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Girls’ Night Out

You know you need one! For the last two month’s we’ve been having PJ Parties at Stitch. These usually include sewing pajama pants, pizza, dancing, lots of sugar consumption, and more sewing. It is a blast to get together with other sewers in the area and make new friends!

This month we are hosting a Girls’ Night Out… September 17 from 6 – 9pm. We’ll be making pajama pants and perhaps enjoying a few beverages of the adult variety… so this time it’s grown-ups only. Class is $45 and you’ll need to register ahead of time to reserve a space. This class is open to beginners and advanced students… It’s a great opportunity to meet some other like-minded individuals and enjoy some relaxing and fun sewing time!

You’ll leave the party with a completed pair of PJ pants that you can wear around your friends and make them jeal.

As with any of our classes, if you do not have a machine you can lease one from our collection to work on during class!

Private Sewing Parties

Do your friends sew, too? Wouldn’t you love to spend an afternoon together with lots of space to cut and sew…and have the guidance of an experienced seamster to help you along, too?

Maybe you’ve always wanted to make an Amy Butler bag, but were unsure of reading the directions?

How much fabric to get?

How to cut out the pieces?

Well, that’s exactly what a group of 12 friends did at Stitch last weekend.  They brought their machines, fabrics, patterns and supplies and had a great afternoon laughing, sewing and actually learning, too!   A Private Sewing Party just for your friends-what a great idea!!  We have the space, you have the friends, perfect!

SEWING + FRIENDS = FUN at Stitch Cleveland

Our Tuesday After School seamsters just completed their first project.  Here they are showing off their creations.

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They are so much fun and amazing with their enthusiasm.   On their first project, they have learned how to channel quilt, insert a zipper and use the Fasturn tool for making the zipper pull.  As well as straight stitching practice and using the zigzag stitch on their machines.

They  have a very long a list of projects they want to make, including bean bag chairs, clothing, American Girl Doll clothes, pillows, fleece mittens  & hats,  and even a quilt.  Yay for sewing!

Call Stitch to set up a Sewing Club with your friends!

Handmade for the boys

DSCN1028Every year I like to make something for each member of my family. It’s easy to make something for the ladies… purses, eyemasks, bracelets, and other pretty stuff. But when it comes to the men I struggle to find ideas. I over the years I’ve relied on the steady backup… pajama pants. Everyone loves them. Everyone wears them. This year I’ve come up with some other ideas for you:

DSCN1032Pillows are a great item for guys. Make them out of old tee shirts commemorating their favorite concert, a vacation spot, or just that ugly tee that you’ve trying to get him to stop wearing. You can blend it into your decor by pairing it with some fun fabric, piping, or trim!

Scarves are always a plus in our house. Knit, sewn, or made of old sweaters or tee shirts and backed with flannel or fleece. A big favorite in our house is the Bull S*** Scarf handmade by Grandma Honey. Look closely – this scarf has the words Bull S*** knit into the motif. Everyone in our family has one and it is a great conversation piece. Find these at Stitch this month for $25.

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DSCN1034Another great gift idea for the guy who has everything… a cool handmade stocking stuffed with essentials! He’ll appreciate a sock full of candy, toiletries, or gift cards!

Some other gift ideas we’ve been working up for the little elves on our lists:

* sock monkeys made from socks from his favorite team colors

* reusable bags made from cool fabrics

* zippered toiletry bag for traveling

* duct tape wallet or billfold made from tee shirt or cool fabric

* ties

* Superman cape and breifs (sweet!)

* plushies made to look like him, you, the family….

* pillowcases

* throw quilts (like our Easy Peasy) made from tee shirts and cool fabric

Party Time!

3867523390_b9eeec7014Hi all! We know it’s been a long time since our last post and we’ve been trying so hard to keep you all updated. We’ve been staying busy planning our holiday class schedule, ordering some new products, and organizing parties!

What better way to celebrate with friends then to invite them all to join you in learning something new? One of our star pupils, E, is planning a stupendous birthday gathering for herself and four friends. They’ll be making tote bags to carry at school. You don’t have to be a student already to plan an event or party. We’re happy to help you find something that all of your friends will be excited to create! Coin purses (seen here) are a great group sewing project.

Draping is so fun!

Today at Stitch Cleveland, the afternoon was spent draping a fabulous design by a young designer we are sure you will see a lot of in the future!

L has completed a croquis book this summer for ‘homework’ and has chosen five outfits to present in a portfolio! From the five, L and Megan have decided to make a few of their favorites. Well, L will do most of the work…

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The first steps came today. Muslin was draped and pinned to shape the fitted top that will have boning, lining, and an inner support structure. L has thought out every detail with Megan’s help… thread color and topstitching, zipper application, and hand sewn details. We can’t wait to see the final products. Wait until you see the skirt that goes with this top!

This photo shows her work in progress. If you’re thinking…

“gee wiz… that looks great, I could never do that!”

… you are so wrong! L is 13 and came to Stitch Cleveland as a beginner sewer. She has been practicing and working hard on her own as well as with us in the shop.

Ready to start something fun like this? Stop in!

Soft Basket workshop

Another great project using channel quilting.  Great for organizing your projects or the kids toys, and they make great gift baskets, too!  Join us for this fun class where you’ll learn how to insert a round bottom and how to make different size baskets, too. Saturday morning, August 15th, 9am-noon.

I made this one for a baby shower, and stuffed it with disposable diapers.  Wouldn’t this also make a great gift for a new knitter, add some yarn and a pattern-she’ll love it!

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Stop next door at Blackbird Baking Company for a scone and coffee on your way in, mmmm!

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