Art & Special Interest
The Sewing Arts

Bag and Purse Design Brazilian Stitchery Computerized Embroidery Creative Sewing/Serger Fashion Design Sewing Home Decorative Sewing Overlock/Serger and Sewing Quilting Arts - Wall Hangings Quilting/Basic Techniques Sewing and Pattern Alterations Sewing for Beginners

BAG AND PURSE DESIGN
Make handbags just like the manufacturers. Learn new techniques working with leathers, canvas, and many more fashion fabrics. Learn how to copy and create your own bags. Sewing machines are available for student use.

BRAZILIAN STITCHERY
A three dimensional form of embroidery using brilliantly colored rayon thread of various weights and textures. All classes are hands-on. Supplies may be purchased in class or from an outside source.

COMPUTERIZED EMBROIDERY
Class covers stabilizers, needles and threads, setting up computer files, finding sites for designs, and how to download. Bring sewing machines on the first week of class along with all manuals, power chords, and a surge protector.

CREATIVE SEWING/SERGER
Class will cover exciting new techniques using the sewing machine and serger in order to make fashionable and stylish clothing. Class will cover both basic and advanced techniques. A limited number of sewing machines and sergers are available for student use.

FASHION DESIGN SEWING
Learn the fine art of couture sewing. Special attention is given to fitting the figure. Learn how to interpret commercial sewing patterns to change their style and to adjust them to your figure. Learn how to sew fashion accessories. All sewing levels are welcome. Individualized instruction.

HOME DECORATIVE SEWING
Beginners and advanced welcome. Learn to make slipcovers, pillows, window treatments, and more. Class demonstrations and techniques in every session. Dressmakers are welcome. Individualized instruction.
Maestra habla español.

OVERLOCK/SERGER AND SEWING
Learn the basics of serging and overcome the fear of changing that dial. Learn threading, adjusting dials, and decorative stitches. Work on garment construction, home sewing and more. Bring your own overlock serger.

Quilting/Basic Techniques		Sewing and Pattern Alterations		Quilting Arts - Wall Hangings

QUILTING ARTS - WALL HANGINGS
Learn contemporary and folk art techniques, free-motion/stippling, machine stitches for appliquéing, and fused appliquéing methods. Use fabrics and notions from your stash to embellish your artwork. Individualized instruction. Bring 1/2 yd. fabric, 1/2 yd. of cotton batting and machine quilting needle to the first meeting.

QUILTING/BASIC TECHNIQUES
Learn the basics of patchwork, applique and piecing. The instructors will cover traditional hand techniques as well as modern machine methods. Beginners and advanced quilters are welcome.

SEWING AND PATTERN ALTERATIONS
Work with beautiful fabrics and style to create the perfect fit. Learn how to draft and sew the perfect outfit. Learn the secrets of how designers fit and sew dresses, jackets, pants and many more exciting garments

SEWING FOR BEGINNERS
Learn the basics of sewing: how to use the sewing machine, how to sew with commercial sewing patterns, and construction methods. Class demonstrations and hands-on sewing time. Some patterns are provided by the instructor. Please bring 1 yard of fabric, thread, scissors, and pins to the first class meeting. Experienced students are welcome too. Individualized instruction.