News You Need to Know!

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Sometimes that’s just what sewing brings us to, but here are a few bright ideas to get you through the tough times-
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FINAL FOUR days of Treadle’s Summer Sale!!! Stop by this weekend and pick up some great fabric at 10-50% off.
Sale goes through Monday, August 8th.

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Can’t find the color of thread you are looking for? Order this thread sample folder and always have all the colors at the ready. Then order from Wawak-
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Joanne has had great success ordering from them-speed of shipment, great selection, etc.

July Sew and Tell

Beautiful summer weather may have kept some from staying indoors and sewing but we still had great attendance during our July meetings.

It all started with Debbie's skirt...
It all started with Debbie’s skirt…

Which inspired Donna to turn the border on its head
Which inspired Donna to turn the border on its head

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And Rosemary to give Peggy Sagers a try
And Rosemary to give Peggy Sagers a try
Alabama Chanin techniques from Sewing Workshop
Alabama Chanin techniques from Sewing Workshop
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A few more Sewing Workshop patterns
A few more Sewing Workshop patterns

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Marcy Tilton Vogue
Marcy Tilton Vogue

StyleArc pattern
StyleArc pattern
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Remake of a retro pattern that is currently available as V9132
Remake of a retro pattern that is currently available as V9132

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And for all of you knitters-a pair of socks :)
And for all of you knitters-a pair of socks 🙂

Happy summer weekend (of sewing)!
Hope to see you next week at Fashion Sewing Club!

June Sew and Tell

Full house on Tuesday
Full house on Tuesday

We continue to appreciate all of you that attend Fashion Sewing Club. All three of them have loyal followers and new attendees. It’s so energizing!
I wanted to pass on a link to an organization that Treadle worked with for Grand Old Days-Sew Good Goods. They donate handmade high quality items to people that need them-you can cut, sew, donate, have a party. I’m checking to see if they would be interested in any scraps that any of us might have as they use Treadle fabric.
The photos and Club sheets have been posted under Club Sheets and Garment Photos above. Here is a sampling of what you showed us in June-
New attendee who likes all things vintage
New attendee who likes all things vintage
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Including a period dressed doll, all the way down to undergarments!
Including a period dressed doll, all the way down to undergarments!

Chicago Jacket with modifications from Sew Confident!
Chicago Jacket with modifications from Sew Confident!

(Sew Confident! is a downloadable periodic class from Sewing Workshop.)
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Simplicity 1358
Simplicity 1358

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Short and Sassy Jacket
Short and Sassy Jacket
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A Little Something' Jacket and zip pouches
A Little Something’ Jacket and zip pouches
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Two Simplicity 2246 Lisette shirt dresses
Two Simplicity 2246 Lisette shirt dresses
Walden Cooper Bag
Walden Cooper Bag
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Florence Shirt from Sewing Workshop
Florence Shirt from Sewing Workshop

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Butterick 6287
Butterick 6287
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Simplify Your Life from Cutting Line Designs
Simplify Your Life from Cutting Line Designs
Simplicity 1615
Simplicity 1615

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Bridal creation by Claire
Bridal creation by Claire

May Sew and Tell

May did not disappoint-our first showing on Saturday was an authentic ball costume and she really did go to Versailles AND made a costume for her husband also. We are waiting for details…

Take me to Versailles
Take me to Versailles
Another version of Butterick 6254-Tilton coat
Another version of Butterick 6254-Tilton coat

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Drafted from ready to wear
Drafted from ready to wear

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Dusters are in! Try Simplicity 8059
Dusters are in! Try Simplicity 8059
Florence Shirt from Sewing Workshop Patterns
Florence Shirt from Sewing Workshop Patterns
Fell in love with the fabric
Fell in love with the fabric
Claire's custom design for mother of the bride
Claire’s custom design for mother of the bride

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Vogue 8934
Vogue 8934
Fabric with pleats skirt
Fabric with pleats skirt
Door prize fabric made into shift dress
Door prize fabric made into shift dress
Hand silk screening
Hand silk screening
Butterick 6325
Butterick 6325
Pants-Vogue 8859
Pants-Vogue 8859
Christening romper
Christening romper
Christening dress with removable skirt
Christening dress with removable skirt

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We can’t wait to see what everyone has been sewing for June.
Club meetings are:
Thursday, June 9, 6:30 at First Sewing, Bloomington
Saturday, June 11, 10:30 at Treadle Yard Goods
Tuesday, June 14, 10:30 at Treadle Yard Goods

April Sew and Tell

April was a good sewing month for some-lots to see. Fashion Sewing Club photos and sewing notes can be found by clicking here or on Club Sheets/Garment Photos above.
Below is Karen’s ensemble-the tunic is ready-to-wear by Gudrun Sjoden. I’ve watched her clothing for some time. It’s full of color and pattern but not something I’d expect to see on the street here in the metro area. One of the dilemmas on my mind was to reinterpret the look into something I could wear. Karen has solved the problem by choosing just one piece and matching it with a solid pant and sweater. Now which piece will I order???

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More inspiration–

Sewaholic Granville Shirt
Sewaholic Granville Shirt

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Style Arc Victoria Blouse
Style Arc Victoria Blouse
Style Arc Victoria Blouse
Style Arc Victoria Blouse
Vogue 1415 in fleece
Vogue 1415 in fleece

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Butterick 6254
Butterick 6254
Butterick 6254
Butterick 6254

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Vogue 9174
Vogue 9174
Copy of favorite robe
Copy of favorite robe
Style Arc ensemble
Style Arc ensemble

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Must have accessory-narrow scarf-2" x 72"
Must have accessory-narrow scarf-2″ x 72″
Vogue Trench
Vogue Trench
Butterick 6064 in amazing Treadle fabric
Butterick 6064 in amazing Treadle fabric
Bristol Dress x 2
Bristol Dress x 2
Tilton Coat-Butterick 6254
Tilton Coat-Butterick 6254
Indigo Junction vest
Indigo Junction vest

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Cotton voile ensemble
Cotton voile ensemble
Vogue 8934
Vogue 8934
Fun lining
Fun lining

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Tremont Jacket-Sewing Workshop Pattern
Tremont Jacket-Sewing Workshop Pattern
Tremont Jacket-Sewing Workshop Pattern
Tremont Jacket-Sewing Workshop Pattern

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Jacket based on "Suit Yourself" pattern
Jacket based on “Suit Yourself” pattern

We hope you’ve been inspired or helped you remember what you may have seen at Fashion Sewing Club in April. The next Club meetings are:

Thursday, June 9, 6:30 pm at First Sewing Bloomington
Saturday, June 11, 10:30, @ Treadle
Tuesday, June 14, 10:30 @ Treadle

Hope to see you!!

Summer Classes Almost Done

Our last May Sewing Studio will be held on Thursday, May 26, from 1-4. The new summer calendar is on the website, mostly complete except for PayPal buttons. They should be ready before the holiday weekend. We’ll be back with more descriptions and info about the new classes for summer.
Are you watching the Great British Sewing Bee? I had no idea they were on Season 4 already. YouTube is the only way I know of watching-there have been 2 episodes. Here’s a blog that adds extra content to the episodes.

Soon…

New location for Bloomington classes -May calendar

Hancock’s Southtown location is officially closed but the new First Sewing location is up and running!

The new store, where we will continue offering classes, is still in Southtown Shopping Center and across from Schuler Shoes. It’s also just across the street from Bed Bath and Beyond. The new classroom area is open and welcoming and the bathrooms are so clean! We are grateful to Bruce and his staff for dedicating space to classes. The formal address is 7971 Southtown Drive.

Classes start up again this week-here’s the calendar for the month of May:

May 2016 Fashion Sewing Club dates
*Please note date and time changes for May due to our attendance at the Pattern Review Weekend May 12-14.
Saturday, May 7, 1:30 at Treadle
Tuesday, May 10, 10:30 at Treadle

Classes at Treadle:
Treadle Yard Goods: 651-698-9690, http://www.treadleyardgoods.com

Basic Serger and Beyond:
Tuesdays, May 10, 17, 24, 6:00-8:00

Kids’ Summer Sewing Club:
Session 1: Tuesday 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. June 14, 21, 28
Session 2: Tuesday 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. July 12, 19, 26
Session 3: Tuesday 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. August 9, 16, 23

Classes at First Sewing:
First Sewing, Bloomington South Town Center, 952-884-1938
(New location is across the hall from Schuler Shoes)
*Please register in advance with Material Girls on their website or call us at 952-201-3863

Sew Studio:
Thursdays, May 5, 19, 26, 1:00-4:00

Deadlines and fixes

First-very sorry about the links at the bottom of your last email if you are a subscriber 😦 My tech advisor tells me it’s fixed and that it didn’t hurt anything-just made it easier for all of you to find the drugs you probably aren’t looking for anyway (blush).

Second-if you want to go to the Pattern Review Weekend in Chicago, today is your last day to sign up (March 31). We’ll be there!!

Third-Hancock is closing more quickly than we thought AND a pretty good source says that the whole company is closing-no one wanted to buy. So you’ll see the three remaining stores start discounting soon.

So if you want to take a class this month it should be sooner rather than later. The calendar is on the post previous to this one.

Also the patterns at Southtown Hancock are at very good prices and there are many in stock (I was the only person on my knees going through the drawers). Sewing notions are literally gone but fabric can still be found at 50% off (and more).

We’ll be in the classroom from 10-4 today so stop by and say hi if you are at the store. Looks like another great grey day for sewing!

Pattern Review Weekend, Anyone?

Always on the lookout for sewing related things to do, we’ve decided to take in the Pattern Review Weekend as it is so close by in Chicago. Our rooms and flights are booked-now all we have to do is decide which indie (or other) patterns to try before we go.

Dates are Friday and Saturday, May 15-16. Check-in is Thursday night, a full day of panel discussions, etc. and a dinner on Friday and shopping on Saturday.

Grainline Studio, Jalie, Janet Pray of Islander Patterns and Angela Wolf will be on the panel.

We’d love to have company so email us if you are planning to go to.

Here’s the link.