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SEWTIME SEWING

Located inside Joann’s, 580 Old Country Rd, Westbury, NY
(516) 997-2702
www.sewtime.com

Spring/Summer 2012 Class Schedule

CLOTHING & GENERAL SEWING

SEWING MACHINE I (daytime):  Learn the fundamentals of using a sewing machine while making a simple throw pillow.  No sewing experience is necessary.  Sewing machines available or bring your own, start on the right foot. 

Tues. June 5      11 am - 1:30 pm or

Tues. July 31     11 am - 1:30 pm    

Fee $30                  Instructor: Renee

SEWING MACHINE I (Evening):  Learn the fundamentals of using a sewing machine while making a simple throw pillow.  No sewing experience is necessary.  Sewing machines available or bring your own, start on the right foot. 
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Choose from one of the following dates.  6:30 – 8:30 pm,

MAY 2   WEDNESDAY 6-8PM

JUNE 6 WEDNESDAY 6-8PM

JULY 11 WEDNESDAY 6-8 PM

AUGUST 1 WEDNESDAY 6-8PM

SEPTEMBER 5 WEDNESDAY 6-8PM

OCTOBER 3 WEDNESDAY 6-8 PM

NOVEMBER 14 WEDNESDAY 6-8 PM

DECEMBER 5 WEDNESDAY 6-8PM

Fee:   $30                 Instructor:     Pat    

Basic Sewing 1 - Learn how to layout a pattern, read a pattern and sew a simple skirt and top in this basic sewing class.  Machine 1 is a prerequisite.  This is a 10 hour class divided into three sessions. First two sessions(10:30am-1pm) Last session  (10:30am-3:30 pm) Supply list required.

Wednesdays, April 25, May 9 and 16th 

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Wednesdays, June 20, 27 and  July 11th

FEE - $100 plus supplies    Instructor: Barbara K.

Basic Sewing-Teens Welcomed:  Sew an easy skirt and top while learning the fundamentals of fitting, pattern Lay-out, as well as basic construction techniques.  This class will start you in the correct direction for future classes. (Homework may be required to complete projects. Knowledge of machine operation is suggested.)

SATURDAY JUNE 2,9 &23

SATURDAY JULY 7,21 &28

SATURDAY AUGUST 4,11 &18

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 8,22 &29

SATURDAY OCTOBER 6,13 &20

SATURDAY DECEMBER 8,15 &22

 

Instructor: Pat  Fee: $ 75

 

 

PJ PANTS- Looking for a quick and fun project to do. Come bring some friends and join us and make a pair of PJ Pants. We will teach you how to cut the pattern out and put it together, while having lots of fun. Great a class for all ages.

SATURDAY MAY 12  10-1PM

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 17 10-1PM

 

Fee: $45  Instructor: Pat

BASIC SERGER- Have that serger & not sure how to use it? Come on down and we will show you how to thread it & some basic stitches & techniques used for construction

WEDNESDAY JULY 18 6-8PM

 

Instructor: Pat    Fee: $40

BASIC SEW 2 & 3-We will make a Skirt. The skirt will have a high waist finished with facing, back darts, and center back zipper. Along with front pockets and a back hemline box pleat. (Must have taken the basic sewing class or have knowledge of pattern laying and construction.)

WEDNESDAY JUNE 13,20,27 &JULY 11

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 12,19,26 &OCT 10

 

Fee: $75    Instructor: Pat

FASHION DESIGN

FRIDAY JUNE 8,22,29, JULY6 &20

FIRDAY SEPTEMBER 21,28, OCTOBER 5, 12 &19

 

BACKPACK-Quick & fun project  for  all ages.  Make an easy back pack to carry your thing to and from the beach, or to use when you travel.

Will learn the technique of button holes and straps. 

SATURDAY MAY 19 10-1PM

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 24 10-1PM

Fee: 40.00   Instructor: Pat

SUNDRESS- Make a new and cute dress to wear this summer for over you swim suit or just by itself. No buttons or zippers good project for beginners.

All are welcome.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 &17 6-8:30PM

Fee: $60      Instructor: Pat

HOODED CROP JACKET-Cute and sporty little jacket for all seasons depending on choice of fabric. (fleece or sweat shirt ). This project is also great for those people with sergers.

We will learn a button  hole in this class. All are welcome.        

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 8 &15 6-8:30PM

 Fee: 60.00    Instructor: Pat

Beginners Easy Reversible Jacket- Simple to construct , versatile to wear and completely reversible.  You will want to make more than one.  Machine 1     prerequisite. 

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Wednesdays, May 23, and May 30th, 10:30am-1pm

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Wednesdays, June 6th and 13th, 10:30am-1pm

FEE - $50 plus supplies    Instructor Barbara K.

Intermediate Sewing - The Sun Dress -  Learn to sew a pretty sundress using a pattern.  Inserting a zipper and making buttonholes will be addressed.

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Wednesdays, Aug. 1, 8 and 15th  (10:30-1) (10:30-1) and (10:30-2:30)

FEE $100 plus supplies     Instructor: Barbara K.

Mom's Apron - Need a quick gift?  Make this pretty little apron and personalize it with some embroidery on the pocket.  (No embroidery machine - I will do it for you)

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Tuesday, May 22, 6-9pm

FEE - $40.00 Instructor: Barbara K.

Easy Sew Club -NEW this year is the club for making easy projects for yourself or to give as gifts. 

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      Sunday, April 22, 10:30am-1pm  - Envelope Bag

      Tuesday, May 8, 6-8:30pm - Humbug Bag with free motion couching technique

FEE: $15 plus supplies each class   Instructor: Barbara K.

QUILTING

HOOPSISTERS BLOCK OF THE MONTH 2012 "Earth to Quilt" -The new Hoopsisters embroidablock project for 2012 is here.  This is a 10 month project class meeting once a month on a Wednesday evening.  With the help of the instructor you will learn the technique in class and then complete several blocks on your own each month.  Optionally, this year there are added small projects you can choose to do as well.  Don't miss out on the fun and the excitement. Make the whole earth quilt or just one of the smaller one block wonders or just all the projects. It's your turn to have fun and create with the Hoopsisters.

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Sundays, May 6, June 3, July 8, Aug. 5, Sept. 9, Oct. 14
and Nov. 4 , and Dec. 2

FEE: $125 plus supplies   Instructor: Barbara K.

New 2012 Block of the Month - Solomon’s Puzzle - This is a 12 month sampler class creating 12 inch blocks that are rotary cut, template cut and pieced.  Beginners and advanced quilters welcome.

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Tuesdays,  May 15, June 4, July 10,  Aug. 7, Sept. 11, Oct. 16, Nov. 6, and Dec. 4.

FEE: $20 per class    Instrctor: Barbara K.

Circle, Circles, Circles-  Learn how to navigate those curves making this beautiful and interesting small quilt.  The Quilt measures 52" square but you could add borders to make it larger.  If you are a collector of fabric then you have the "stash" to work with.

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Sundays, May 20, June 2 and 10th, 10:30am-1pm

Fee - $75 includes pattern  Insructor: Barbara K.

Thangles Table Runner - Half square triangle piecing is a snap with the "thangles" method.  Sew up this quick table runner using the thangles method in this class. Then quilt it with echo quilting.  This is a great class for beginners.

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Tuesday, May 29, and June 12, 6-9pm

FEE - $50    Instructor: Barbara K.

The Embroidered Quilt-- 66" x 84"
-This is an applique quilt completed on an embroidery machine. The embroidery designs include applique fabric pieces. The quilt has 10 large blocks that will fit a 10" x 10" sewing field, plus 9 variations of those blocks. All the large designs have been divided to fit in smaller hoops for re-hooping, a technique which will be taught in class.  The Grand Dream hoop for Pfaff owners can be used as well. This is too beautiful to view in photos. 

This is a 7 month class.

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Sundays - June 24, July 29, Aug. 19, Sept. 23, Oct. 21, Nov. 18 and Dec. 9th

 10:30am-1:30pm

FEE - $125.00 includes designs   Instructor: Barbara K.

 

Lattice Work Quilt - Working with only three fabrics make this beautiful quilt with rotary cutting techniques.

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Tuesdays, July 31, Aug. 14th and Aug 21 (6-8:30pm)

FEE- $75 Instructor: Barbara K

Picture Quilting - Don't be afraid of free motion.  In this class you will learn how to trace and embellish a photo print.  It is really amazing! Go from picture to fabric with no embroidery unit needed.

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Tuesday, June 19th, 6-9pm

FEE- $40  Instructor: Barbara K.

EMBROIDERY
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Creative Sensation and Vision Training - If you are new to our top of line Pfaff sewing/embroidery machines or just need a refresher on some features, come and join me for this FREE class.  Please call to reserve a spot in the class.

 Sunday, June 10, 2pm - 4pm
 
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SOFTWARE

5D Software Seminars - Learn various components of your 5D Software Suite in these informative sessions.  You can attend with or without your computer and receive detailed handouts for at home reinforcement.

 

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     Tues., April 24, 6-8pm.       Topic - splitting large designs

      Tues., May 8, 6-8pm.         Topic - creating cut velvet designs

      Tues., June 26, 6-8pm      Topic - creating line designs- redwork and quilt designs

      Tues., July 24, 6-8pm        Topic - Easy Applique

      Tues., Aug 28, 6-8pm        Topic - Advanced Applique

        FEE $18 each class      Instructor: Barbara K.

 

SPECIALTY

Easy Sew Club NEW this year is the club for making easy projects for yourself or to give as gifts. 

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      Sunday, March 25, 11am-1:30pm - Tie Pocket Pouch

      Sunday, April 22, 10:30am-1pm  - Envelope Bag

      Tuesday, May 8, 6-8:30pm - Humbug Bag with free motion couching technique

FEE: $15 plus supplies each class   Instructor: Barbara K.

Quillow - A quillow is a throw that turns into a pillow.
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Date TBA                                       
Instructor: Hedy, Fee: $50.00

Class supplies are not included in the course fee and must be purchased before the class begins.  A list of supplies may be obtained at time of registration.  All classes begin on time and you are strongly encouraged to arrive 15 minutes prior to class starting time.  A deposit of half is required to register for all classes $50 or higher.  All other classes must be paid in full at time of registration.  Because of a commitment to our teachers, a refund is only available if you cancel at least 2 weeks prior to class start.  All “no-shows” forfeit class deposits and fees.  Deposits are non-transferable.  We reserve the right to cancel any class that has not filled.  To prevent course cancellations, you are advised to register as early as possible.  In the event a class is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, you will be contacted and given a choice of full refund or the substitution of another class.  We also offer private sewing machine instruction, by appointment, given on your machine, any make or mode, one-on-one. 

Buy a PFAFF, JANOME OR ELNA sewing machine from us and get free machine instruction for life!

 

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To sign up for SEWTIME SEWING  classes, in person or call Sewtime Sewing at 718-776-1900