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Bali Bag with Colleen Waclawski
Select a range of Batiks for this roomy 15” x 15” bag that is 6” deep. The lining has eight pockets so there is a place for everything.  The bag is simple and fast to sew because it is a quilt-as-you-go.  Once you see how fast and easy this bag is to put together, you will want to make more! 

Location: Knapp's Corner
Skill Level: Beginner and up
Sessions: 2
Class Fee: $35
Wednesdays, January 13 and 20 Or 
Mondays, February 15 and  March 8, 6:00-9:00 p.m.

 

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Bali Bag
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Introduction to Sewing I & II (4-part series) with Connie J. Korsky
Learn a new skill or update your skills as a hobby revisited.  The sewing world is always changing.  New tools, techniques, and tips make creating fabulous projects easy.  Our goals are to learn:  1. Sewing machine stitch settings, bobbin winding, marking, measuring, and cutting tools available  2. Pattern choices and information  3. Fabrics and threads  4.Sewing techniques (including stay-stitching, top-stitching, seams, hems, gathering, seam finishes, etc.)  This class covers the basics and opens a whole new world of sewing.   You will complete a fun drawstring bag and lounge pants. Suggested patterns include: Kwik Sew #3345 lounge pants, or the youth size Kwik Sew #3074, or the Kwik Sew scrubs #2807 (which include pants and top). The other two patterns which include pants and top are Kwik Sew #3553 or Kwik Sew #2811.  If you use a pattern that includes a top it can be used for the second level of this series which includes sewing sleeves, collars, patch pockets and buttonholes.
The Singer Sewing Essentials book will be used for all four levels of the “Introduction to Sewing” series. 
Please sign up for class two weeks in advance so the book and pattern can be ordered and received in time.
Skill Level: Part 2--Advanced Beginner and up
Sessions: 3
Cost: $50
Wednesdays, January 6, 20 and 27; 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Skill Level: Part 1--Beginner and up
Sessions:  3
Cost: $50
Thursdays, January 14, 21, and 28; 6:00-9:00 p.m. 

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Adult Introduction to Sewing I with Laura Witt
In this beginner sewing class, you will learn basic sewing skills, basic sewing terminology, and how to purchase, understand, and follow a simple pattern.  You will complete two items on your own machine.  Includes demo and/or hands on practice with pattern, seams, darts, gathering, buttonholes, facings, and zippers. 

Location: Knapp's Corner
Skill Level:  Beginner and up
Sessions:  3
Class Fee:  $50
Tuesdays, January 19, 26, and February 2; 6:00-9:00 p.m. Or Tuesdays, March 23, 30, and April 6; 6:00-9:00 p.m.

 

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Girly Girl Purse with Joann Ewing
Not only is this a pretty purse, it’s loaded with pockets making it practical as well. 

Skill Level:  Beginner and up
Sessions:  1
Class Fee:  $35
Friday, January 22; 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

 

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Simple Styish Tote with Laura Witt
This project is perfect for all levels of sewing. It is the perfect size, has classic styling, and makes a unique gift for that hard-to-shop-for special someone. You will learn techniques that can be incorporated into making nearly any totoe or purse: zippered pockets, pouch pockets, squared bottoms, linings, bindings, top snap closure. You will complete the bag in just one session and best of all the pattern is FREE!

Skill Level: Beginner and Up
Sessions: 1
Class Fee: $30
Saturday, January 23, 9:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m.

 

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Bag Lady Club with Barb Logerwell
Welcome back to another exciting year of creating totes and purses to reflect your own unique personalities, talents, and skills!  We meet on the 4th Monday of each month.  Each month you can help us choose what we will make next.  So be sure you sign up early to have your vote count.  Supply lists will be available online each month. 

In January, we are making a fun purse called “Satchel It.”  Check  our website and monthly flyers for more information. 

Skill level:  Confident Beginner to Intermediate
Sessions: 1 Monthly
Class Fee:  $8 each session
Mondays, January 25, February 22, March 22 and April 26; 1:00-4:00 or 6:00-9:00 p.m.

 

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Supply List-Check the store an up-to-date supply list.

 

 

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Texture Magic Band Purse with Barbara Wright
Want to try this new, fun embellishment?  Use Texture Magic to highlight the band on this simple to make purse.  Stitch it, shrink it, cut it and sew it.  Use the same fabric for the band and the pouch to show the Texture Magic effect. 

Skill Level:  Advanced Beginner and up,
Sessions: 1,
Class Fee: $25 plus pattern/kit fee of $5,
Saturday, February 13, 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

 

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Create a Wild Woman Pin or Original Art Pin with Phyllis Duffy
No sewing machine is necessary.  You’ll leave with at least one completed pin.  You’ll be shown how to make a  “Wild Woman” pin or your own unique art pin.  Come out for a relaxing afternoon of hand stitching, beading, creating something from nothing and having fun.  These pins make wonderful gifts for family and friends. There will be a $6.00 kit fee paid to the instructor for the pewter face, hands and feet and the pin back.  Lakeshore now carries some of these accessories, ready to purchase.  Check ahead.  Best of all, you can fit all the supplies for this class in one shoe box. 

Location: Knapp's Corner
Skill Level:  Beginner and up
Sessions:  1
Class Fee:  $25 plus $6 kit fee
Friday, March 5; 1:00-4:00 p.m.

 

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Chit Chat Backsack with Barb Heitz
This fun quilted bag comes in two different sizes and couldn't be easier to use!  Padded straps form the easy closure; simply give a quick pull to open or close in a flash.  The full size backsack features three different color blocks with a center front pocket to stash important items.  The inside features 3 large pockets with enough room to hold all of your important valuables.
Please purchase pattern prior to class.  Call 616-365-8282 to order.

Location: Knapp's Corner
Skill Level:  Beginner and up
Sessions:  1
Class fee: $35
Saturday, March 13; 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

 

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Supply List Coming Soon

 

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Long Weekend Bag with Laura Witt
This roomy duffel is a “must have” for any traveler and makes a very classy gift for any occasion.  There are 7 pockets in all, including a hidden zippered pocket on the inside.  It has padded handles, an optional shoulder strap, and a top zipper.  This size or the smaller “Sleepover” size can be made in the same class. 

Location: Knapp's Corner
Skill Level:  Advanced Beginner and up
Sessions:  2
Class Fee:  $40
Mondays, March 15 and 22 Or
April 5 and 12; 6:00-10:00 p.m.

 

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Long Weekend Bag
Supply List Here for Sleepover Size.

Click Here for Long Weekend Size.

 

 

 

 

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Frayed Jacket with Peggy Fussman
This is a lovely, short, fully lined jacket.  It has princess lines and a notched collar.  Nice weight, very versatile -can go anyplace! 

Location: Knapp's Corner
Skill Level:  Advanced Beginner and up
Sessions:  3
Class Fee:  $45
Thursdays, March 18, 25 and April 1; 1:00-4:00 p.m.

 

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Serger Decorated Tote Bag with Barbara Wright
Come and learn how to use the different stitches your serger will do.  Decorate the fabric for your tote bag and then assemble it using your serger.  Yes, it can be used for more than sewing stretch seams. In the first session we will use scrap fabric to learn the stitches and make your notes for future reference.  The second session will be used to decorate and make the tote bag.  This class will be similar to the Serging beyond the Seams Pillow offered last year. 


Location: Wyoming
Skill Level:  Beginner and up,
Sessions: 2
Class Fee:  $40,
Saturdays, April 3 and 24; 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

 

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Serger Top with Barbara Wright
Use your serger to make this simple knit top.  Learn how construction techniques differ when sewing garments on your serger.  You will want to make tops for everyone in your family.

Location: Wyoming
Skill Level: Beginner and up,
Sessions: 1,
Class Fee: $25,
Wednesday, April 21; 9:30a.m.–3:30 p.m.

 

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Supply List Here

 

 

 

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