Live in the Shreveport/Bossier City area and want to learn to sew? I offer the following classes:
Getting to Know Your Sewing Machine (Sewing Basics 1): If you’ve never used a sewing machine before, this is the class for you. Learn how to thread the machine, fill a bobbin, balance the tension, and sew a straight seam. Create a finished pillowcase while you practice. You can bring your own sewing machine or use one of the machines provided.
Supplies: Three (3) pieces coordinating 100% cotton quilting fabric in the following amounts: Fabric 1 (1yd), Fabric 2 (1/2 yd), Fabric 3 (1/4 yd); all-purpose thread; sewing shears; straight pins; size 11 universal sewing machine needles; sewing machine and manual. Machines are provided at LSUS.
Pillowcase dress If you’ve never used your sewing machine before, or if you only know the basics, this is the class for you! I’ll be teaching you how to thread your machine, wind a bobbin, cut your fabric, and sew a straight stitch!
Supplies: You’ll need 1 yard of cute cotton fabric (1 1/2 yard if you are making a size larger than a 5) and 2 yards of 3/8 inch grosgrain ribbon. You’ll also need your sewing machine, straight pins, its manual, needles, bobbins, sewing scissors, and a spool of thread.
What else can your sewing machine do? (Sewing Basics II): Learn how to use your machine’s settings and presser feet to create beautiful topstitching, finished edges, ruffles, gathers, and pleats. Practice while you create a simple tote bag. You can bring your own sewing machine or use one of the machines provided. (Please note, you must already have a basic knowledge of a sewing machine.)
Ruffle Pant Learn to make ruffles, hems, and casings as you make a pair of these darling little girls’ pants.
Supplies: You’ll need 1 yard of cute cotton fabric (1 1/2 yard if you are making a size larger than a 5) and 1/2 yard of a coordinating cotton fabric for your ruffle. You’ll also need your sewing machine, straight pins, its manual, needles, bobbins, sewing scissors, and a spool of thread. A rotary cutter and self healing mat are handy, but not required.
Learn to Read a Pattern: Grainlines, tissue patterns, notches and dots. Put all these things together to create a pair of pajama pants. We will also discuss casings, hems, and elastic. You can bring your own sewing machine or use one of the machines provided. (Please note, you must already have a basic knowledge of a sewing machine.)
The Emmaline Dress: Learn to read a pattern while making this darling maxi dress for girls. More details and the supply list to come.
Curtains and Pillows! Most curtains and pillows are simple straight seams. Learn the basic formulas and methods for creating cafe curtains, panels, and pillows. You can bring your own sewing machine or use one of the machines provided. (Please note, you must already have a basic knowledge of a sewing machine.)
Using Your Serger! Learn to thread your serger, balance the tensions of all the threads, gather fabric, and switch between your overcasting stitch and a rolled hem.
Supplies: You’ll need 1/4 yard of white cotton broadcloth, 3/4 yard of a cute cotton fabric, and 1/3 yard of a coordinating cute cotton, 4 spools of thread (1 red, 1 blue, 1 green, and 1 yellow). You’ll also need your serger and its manual, straight pins, needles, sewing scissors, and a pair of tweezers.
Basic Applique: Learn to Machine Applique You can bring your own sewing machine or use one of the machines provided at LSUS. (Please note, you must already have a basic knowledge of a sewing machine.)
Supplies: 1/2 yard scrap fabric that you be appliquing onto; small fabric scraps in pink, white, mint green, and tan; Heat ‘n Bond LITE: all-purpose thread in pink, white, mint green and tan; sewing shears; straight pins; size 11 universal sewing machine needles; freezer paper or tissue paper (about 24 inches long); pencil; sewing machine and manual. Machines are provided at LSUS.
You can find me at Lil’ Miss Priss, LSUS or BPCC for the classes below, or email me to book a private class.
Getting to Know Your Sewing Machine (aka Sewing Basics 1)
- Monday, April 22 9:00-Noon at LSUS
- Tuesday, June 11 9:00-Noon at LSUS
- Tuesday, June 18 6:00-9:00pm at LSUS
- Tuesday, June 25 9:00-Noon at BPCC
Pillowcase Dress
- Saturday, May 11 1:00-4:00 PM at Lil’ Miss Priss
- Tuesday, May 28 10:00-1:00PM at Lil’ Miss Priss
- Monday, May 6 9:00-12:00 at LSUS
- Thursday, June 13 9:00-Noon at LSUS
- Thursday, June 20 6:00-9:00pm at LSUS
- Friday, June 28 9:00-Noon at BPCC
- Tuesday, May 14 10:00-1:00 at Lil’ Miss Priss
- Thursday, June 6 5:00-8:00pm at Lil’ Miss Priss
- Saturday, June 15th 10:00-1:00pm at Lil’ Miss Priss
Using Your Serger
- Tuesday, May 7 6:00-8:00pm at Lil’ Miss Priss
- Tuesday, June 4 10:00-Noon at Lil’ Miss Priss
- Monday, April 29 9:00-11:00 at LSUS
