Tag: upcoming classes

New Classes Start This Week

Fun and generosity!

Meeting new people is one thing you might not consider when you sign up for a class but Mary brought two aprons she make for Jennifer, who is a kindergarten teacher-just because we talked about it in class!

Make sure you meet some new people and learn some new sewing skills at our classes this summer! More information about each is found in menu bars at top of webpage-or call/text/email 🙂

July-August 2021 Classes

Classes at Treadle Yard Goods-register at treadleyardgoods.com

Pick a Pattern and Make It~we’ll help with any step in the process-choosing patterns to zippers and more. Wednesdays, July 7 and 21, 10-1 pm (also at Lakes Makerie Aug. 18 and 25)

PDF Patterns-Exploring, Ordering and Printing~choosing, ordering and printing. Wednesday, July 7, 2-3 pm (also at First Sewing Aug. 5)

Garment Sewing Group, Saturday, July 10th, 10:30 am We are changing to Wednesdays instead of Tuesdays-July 14 is kids’ camp at Treadle so we will try a Garment Sewing Group on the Go and meet at Lakes Makerie for our Wednesday meeting-this is NOT a permanent location change, just an exploration of resources 🙂 No need to register for this class-just come! First time free! (Also at First Sewing July 8)

Cover Stitch or Catch Up Sergery~tricks and techniques for coverstitch or serger (catch up only, please, not beginner). Wednesday, July 21, 2-3 pm (also at First Sewing Aug. 5)

Basic & Beyond Sergery In a Day!~Overcome the mystery 🙂 Wednesdays, August 4, 18, 25, 10-4 pm (also at Lakes Makerie Aug. 5, 19, 26)

Classes at Lakes Makerie-register at materialgirlsewing.com

Garment Sewing Group On the Go!~monthly meeting featuring garments, pattern modification and review, and the latest news in the sewing world. Wednesday, July 14, 10:30 am-no need to register-just come! First time free-(also at First Sewing July 8 or Treadle July 10)

Basic & Beyond Sergery~Overcome the mystery 🙂 Thursdays, August 5, 19, 26, 10-12 pm (Also offered at Treadle, Aug. 4)

Pick a Pattern and Make It~we’ll help with any step in the process-choosing patterns to zippers and more. Tuesdays, August 18 and 25, 9:30-12:30 pm (Also offered at Treadle July 7 and 21)

Classes at First Sewing-register at materialgirlsewing.com

Garment Sewing Group~monthly meeting featuring garments, pattern modification and review, and the latest news in the sewing world. Thursday, July 8, 10:30 am-no need to register-just come! First time free-(also at Treadle July 10 and Lakes Makerie July 14)

Sew Social~guided sewing and group fun! Thursdays, 1-4 pm, July 8, 15, 22, August 12, 19, 26

Coming Back to Sewing or Garment Sewing Need to Know~Garment sewing for the first time or getting back into it-we can help! Lecture only, no sewing. Thursdays, July 15 and 22, 10-12 pm

Cover Stitch or Catch Up Sergery~tricks and techniques for coverstitch or serger (catch up only, please, not beginner) Thursday, August 5, 1-2 pm (also at Treadle July 21)

PDF Patterns-All You Need to Know~choosing, ordering and printing-hands-on. Thursday, August 5, 2:30-3:30 pm (also at Treadle July 7)

This and That

I collect tidbits here and there and must make room for new items before the old are forgotten-

We’ll be at Treadle on Saturday morning (10:30) for Fashion Sewing Club AND Beyond Basic Sergery (2-4:30). Great chance to further your serger skills, get inspired to sew for warmer weather-all in one trip!! Call the store to register-651-698-9690 for the serger class. Just show up for Fashion Sewing Club-no need to register-first time free!


Debbie and I both made spring jackets and while I was perusing Joann’s the other day I came across parachute cord which would make a great cording option for a jacket.


I solved the problem of putting a longer garment on my duct tape double! I had my garment on the double and sitting on a table but the hem was too long. I could hang it from a clothes pole but then I remembered I had a plant stand in the basement-bingo! It is skinny enough for a garment to hang freely and is about the right height. If you don’t have a duct tape double, we are wrapping at Treadle on Monday, April 29 and there are still 3 spots left.

December Club and New Year Plans

Paris is a very happy memory, the turkey leftovers are fozen and now it’s time to move on with December. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.

We had our planning meeting yesterday and are very excited about our upcoming plans-we hope you find something to pique your interest.

November’s meetings had such great Show and Tell. This is very encouraging for us because that’s what we’re trying to do-Inspiring Creativity in the Sewing Sphere. Can’t wait to see what you’ve all done this month or maybe what you’re making for Christmas gifts.

Here are the results of our planning. As always, your comments are welcome as otherwise we can only guess at your interests.

Material Girls
December Calendar

FASHION SEWING CLUB

Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 10:30 and 6:30
Treadle Yard Goods, St. Paul

Thursday, Dec.10 at 10:30 and 6:30
Associated Sewing, Bloomington

Saturday, Dec. 12 at 10:30
Associated Sewing, Bloomington

Jan.-March dates are listed in Fashion Sewing Club Schedule in top bar.

WATCH FOR DATES!!!

January Class-Skirts that Fit
February Class-Jackets-Laurel’s Sleeve Head, Collars, Lining and more
Both are hands-on classes

January-Clear Your Clutter Stash Swap
*Start the new year right –clean out the old and bring in a few new pieces
*Fabric, notions, books, patterns, et cetera

March-Dress Your Best
+Get your colors done -this should be done periodically as “things” change ☺
+Make-up refresher
+What’s up for spring fashion trends-sewing for your spring wardrobe

NEW SUBSCRIPTION-JAN-FEB-MARCH-$25