BASIC SEWING SUPPLIES: Sewing machine in good working order, pins, scissors, marking pen, new machine needles, bobbins. If you don’t have a machine and would like to use one of ours, please make arrangements before coming to class. Class fees are due in full upon sign up. Shoreline Sewing Machine Co, Now in The Velvet Mill, 22 Bayview Ave. Studio #92 Stonington CT 06378 Ph: 860.388.1832
Intermediate Sewing: Riley Overalls
I just love these overalls! The Riley is a classic overalls design with a relaxed fit. The shop sample is made up in a heavier weight linen and are so easy and comfortable to wear. This class is for the intermediate sewer, as you will be cutting out your project before coming to class. The pattern is well written and a joy to work with. Class fee includes pattern. Class Supply List.
Wednesday, Feb 19th, 26th & Mar 12th 10am -12:30 $70.00 (incl. pattern)
Free Motion Quilting 101
Come and learn the basics of free motion quilting! Diane will touch on all of the important elements- needles, thread, quilting feet and much more. You will practice on sample fabric and batting squares. With practice, and the
basics you learn from this class, your free-motion quilting possibilities are endless.
Instructor: Diane Johnson Class Supply List
Thursday, February 20th 10am-1 $40.00
Kiko Robe
Beginning Sewing
Come learn the basics of sewing! In either of the two classes below you will learn how to trace a pattern, pin & cut your pattern out and sew together. These projects are perfect for those who have never sewn, as well as for those who are a little bit rusty and want to get back into sewing.
The Billie Top is an easy fitting top that is a great basic to have in your wardrobe. It features a drop shoulder 3/4 sleeve, that is easy to sew in and a simple faced neckline. It can be made up in a wide range of fabrics.
A date for tracing the pattern, pinning and cutting out your fabric will be set with each individual student prior to the sewing class date below:
Thursday, Feb 27th 10am – 2pm. $65.00 Class Supply List
The Kiko Robe is a great beginning project! It is a simple, loose-fitting garment, that sews together easily. It is a perfect project to make for people on your gift list- what could be better than to get a cozy flannel robe for the cold weather season?!
A date for tracing the pattern, pinning and cutting out your fabric will be set with each individual student prior to the sewing class date below:
Friday, March 21st 10am – 3pm. $70.00 Class Supply List
Billie Top
Bucket Brigade
Grab two of your favorite fabrics and make an organizing statement. The Bucket Brigade pattern has Four sizes to hold everything you love the most. From your smallest items to your largest, there’s a place to stash what you love the most. You will be making the medium size in class. We have the Stiff Stuff, fusible woven interfacing and plastic tubing at the shop available to purchase. Class fee incl. pattern. Instructor: Heather Botelle Class Supply List
New Date: Friday May 16th 10am – 3 $56.00
Fresh Poppy Tile Scene: Machine Embroidered Wall Hanging
Poppies are one of nature’s most elegant floral gifts. This modern embroidery tiling scene captures them beautifully, utilizing appliqué patterns and innovative stitches. Its smaller size (10″ x 24″) and narrow shape make this project perfect for hanging in one’s office or accentuating a small reading nook. Class Fee includes embroidery designs. Instructor: Sue Stedman Class Supply List
Saturday, March 15th & 22nd 10am – 2 $75.00
Beginning Ruler Work
Combine free-motion stitching with rulers and get a beautiful style of quilting with shaped patterns. In this class you will use a straight ruler that will allow you to form precise straight edged patterns. Diane will teach you the
basics of quilting with rulers in this hands-on technique class. You will work on sample quilt squares as you learn this fun technique. Knowledge of free motion quilting highly recommended. Class Supply List
New Date: Friday, March 28th 10am-1 $40.00
Athina Top
The Athina Top is a boxy style featuring an extended shoulder and dropped sleeve. Comfortable and casual, this simple garment is a quick and easy sew and looks great with skirts, pants & jeans. The pattern includes two length options. This class is for the advanced beginning sewer who can cut out their project before class and is comfortable on their sewing machine. Class Fee includes pattern.
Tuesday, March 25th 10am-3 $50.00
Serger Technique Workbook
This is a technique class where you complete a workbook with samples for your reference. You will learn how to set up for different stitches using 3 and 4 threads, how to turn corners and much more! You must be able to thread your serger. Private lessons are available to learn how to thread your serger, please call the shop for more information. Instructor: Deb
Wednesday, March 26th 10am – 1:00 $50.00
Remy Raglan Top
The Remy Raglan Top is a simple, timeless top that is quick to make. It features a relaxed fit at the bust and waist with three sleeve choices and an optional keyhole button closure. This class is for the confident beginning sewer who is able to cut out your project before coming to class.
Tuesday, April 1st & 8th 10am – 1 $59.00
Sampler Quilt: Star Crossed
Expand your quilting skills with this beautiful sampler quilt, designed specifically for this class by your instructor, Heather Botelle. In this class you will learn about color/design, fussy cutting fabric, constructing star blocks two ways, modified four patch blocks, square in a square, measuring and applying borders. Basic rotary cutting and piecing skills needed for this class. Class Supply List
Sunday, April 6th, 13th and 27th 10am – 2 $155.00
Rope Bowls
Learn the techniques needed to make these fun bowls. We will fussy cut the fabric for the bottom and use fabric strips to add color throughout. Each bowl will be unique! What a fun Easter Basket these bowls would make?! Instructor: Heather Botelle Class Supply List
New Date! Thursday, April 24th 10am – 12 $29.00
