We hope all of you remember that there is no Fashion Sewing Club in August. Our latest grandbaby was due on August 13 so we didn’t want to mess with Mother Nature. Actually, Mother Nature has been quite kind and the new grandbaby was born on August 7 so we will get to meet him on our scheduled trip to New York.
And here he is!

Although we have a lighter load this month, we do have classes scheduled at Hancock Southtown every Monday so if you need help with something or can’t wait to learn how to use your sewing machine/serger, just email or call and we’ll help you out-
Mondays, August 11, 18, 25 at 10 am, 1 pm and 6 pm
There are a few girls sewing with us on those Mondays, so younger sewists are welcome too.

We had some fun kids’ classes in July-

Club dates for September are back to normal-
Tuesday, Sept. 9 at Treadle
Thursday, Sept. 11 at Hancock
Saturday, Sept. 13 at Treadle

Can’t wait to see what everyone has been sewing!

I wanted to get this out before we all start celebrating-be sure to scroll past the calendar for some fun pics-

July Fashion Sewing Club Dates:
Tuesday, July 8, 10:30 at Treadle Yard Goods
Thursday, July 10, 10:30 or 6:30 at First Sewing, Bloomington Hancock Fabrics
Saturday, July 12, 10:30 at Treadle Yard Goods

Please Note: We will not have Fashion Sewing Club in August. We will see you again in September:
Tuesday, September 9, and Saturday, September 13 @ Treadle
Thursday, September 11 @ Hancock

Treadle Yard Goods: 651-698-9690,www.treadleyardgoods.com
Summer Knit Wardrobe, Serger or Sewing machine) Tuesday, July 8,15, 22, and 29 6:00-8:00
Basic Serger and Beyond, Saturday, July 12 and 19, 1:00-4:00
Maxi Skirts, Saturday, July 19 and 26, 10:00-12:00
Kids’ Camp, July 28 through August 1, 1:30-4:30
Cover /Chain, Thursday, July 31, 6:00-8:00

First Sewing, Bloomington Hancock Fabrics
Summer Knit Wardrobe, Serger or Sewing machine) Thursday, July 10, 1:00-3:00
Basic Serger and Beyond, Monday, July 14 and 21, 10:30-12:30
Learn To Sew, Monday, July 14 and 21, 6:00-8:30
Summer Dresses, Wednesday, July 9, 16 and 23, 6:00-9:00
Maxi Skirts, Thursday, July 17 and 24, 6:00-8:00
Kids’ Camp : Ages 8-12, all sewing levels, July 23-24, 10:30-3:00 (Bring a bag lunch)

Chanhassen Vacuum Center: 952-938-7838, http://www.chanvac.com
Jr. Project Runway, Wednesday, July 9, 1:00-4:00
Kids Camp : Ages 8-12, all levels, July 16-17, 10:30-3:00, (bring a bag lunch)

It’s Back: Sophia Trench Coat, Friday, July 18, 10:00-4:00
Eagle Creek Quilt Shop, 952-233-3774, inquires@eaglecreekquiltshop.com

Anybody like to find Hidden Pictures? There’s a pattern piece cut out in there somewhere…

It may not be obvious to you but this is Debbie and me trying to take a selfie when we were at lunch at Sundance in Orem, Utah. Between the difference in the length of our arms and our inexperience we laughed till we cried. Good times!

And, finally, this peony makes me think of fireworks-have a happy and safe Fourth and we hope to see you next week. (I even have a red, white and blue outfit for the day-not usually one of my big dress up holidays.)

Debbie and I are in Utah taking a week long fitting class from Judith Rasband, Lorraine Henry and Carol Steinbrecher (plus a few others as needed). This is the weather outside the hotel at the end of the day Tuesday.
We understand it hasn’t been a picnic in MN either but the temperature was 43 degrees and the snow wasn’t on the mountains when we drove to class in the morning!

We have both achieved well fitted skirts and are chomping at the bit to finish the changes to our pants patterns. We are in a class of ten so have the chance to see many figure variations and the bottom seems to have a perplexing variety.

Wednesday was better-sunny-but still cool. After a long day of digesting pant fit theory we took a nice walk around Temple Square and admired the beautiful flowers (crazy-snow one day, asiatic lilies and hydrangeas the next).

Who knows what today will bring?

Just a little teaser to get you in the mood for Club this week-we had so many great “Sew and Tell” garments last month-the bar is high!
March Club Sheets and Garment photos have also been posted under bar above.

Pattern for black and white dress above.

Two years ago, Nicole Bailey,a Minnetonka senior, approached us about helping her with a project. It seems that when children in Carver County were taken from their homes by law enforcement they were given a garbage bag for their possessions. Nicole wanted to make drawstring bags that could be given to the children instead. We(you) helped out three years ago and we have been contacted by Carver County because their supply is almost gone.

We would like to help them out again and of course, we could use some help. We have fabric, notions and a pattern. If you could help by sewing or cutting or both, we’d love to see you at Southtown Hancock on any of the next three Mondays (March 17, 24, 31 from 10 am-8 pm). You can pick up fabric or a kit or stay and help cut and sew. We will have machines for you to use so you can just stop by or bring your favorite sewing tools with you. We’ll just have fun and do some good at the same time. Please send an email or call to let us know you are coming.

Here’s a link to the original story.

Here are the instructions in case you just want to make them at home and drop them off at Southtown Hancock. The bag should end up being about 24″ x 30″ with a drawstring top and pocket on the outside and made from a medium weight to home dec fabric.

BAGS FOR KIDS Instuctions rev1-122810

I bought this stretch-sort of lace at Hancock with the intent to make a negligee for each of my daughters/in-laws. Had to do it today but only got two out of the fabric after a miscalculated cut.
Used this Kwiksew pattern

Bonus was the stretch lace that I bought in Salt Lake City and it matched perfectly!