We have some cool classes planned for you this month! How about a new sundress for those hot summer nights? Whip one up using the shirred elastic technique–hardly any fitting is needed, and they are really comfortable, too! And this means no zipper – wow, can it be any easier?
Did you buy dozens of patterns recently on sale? Put them to use and take the Skirt Workshop, your choice of pattern we will guide you through each step – starting with choosing the correct size pattern all the way to the hem. See how fun it is to sew in a group, share ideas and get inspired to try different techniques.
Also on the schedule is a stuffed animal workshop, toddlers applique bucket hat, alteration clinic, wrap skirt and a summer fabric necklace – we also have these fabulous necklaces for sale in the store if you need one for tonight! Available in prints and gorgeous burmese silk – the perfect accessory for summer!
Oh, and don’t miss our Pajama Party! July 22nd, make a pair of PJ’s and enjoy a deelish pizza with us – a fun time for sure!
Make some new sewing friends in our sewing clubs. Burdastyle, Church of Craft and Stitch by Hand. All clubs are free.
Click on the Classes tabs for dates and times of classes & clubs.
Have you seen the new patterns? Adorable raincoats made up in laminated fabrics-way cool! A new shipment of Amy’s patterns is expected to arrive shortly-can’t wait to make one!
Our calendar is filling fast, call to schedule your summer lessons today! Schedule a group lesson with your kids and their friends, we have plenty of easy beginner project ideas geared expecially for them.
Or, what about you? Make a quick summer top, a breezy dress, new placemats or a couple cheerful pillows!
Check our Class schedule here.
Once you try your hand at Free Motion, make this cool bag and get some experience under your belt right away! This roomy bag features your choice of inside pockets, grommets, circle applique, a nice squared bottom , and we do have a limited supply of this fabric available! Numbers, small prints, pure & simple words, sweet! Purchase when you sign up. This size is great for knitting projects, sewing projects or even a diaper bag! …and looks awesome in Amy Butler prints, too!
March 27, 10am-2pm. You’ll want to have some practice with free motion before starting this project, learn at our demo/try-it class on the 14th, or call to arrange a one-on-one. Please register by March 25th. See ya there!
Join our new Burdastyle Club meeting on the 2nd Saturday starting in April.
Check the classes we have planned for March & April, too!
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!
The fabulous designers at Project Runway come up wth the most amazing fashions and details, considering the time they have to construct them, don’t they?! I love watching them sketch their designs, and drape their fabrics on the dressforms, too- it’s so workroom-y!! And so much creativity-yikes!! Where do they come up with all those ideas? I’m so glad to see Tim & Heidi again, I missed them, not to mention that they’re back in New York – yay!
Learn how to sketch your designs, drape, make a pattern and construct your dreams, too! Private lessons at Stitch are just the thing to get you started!
Our Tuesday After School seamsters just completed their first project. Here they are showing off their creations.
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!
yay, it’s on again! I was very impressed with the designs last week and can’t wait to see it again tonight. Did you watch last week?
Wouldn’t you love to have a workroom like Project Runway to spread out your fabric?? Stop in and check out our space, you can rent workshop space for only $10 per afternoon (noon-5pm) Cut out your projects on our awesome cutting table…
Bring your sewing machine and set up in our classroom on one of our spacious tables…
And get some serious stitching done!!! Whether you’re working on products for an upcoming craft show, your fall wardrobe, holiday gifts, or finishing your ufo’s, Stitch Cleveland has space for you! Please call ahead to reserve.
Yay summer! Now that it’s warmer, it’s time to make some summer skirts-great to wear with camis, halters or tees. A-line, fitted or tiers of ruffles-you can never have too many skirts in my opinion! We also have Amy Butler’s Barcelona skirt pattern, an all time favorite of our students.
Sign up for Skirt Bootcamp with Megan – Learn to create a skirt from start to finish. We’ll begin by learning how to determine size and cut a commercial pattern. Discover the benefits of making a muslin first and learn to fit and move alterations to your pattern. You will have a finished skirt you can wear for the rest of the summer! Open to students 13 and up, this is also a great opportunity for a mother-daughter activity ($200 for both). August 10th – 14th, noon – 2pm, $135 All supplies included!
We know you’re busy, so remember- you can always schedule a private lesson to fit your schedule.
and save some cash while ya do it! Take a look at these projects friends, Ingritt and Darryl made together last week. They caught the “I wanna sew” bug and signed up for a few lessons together while the kids are were in school. Fun! Their first lesson was a pattern for a coin purse with a zipper, a little overwhelming for them at first, but with our help it was a breeze. Their second project was this shoulder bag, Ingritt chose our fabric with the bird from Tina Givens collection and Darryl has an endless stash of vintage fabrics, they had so much fun together and completed their bags with the perfect buttons.
Schedule a lesson with a friend, make the same project and the lesson rate is only $35 each for two hours.
There are still a few openings in the Sashiko playdate scheduled for Tuesday, March 31st. Call the store to reserve your place. You’ll learn the Sashiko technique of hand sewing, all supplies are included-and we’ll finish the purse construction for you.
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February 2, 2009 in
Classes, Knitting and Sewing.
Tags: Amy Butler, booties, Fabric, hats, Knitting, Quilting, Sewing, sewing lessons, sweaters, yarn.
Heidi’s been sewing and knitting like a madwoman for her soon to arrive grandson. In case you haven’t heard, her daughter, Megan, is expecting her first baby in March. First grandchild, yes, we’re all sewing, knitting and crocheting like crazy!! We’re makers, and just can’t help it, it’s just what we do.
This week, she started a quilt…
This is the quilt top, it will have a narrow border and free-motion stitching will be applied, similar to the rocket quilt that is on display in the store.
Are these not the most adorable booties you’ve ever seen? These are from Amy Butler’s new book, Little Stitches for Little Ones. And by the way, Amy will be visiting us April 17th, details on that event to be posted soon.
And some knitting, too. This weather is great for knitting and these small projects go quick!! On her needles now is the baby Einstein bunting from Sally Melville , and on her hook is the Babette blanket from Interweave Press.
And by the way, you can learn all of these techniques at Stitch Cleveland, because that’s what we do!
We have some cool classes planned for you this month! How about a new sundress for those hot summer nights? Whip one up using the shirred elastic technique–hardly any fitting is needed, and they are really comfortable, too! And this means no zipper – wow, can it be any easier?
what’s everyone saying?