Friday, November 20, 2015

Findlay's in Orchard Plaza 2016 Winter Classes!



                                           SEWING WORKSHOPS
                               ABSOLUTE BEGINNER – FOR ADULTS
 Saturday January 9
One 4- hour class 10am – 2pm
Cost: $60.00 + GST includes fabric kit
Instructor: Lori Pell

Skill Level: None
This class is a pre-requisit for our Start to Sew for Adults
In this one day workshop you will be taught the basics on your sewing machine.  Answering questions regarding the large variety of needles & thread, how to know if you have proper tension, correct threading of machine, winding bobbin, how & when to adjust your stitch length & width. Samples will be created using proper seam allowances & stitches needed for sewing.
After completion of this workshop you will be ready for our next workshop Start to Sew for Adults!
  
                               START TO SEW - FOR ADULTS
 Tuesdays – January 12, 19 & 26

Three 3- hour classes 6-9 PM
or
1-full day workshop Sunday February 21st 10am – 5pm
Cost: $150.00 + GST includes pattern.  Fabric & supplies extra
Instructor: Lori Pell - Qualifications- Diploma in Fashion Design - Instructor with Fashion Design Institute - 35 years Sewing Experience

Skill Level: Beginner
*Pre-requisit – Must have completed  Absolute Beginner for Adults
Project: Pajama bottoms long or short
This is a class for the adult beginner sewer who has knowledge of their sewing machine, but is ready for the next step! You will learn how to read a pattern, take your measurements, pattern layout, proper cutting of fabric, & sew much more!
After completion of this course you will be ready for our:  Fitted Skirt - Hemming with Confidence - Zippers, Buttonholes, Buttons & More Workshops!
                                        FITTED SKIRT - FOR ADULTS

 Four 3-hour classes
Tuesday February 2, 9, 16 & 23
OR
Tuesday April 5, 12, 19 & 26
Time: 6-9pm
Cost: $170.00 + GST includes pattern.  Fabric & supplies extra
Instructor: Lori Pell - Qualifications- Diploma in Fashion Design - Instructor with Fashion Design Institute - 35 years Sewing Experience

*Pre-requisite Must have completed Absolutely Beginner & Start to Sew for Adults Workshops

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Using a fitted skirt pattern you will learn how to apply skills such as pattern review & fitting, fabric study, perfect dart placement, facings, belt loops, zippers; plus sewing skills such as seams and finishes, hem options (by hand or machine) and essential sewing equipment that will assist you in making your skirt look professional and stylish!
Pattern used for this course has 5 optional skirt styles to choose from
On completion of this workshop you will be ready to take the next step in our Fitted shirt for Adults Workshop




                                SPRING/SUMMER DRESS – FOR ADULTS

 Three 3-hour classes

Tuesday – May 3, 10, 17
Time: 6-9pm
Cost: $150.00 + GST includes Pattern. Fabric & supplies extra

Instructor: Lori Pell - Qualifications- Diploma in Fashion Design - Instructor with Fashion Design Institute - 35 years Sewing Experience

*Pre-requisite  Must have completed Absolute Beginner & Start to Sew for Adults workshop

 Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
A-line dresses have scoop neckline, front and back yokes, shoulder straps with buttons on back, front 

princess seams, side seam pockets, center back zipper, tucks on back,and ties in casings in back yoke seams. View B yoke and straps are from contrast fabric.


                      ZIPPERS, BUTTONS/BUTTONHOLES, AND MORE!

One – 4 hour Class
Sunday January 10th
Time: noon – 4:00 pm
cost: $80.00 + GST includes kit

Instructor: Lori Pell - Qualifications- Diploma in Fashion Design - Instructor with Fashion Design Institute - 35 years Sewing Experience

*Pre-requisite Must have completed Absolute Beginner & Start to Sew for Adults

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
 Learn how to zip it, button it, and close it with confidence!
In this class you will learn how to sew a centered zipper and a lapped zipper and zip it for good! Hook and eye? No problem!
Take the fear out of buttonholes - with your buttonhole foot you will make perfect buttonholes (* your sewing machine instruction manual will be an asset to your available personal choices)

Button it! You will leave knowing how to sew buttons with 2/4 holes, a shank, double buttons for strength, plus tie on, tie off, and hide those threads in your garments.


HEMMING with CONFIDENCE!

One – 4 hour Class
Sunday January 31
Time: noon – 4;00 pm
Cost: $80.00 + GST includes kit
Instructor: Lori Pell - Qualifications- Diploma in Fashion Design - Instructor with Fashion Design Institute - 35 years Sewing Experience

*Pre-requisite Must have completed Absolute Beginner & Start to Sew for Adults
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
 This one day class is chock full of techniques! You will learn how to:
Shorten/Lengthen pants and skirts with:
- (your) Sewing Machine – topstitch, blind hem, and curved hems to give your hems a professional look
- Hand Stitching techniques such as the slip stitch, catch stitch, and herringbone stitch.
You will learn how to pin up a hem evenly, pressing practices, finish raw edges, and complete an original jeans hem technique. All methods will be demonstrated

                                  INTERMEDIATE SEWING FOR ADULTS

                                                            FITTED SHIRT

Five 3-hour classes
Wednesday January 20, 27, February 3, 10 & 17
Time: 6-9pm
Cost: $195.00 + GST Includes Pattern. Fabric & supplies extra
Instructor: Lori Pell - Qualifications- Diploma in Fashion Design – Instructor with Fashion Design Institute - 35 years Sewing Experience
 *Pre-requisite Must have completed Fitted Skirt workshop & have complete knowledge of your sewing machine

Skill Level: Intermediate
 Using a fitted shirt pattern you will learn how to apply skills such as pattern review & fitting, fabric study, perfect dart placement, facings, buttonholes, collars & cuffs plus sewing skills such as seams and finishes, hem options (by hand or machine) and essential sewing equipment that will assist you in making your shirt look professional and stylish!
Pattern used for this course has 5 optional shirt styles to choose from



                  How to FIT and SEW PANTS

 Five 3-hour classes
Wednesday’s April 6, 13, 20, 27 & May 4th
Time: 6-9pm
Cost: $195.00 + GST Includes Pattern. Fabric & supplies extra
Instructor: Lori Pell - Qualifications- Diploma in Fashion Design - Instructor with Fashion Design Institute - 35 years Sewing Experience

*Pre-requisite Must know how to use your sewing machine & have completed Fitted Skirt workshop or equivalent

Skill Level: Intermediate
 In this workshop, you will learn how to fit a pants pattern to your body type. The pattern used specifically for the next 5 weeks will cover;  inserting a fly-front zipper; how to make front-hip or front curved pockets; creating and placement of belt-loops (carriers); and top-stitch and seam finishes (to practice) to choose to compliment your style of pant.
Stretch fabrics will NOT be allowed for this project. However, FINDLAYS has 3% stretch fabrics that are appropriate can be purchased for this pattern.
*You will be able to adapt the concepts of fit in this pattern to other fabric choices after completion of this course


                                           SEWING KIDS CLOTHES

                                               REVERSIBLE SUNDRESS & PANTIES

One 4-hour class
Thursday February
Time: 1-5pm
Cost: $45.00 + GST Includes Pattern. Supplies extra
Instructor: Linda Greene
 Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

This unique dress design is just one pattern piece that crisscrosses in the back and buttons at the shoulders. Reversible and amazingly simple!  Make it with a pair of coordinating bloomers for a adorable outfit.
Pattern sizes 6 months – 4T
*This dress can be worn year round with a t-shirt and leggings – Not just for summer!


Watch for more Sewing for Kids classes to follow


BABY LOCK CLUBS

EMBROIDERY CLUB
EXPLORING YOUR CREATIVITY
WITH YOUR BABY LOCK DESTINY & ELLISIMO

Six 6-hour classes
Saturday’s Jan. 16, Feb 27, mar. 12, Apr. 16, May 28, June 25
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Cost: $300 + GST for all 6 classes OR Drop in price of $75 + GST (Findlay’s in Orchard Plaza Customers only. Sorry for any inconvenience)
Instructor: Linda Greene

These hands-on classes are designed to help you get the most creativity from your baby lock Destiny & Ellisimo!


SERGER CLUB
EXPLORING YOUR CREATIVITY
WITH YOUR BABY LOCK SERGER
Six  4-hour classes
Friday’s Jan. 15, Feb 26, Mar. 11, Apr. 15, May 27, June 24
Time: 10 am – 2 pm
Cost: $200 + GST for all 6 classes OR Drop in price of $55 + GST (Findlay’s in Orchard Plaza Customers only. Sorry for any inconvenience)
Instructor: Linda Greene & Lori Findlay-Mead

These hands-on classes are designed to help you get the most creativity from your baby lock Eclipse, Imagine, Enlighten, Evolution & Ovation!


CREATIVE MACHINE EMBELLISHING

                          WITH YOUR BABY LOCK  OR ELNA SEWING MACHINE


Six 3-hour classes
Friday’s Jan. 15, Feb 26, Mar. 11, Apr. 15, May 27, June 24
Time: 1 – 4 pm
Cost: $180 + GST for all 6 classes OR Drop in price of $45 + GST
 Fabric & Supplies extra
Instructor: Linda Greene & Lori Findlay-Mead
Skill Level: Beginner - Advanced Beginner
This class is for baby lock & elna owners
How many of us don’t use our sewing machines to it’s fullest potential? Would you like to learn all that your machine is capable of? Then this is the class for you!
 We will cover: Specialty Needles & Threads, Decorative Stitching, Couching, Creative Cording, Circular Sewing & sew much more! Once completed you will have created a fabric journal filled with artful sewing techniques & embellishments!

                              TEXTILE ART QUILT – STITCH & SLASH


 One 3-Hour class
Saturday January 30th
Time: 10:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Cost: $45.00 + GST (includes 1-charm pkg) some fabric & supplies needed
Instructor: Lori Findlay-Mead
Skill Level- Beginner – Advanced Beginner

Textile art quilts are the perfect project! It feeds your desire to be creative, without the daunting task of taking on a larger project.
 Come hang with Lori and see what fun you can have with a charm pack, some thread and scissors. Your fabric installation can be mounted as a wall hanging or turned into the front of a pillow top or tote bag or be the center of a larger piece.


                                                   MEMORY QUILT


 Three 3-Hour classes
Friday April 8, 22 & 29
Time: 1-4pm
Cost: $99.00 + GST Fabric & supplies extra
Instructor: Linda Greene & Lori Findlay-Mead
Skill Level- Advanced Beginner

This is the most fun way to permanently capture those special moments …whether for yourself or someone special!
 You will learn how easy it is to print on fabric & using a fun strip piecing method with a Jelly Roll or Bali Pop, quickly piece together. Once you have made one you will want to make more!
Both Linda & I have made Memory Quilts for our mothers & daughter & friends