Hands-On Class Information
Basic Sewing Kit includes:
- Basic things to run a sewing machine (bobbin, thread, needles, basic feet, etc) and
Basic Cutting Kit includes:
- Basic things needed to cut (small snips, fabric scissors, rotary cutter, etc)
The majority of classrooms will have 1-2 cutting mats, rulers (Sponsored by Off the Wall Quilt), 1-2 irons, 1-2 wool pressing mat
Class Signups will open as follows:
– VIP+ Ticket Holders = 3/28 at 9pm EST
– All other Ticket Holders = 3/29 at 9pm EST
***VIP does not sign up until 3/29. ONLY VIP+ are able to sign up on 3/28.
A video tutorial on how to sign up for classes can be found on our YouTube channel here.
Class Schedule: Can be found here
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10 Steps to Launching a Small Business
Class Type: Presentation
Teacher: Taylor Jordan: Owner of The Orange House Designs, Nox and Nimbus, and The Terracotta Gal
Day/Time: Friday, 10-10:30 AM; Saturday, 10-10:30 AM; Sunday, 10-10:30 AM – 30 Minutes
Skill Level: Any
Required Skills: No skill requiredA
Class Kit: $7 includes Content Planning Guide with Goals, Niche, Target Audience and Year-Long Social Media Plan
Other Supplies Needed: none
Class Description: Do you have a great product and want to start a small business but have NO idea where to start? This presentation is for you! You’ll walk away with how to launch your small business in 10 easy steps!
Age Restriction: Ages 8+ *Any person under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at all times.
A Modern Quilting Bee
Teacher: Jaymi Horne, Ambassador for Legit Kits
Day/Time: Saturday, 8-10:15 AM – 2 hours and 15 min
Skill Level: Beginner
Required Skills: Ability to sew a straight-ish stitch
Class Description: Come join this modern quilting bee while we all work on the Sail Away quilt from Legit Kits! You will learn the basics of Foundation Paper Piecing and how fun and easy it can be. While completing your quilt blocks, we’ll also discuss methods to organize a Legit Kit, and you’ll leave with the confidence to tackle a quilt on your own. In true Quilting Bee fashion, one student will be randomly selected to keep all of the quilt blocks!
Class Kit: $37 includes the pattern and all fabric needed to complete two or more blocks. A coupon code towards the price of a full quilt is also included!
Supplies Needed: Basic Sewing Machine (also please bring to class):
-Tweezers
-If you prefer not to use your fabric scissors to cut paper, bring a pair of paper- dedicated scissors.
Notions typical to machine sewing:
-scissors (4” or longer blades)
-pins (normal quilting pins) -seam ripper
-clear cellophane tape (such as Scotch brand)
OPTIONAL:
-Rotary cutter
-12” long ruler (does NOT need to be square, NOT Add-a-quarter)
-Small cutting mat
Age Restriction: Ages 8+ *Any person under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at all times & share one machine with an adult during classes.
Amigurumi Strawberry
Teacher: Jaymi Horne
Day/Time: Friday, 8-11 AM – 3 hours
Skill Level: Intermediate
Required Skills: Basic crochet stitches.
Class Description: Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting small, stuffed yarn creatures. We will work together to create a simple stuffed strawberry while learning the tricks and tips of this fun crochet technique! Learn how to get started, how to crochet in the round, how to change colors or add on yarn seamlessly, how to embellish our creations, and more along the way!
Class Kit: $12 includes printed pattern and fiberfill
Supplies Needed: For one strawberry:
-Yarn of any fiber, worsted weight (about 20 ounces). We will be making a stuffed strawberry with red and green, but you can use any color.
-Crochet hook to match yarn, PLUS the next two sizes smaller
-Crochet notions as are typical for crocheting (darning needle, scissors).
Age Restriction: Ages 8+ *Any person under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at all times.
Ashley Clutch Wallet by LindsHandmade on Industrials
Teacher: Lauren Mormino of More Me Know
Day/Time: Saturday, 3-5:30 PM – 2.5 hours
Skill Level: Intermediate
Required Skills: Sewing with accurate measurements & Zippers
Class Description: Learn to install a wallet frame & make the Ashley Clutch Wallet by Lindshandmade. This is such a surprisingly fun pattern to make and fairly quick! Must have knowledge of cutting with a rotary cutter to ensure accurate measurements.
Class Kit: $67, will include all pre-cut materials needed and the pattern from LindsHandmade.
Supplies Needed: Clips
Age Restriction: Ages 18+
Basic/Upcycle Ears
Teacher: Teri Jo Fuson of The Very Crafty Dinosaur
Day/Time: Friday, 8-10 AM – 2 Hours
Skill Level: Beginner
Required Skills: Basic sewing skills.
Class Description: Join us for this 2-for-1 Ears class! Learn how to make a basic ears headband while also upcycling an old memorable shirt, unique skirt from the thrift store, or even a magical bedsheet. You can also just bring a couple fat quarters of fabric and still enjoy the fun of Ear Making!
Class Kit: $7 (Will have foam and stuffing only)
Materials List to Bring:
- 1 Fat Quarter or equivalent sized fabric item to upcycle – For Ears
- 1 Fat Quarter or equivalent sized fabric item to upcycle – For Bow
- Headband – Pre-wrapped/covered preferred
- Optional: Embellishments
Supplies List to Bring:
- Basic sewing machine
- Basic sewing supply kit*
- Basic cutting kit*
- Glue Gun & Sticks – Please try to share
Age Restriction: Ages 8+ *Any person under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at all times & share one machine with an adult during classes.
Beginner Sewing Lessons (Ages 8-99):
Teacher: Dawn Luna, Make-It-Sew
Day/Time: Friday, 8-9:30 AM; Sunday, 2-3:30 PM – 1.5 hours
Skill Level: Beginner
Required Skills: None!
Class Description: Learn how to properly thread and use a sewing machine. Choose between several fun beginner sewing projects! First time sewists Ages 8+ are welcome. Projects include: an Apron, Tote Bag with pocket, or various unique pillows (Pizza, Pokeball, Emoji, or Letter.)
Class Kit: $32, Will include all pre-cut pattern pieces and accessories needed for each
project. Fabric colors and designs will vary. You will have the option to choose your fabric in class, as
well as adult or child sizes.
Supplies Needed: Basic Sewing Machine
Age Restriction: Ages 8+, kids and adult beginner sewists alike are welcome! Kids are welcome to participate without a parent/guardian.
Boho Bracelets
Teacher: Tammy Silvers of Tamarinis
Day/Time: Saturday, 3-6 PM – 2 hours
Skill Level: Beginner
Required Skills: Basic Sewing Machine knowledge IF you want to machine embellish (optional)
Class Description: Create a little bit of bohemian flair for your wrist and experiment with bold colors, or soft and cool colors – what ever makes you smile! Use Bosal’s fun moldable fusible stiff base to create a cuff that you can embellish with cut shapes. Wool or bamboo makes for an accessory with tactile appeal. Embellish with hand stitching if you prefer! Students will learn how to work with the moldable fusible base product, as well as working with fusible appliqué and die cut shapes. Machine embellishment is optional.
Class Kit : $14 pattern required, optional $30 kit that includes all fabrics and pattern for one bracelet
Other Supplies Needed: Basic Sewing machine, supplies, Basic Sewing Kit, Basic Cutting Supplies
Age Restriction: 15 and up
Can Can Organizer
Teacher: Julie, Off The Wall Quilt
Day/Time: Sunday, 8-10 AM – 2 Hours
Skill Level: Appropriate for anyone who can sew a “nearly” straight stitch with a sewing machine.
Required Skills: Familiar with sewing machine you will be using in class
Class Description: It’s a fun and easy project that makes great gifts or even a great item to sell at craft shows. The kits will contain pre-cut pieces so that you can focus on sewing and assembly, but you’ll also receive a full pattern so that you can make it again later. The organizer can stand alone but works even better over a 28/29 ounce can like tomatoes or pumpkin come in. Everything included in the kit except for the can.
Class Kit: Cost $20; will include Can-Can pattern, all fabric & stabilizer cut to size for one Can-Can Organizer
Supplies Needed: Sewing machine with thread, needle and bobbin (wound). Any neutral or wildly colorful thread is fine. Scissor or snips for trimming threads. Bring a 28/29 ounce can to finish your project or get one later at home.
Age Restriction: This class is not really appropriate for children under 14 unless they have plenty of experience sewing already (there’s one spot where we’ll hold our breath, tap our heals together and stick out our tongues). If under 12, there must be an adult on the same project.
Canva Basics: Graphic Design Platform for Beginners
Class Type: Presentation
Teacher: Taylor Jordan: Owner of The Orange House Designs, Nox and Nimbus, and The Terracotta Gal
Day/Time: Friday, 2 PM; Saturday, 2 PM; Sunday, 12 PM – 30 min
Skill Level: Any
Required Skills: No skill required
Class Kit: $17 includes 20 minute virtual session for Brand Kit Creation for (color palette, fonts and logo) on Canva. This is a 25% discount only for Sew Magical Expo! Additional packages available on Instagram @theorangehousedesigns
Other Supplies Needed: Laptop, Ipad with Canva app downloaded (*Optional)
Class Description: Need graphics for your social media, but have no experience in digital design? This class is for you! You’ll walk away with the basics of how to use Canva for all your small business, website, graphic design and social media needs!
Age Restriction: Ages 8+ *Any person under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at all times.
Car Trash Can – On Industrials
Teacher: Brittany Malone of The Empurrium
Day/Time: Friday, 2-4 PM – 2 Hours
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Required Skills: Basic Sewing Skills
Class Description: Is your car a mess? Same. Keep it under control with a car trash can. Made with waterproof canvas and interfaced cotton woven, these bad boys are durable and can hold all the Starbucks cups and Monster cans you need. This is a great way to learn sewing on an industrial machine, and a fun make if you already have.
Class Kit or Materials: $30 – kit will include all fabric already interfaced, hook and loop tape and pattern.
Other Supplies Needed: Clips and Snips
Age Restriction: 18+
Clippy Zippy
Teacher: Sara and Debbie of Salty Sews
Day/Time: Sunday, 2-3:30 PM – 1.5 hours
Skill Level: Beginner
Required Skills: Basic machine skills
Class Description: Join Salty Sews for a fun scrap busting class for the infamous Clippy Zippy! The Clippy Zippy, in addition to being the cutest thing going, is super handy for travelling with your clips or other small items.
Class Kit: $17 includes hardware, interfacing and 25 More Me Know Glitter Clips
Supplies Needed: Fabric at least 5”H x 10”W, Basic Sewing Machine, Basic Sewing Kit
Age Restriction: Ages 8+ *Any person under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at all times & share one machine with an adult during classes.
Color Blocked Wristlet
Teacher: Kathy Caudill, K.dill Handmade
Day/Time: Friday, 8-11 AM – 3 hours
Skill Level: Beginner
Required Skills: Basic sewing machine knowledge, installing a zipper (we can help those who don’t have much experience with this).
Class Description: This skill-building class will teach you how to turn a simple pouch into a stylish wristlet. We will focus on simple changes that can elevate your sewing to the next level.
Class Kit: $22 includes all pre-cut and prepped vinyl/material, zipper, hardware, and a printed pattern
Other Supplies Needed: Sewing Machine able to handle sewing vinyl (vinyl will be domestic machine friendly), Basic Sewing Kit including thread and clips (no pins), Teflon foot (recommended), ruler/rotary cutter/cutting mat (I’ll have some on hand if someone doesn’t have one), scissors or snips, seam ripper, double-sided tape (optional).
Age Restriction: Ages 8+ *Any person under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at all times & share one machine with an adult during classes.
Compass Star
Teacher: Tammy Silvers of Tamarinis
Day/Time: Sunday, 10 AM-1 PM – 3 hours
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Required Skills: Basic sewing machine knowledge, working with a seam allowance
Class Description: Guided improv makes the Mariner’s Compass block easy and carefree! No more templates or paper piecing – just easy squares and rectangles, plus a few markings for a less than perfect, but perfectly pointed Mariner’s Compass! Students will learn how to mark for fabric placement, and how to trim down units for easy assembly.
Class Kit: $7.00 pattern required, optional $20 kit that includes all fabrics and pattern for the mini quilt top
Other Supplies Needed: Basic Sewing Machine, Basic Sewing Kit, Basic Cutting Supplies
Age Restriction: 15 and up
Cover Me Sweetly Notebook Cover
Teacher: Megan Nixon, Sweetly Unique
Day/Time: Sunday, 10:30 AM-1 PM – 3 hours
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Required Skills: Familiar with and understanding of sewing machine you will be using and if it has the capability to sew through at least 3 layers of faux leather.
Class Description: I will teach you how to sew my pattern for the Notebook cover that holds up to 2 composition notebooks or a notebook and a planner as well as a detachable pencil pouch that fits perfectly inside. I will also discuss how and when to add an appliqué to your cover, however there will not be enough time to complete a detailed appliqué in this class.
Class Kit: $47, will include fully prepped and ready to sew pieces for a complete cover and pencil case including the zipper tape, pull and all magnets and basic snaps for closure.
Supplies Needed: Basic Sewing Machine, Basic Sewing Kit, Basic Cutting Supplies, Teflon sewing foot and zipper foot. Thread color to match your kit you will be able to select on my website. If you’d like, a label to sew onto your cover. Scissors to trim threads, seam ripper, double sided sticky tape. Recommend a titanium 100/16 sewing machine needle or other non stick needle that works for your thread thickness.
Age Restriction: Ages 8+ *Any person under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at all times & share one machine with an adult during classes.
Creating & Coloring Molds with Pigments & Epoxy
Teacher: Deana Janowsky, AnaSky Creations
Day/Time: Friday, 2-4 PM – 2 hours
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Required Skills: None
Class Description: In the class, you’ll be completing a small mold with fast setting resin. Starting with coloring the mold to enhance design, mixing, coloring, and pouring the epoxy, working to get bubbles out as epoxy begins to set in mold.
Class Kit: Cost $42; will include all items included in kit (quick-set epoxy resin, custom mold, supplies)
Photo shown is the TX SME ’23 design. A special custom mold is in work for TN SME ’23!
Supplies Needed: None
Age Restriction: Recommended for ages 16+ due to use of epoxy (chemicals)
Deimos Cork BiFold Wallet
Teacher: Nicole Neales of SewGnar
Day/Time: Friday, 5:30- 7:30 PM, Sunday- 2-4 PM – 2 hours
Skill Level: Beginner
Required Skills: Previous work with cork is a plus but nothing required.
Class Description: A beginner friendly, skill building cork wallet class. The Deimos Wallet is a slim style bifold with 4 card slots, a snap pouch, 1 cash slot, and 2 slip pockets. Perfect beginner project! Nicole will have one snap press to share for the class.
Class Kit: $47, includes all pre cut cork, a spring snap set, and a printed pattern
Other Supplies Needed: Sewing Machine, Teflon Foot if possible (or scotch tape on a metal foot), Rotary Blade/Mat, Quick drying glue such as Beacon Fabri-Tac or 3in1 AND/OR 1/8″ Double Stick Tape, Clips, Thread, size 16 needle
Age Restriction: No age restriction however children under 14 must have an adult present. Any children 14+ must have previous sewing experience to join.
Elastic Pencil Pouch
Teacher: Jacki Bauman of Ellia Jacksford Designs
Day/Time: Friday, 10:30 AM- 1 PM – 2.5 hours
Skill Level: Beginner
Required Skills: None
Class Description: Keep your pens close by your planner with this fun and easy to make ITH Elastic Pencil Pouch embroidery design. Let Jacki Bauman from Ellia Jacksford Designs show you how to create your pouch entirely in the hoop with no sewing. When finished, pouch will slide over your planner keeping pens, pencils, sticky notes, paperclips and so much more close by. In class we will be making two pouches. One made from Jelly Vinyl and one made from fabric and completely lined on the inside.
Class Kit: $22 Kits will include the Elastic Pencil Pouch embroidery design. Design will be emailed to students 1 week prior to class. All material needed to complete the 2 pouches will be included in the class kit.
Other Supplies Needed: Embroidery Machine with a minimum of a 5×7″ hoop, their own embroidery thread selection, at least 5 prewound bobbins, and have the designs loaded to your embroidery machine BEFORE coming to class.
Age Restriction: Ages 8+ *Any person under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at all times & share one machine with an adult during classes.
EL Lights and Jelly Vinyl Bag
Teacher: Danielle St John, Stitch’N Designs
Day/Time: Saturday, 10 AM- 1 PM – 3 hours
Skill Level: Intermediate-Advanced Beginner.
Required skill: Basic embroidery/appliqué. Hand sewing is involved.
Class description: Let your bag light up the night by learning how to incorporate EL
lights into your embroidery/appliqué design. Students will need to complete the bag
outside of class, but are welcome to bring everything to finish it at SME.
Kits: $24 Includes *Light up design TBD, jelly vinyl, EL lights, clear vinyl, batteries, invisible thread,
and sewing needle (hand sewing).
Other Supplies: Students will need to bring their own material (Non fraying; WPC/
WRC, vinyl). The piece of material should be larger than the desired pattern piece,
which will be cut to size after the class. (If unsure of pattern, bring a piece of material
large enough that it could accommodate multiple options).
-Desired sewing notions (clips, scissors, etc). If you chose to finish the bag at SME, a 1/2” grommet kit is needed.
Students will need to decide if they’re using an embroidery or a sewing machine.
Embroidery students:
Embroidery machine with 5×7 hoop
Tear away stabilizer
Embroidery thread that matches/coordinates with the material being brought to class
Sewing machine students:
Sewing machine (with the ability to sew on vinyl),
Thread that matches/coordinates with material being brought to class
**Students will need to have the design cut out prior to class (svg/pdf provided).
Age restrictions: Ages 8+ *Any person under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at all times & share one machine with an adult during classes.
Embroidery For Your Pet!
Teacher: Jacki Bauman of Ellia Jacksford Designs
Day/Time: Friday, 4:30- 7 PM – 3 hours
Skill Level: Beginner
Required Skills: Basic knowledge of your embroidery machine.
Class Description: See how easy it is to create fun and exciting items for the fur baby in your life. Whether you’re dressing them up for Halloween, making presents for Christmas, or simply spoiling them throughout the year, let Jacki Bauman from Ellia Jacksford Designs show you some projects that can be created using your embroidery machine. In this class, we will be creating three designs for your pet! If you are unable to bring your embroidery machine, you’re welcome to come and learn! You will still receive a class kit to take home with you and stitch what you learned in class.
Class Kit: $32 Kits will include embroidery designs for the Pet Tag Halloween Costume, Christmas Pet Toy, and the Pet Bandana. Designs will be emailed to students 1 week prior to class. All materials needed to complete the 3 designs will be included in the class kit.
Other Supplies Needed: Embroidery Machine with a minimum of a 5×7″ hoop, your own embroidery thread selection, at least 5 pre-wound bobbins, and have the designs loaded to your embroidery machine BEFORE coming to class.
Age Restriction: Ages 8+ *Any person under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at all times & share one machine with an adult during classes.
English Paper Piecing 101
Teacher: Carol Thurston of Thimbles for You
Day/Time: Saturday, 10 AM-1 PM – 3 Hours
Skill Level: Beginner
Required Skills: None
Class Description: We will be learning the basics of English Paper Piecing (EPP) using hexagons to make a travel tool for EPP. This portable and precise technique will provide you with the ability to create hexagons and sew them together by hand, including proper use of a thimble, enabling you to piece for hours! Learn different methods for putting your hexagons together, how to hide your fabric tails and achieve professional results in your sewing. You will finish the class with the confidence to apply EPP to your favorite patterns. The travel kit can be finished at home and will allow you to carry your EPP items with you wherever you may travel.
Class Kit: $37, includes fabric for hexagons, paper pieces, thread, needles, wool, wonder clip, pvc pipe, ribbon, and thread magic.
Other Supplies Needed: Cutting scissors, thimble. If you do not have a thimble, you can come and have one fitted to borrow for class at the booth of Thimbles For You.
Age Restriction: Ages 8+, *Any person under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at all times.
Everything But the Machine Tote
Teacher: Sara and Debbie of Salty Sews
Day/Time: Friday, 11:15 AM-1:15 PM & 2-4 PM 4 Hours
Skill Level: Beginner
Required Skills:
Class Description: This case is a must have because who wouldn’t bring their whole dang sewing room along if they could? Now you can!!! All of your stuff can now be tucked away in an organized (or not so organized) fashion in the 5 drawer case- with an adjustable strap so you can carry it in your hand, on your shoulder or not carry it at all by using the trolley sleeve! Between all that and the super handy mesh pockets, I think we have thought of everything!!! Well, everything but the machine…. 
Class Kit: $99 Includes all fabric and notions needed for a complete case (pre-cut and interfaced), Sterlite 5 drawer organizer, and a PDF pattern download code from Salty Sews
Other Supplies Needed: Sewing machine, basic sewing supply kit, and thread to match chosen kit
Age Restriction: Ages 8+ *Any person under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at all times & share one machine with an adult during classes.
Felt Cat Toys
Teacher: Brittany Malone of The Empurrium
Day/Time: Sunday, 2-3:30 PM – 1.5 Hours
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Required Skills: Basic Sewing Machine Knowledge
Class Description: A perfect way to entertain your furry children, these cat toys are made with durable felt to protect against the murder mittens. They are stuffed with polyfil and catnip, so your cat will love the smell and feel!
Class Kit: $24 kit will include all materials to make 3 finished unique cat toys.
Other Supplies Needed: Basic Sewing Machine, Coordinating Thread, scissors.
Age Restriction: Ages 8+ *Any person under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at all times & share one machine with an adult during classes.
Flower Pillow
Teacher: Sandra Cox, Garner Sewing Room
Skill Level: Beginner to Confident Beginner
Required Skills: No prior experience necessary for the class
Day/Time: Friday, 8-10:30 AM – 2.5 hours
Class Description: Learn to make this beautiful flower pillow. You will learn how to sew straight and curved lines with this one-of-a-kind Flower Pillow kit. We will also teach you how to hand-sew the pillow closed with an invisible stitch. Make many more at home with our Flower Pillow sewing pattern that is included in the materials fee.
Class Kit: $22 which includes, the written pattern with pattern pieces, fabric cut for the pillow, poly-fil, and hand needle.
Other Supplies Needed: Basic Sewing Machine, scissors, clips or pins, and fabric marking tool of choice.
Age Restriction: Ages 8+ *Any person under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at all times & share one machine with an adult during classes.
Foundation Paper Piecing with Legit Kits: Hazy Hills
Teacher: Jaymi Horne, Ambassador for Legit Kits
Day/Time: Sunday, 8-11 AM – 3 Hours
Required Skills: Familiar with sewing machine you will be using.
Class Description: During the class, you will learn how to organize a quilt kit from Legit Kits,
learn about the revolutionary block approach created by Legit Kits, and learn tips
and tricks for frustration-free sewing. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced
Paper Piecer, learn how to piece quickly, without pre-cutting or special tools. You’ll
work on two of the four blocks from the class-exclusive Hazy Hills Mini Quilt, and
leave with the confidence to finish the quilt on your own! Learn how Foundation
Paper Piecing can be easy and enjoyable!
Class Kit: $57 (includes the pattern and all fabric needed to complete the mini quilt top. A
coupon code towards the price of the full quilt is also included!)
Supplies Needed: Basic sewing machine (also please bring to class):
-Tweezers
-If you prefer not to use your fabric scissors to cut paper, bring a pair of paper-
dedicated scissors.
Notions typical to machine sewing:
-scissors (4” or longer blades)
-pins (normal quilting pins) -seam ripper
-clear cellophane tape (such as Scotch brand)
OPTIONAL:
-Rotary cutter
-12” long ruler (does NOT need to be square, NOT Add-a-quarter)
-Small cutting mat
Age Restriction: Ages 8+ *Any person under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at all times & share one machine with an adult during classes.
Fringe Leggings
Teacher: Melanie Llamas of Zor-Elle Fabrics
Skill Level: Confident Beginner with serger
Required Skills: Basic serger skills
Day/Time: Friday, 7-8 PM – 1 hour
Class Kit: $17 & please bring a NEW pair of leggings one size up from your normal size.
Other Supplies Needed: Serger Machine, clips, & scissors.
Class Description: In this class you’ll learn how to add fringe to your existing leggings. Add some flare to your wardrobe with these awesome leggings
Age Restriction: no children please
Hand Quilting into Make-up Bag
Teacher: Carol Thurston of Thimbles for You
Day/Time: Sunday, 10 AM-1 PM – 3 Hours
Skill Level: Beginner
Required Skills: None
Class Description: This class will walk you step by step through the fundamentals of hand quilting, including marking, sandwiching, and how to use a thimble. We will discuss various threads, needles, thimbles, techniques, markers, helpful tools, and so much more! You will apply the lessons learned and practice stitching a quilted panel, which you will then be able to turn into a make-up bag. Pattern for the pouch will be included, although we won’t have time to assemble during the class. There will also be time for “how would you quilt that?” when you can present one of your quilt tops and walk away with quilting ideas.
Class Kit: $22, includes fabric front marked for quilting, backing, batting, thread, needle, thread magic; everything needed to create a panel to be used to make a make-up bag.
Other Supplies Needed: 10” or 12” hoop, scissors, thimble. If you do not have a thimble, you can come and have one fitted to borrow for class at the booth of Thimbles For You. You will also need a 14″ zipper when you assemble the pouch, but you may want to wait to choose the color of the zipper.
Age Restriction: Ages 8+ *Any person under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at all times & share one machine with an adult during classes.
Heart Breaker ITA Bag on Industrials
Teacher: Danielle St John, Stitch’N Designs
Day/Time: Sunday. 10 AM-12:30 PM – 2.5 Hours
Skill Level: Intermediate-Advanced beginner.
Required skills: Basic sewing machine and bag making skills
Class Description: Learn to create an ITA bag to show off your collectables/pins.
Class Kit: $57 includes: Bag pattern, bag material, clear vinyl, pin board material,
bag hardware.
Other Materials Needed: Sewing machine (or rent), sewing notions (ie, clips,
scissors/snips, thread, marking pen.)
Age restrictions: Due to the use of industrial sewing machines, only ages 16+ are able to take this class.
The Hex-A Cute Tote (small)
Teacher: Melanie Llamas of Zor-Elle Fabrics
Day/Time: Friday, 4:30-6:30 PM – 2 Hours
Skill Level: Beginner/Confident Beginner
Required Skills: basic sewing machine knowledge & installing a zipper
Class Description: You will be learning how to make Zor-Elle Fabrics’ new pattern the Hex-A Cute Pouch.
Class Kit: $37 includes all materials needed to make the tote cut and prepped
Other Supplies Needed: Basic Sewing Machine, measuring tape, clips, & scissors
Age Restriction: no children, please.
Hey! Let’s Applique!
Teacher: Megan Nixon of Sweetly Unique Boutique
Day/Time: Friday 11 AM-1 PM – 2 Hours
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Required Skills: Basic sewing skills and how to control the speed of your machine.
Class Description: In class I’m going to go over the options of what materials you can use to make your appliqués, how to adhere it to your project to prepare for sewing, how to sew it, and then talk about attaching it to your finished project. You will walk away with a finished appliqué that can be sewn onto just about anything from my notebook covers to bags and purses and even jackets!
Class Kit: $27 includes appliqué (tbd – will have stitch available as an option for the adventurous ones) I will have 3 options available to choose from.
Other Supplies Needed: Basic Sewing Machine, thread, scissors and DST or glue, which ever your preference may be. We will be using cork which is very domestic machine friendly.
Age Restriction: Ages 8+ *Any person under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at all times & share one machine with an adult during classes.
How to sew Pain in the Ass (PITA) Fabrics
Teacher: Casey Welsch of Casey Renee Cosplay
Day/Time: Friday, 2-4 PM – 2 hours
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Required Skills: Basic sewing machine knowledge, how to sew a running stitch by hand
Class Description: Learn how to work with seven difficult materials that are often found in cosplay including velvet, sequins, and tulle just to name a few.
Class Kit: $27 for a kit that includes sewn samples of all 7 “PITA” fabrics and cheat sheets with how to work with that Fabric.
Other Supplies Needed: Basic Sewing Machine, Walking Foot, and Thread Snips.
Age Restriction: 14 and older
Intro to Color Blocked Hoodie
Teacher: Jen Gladden of Tiny Tumbleweed Boutique
Day/Time: Saturday 3-6 PM – 3 hours
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Required Skills: All participants must have basic experience working with knit fabrics and/or garment making, as this class will be teaching an alteration of an existing pattern. You have an understanding of seam allowances, how to cut out a pattern, and how to sew a knit fabric. Participants must understand how to sew knits using the machine they choose to bring for class, as there will not be instruction on machines.
Class Description: In this class, you will be learning how to colorblock any pattern. We will all be using the same hoodie pattern and will learn about cutting and piecing fabrics to create one-of-a-kind garments that are great scrap busters and perfect for utilizing pieces of fabric that aren’t large enough to complete a project. You will also learn tips on print/pattern mixing to make your creation really pop. While we hope to complete the entire hoodie in class, the purpose of this class is to teach the color-blocking portion. The shirt style is a relaxed fit. We will be utilizing the Sinclair Nova pattern, which will be available at a discounted price for class participants after sign-up
Class Kit: $77, will include all materials cut out and front bodice pattern piece cut and available for colorblocking.
Supplies Needed: Serger is HIGHLY recommended. If using a domestic sewing machine you must have knowledge of how to sew knits using that machine (i.e. using a stretch stitch, correct needle, correct tension). Rotary cutter or scissors, ruler, cutting mat, clips, coordinating thread, disappearing ink marking tool.
Age Restriction: Ages 13+
Introduction to Tambour Embroidery
Class Type: Hands-On
Teacher: Casey Welsch of Casey Renee Cosplay
Day/Time: Saturday, 10:30 AM-1 PM – 2.5 hours
Skill Level: Intermediate
Required Skills: This is a completely different skill set from most sewing practices so it won’t build off anything that has previously been learned.
Class Description: Tambour Embroidery is a couture sewing technique that has been around for hundreds of years and is currently used to embellish costumes in theatre and film. In this class I will teach how to cast on, chain stitch, use beads and sequins, and how to cast off.
Class Kit: $57 this includes a tambour hook with 3 needle sizes, hoop, fabric with design, thread, beads, and instructions to complete the embroidery kit.
Other Supplies Needed: Thread Scissors
Age Restriction: 14 and older
Jot It Down Composition Notebook Cover
Teacher: Kathy Caudill, K.dill Handmade
Skill Level: Beginner
Day/Time: Sunday, 11:30 AM-1 PM – 1.5 hours
Required Skills: Basic sewing machine knowledge, basic sewing knowledge
Class Description: In this class you will learn how to use vinyl to transform a basic composition notebook into a beautiful journal, including adding card slots and a holder for your pen and post-it notes.
Class Kit: $27 includes all pre-cut vinyl, a blank composition notebook, and a printed pattern
Other Supplies Needed: Sewing Machine able to handle sewing vinyl (vinyl will be domestic machine friendly), Basic Sewing Kit including thread and clips (no pins), teflon foot (recommended), ruler/rotary cutter/cutting mat (I’ll have some on hand if someone doesn’t have one), scissors or snips, seam ripper, double sided tape (optional).
Age Restriction: Ages 8+ *Any person under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at all times & share one machine with an adult during classes.
Lined Boxy Pouch
Teacher: Jess VanDenburgh, Sew Many Creations
Day/Time: Saturday, 8-10 AM – 2 hrs
Skill Level: Beginner
Required Skills: N/A
Class Description: Let’s make a full lined boxy pouch with no exposed seams! This quick & easy project will become one of your favorite go to bags!
Class Kit: $32, will include pre-cut cork for outside, pre-fused lining fabric, zipper, thread & handout – all materials for class provided!
Supplies Needed: Basic Sewing Machine, Basic Sewing Kit, Basic Cutting Supplies
Age Restriction: Ages 8+ *Any person under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at all times & share one machine with an adult during classes.
Little Hoops, Big Sales!
Teacher: Jacki Bauman of Ellia Jacksford Designs
Day/Time: Saturday, 3-6 PM – 3 hours
Skill Level: Beginner
Required Skills: Basic knowledge of your embroidery machine.
Class Description: Turn your craft in to a side hustle! Join Jacki Bauman from Ellia Jacksford Designs as she provides you with all the information on how to get started selling your embroidery designs. Learn how to find money making shows, what items are proven sellers, how to set up your booth, and so many more tips and tricks to get you started. Think your hoop size is too small? Think again! You will learn how to fill a 10 x10 foot craft show booth with products made entirely in a 5×7 hoop or smaller. If you are unable to bring your embroidery machine, you’re welcome to come and learn! You will still receive a class kit to take home with you and stitch what you learned in class.
Class Kit: Cost $32, will include the 3 designs being stitched in class (Wristlet, ID Badge/Pen Holder, and Easter TP Design). Designs will be emailed to students 1 week prior to class. All materials needed to complete the 3 designs will be included in kit.
Supplies Needed: Embroidery Machine, 5X7 hoop, Basic Sewing Kit, Basic Cutting Supplies, own embroidery thread selection, at least 5 pre-wound bobbins, and have designs loaded to the machine before coming to class.
Age Restriction: Ages 8+ *Any person under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at all times & share one machine with an adult during classes.
My Favorite Bar Quilt
Teacher: Julie Luoma, Off the Wall Quilt
Day/Time: Saturday, 3-5:30 PM – 2.5 hours
Skill Level: All!
Required Skills: Familiar with and understanding of sewing machine you will be using
Class Description: Create a beautiful art quilt using raw edge applique and truly free-motion quilting. Anyone can do it! Sewing is optional!
Class Kit: $52, will include templates, fusible interfacing, variety of fabrics for appliques, and background fabric
Supplies Needed: Basic Sewing Machine, a clear foot for your machine is helpful but not required, pen or pencil, sharp scissors (available to purchase in class if needed), iron if bringing one anyways
Age Restriction: Ages 8+ *Any person under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at all times & share one machine with an adult during classes.
Nail Stamping and Ice Cream Social
Teacher: Lauren Mormino of More Me Know
Day/Time: Friday, 7-8:30 PM – 1.5 Hours
Skill Level: Any
Required Skills: None
Class Description: Come & learn the art of nail stamping. It’s crafty & self-care! Ice cream will be served as well, making it the perfect end to the day. Come chat & create fun nail art!
Class Kit: $72 includes SME-exclusive nail stamping plate and nail file, stamping kit with polish, and ice cream, of course! All sponsored by Lauren along with Nancy Tran of Fabric Therapy.
Supplies Needed: Have your nails painted a solid color and ready to stamp
Age Restriction: Ages 10+
Open Crochet Time with Kat
Teacher: Kat Schmidt, Oliver Hart Designs
Day/Time: Each Day 1-3 pm in the Sew Magical Lounge
Skill Level: Any
Required Skills: None
Class Description: Bring your own crochet hooks and yarn, and come hang out with Kat in the Sew Magical Lounge. She’s a wealth of knowledge and can teach you the basics, how to get started, advanced techniques, how to read a pattern, and more!
She will be in the Lounge specifically during these times, but might be there at other times if you request it when seeing her.
Class Kit: Free
Supplies Needed: Bring all your own crochet supplies, which can include, but not limited to: yarn, crochet hooks, stitch markers, yarn needle, pattern.
Age Restriction: Ages 8+ *Any person under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at all times.
Open Sewing Time on Industrials- Sponsored by Sunny Sewing Machines
Teacher: Different teachers will rotate during these times
Day/Time: Friday, 11:30 AM-1 PM;Saturday, 8:30-10 AM; Saturday, 6-7:30 PM; Sunday 8-9:30 AM – 1.5 hours
Skill Level: Beginner
Required Skills: Basic sewing knowledge
Class Description: Want to test drive an industrial sewing machine? Come during this open sewing time, bring your own materials, and test out these amazing machines. Each time slot will be for 1.5 hours and will have a cap due to the limited machines in the room.
This class will be in the Industrial machine room, sponsored by Sunny Sewing Machines!
Class Kit: $22, will include thread, needle, and bobbin only
Supplies Needed: Material to test with or a project of your choosing (vinyls, faux leather, and leathers under 5-6oz are recommended). You’re welcome to bring your own thread too (Tex 70 or 90). Basic sewing and cutting supplies
You will be sewing on a straight stitch industrial sewing machine. Thread, needles, and bobbin will also be provided for you to use during this class.
Age Restriction: Due to the use of industrial sewing machines, only ages 16+ are able to take this class.
Paint Party
Teacher: Lilly, LillyoftheArts
Day/Time: Saturday, 6:30-8:30 PM – 2 hours
Skill Level: Any!
Required Skills: None!
Class Description: Come have a relaxing time learning to paint this adorable art piece with Lilly in this adult-only nighttime class! While adult beverages won’t be provided like a normal Paint ‘n Sip, you’re more than welcome to hit up a Gaylord restaurant or store to grab something bubbly.
Class Kit: Cost $27; includes everything you need to walk away with a masterpiece
Supplies Needed: None
Age Restriction: Ages 18+ (Nighttime class)
Pandora Dice Pouch
Teacher: Alex Stewart, Sublime Miscellany
Day/Time: Saturday, 6:30-8PM – 1.5 Hours
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Required Skills: Basic sewing skills, sewing a curve
Class Description: Keep your math rocks contained in style with an adorable drawstring dice bag. Made with one-of-a-kind fabric and rainbow cording, this bag also features a fold-over flap with magnetic snap for extra security to keep the dice goblins at bay. A super fun sew for a confident beginner sewist/game nerd.
Class Kit or Materials: $27 per kit. Includes pattern, all materials cut and prepped for class, all hardware needed, and instructions for a fun hack.
Other Supplies Needed: Basic Sewing Machine, Basic Sewing Kit
Age Restriction: Under 12 must have an adult.
Peek-A-Boo Beauty Bag On Industrials
Teacher: Fran Brown, FAB Designs
Day time: Saturday 10:30 AM-1 PM – 2 hours
Skill Level: Confident Beginner to Intermediate
Required Skills: Basic machine sewing skills and sewing a straight line.
Class Description: Join me in making the Peek-A-Boo by Lauren Mormino!
You will be working with vinyl, water resistant canvas, learn how insert a zipper, line your bag and box the corners. This is a great class if you want to learn some basic and intermediate bag making techniques.
Class Kit: $42 – will include everything to make the bag,
** Vinyl may differ from photo.
Supplies needed: Scissors for trimming threads and fabrics along with fabric clips. Thread information will be emailed once materials have been secured.
**You will need to purchase the pattern from moremeknow.com prior to class. (You can print the directions if desired)
Age Restriction: Due to the use of industrial sewing machines, only ages 16+ are able to take this class.
Pencil Pouch
Teacher: Megan Nixon of Sweetly Unique Boutique
Day/Time: Saturday, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM – 1 hour
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Required Skills: Should have knowledge working with some vinyl (doesn’t have to have experience with clear vinyl)
Class Description: We will be learning how to sew 2 clear pencil pouches (1 completely clear and 1 printed clear that they will be able to choose prior to the class on my website) while learning some tips and tricks to working with clear vinyl.
Class Kit: $32 and includes all prepped materials to make 2 pencil pouches.
Other Supplies Needed: Basic Sewing Machine, Teflon (or walking foot), thread and scissors, and a lighter would be helpful.
Age Limit: Ages 8+ *Any person under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at all times & share one machine with an adult during classes.
Quick Strip Quilt
Teacher: Julie Dobson, Sassy Sunflower Quilts
Day/Time: Friday, 10 AM-1 PM – 3 hours
Skill Level: Beginner
Required Skills: Good understanding of the sewing machine you will be using and able to cut safely with a rotary cutter
Class Description: EVERYONE CAN QUILT! We will be making these super fun quilt tops in just 3 hours! Please indicate which Custom Fabrics you would prefer….Hocus Pocus or Haunted Mansion. BONUS… Julie tries to incorporate the potential for each individual’s unique creativity into all her designs, and to showcase this, there will be a“Mini Trunk Show” included during class with samples and ideas on how you can take the Quick Strip Quilt to the next level with embellishments! AND Katie from My Little Shindig will be there with coordinating backing fabric available for purchase. Finished quilt top measures 48×69″
Class Kit: $67.00 Includes Sassy Sunflower Pattern and pre-cut custom fabric sponsored by “My Little Shindig” in your choice of 2 themes (Hocus Pocus OR Disney’s Haunted Mansion)
Other Supplies Needed: Sewing machine with needle, thread and bobbin. Basic sewing supplies (Clips or straight pins, scissors etc), Rotary cutter. Recommend: ¼ inch sewing foot that fits the machine you will be using (avail on Amazon)….we can work around you not having this foot if necessary
Age Restriction: This class is not really appropriate for children under 10 unless they have plenty of experience sewing already. Anyone under 12 must have adult on the project
Retro TV Pincushions
Teacher: Tammy Silvers of Tamarinis
Day/Time: Saturday, 8-11 AM – 3 hours
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Required Skills: Basic Sewing Machine knowledge
Class Description: Bring a fun retro vibe to your sewing space with one, two or all three of the TV Time pincushions. Stitch them up in flexible, very forgiving felted wool for a beginner friendly project that is highlighted with just a bit of edge stitching. Before you know it, it’s TV Time! Students will learn how to work with wool felt, fusible appliqué and easy hand finishing of a dimensional project.
Class Kit or Materials: $14 Pattern required, optional kit $30 (includes pattern plus all materials to make a single pincushion)
Other Supplies Needed: Basic Sewing Machine, Basic Sewing Kit, Basic Cutting Supplies
Age Restriction: 15 and up
ScanNCut DX – Let’s cut fabric, cork, and Vinyl!
Teacher: Fran Brown, FAB Designs
Day time: Friday, 11:30 AM-1 PM – 1.5 hours
Skill Level: Beginner
Required Skills: ScanNCut DX basic knowledge helpful
Class Description: Take your ScanNCut skills to the next level! Learn how to cut fabric, vinyl, cork, and even magnetic sheets to make great use of your sewing and crafting time. The ScanNCut is super helpful for embroiderers, bag makers and crafters.
Cutting and editing functions right on the screen – no need for a computer!
Scanning functions for cutting fabric appliqués, vinyl, cork and templates for your projects.
Class Kit – $12 – will include a finished sample from the training to bring home with you.
Supplies needed: Something to take notes/notebook/pen/electronic device
*Kit is mandatory
Age Restriction: Ages 8+ *Any person under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at all times & share one machine with an adult during classes.
Scrunchies
Teacher: Dawn Luna of Make-it-Sew
Day/Time: Saturday, 6:30-7:30 PM – 1 hour
Skill Level: Beginner
Required Skills: basic machine knowledge
Class Description: learn to make a hair scrunchie
Class Kit: $16 Includes- elastic and precut fabric (you choose your design at expo) to make 2 Scrunchies.
Other Supplies Needed: sewing machine, pins, thread, scissors, and a safety pin 🧷
Age Restriction: Ages 8+ *Any person under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at all times & share one machine with an adult during classes.
Scrunchie Apple Watch Band
Teacher: Teri Jo Fuson of The Very Crafty Dinosaur
Day/Time: Saturday 8-9:30 AM – 1.5 hours
Skill Level: Beginner
Required Skills: None
Class Description: In this class, you will learn how to create a scrunchie-style Apple Watch Band.
Class Kit: $12 includes everything needed to complete a watch band.
Other Supplies Needed: Basic Sewing Machine, Basic Sewing Kit
Age Restriction: Ages 8+ *Any person under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at all times & share one machine with an adult during classes.
Sew You Want to Make a Ballgown
Class Type: Presentation
Teacher: Casey Welsch of Casey Renee Cosplay
Day/Time: Sunday, 11 AM-12 PM – 1 hour
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Required Skills: No sewing skills are required to attend but a lot of imagination is suggested.
Class Kit: N/A
Other Supplies Needed: N/A
Class Description: Ballgown master Casey Renee Cosplay will share her expertise in making the gown of your dreams. She will cover everything from patterns and fabric, to procedures and embellishments with the hopes that you will leave this presentation inspired and ready to sew.
Age Restriction: Children are welcome, especially ones with big imaginations.
Simple AnglePlay Quilt
Teacher: Julie, Off the Wall Quilt
Day/Time: Friday, 2-5 PM – 3 Hours
Skill Level: Appropriate for anyone who can sew a “nearly” straight stitch with a sewing machine and can cut safely with a rotary cutter.
Required Skills: Familiar with sewing machine you will be using and know how to use a rotary cutter.
Class Description: AnglePlay is a method of quilting that is easy enough for a first quilt, but fascinating enough to entertain even an experienced quilter. You will learn to cut around a template, how to assemble the pieces and even how to create your own designs! This project will consist of making borders to surround a photo printed on fabric. This is a great opportunity to give quilting a try. Each student will go home with the tools needed to keep quilting.
Class Kit: Cost $47; includes AnglePlay Set 1 (4 templates plus idea booklet), Photograph printed on fabric (emailed to instructor prior to expo if possible), Fabric strips, Batting, and Backing to complete project.
Supplies Needed: Sewing machine with thread, needle and bobbin (wound). Any neutral or wildly colorful thread is fine. Scissor or snips for trimming threads. Rotary cutter with a new blade, cutting mat (rotating mat is desirable). Straight edge acrylic ruler. (instructor will have rotary cutters, blades and mats available for sale if needed)
Age Restriction: This class is not really appropriate for children under 10 unless they have plenty of experience sewing already. Anyone under 12 must have adult on the project.
Small World Mini Wallet on Industrials
Teacher: Alex Stewart, Sublime Miscellany
Day/Time: Friday, 4:30-6 PM – 1.5 Hours
Skill Level: Beginner
Required Skills: Basic sewing skills. Some knowledge of working with an industrial is helpful, but not required.
Class Description: Learn to make the Small World Mini Wallet in this beginner-friendly class. We will use luxe vinyl and a rainbow snap for this small wallet with big personality. Your kit also includes acrylic templates and a sample size edge coat kit so you can give your wallet a little extra somethin’ somethin’.
Class Kit: $42 per kit. Kit will include pattern with SVGs, all materials needed to create the wallet in class (vinyl will be precut), acrylic templates of the pattern, and a mini edge coat kit from Mojo Sews.
Other Supplies Needed: None
Age Restriction: Due to the use of industrial sewing machines, only ages 16+ are able to take this class.
Simple AnglePlay Quilt
Teacher: Sara & Debbie, Salty Sews
Day/Time: Friday 2-5 PM – 3 hours
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Required Skills: Basic sewing skills, familiar with your machine
Class Description: Join us in making a inspired spirit jersey!
Class Kit: Cost $72; includes all fabric for project (designed by Salty Sews) that is pre-cut to requested size and pre-washed in All Free and Clear detergent, and access to download the pattern.
Supplies Needed: a sewing machine with stretch stitch or serger (serger preferred), coordinating thread to match your kit selection, Basic Sewing Kit, Basic Sewing Supplies
Age Restriction: Ages 13+; anyone under 16 years old requires guardian in the room with them, but are not required to share a machine with student.
Stained Glass Quilt Technique – Hummingbird
Teacher: Bobby Bergquist of Quilter’s Treasure
Day/Time: Friday, 2-5 PM – 3 Hours
Description: Do you love the look of Stained Glass? Are you intimidated by appliqué? No interest or on time to do needle turn? Do you want to create the same effect with a quick and easy technique? Complete your quilt in hours not days? If so, this workshop is for you! Now you can learn a quick, easy, and fun way to appliqué. You will be able to convert appliqué patterns and apply this simple technique. Use patterns from any designer no matter what the method used or design your own. NO raw edges! NO registration marks! NO paper piecing! NO satin stitching! NO fusible web! NO Piecing! NO Reverse Applique! NO Raw Edge Applique! NO Needle Turn Applique! Your quilts will be soft, not stiff. You will learn how to piece, stitch and quilt at the same time (reduces your stitching by 50 %!). It is quick, fun and easy, with reinforced edges strong enough to use and wash. What more could you want? This workshop is fun for everyone, and appropriate for all levels.
You will also learn 4 other ways of using this same technique: Applique for Cheaters & 3 ways to do instant Stained Glass including Zentangle, Glitter and Tsukineko Inks.
Kit Fee: $52 includes marbled fabric for top, Black Leadline a polyester braid, full size pattern, instructions, USB & Stained-glass tool kit.
Supply list for classes: Basic Sewing Machine, Pencil and marking chalk, black sharpie to darken lines on paper if needed, small ruler, small sharp scissors. Corrugated cardboard 12” x 12”, straight pins.
Age Restriction: Ages 8+ *Any person under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at all times & share one machine with an adult during classes.
Steering Wheel Covers
Teacher: Brittany Malone of The Empurrium
Day/Time: Saturday, 11:30 AM-1 PM – 1.5 Hours
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Required Skills: Basic Sewing Machine Knowledge
Class Description: Keep your hands comfy while driving with this easy and adorable steering wheel cover. Made with cotton lycra, fleece, and elastic, this project is a perfect gift for new or seasoned drivers.
Class Kit or Materials: $22 includes pattern, all materials cut and ready to sew.
Other Supplies Needed: Basic Sewing Machine, scissors or snips, thread.
Age Restriction: 12 and up
Sydney ID Wallet
Teacher: Jess VanDenburgh, Sew Many Creations
Day/Time: Sunday 8-10 AM – 2 hrs
Skill Level: Beginner
Required Skills: N/A
Class Description: Join me to make this adorable & super useful ID wallet. Great for cork newbies!!
Class Kit: $22, will include pre-cut cork, plastic for ID window, zipper, thread & handout – all materials for class provided!
Supplies Needed: Basic Sewing Machine, Basic Sewing Kit, Basic Cutting Supplies
Age Restriction: Ages 8+ *Any person under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at all times & share one machine with an adult during classes.
T-Shirt Quilt
Teacher: Sandra Cox of Garner Sewing Room
Day/Time: Saturday 8-11 AM – 3 hours
Skill Level: All levels
Required Skills: Basic machine operator needed
Class Description: Learn how to turn your old T-Shirts into a quilt. From cutting to layout and easy quilting. No interfacing or binding.
Class Kit: $42 includes quilt batting (Throw size), backing fabric
Other Supplies Needed: Sewing machine, 9 to 12 TShirts.
Age Restriction: Ages 8+ *Any person under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at all times & share one machine with an adult during classes.
The Julie Tote on Industrials
Teacher: Chris Murphy of Simply Classic
Day/Time: Friday, 8-11 AM – 3 Hours
Skill Level: Confident Beginner- Intermediate
Required Skills: Some bag-making experience.
Class Description: Students will construct The Julie Tote. The construction process will teach: installing handles using the hidden strap connector method, installing an interior zipper pocket with a zipper overlay, exterior topstitching “in the tunnel”, adding a square bottom to a bag, birthing a bag, and closing the bag through the zipper opening.
Class Kit: $67 Class kits will include all of The Julie Tote pieces pre-cut, stabilized and/or interfaced. We will be using a faux leather/vinyl, Decovil light/heavy as the pattern indicates, cotton or linen for the lining and Wovenfuse 2 or SF101 for interfacing. You will receive a zipper with a zipper pull, two fully constructed handles, double sided tape (as needed), thread, The Julie print pattern, and rivets. Materials for the class will be different than the photos shown.
Other Supplies Needed: Basic Sewing Kit, Basic Cutting Supplies, etc. Fabric marking pen, a few pins, Wonder Clips, small ruler, scissors, thread snips
Age Restriction: Due to the use of industrial sewing machines, only ages 16+ are able to take this class.
The Winter Crescent Bag
Teacher: Amber Marriott of Sew Majestic
Day/Time: Sunday, 2-4 PM – 2 hours
Skill Level: Beginner / Confident Beginner Bagmaker
Required Skills: Students should have general knowledge of using a sewing machine. This bag does have a curve and a zipper so prior knowledge does help, but the pattern was written for a beginner in mind.
Class Description: In this class you’ll learn how to make a Winter Crescent Bag. You will become familiar with adding a zipper, sewing a curve, and learn a potentially new to you way to install connectors on the sides when having a zipper closure top without a gusset.
Class Kit: Optional, $42 All fabric, hardware, notions, zipper, pull, etc as well as pattern will be provided and pre-cut. If you choose not to purchase the kit you must buy the pattern and bring all materials pre-cut, prepped, and ready to sew.
Other Supplies Needed: Basic Sewing Machine, Basic Sewing Kit, Fabric Marker/Pencil to mark centers
Age Restriction: Ages 8+ *Any person under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at all times & share one machine with an adult during classes.
Three Ways to do Quilt as You Go in Small Spaces
Class Type: Hands-On
Teacher: Bobbie Bergquist of Quilter’s Treasure
Skill Level: All Levels
Required Skills: None
Day/Time: Saturday, 3-6 PM – 3 hours
Class Kit: $29 includes: 3 sets of printed directions for all three techniques. An instructional USB Email Bobbie at Joe@QuiltersTreasure.com with any questions regarding this class or class supplies.
Other Supplies Needed: Basic Sewing Machine, Basic Sewing Kit, pen/pencil/chalk that can be seen on your fabric, scissors, thread to match, ruler (this should be at least 13” long and have numbers on the top and bottom of the ruler; (it cannot be a square ruler), needle & thread, cutting mat & cutter, iron & pressing mat. All techniques will be done in class. You will learn how to do all three of these techniques. Fabric requirement
QAYG-001 Quilt as You Go with Sashing
Pattern Supply List for 4 each 7-inch finished blocks:
- 4 each 8” x 8″ fabric for top
- 4 each 11” x 11″ fabric for backing.
- 4 each 11” x 11” fabric for batting
- 2 strips 2” x 10″ for sashing (press into 1” strips by folding both sides with raw edge meeting in the middle)
- 1 strip 2” x 20″ for sashing (press into 1” strips by folding both sides with raw edge meeting in the middle)
- No borders are used in class sample.
- 2 strips 2½” x WOF Binding
Students Advance Prepare: kit listed above. Press 2-inch strips into 1-inch strips by folding in from both sides. Raw edges should meet in the middle of the back of these strips with folds on both edges. The 2 1/2″ strips are for binding. Do not confuse the 2 ½ “ strip for binding.
Class Description: Discover how to prepare and assemble quilt blocks using this “Quilt-As-You-Go” method, which will permit you to see all your seams as you sew. No guess work here! A perfect way to create large quilted projects easily!
Age Restriction: Ages 8+ *Any person under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at all times & share one machine with an adult during classes.
The Tuesday Tote
Teacher: Fran Brown, FAB Designs
Day/Time: Sunday, 11 AM-1 PM – 2 hours
Skill Level: Confident beginner
Required Skills: Familiar with and fully understand the features of the sewing machine you will be using.
Class Description: Join me in making the Tuesday Tote from Knotted Threads. You will work with vinyl, water resistant canvas and seat belt webbing. Learn how to add a lining, top stitch and box the corners. This is a great class if you want to learn some basic bag making techniques.
Class Kit: $42 will include all materials needed to make the OPTION A bag.
Vinyl may differ from photo.
Supplies needed: Sewing machine, preferably a straight stitch heavy duty machine, machine accessories, power cord, foot pedal, pressor foot, narrow or regular zipper foot, teflon & 1/4 feet are optional. (Walking Foot could be helpful if you are not using a straight stitch machine.) size 14 and 16 needles and tools for your machine. Scissors for trimming threads and fabrics along with fabric clips. Thread information will be emailed once materials have been secured.
**You will need to purchase the pattern from knottedthreadsco.com prior to class. (You can print the directions if desired)
Age Restriction: Ages 8+ *Any person under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult at all times & share one machine with an adult during classes.
WINGO (Wine + Fabric Bingo + Prizes!)
Teacher: Katie Clark of My Little Shindig & Julie Dobson of The Sassy Sunflower
Skill Level: Beginner
Required Skills: Anyone who wants to join and have a fun time!
Day/Time: Saturday 7-8:30 PM – 1.5 Hours
Class Kit or Materials: Cost is $27; includes everything you need for a night of fun plus an Easy Zippy Pouch kit by The Sassy Sunflower with custom fabric from My Little Shindig
Other Supplies Needed: Just bring 25 items to use as “markers” for your Wingo card! An additional prize will be rewarded for the most unique markers.
Class Description: Wingo is Fabric Bingo (with your accompanying beverage of choice… a cash bar will be available). There are many prizes and ways to win; usually, we get a little rowdy too. It has quickly become one of the most anticipated events in the My Little Shindig community and we hope you’ll join us for a fabulous night!
Age Restriction: 21 and up! A cash bar will be available and naughty humor always accompanies Wingo!
Zip Away Tote
Teacher: Georgi McKinney, byGeorge
Day/Time: Sunday, 8-10:30 AM – 2.5 hours
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Required Skills: A zipper will be placed on a curve
Class Description: The Zip Away Tote, by byGeorge, was born out of the desire to always have an extra bag on hand and to be able to have it tucked away in my purse or my car. In this class, students will learn how to create their own Zip Away Tote utilizing a separating zipper, and have access to additional options for future makes.
Class Kit : $57 Class Kit (includes: precut cork and cotton woven materials, cotton webbing, separating zipper with zipper pull, and lobster claw clasp. ALSO includes: .pdf/projector patterns, with access to written and video step by step tutorials)
Other Supplies Needed: Domestic Sewing Machine, Small Ruler, Fabric Marker/Pencil, Scissors/Snips/Pinking Shears, 80/12, 90/14 or Heavy Duty Needle, Neutral Color Thread, Pins/Clips, Lighter
Age Restriction: 12 and up