Have you ever dreamed of adding beadwork to your costumes? Well now is your chance to learn how to sew trim, beads, and sequins onto your costumes with award winning cosplayer, Casey Renee Cosplay.
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In this class you will learn the basics of embellishing for costumes, clothes and even quilts. You will start by learning how to sew trim onto fabric. From there you will learn how to sew sequins and beads in a straight line, individually, and onto the trim that you previously stitched down. This class comes with a kit that you can choose including an anatomical heart, moth, tropical bee, or a skull with roses.
Introduction to Smocking: Dragonscale, Lattice, and Flower
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Do you want to add texture and depth to future sewing projects? Learn the basics of smocking from award winning cosplayer, Casey Renee Cosplay.
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Learn how to do dragonscale, lattice and flower smocking. You will get to learn these three smocking techniques plus take home stencils so that you can apply these techniques to future sewing projects.
Find the right foot for the right job! Come learn how different presser feet can make your sewing easy & less stressful! This session is for the advanced beginner or intermediate sewer.
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Ever struggle with certain sewing techniques or fabrics? Learning which presser foot to use when can take your sewing and your sewing enjoyment to the next level. We will go over how to use a variety of presser feet including the invisible zipper foot, non-stick foot, buttonhole and button sew-on foot and a few more! This class is open to those who have a basic understanding of their sewing machine. You will have the opportunity to purchase the feet set at a discounted price.
Find the right foot for the right job! Come learn how different presser feet can make your sewing easy & less stressful! This session is for the advanced beginner or intermediate sewer.
Description:
Ever struggle with certain sewing techniques or fabrics? Learning which presser foot to use when can take your sewing and your sewing enjoyment to the next level. We will go over how to use a variety of presser feet including the invisible zipper foot, non-stick foot, buttonhole and button sew-on foot and a few more! This class is open to those who have a basic understanding of their sewing machine. You will have the opportunity to purchase the feet set at a discounted price.
Tambour embroidery is a couture sewing technique used to make detailed embroidered pieces of all sizes. It's used to make costumes for tv, film and Broadway, as well as in couture fashion.
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This class will teach the chain stitch which is the foundation of Tambour and from there we will build upon that foundation with beads and sequins. Since this technique is so unique to itself there is no prior experience needed, however dexterity and patience are highly recommended. The class includes hands-on practice with the technique as well as a project kit that can be taken home to further build the skill. I also include a digital version of this class that you get to take home and practice at your own pace. This class is suitable for students 16+ or 13-15 if a parent is present to assist with the student. Kits you can choose from can be found on the website.
Tambour embroidery is a couture sewing technique used to make detailed embroidered pieces of all sizes. It's used to make costumes for tv, film and Broadway, as well as in couture fashion.
Description:
This class will teach the chain stitch which is the foundation of Tambour and from there we will build upon that foundation with beads and sequins. Since this technique is so unique to itself there is no prior experience needed, however dexterity and patience are highly recommended. The class includes hands-on practice with the technique as well as a project kit that can be taken home to further build the skill. I also include a digital version of this class that you get to take home and practice at your own pace. This class is suitable for students 16+ or 13-15 if a parent is present to assist with the student. Kits you can choose from can be found on our website.
In this hands-on class, participants will learn how to create a 5" x 7" patchwork landscape out of fabric and foam board.
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Based on the traditional Japanese art of kinusaiga, this modified version will see students carve one of the provided landscape designs into a piece of foam board, then wrap the carved sections in small pieces of fabric to achieve a quilted effect. This class will involve sharp tools and detailed handwork, so some dexterity and knowledge of tool safety is recommended. All materials will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring:
-your preferred fabric/embroidery scissors
-your preferred hobby knife
-fabric scraps (any size) to use and/or share
-vision aids
Please feel free to email me if you have any questions!
In this hands-on class, participants will learn how to create a 5" x 7" patchwork landscape out of fabric and foam board.
Description:
Based on the traditional Japanese art of kinusaiga, this modified version will see students carve one of the provided landscape designs into a piece of foam board, then wrap the carved sections in small pieces of fabric to achieve a quilted effect. No prior experience is required; however, this class will involve sharp tools and detailed handwork, so some dexterity and knowledge of tool safety is recommended. All materials will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring:
-your preferred fabric/embroidery scissors
-your preferred hobby knife
-fabric scraps (any size) to use and/or share
-vision aids
Please feel free to email me if you have any questions!
Are you stuck on a knitting stitch or want to start that old knitting project again? Bring it with you to this class and get going on it! Master knitters will help you work through any issues!
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Be sure to bring needles and yarn or a project to work on.