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We had so much fun tonight. Mom(L) and 5 year old daughter (L2) came for a stitch session at I have to tell you how thrilled I was to learn that L2 has already been sewing on a sewing machine with her mom. How awesome is that! And not to mention that she celebrated her 5th birthday this past week, so she really started sewing when she was 4!!! We had a lot of fun. After reviewing how to thread the machine, L2 spent some time stitching over some straight lines that I had drawn on muslin. What amazing coordination! It was really wonderful. We quickly then turned to making little totes. Perfect for carrying 5 yr old gear around (and made form cool pink fabric from ), she sews like a pro! And her mom made a tote for her little brother, out of the sweetest green print (also from ). I think they had a great time. I had a lot of fun. I’m pretty sure they are going to keep sewing together. Oh, think of the things they’ll make!
Sewing with your kids is a really wonderful experience. There may be times when attention spans are really really really low, but they are paying attention and learning. Remember…it’s all about the practice!
There will be several chances to get your kids sewing in the next couple of months at . So click on over to and sign up for the announcement list! There will be Sewing 1-2-3, which will meet every Thursday afterschool from 3:30-5, where we will have small projects using the sewing machine. This is a great class for kids who already know how to use the machine, and for those that don’t parents can stay and sew too! There will also be Sew with Me! A sewing class for the beginners, where kids can bring an adult in their life and sew a project together. And don’t forget about the class at in Shelburne Falls. This meets every Monday 4pm-5:30pm, where we do some really cool projects, by hand!
I made another little zippered pouch for the . It’s on it’s way to someone in the UK. It’s small and filled with just a few things, pink irridescent sequins by-the-yard, pink felt flowers that have a fusible backing, perfect for ironing onto something and the cutest rhinestone flower stickers. The pouch is from this wonderful . The fabric is from thrifted drapes. I’m almost out of it…and everytime I’m out thrifting, I go straight to the drapes and bedding. I did get some great stuff on my last trip, pictures later.
Well, it’s official. I’ve launched .
It’s a place where someone can come and learn to use their sewing machine, learn sewing skills, patternamking skills and fit skills. It’s a place for all levels. Beginner, Advanced Beginner, Intermdiate and Advanced. It’s a place where people can just come and hang out and sew, I have a few machines available for renting already, the’ll be a cutting table and irons. I am so fortunate right now to be renting a space from in Northampton, Ma. It’s a great space, open and clean! and there is plenty of storage for the LuckyStitches paraphenalia.
In the next few days, I’ll be finishing up ordering/shopping for the space and getting ready for our first class, Re-Make a T-shirt into … Some will make a cool new shirt, or a skirt or a bag. The possibilities are endless!
To get added to the LuckyStitches Classes and News list – email me info@luckystitches.com and put subscribe in the subject line.
Every Friday, starting March 9, is Friday Night Sew-cial, from 6-9. Come in for a demo, stay and use the space to work on your project and hang with other sewers/crafters.
There are so many other classes happening:
- MACHINE MADNESS – a down and dirty session, learn to use your machine
- Learn to use your sewing machine while making a tote bag and wallet
- Learn about fabric while making a fabulously fitting A-line Skirt
- Learn about commercial patterns, how to make them fit and alter them while making a shirt
- Re-Make a pair of pants into a skirt
- Make a Duct Tape dress form of your body!
- Sewing 1-2-3 -afterschool sewing for kids
Be sure to check for all the info or emailme info@luckystitches.com and type “subscribe” to be added to the announcement list.
Hope to see you sewing soon!
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This week at we are making wallets. I’ve put together 2 felt wallets, one is a Star Bi-fold (above) with a place for your bills, cards and coins.
Click here to download the template and .
The second is a darling Pirate’s Purse, a simple change purse.
It was tons of fun making these, it had been a while since I’ve used so many hand stitches and needed a refresher in the stitch department. I referred to . It’s got great pictures and is quite perfect for helping kids sew.
You can see the tutorials on Flickr as noted:
If you have questions, post them here!
enjoy!
I am so excited. There are no words, only butterflies, a few sleepless nights and I just can’t sit still! Jan 22, I will start a sewing workshop with kids! It will be at , which will hold it’s grand opening on Jan 21. I’ve planned a multitude of 2 hour sessions that will take place every Monday after school for kids 7 and up (under 7 with parent or caregiver). Once the kids sign up and pay the materials fee, they’ll get their very own sewing box filled with the basics! We’ll do some stitch projects, some pattern projects, some embellishment projects.
This is really exciting for me as I think of ways to “work”, but still have an open and flexible schedule and still be able to go to play dates and music class and all those important things. I have plans to expand this whole concept. I also lead a Sewing Series at the local Family Center once a month.
Anyway – once the Sewing 1-2-3 calendar is firm, I’ll post it, so if you have kids in the locale – they can sit and sew for a bit every Monday. I’m also looking for donations for this workshop:
- fabric
- trim
- notions
- thread
- embroidery floss
- sequins
- beads
- sewing supplies
- yarn
- ribbon
- knitting/crochet supplies
If you can send/drop off some goodies – I’d be forever thankful!
Stay tuned…more info to follow!
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