesday
Heirloom Pillow Case – Kathy Dykstra – Taught Wednesday
Machine Caddy – Pam/Missy (BABY LOCK) – Taught Wednesday
Quilt/Wall Hanging – Bev Clement – Taught Wednesday
Carousel Blanket – Jan Kerton – Taught Wednesday
Silk Ribbon Rollup -Susie Gay – Taught Wednesday
Wet Felted Fancy Cuff – Margo Duke – Taught Wednesday (Baby Lock Machines funished)
Just Pockets – Note Book Class – Gail Doane – Taught Thursday
Notions Necessaire Susie Gay – Taught Thursday
Paper Bag Skirt – Maggie Bunch – Taught Thursday
Scatter Scallops with Abandon – Cindy Foose – Taught Thursday
Constructing Ready-to-Smock Bishop – Kathy Dykstra –Taught Thursday
Wall Hanging – Art to Embroidery Pam/Missy (BABY LOCK) – Taught Thursday
Art Flower Felts – Margo Duke – Taught Thursday (Baby Lock Machines furnished)
Embroidered Garden – Bev Clement – Taught Thursday
Carmen – an 18” Doll Ball Gown –Susie Gay – Taught Friday
Sentimental Journey – Maggie Bunch – Taught Friday
Change It Up Purse- Pam/Missy (BABY LOCK) – Taught Friday
Painting With Wool – Margo Duke Taught Friday – Baby Lock Machines furnished
Selvage Tote and Coordinating Zippered Bag – Bev Clement Taught Friday
A New In-the-Hoop project – Pam/Missy (BABY LOCK) Taught Saturday
Nuno Fragments – Margo Duke Taught Saturday – Baby Lock Machines furnished)
Kids Can Stitch & Color – Maggie Bunch – Taught Saturday
Thread Painted Marsh Wren – Jan Kerton – Taught Saturday
Carmen an 18” Doll Opera Cape – Susie Gay – Taught Saturday
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Ode to Joy Tunic – Maggie Bunch
6 hour machine class taught Wednesday only
Momma will you make this top for me? Music to a Smocking Momma’s ear! This playful top will
satisfy your smocking needs AND make her happy! Easy wear and care make Ode to Joy Tunic
everyone’s favorite. The semi-elastic neckline allows independent dressing and the cotton fabric
makes it wash and wear.
Class time will include pleating and construction including bias work. Learn to match fabric border
motifs that appear seamless! Smocking instructions include centering the geometric sampler and
execution of the cable and trellis stitches.
Ode to Joy is a smart little smocked top beginners and experienced smockers alike will enjoy.
Student Requirements: sewing machine in good working order with regular feet and edge stitching
foot, machine needles 70 and 80, Mettler 60 white, smocking pleater with at least 14 needles.
Possible to share.
Silk Ribbon Roll-Up – Susie Gay
6 hour embroidery taught Wednesday only
Make one of these elegant Silk Ribbon Roll-Ups, first seen in Creative Needle Magazine (Jul/Aug
2008) to store needles and pins in wool lining, and store a cake of wax in the pocket. Roll it up and
tie with the silk ribbon ties adorned with glistening beaded “grapes.” This is truly an exquisite
addition to your needlework accessories! Students will learn Single Featherstitch (with secrets of
working with variegated thread), Buttonhole, Knot Stitch Edging (also known as Antwerp Stitch
Edging), Outline, and Japanese Ribbon Stitch. The grapes of the roll-up motif are beaded in three
sumptuous colors with silk ribbon leaves. Handout includes detailed instructions, diagrams and
photos.
Student Requirements: 60wt off-white thread, fineline (0.5mm) mechanical pencil and a fray stop
product. Extra magnification and lighting are strongly encouraged. Students should email Susie at
sgay@berryhillheirlooms.com with their kit color choice not later than two weeks prior to the
class.
Details Count at Sewing at the Beach – Cindy Foose
6 hour Notebook Class taught Wednesday only
Spend a day improving your skills and learn a few new tricks. This six-hour notebook class offers a
fresh approach to a collection of useful, but not often discussed, details aimed at improving
technique and expanding ones repertoire. Hands-on class activities focus on fine tuning the finishing
touches of construction as you compile individualized samples to be inserted into the diagramed
instructional notebook for future reference. Some of the techniques include a quick and easy welt
pocket, narrow hemming techniques without the dreaded rolled hem foot; perfectly spaced and
placed tucks with the aid of a simple index card; buttonhole stitching tricks; magic with invisible
zippers, a collection of hand finishing stitches, and a few surprises. The class content is ever
evolving as I discover additional topics to include. Even those who have been sewing for years will
find the techniques developed for this class will most assuredly enhance their sewing skills.
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Student Requirements: zig-zag sewing machine in good working order along with the standard feet
including an all-purpose foot, a quarter-inch foot, buttonhole foot, edgestitch foot, zipper foot. An
invisible zipper foot will be used in the class, so please bring one that fits your machine. A walking
foot is optional but helpful. If it is not too much trouble, bring your “foot” collection to ensure
having the correct one for class activities. Some machines have feet that work unexpectedly well for
a given technique. Fabric and paper scissors, sharp pointed embroidery scissors, pins, washable
fabric marker, tape measure, pen/pencil, seam ripper, transparent tape, seam ripper, clear ruler at
least 12” long preferably with 1/8” markings and a 6” clear ruler.
Heirloom Pillow Case – Kathy Dykstra
6 hour machine/hand class – Taught Wednesday only
Create a beautiful heirloom pillowcase of cotton sateen and French Val laces. Techniques for joining
flat lace to flat lace, gathered lace to flat lace, mitering lace, and lace shaping for a scalloped hem
finish, corded pin stitch/entredeux, and scalloped pin tucks will be learned and techniques practiced.
The finished pillow case is embellished with beautiful hand embroidered bullion roses at the scallop
peaks. This beautiful pillowcase is stunning and destined to become a family heirloom.
Student Requirements: 80 wt Madiera Cotona cotton thread, 60wt Mettler sewing thread,65/9
Schmetz sewing machine needle,110/18 Schmetz Jeans sewing machine needle, 2.5/80 Schmetz twin
needle, plastic or cardstock to make template for tracing scallop, extra bobbins, wash out marker,
Hera marker (helpful but not required), Awl, purple thang or skewer, 24” clear plastic ruler, white
floss – 1 skein, #7 milliner needle, blunt tip scissors for trimming behind lace, open toed foot, 5
groove pin tuck foot.
Machine Caddy to Sit Under Machine – Pam/Missy BABY LOCK
6 hour Machine/Serger Class – taught Wednesday only
How many times did you sit down at your sewing machine or serger and realized you didn’t have the
tools you need nearby? We have just the answer for you – a machine caddy that will fit under your
machines with pockets to hold all the tools you need right there at your fingertips. The caddy will be
made on the serger so you’re sure to learn more about your machine and specialty presser feet.
Student requirements: basic sewing supplies, additional lighting if needed, pen and pad for notes!
Wet Felted Fancy Cuff - Margo Duke
Machine-Needle, Free Motion Stitched -Felting
6 hour class taught Wednesday Only
Create your own one-of-a kind fabulous wrist cuff using wool, silk and other fiber while learning
Embellisher and free-motion stitching techniques that will enhance your other projects. These can
be as plain or as fancy as you like; add hand or machine stitching and beads to make your own
statement.
Student Requirements: scissors, marker, measuring tape,. ruler, tweezers or other “pointer”, small
towel, small plastic tub (can be shared), hair conditioner. Machines furnished by Baby Lock.
Quilt Wall Hanging or Table Topper – Bev Clement
6 hour class – Taught Wednesday Only
Bev will show you how to make a block using strip piecing. You will make 16 blocks and then decide
how you want to arrange them. There are 21 different arrangements for you to choose from! This is
from the book “Bargello Quilts with a Twist” and you will get a copy to take home so that you can
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make your own full sized quilts, lap quilts, etc. This book can keep you busy for years! Your kit will also
include the fabric you need to complete the quilt top, including borders which are not shown in the
pictures, plus the binding, needle and thread. If you have a color preference, please let Beverly
know at StrandedSmockers@aol.com and she will try to accommodate you. In the pictures, the
blocks are merely pinned to a background fabric to show some of the arrangements possible and
there are no borders shown.
Student Requirements: 12 inch quilting ruler at least 4 inches wide, sewing machine with a quarter
inch stitch or a quarter inch foot, rotary cutter, small cutting mat (12x18 is fine), scissors, pins
Carousel Blanket – Jan Kerton
6 hour hand class – Taught Wednesday only
Bright, fun colours for Jan’s latest blanket design. This kit has a pre-stitched velour horse and
beautiful Italian pure wool felt to make the carousel. Additional cost of $30.00 for cot size wool
cashmere blanketing.
Student Requirements: basic hand sewing supplies, additional lighting and magnification if desired.
Just Pockets – Gail Doane
6 hour Notebook Class (Fine Machine Sewing) Taught Thursday only
The focus of the fast paced notebook class will be developing skills to make and apply unique and
interesting pockets to any sewing project. We will start with a simple piped patch pocket and move
up to bound edge pockets, pockets with embellished flaps, pleat front pockets, pockets hidden in
seam lines, and more advanced welt pockets. Learn how to pre-finish the ends of your piping and
binding to give a smooth, not bulky, professional look. The hard cover notebook contains a wide
variety of fabrics to make your own full size sample of each pocket technique.
Student Requirements: sewing machine, sewing machine foot suitable for making mini piping, #50
DMC and #60 Mettler sewing machine thread (white), fine point washout marker or Frixion pen,
plastic ruler, basic sewing supplies.
Paper Bag Skirt – Maggie Bunch
6 hour machine class taught Thursday only
Inspired to sew for the opinionated child? Create a paper bag skirt decorated with hexagon shapes
in the fun cotton coordinates you see in shops! The schoolgirl in your life will love her comfortable,
unique skirt. She will beg you to make one for every day of the week!
Let Maggie introduce you to the world of fussy cutting and folding the hexagons. You will find
yourself making a box full of hexis to add to sewing projects as well as ready to wear items.
Student requirements: sewing machine in good working order, manual, basic feet including edge
stitch foot, needles size 70-75, Mettler 60 white, June Tailor padded board.
Scatter Scallops with Abandon – Cindy Foose
6 hour machine class – taught Thursday only
Curvy, sassy scallops always add interesting detail to a garment whether they are skipping around a
collar, finishing the edge of a perky sleeve, softening a closing edge, or adding dramatic flair to a
replique or applique hem. You will be amazed how simple it is to scatter scallops along almost any
edge. The first step is to understand exactly how to create scallops; then with those concepts firmly
in place, we will put them to good use and create a variety of scalloped edges both on paper and
with stitched samples. Never fear, very little math is involved and the sewing is easy. The class kit
includes all the materials needed to complete the hands-on activities as well as a clever compasslike tool to guarantee great results. Don’t miss the opportunity to sow/sew and scatter scallops all
over your creations!
Student Requirements: basic sewing supplies, sewing machine in good working order along with the
all- purpose foot, the quarter-inch foot, applique/open toed embroidery foot and an edgestitch
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foot. The stitching in class is only on small samples, so students can share a machine. Fabric & paper
cutting scissors, sharp-pointed embroidery scissors, pins, washable fabric marker, tape measure,
pen/pencil, seam ripper, transparent tape, seam ripper, etc. A gum eraser and a #2 mechanical
lead pencil with a .7 lead, a 12” and a 6” clear ruler with 1/8” markings and a French curve. 70/10
and 60/8 machine needles, #60 or #50 wt all cotton machine thread.
Smock Bishop Dress–Kathy Dykstra
6 hour Smocking and Constructing -Taught Thursday only
Learn how to construct a ready-to-smock bishop dress out of beautiful pique fabric. In addition to
overcoming our fear of pleating a bishop dress, tiny French seams as well as beautiful bias bands will
be mastered in this class. Adapting your bishop pattern for use with pique or other heavier fabrics
will be covered in this class as well. After sewing the fronts, backs and sleeves, pleating the bishop
dress will be conquered. Although bias band sleeves or smocked sleeves will be sewn in class, a
quick and easy way to stitch an elasticized puff sleeve will also be discussed for future projects. An
easy, self-placket with 2 button closure finishes the back of the dress. With the bishop dress fully
constructed, smocking and keeping stitch tension even is much easier to accomplish. This class
focuses on construction techniques and particularly as it applies to heavier fabrics and pleating
them. Tiny French seams will be taught as well.
Student Requirements: usual sewing supplies, sewing machine in good working order, bishop
pattern traced to the size being sewn, white sewing thread 60 wt., 70/10 sewing machine needle,
blue wash out marker, 5 groove pin tuck foot,, ¼” foot, open toed foot (optional), pleater, dowel
and pleating thread. Can possibly share pleaters.
Wall Hanging – Art to Embroidery – Pam/Missy (BABY LOCK)
6 hour machine/serger class taught Thursday only
You will have the privilege of working with Baby Lock’s top of the line sewing and embroidery
machine, Destiny. There are so many fun ways to use the Destiny and in this class you will use the IQ
Designer taking line art and making it sewable. In just a few steps. You will also learn many
embroidery tips along the way.
Student Requirements: basic sewing supplies, additional lighting if needed, pad and pen for notes.
Art Flower Felts – Margo Duke
6 hour Machine Felting class taught Thursday only
You will learn how to effectively combine machine-needle/wet felting using a variety of materials in
sumptuous colorways to create your own interesting nuno fabric. Learn simple techniques while
creating your own gorgeous piece of fabric suitable for adorning a piece of clothing, a bag front or
pillow. Free motion stitching will complete your piece.
Student Requirements: tweezers, scissors, 2 old hand towels, small container for water (can be
shared)
My Embroidered Garden – Bev Clement
6 hour hand class taught Thursday only
This original embroidery includes some tried and true stitches plus some you may not have seen
before to create a lovely garden with a garden bench, a bird house and lots of different flowers.
You will use the raised stem stitch, long and short, french knots, colonial knots, lazy daisies, turkey
stitch, chain stitch, blanket stitch, and several silk ribbon embroidery stitches. You will also learn a
woven technique to make the hat that is on the garden bench. This design is appropriate for
beginners and experienced stitchers. Your kit will include the hand dyed background fabric, the
design already printed and ready to use (no tracing), and all the threads, ribbons, and needles you
will need.
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Student Requirements: embroidery scissors, close up glasses, extra lighting if needed,8” embroidery
hoop.
The Notions Necessaire Class – Susie Gay
6 hour machine class (minor hand work) taught Thursday only
The Notions Necessaire is a unique “purse” that opens by untying the satin cords and lays flat
revealing all of the cases on the inside: spool keeper, scissor case, pincushion, emery, needle book,
double pocket and long pockets. This case is machine sewn with only a bit of hand stitching. The
purse is stabilized with acid-free mat board to keep its unique shape. Choose your own
coordinating, fun quilting fabrics, satin cord and buttons to create a very unusual sewing notion
carrier that our friends will admire and you will love!! Students will decide placement of their fabrics,
cut out all piecces, and construct the pincushion, emery and spool keeper in class. Students will also
learn the ribbed spider web stitch. At home, students can use their own embroidery machine to
decorate the front with a design of choice to personalize the Notions Necessaire prior to assembling.
Student Requirements: basic sewing supplies, machine in good working order, 18” clear ruler, rotary
cutter, fineline (0.5mm) mechanical pencil or quilting pencil or quilting pencil (yellow or white), chalk
marker, fray-stop product.”Fasturn” for making handles (optional) students must supply their own
fabric! Please bring to class four coordinating 45” wide quilting fabrics: 1 yard each of two (outside
and inside of purse covers) and ½ yard each of two other fabrics, along with 4 yards of satin cord
with one matching skein of cotton embroidery floss, sewing thread to match fabric(s) and 6 ½”
buttons.
Sentimental Journey – Maggie Bunch
6 hour Hand Embroidery Class – taught Friday only
Tired of taking home an unfinished class project? Not sure what to do with the flotsam & jetsam that
remains after creating your masterpiece? YES? Then THIS class is for you! Bring your bits and pieces,
beads and baubles to class to create your ONE OF A KIND Treasure Box!. Students will sew together
several fabrics then embellish the seams and spaces with decorative embroidery in silk and cotton.
Lace, ribbon, beads and buttons will enhance the stitches. Every student will leave class with a
unique piece, a certain reminder of her own Sentimental Journey.
Note: kit will include fabrics, including silks, linens and cottons, vintage laces and trims, buttons
(vintage and modern), paper mache box, instructions with suggested embroideries and
embellishments.
Student Requirements: a UFO you are willing to cut to incorporate into your piece, any special
fabric or lace scraps you want to use, something to share with classmates, i.e.; buttons, fabric, trim,
sewing machine with extra feet and fine white thread (may be shared)
Change It Up Purse – Pam/Missy (Baby Lock)
6 hour machine/serger class taught Friday only
Serger lace one side embroidery/piecing in embroidery hoop, cute button on front
We call this the change it up purse because once you make one you will want to make many
different styles all using the same handles. For this purse we will create serger lace on one side and
on the other we will create a fabulous pieced panel to be used as the other side of your purse. Of
course, this will be created in the hoop – no guess work there. A fun flower accent will be created
using Texture Magic beads and possibly some feathers. Come and have fun with Missy and Pam
with both the OVATION AND DESTINY.
Student Requirements: basic sewing supplies, additional lighting if needed, pen and pad for notes.
Painting With Wool – Margo Duke
6 hour Machine Felting class taught Friday only
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In this workshop students will learn the basics and techniques of machine needle, free motion
stitching and wet felting to create their own fantasy fiber scene. The techniques that students learn
can be used to enhance their own textile art work. This workshop can be created strictly with wet
felting or using the Embellisher (much easier) for the background and adding details before stitching
and wet felting.
Student Requirements: tweezers, scissors, plastic dishpan for water (can be shared),
Selvage Tote and Coordinating Zippered Clutch - Bev Clement
6 hour machine class taught Friday only
Beverly showed her selvage jacket in the Fashion Show 2015 – now she’s going to show you how to
deal with the selvages in 2 handy projects – a tote bag and a coordinating zippered clutch. This is a
fun project that you would be able to complete in a day – no UFO to take home! Your kit will include
all materials to make both items plus the needle and thread.
Student Requirements: sewing machine in good working order, general purpose foot, fabric scissors,
pins.
Carmen, an 18” Doll Ball Gown – Susie Gay
6 hour machine (minor hand embroidery) taught Friday only
Every doll owner wishes their 18” doll could be in this gorgeous, elegant ball gown. It’s the perfect
gift for your daughter or granddaughter’s doll, too! The lined bodice and sleeves are diamond
pintucked. The sleeves and neckline are embellished with piping and beautiful beads. The dupioni
full skirt is layered with Sparkle Organza and satin ribbon finishes the organza hemline. Three small
buttons close the back of the gown bodice, finishing this lovely confection ready to dress your doll
so she can go to the Opera, or any special occasion! Students will learn to make a block of double
machine pinstitched dupioni in a diamond pattern. The sleeves and bodices will be cut from the
block. Students will also make narrow piping, insert it into the neckline, sleeves and waistline, then
line the gown top. The Beaded Antwerp Stitch will be taught in class to bead the sleeves and
neckline. The final steps of the gown will be completed at home usng the illustrated instructions.
Student Requirements: basic sewing supplies, machine in good working order that can accomplish
twin needle stitching (running two spools of thread at the same time) 2.0/80 Schmetz Twin Needle,
9mm Pintuck Foot w/”side cable car,” 18” or longer clear ruler; rolling chalk marker, quilt pencil or
fineline mechanical pencil. The Carmen Kit is offered in two colors – pale blue (pictured) or
burgundy. Please let Susie know which color you prefer by emailing her at
sgay@berryhillheirlooms.com at least three weeks prior to class.
Carmen Opera Cape – Susie Gay
6 hour machine (minor smocking) class taught Saturday
Susie came away with a special award for this project!!!!!! Go Susie!
Imagine your 18” doll going to the opera, or a winter ball, in this elegant, smocked and beaded
velveteen cape! It is fully lined in crepe backed with satin with satin piping and satin cord for ties
that are finished with beaded tassels. Her little hands can peep out of the side openings so she can
hold a purse or muff, and the smocked and beaded collar can help keep her warm. Students will
smock 3+ rows in class using cable and 2 step wave stitches, cut out the rest of the pieces and
construct the cape by bagging and lining (after making and inserting the piping and ties). If there is
enough time the tassels will be made in class but pattern instructions fully cover the process.
Students will finish smocking and beading the collar on their own on their completed cape.
Student Requirements: sewing machine in good working condition with piping or zipper foot; fray
stop product; fineline mechanical pencil or quilting pencil, or chalk marker, cutting mat; clear ruler
for mat; rotary cutter. Optional: extra lighting and magnification to do small amount of smocking.
There will be an additional $12.00 cost for this project.
The Carmen Opera Cape Kit is offered in two colors: black (pictured) or white velveteen. Please let
Susie know your color preference by emailing her at sgay@berryhillheirlooms.com at least three
weeks prior to class.
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Kids Can Stitch and Color – Maggie Bunch
6 hour machine class for “Kids of all Ages” taught Saturday only
Join Miss Maggie for a day of designing and sewing your own 9 patch pillow. First, choose the size of
your pillow! Choose a small pillow for your bed or a big one to relax on the floor! Then pick 9 precut
squares to sew together for your pillow top. Sew them, row by row, press them, to and fro. A special
square will be included on each pillow. Grownups will embroider along the lines of the design and
kids will paint the black and white drawing with special paint pins. Each pillow will be finished with
more black and white fabric for more fun! There will quilted/embroidered hearts for the corners, and
motifs to trace & embroider. Once the pillow top is sewn, we will use the fun stitches on your sewing
machine to decorate the lines between the squares. Every pillow will be backed with a special
black and white fabric that you can color with special marking pens. Each sewing student will have
a package of pens to take home to keep coloring!
Student Requirements: basic sewing supplies.
A New “In the Hoop” Project – Missy Billingsley (Baby Lock)
6 hour machine/serger class taught Saturday only
Stitching Missy is working up something new for you in this class and all we can tell you is that it will
be done in the hoop and we all love that. Can’t wait to see all of you again and we will send
pictures as soon as we have them ready!!
Student Requirements: basic sewing supplies, extra lighting if needed, pen and pad for notes.
Nuno Fragments – Margo Duke
6 hour Machine Felting class taught Saturday only
Students will make their own Nuno Fragments while at the same time learning how to use their
Embellisher and sewing machine. These fragments can easily be incorporated into another project.
This idea came to me while watching Downton Abbey and realizing the beautiful fabric texture that
can be created with the Embellisher and free motion stitching – imagining the days gone by and
those with good fortune having the opportunity to wear such treasures which were one-of-a-kind
and not mass produced. Not everyone was so lucky, because as you can imagine, textiles were
hand woven, many times imported and very expensive.
Since I love working with fine silks and fabrics it seemed like the perfect way to teach some of the
techniques I’ve learned from experimenting over the years on a small scale. Playing this way will
help students learn how the various materials respond to the needle felting machine and wet felting
before embarking on larger projects.
Student Requirements: two old towels, scissors, tweezers or other “pointer”, sulky polyester thread.
Thread Painted Marsh Wren – Jan Kerton
6 hour hand class taught Saturday only
I love to watch the little brown marsh wrens flitting about the marshes. They perch on the slimmest
reeds – perfectly balanced! I have created this cute little thread painted character in hand-dyed
“gumnut daisies” wool. Worked on French grey linen, the project may be made into a note book
cover or an ipad cover. I have included a full alphabet so that you may embroider your name or a
friend’s name or book label.
Student Requirements: basic and sewing supplies, additional magnification and lighting.
Classy Little Bag Set - Peggy Dilbone
Taught Wednesday and repeated on Friday
This is a lovely, classy, quilted bag set that has zipper closures. Three sizes of bags will keep all of your
cosmetics and brushes organized in pretty cases, or fill them with all of your favorite sewing notions
to take to your classes. Pretty fabrics and trims along with machine quilting and fun techniques like
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"faux" cathedral windows and piping will make you want to show off these bags to your friends, and
make some extra for gifts!
Stylin' Travel Accessories - Peggy Dilbone
Taught Thursday and repeated on Saturday
Travel in style and keep your suitcase organized with a lovely set of accessories including a shoe
bag, curling iron case and a "What Not" bag to fill with all your miscellaneous "Stuff". Neat and tidy
packing will be a breeze. The "What Not Bag" can be hung in a closet or on the back of a chair to
keep everything handy. These accessories will include some fun techniques that will be shown off on
pretty fabrics. You will want to make more of these to give to your friends and family.
Student Requirements: 90 Universal Needle, 90 topstitch needle, basic sewing machine thread white, sulky 12 wt. cotton thread-white, water soluble fabric blue, (Sewing Glue Pen, Roxanne's Glue
Baste it) blue wash away marker, Frixion Pen (optional) basic sewing supplies-tape measure, seam
gauge, staight pins, scissors,seam ripper. Open Toe foot or Applique Foot for Machine, piping foot
(small) zipper foot, quilting guide,teflon foot 1/4" piecing foot.
Evening Classes
Featherplay –Susie Gay
3 hour hand class taught Wednesday Evening only
Did you ever wonder if there are different, new ways to use that age-old featherstitch? There are!
Come to this class to learn and play with vertical, horizontal, diagonal, lattice and beaded
featherstitch all on a pre-pleated doodle cloth. Imagine the possibilities and explore different
techniques and ways to use these variations that will also include: pleat stitch position, needle
techniques, diagonal reverse featherstitch, proper knotting off, overlapping featherstitch, stitch
tension and more. You will work with a range of threads and beads to create different looks with
these unique featherstitch variations. The fully illustrated handout also includes one smocking design
suitable for Wee Care smocked gowns, and another design for larger items, that you will learn in
class. Susie will demonstrate the ins-and-outs in this hands-on, comprehensive study of a beautiful
antique stitch so you will feel confident to change an existing smocking design or design your own.
Student Requirements: basic handwork sewing supplies, lighting and magnification
Hexi Charm – Maggie Bunch
3 hour hand and machine class taught Wednesday evening only
Sewing at the Beach is the inspiration for this beach themed nametag holder. Choose from a
selection of beach themed fabrics to suit your taste. Play with fussy cutting fun fabrics making a few
decorative hexis. A zipper (gasp) yes, a zipper closure will secure your precious cargo. Eyelets will
hold your neck strap in place. Join us for a fun evening of sewing and friendship and leave with a
special nametag holder from Sewing at the Beach.
Student Requirements: Sewing machine with zipper foot, Mettler 60 white, Needle 14 or 16.
Shabby Roses – Kathy Dykstra’
3 hour hand class taught Wednesday evening only
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Smock this show stopping halter top using fabric manipulation techniques that create the swirly
white flowers rows with puffing in between. The age old art of fabric manipulation is updated and
taken to the next level with this design. This unique stitch sequence is simple to stitch and results in a
shabby chic floral pattern which would be equally pretty on a bed pillow. The top is made of cotton
sateen and is a perfect weight for a summer top that is as equally cute as it is cool. Precision
marking techniques will be covered in this class as well as time spent stitching out the flowers. The
sewing pattern for the top is easy to construct, which is another bonus. There will also be
discussion/tips for sewing of the top, which will be put together at home. This class teaches fabric
manipulation to create the roses.
Student Requirements: usual sewing supplies, scissors, hand sewing needles, pins, fine tip wash out
blue marker, white quilting thread, white #50 wt sewing thread, one 10.5 x 13.5 sheet of plastic
canvas (10 mesh) available at craft stores.
Ironing Table – Bev Clement
3 hour machine class taught Thursday evening only
You know pressing makes the difference between a “homemade” project and a “handmade”
project. In this class you will start with a wooden folding TV tray and make your own ironing table to
sit next to your sewing machine. The table folds up to hide in a closet or under a bed when not in
use. This handy dandy little table will also accommodate a 12 x 18 inch cutting mat which is not
included. You will get the TV tray, silver ironing board cover fabric and insulated batting.
Student Requirements: paper and fabric scissors and if you have one, a staple gun. Do not buy one
just for this project.
Just the Smocking: Dress/Romper – Maggie Bunch
3 hour smocking taught Thursday evening only
Do you want the fun of smocking but don’t have time to sew? Let me introduce you to the world of
Ready to Smock. The garments are completely sewn and pleated. All you have to do is the
smocking! This class is a great refresher course for those returning to smocking. Also perfect for
beginners who want a taste of smocking before investing in patterns and a pleater. Choose either a
white gown or romper in size 3 or 6 months, boy or girl style. The insert smocking design includes a
two-step trellis foundation that is embellished by embroidering a design over the stitches with French
knots and bullion buds.
Student Requirements: Standard sewing supplies.
Annalise –Kathy Dykstra
3 hour smocking class taught Friday evening only
This smocking only class focuses on learning/perfecting the 3 different cast on stitches used in the
smocking design. Learn to embellish a simple smocked panel top with 3 different cast on stitches to
create these stunning dimensional flower/leaves. Cast on flower petals, double cast on leaves and
drizzle stitch flower centers comprise the stitches that will be mastered in this class. Both younger
and older girls alike will love the bright colors and fun design. Discussion and tips for sewing the
project at home will be given in class.
Student Requirements: basic hand sewing supplies, needle puller, extra magnification and lighting if
needed.
TuTu Cute – Maggie Bunch
3 hour hand class taught Friday evening only
Bring your favorite beverage and friends to class for this casual evening class. Create a one of a
kind dress for your Princess, Ballerina or Diva with a crochet bodice, shabbies and tulle. A variety of
colors will be available to suit every taste and size up to 7 years. YOU will be the designer, picking
and choosing how much or little you add to your crochet bodice. Toppers complete any TuTu so
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you will create a coordinating headpiece too. Kit includes crochet bodice, shabbies, fold over
elastic and one roll of tulle. You can add more tulle later at home for extra fullness.
Student Requirements: basic sewing kit.
Lace Sneakers – Michele Simons
3 hour class taught Friday evening only
If you attended SATB the past several years, you will have seen my SATB sneakers. A different motif
for each year. Bring your pair of sneakers (I prefer Keds, any color) to embellish with beads, pearls,
buttons, ribbon roses, silk flowers, lace, “you name it.” We will have lots of fun!!!
Student Requirements: tacky glue, glue gun if you prefer, small, sharp scissors. If you have lace
appliques, lace, old lace collars, or other items that you would like to use, please do so and we can
swap, share and have lots of fun. Can’t wait to jazz up those sneakers!!!!
ADDITIONAL CLASSES:
Heirloom Euro Sham - Connie Palmer
12 hour machine class taught Wednesday / Thursday and repeated Friday / Saturday
This tailored heirloom pillow features a unique zippered front and is a perfect accessory for a bed or
favorite chair. The top portion of the pillow front includes a pieced lace and ribbon band bordered
with lace edging as well as an elegant embroidered design. A double scalloped border and four
decorative buttons embellish the pillow below the zippered closure. Adding a charming pleated
ruffle frames this Euro Sham.
Student Requirements: Scissors (large and small), 1" scallop ruler (Model S1 - made by quick points
ruler), 1" quick pleater (comes in a package of 3 sizes - 1/2", 3/4" and 1"), glass head pins, fabric
holding pen, blue wash out pen, open toe foot, edge joining foot, mini piping foot, embroidery foot.
40wt. sulky thread #1082, 60wt. ecru thread, white all purpose sewing thread, 80 universal needle,
110 universal needle.
Classy Little Bag Set - Peggy Dilbone
Taught Wednesday and repeated on Friday
This is a lovely, classy, quilted bag set that has zipper closures. Three sizes of bags will keep all of your
cosmetics and brushes organized in pretty cases, or fill them with all of your favorite sewing notions
to take to your classes. Pretty fabrics and trims along with machine quilting and fun techniques like
"faux" cathedral windows and piping will make you want to show off these bags to your friends, and
make some extra for gifts!
Stylin' Travel Accessories - Peggy Dilbone
Taught Thursday and repeated on Saturday
Travel in style and keep your suitcase organized with a lovely set of accessories including a shoe
bag, curling iron case and a "What Not" bag to fill with all your miscellaneous "Stuff". Neat and tidy
packing will be a breeze. The "What Not Bag" can be hung in a closet or on the back of a chair to
keep everything handy. These accessories will include some fun techniques that will be shown off on
pretty fabrics. You will want to make more of these to give to your friends and family.
Student Requirements: 90 Universal Needle, 90 topstitch needle, basic sewing machine thread white, sulky 12 wt. cotton thread-white, water soluble fabric blue, (Sewing Glue Pen, Roxanne's Glue
Baste it) blue wash away marker, Frixion Pen (optional) basic sewing supplies-tape measure, seam
gauge, staight pins, scissors,seam ripper. Open Toe foot or Applique Foot for Machine, piping foot
(small) zipper foot, quilting guide,teflon foot 1/4" piecing foot.
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