Classes and Events
Winter 2013 On-going Events and Classes at Esther's
ASG (American Sewing Guild): 1st Thursday/month. 10:00 a.m to noon.
The local neighborhood group meets the first Thursday of the month. Visitors are always welcome.
Modern Quilt Guild: 2nd Sunday/month 11:00 - 4:00
Everyone welcome at our monthly sew-in hosted by Kathy Mack at Pink Chalk Studio. Address: 9723 Coppertop Loop, Suite 205, Bainbridge Island. Bring your sewing machine and current project and snack to share, if you're so inclined.Questions: 206 451-4173, or email kathy@pinchalkstudio.com
American Hero Quilt Night: 3rd Thursday/month. 7 – 9 p.m.
Learn and practice your piecing skills by working on a good cause: American Hero Quilts. Basic sewing experience required; this is a great place to learn how to piece a quilt. Bring your sewing machine. Newcomers always welcome.
Fearless Quilters: 4th Monday/month. 1 – 3 p.m.
The quilters from Rolling Bay Presbyterian meet to quilt, learn to quilt, and support all quilting efforts. Anyone is welcome to join them; bring your sewing machine and a quilt project, if you have one started.
ne-on-One Classes
“Meet Your Machine “an hour of individual instruction for adults brand-new to sewing. Learn the basics of your machine and basic stitching. Fee is $40. Call to schedule a time with Allison Garrison.
“Make Peace with Your Serger” Johanna Branley will help you whether you are a beginner or more advanced serger. Call to schedule a three-hour individual class for $75.
Adult Classes at Esther's
January – March 2013
Pay ahead to reserve your place in class. Come in or call!206 842-2261
Winter 2013 Beginning Sewing
Taught by Sarah Fulford, an accomplished apparel seamstress and pattern drafter. Students must bring a sewing machine and related supplies to each class; a complete supply list is provided, so please request one when you sign up for class.
Build your confidence through practicing basic stitches and seams, using interfacing, piping and edge trims, finishing seams, installing zippers, hemming, and machine appliqué. Class projects will reinforce the skills you’ve learned.
Sarah teaches two beginning classes: Sewing A and Sewing B. Each class is suitable for beginning students and do not need to be taken in order. Cost does not include the supplies required. Students receive a 15% discount on purchases the day of class.
$164 per student per class session, maximum four students per class, minimum two students.
Sewing A: three sessions to choose from
Saturdays, 9:00 – 1:00 January 12, 19, 26
Saturdays, 9:00 – 1:00 February 2, 9, 16
Saturdays, 9:00 – 1:00 March 9, 16, 23
Sewing B: three sessions to choose from
Saturdays, 1:30 – 5:30 January 12, 19, 26
Saturdays, 1:30 – 5:30 February 2, 9, 16
Saturdays, 1:30 – 5:30 March 9, 16, 23
Make Your Own Pattern: the key to perfect fit! Sat., March 30 and April 6, 10:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Apparel sewers: if you are serious about getting a good fit from commercial patterns, you should absolutely take this class. Sarah Fulford, an experienced pattern drafter, will teach you how to draft a bodice pattern (“a sloper”) from your own measurements and make a muslin from your pattern. Using your sloper you can determine the best commercial patterns for your body, and will be able to adjust any pattern to your measurements. Result: a perfect-fitting garment each time you sew! $110 per student, four students needed to make the class go.
Demo: How to Make your own Umbrella! Thursday, March 7, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Have you seen the samples at the store?! Sarah will demonstrate how to make your own umbrella following the pattern we have in stock. She’ll highlight the trickier aspects of the process so you can go home and confidently sew up your own bumbershoot. If you desire to purchase supplies to make your own umbrella at home, a 15% discount on fabric and notions is available the day of class. $25 per student, four student maximum, two
Intro. to Quilting – New format! Friday, January 18, 10:00 – 1:00 p.m.
or Friday, February 8, 10:00 – 1:00 p.m.
or Sunday, March 10, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Intrigued about quilting? This 3-hour class will cover all the basics to get you started. Instructor Suzanne Edwards Granstrom, a long-time quilter and teacher, will introduce all the basic quilting tools and skills. You’ll have time to practice new skills while creating a simple project. Students need to bring their own sewing machine and basic sewing supplies to class and have basic sewing experience. Any additional supplies you desire are available at 15% discount the day of class.
$45 per student, max. four students, minimum two.
Intro. to Hand Embroidery Monday, February 4, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
This class is ideal for those new to needlework, or for those who need a brush up, Margret Darrah will teach all the basic stitches. You’ll also learn the special tricks that will help you attack most embroidery projects with confidence. All supplies are included. If you sew with a thimble, please bring it to class. Additional supplies you may desire can be purchased at a 15% discount the day of class.
$45 per student, max. six students, minimum two
Jeanette's Winter 2013 Classes for Kids
at Esther's
Call or come in to sign up, 842-2261.
Please note: Classes Start January 15th
Jeanette’s Sewing School - for Girls & Boys ages 6 to 12
Beginning and continuing sewing students welcome! Join the group for a month at a time and stay, or come and go each month as your schedule allows -- or guarantee your space and sign up for the full winter session.
In a creative and supportive environment, each student will go at their own pace, learning to sew by hand making cute stuffed creatures and charming personal accessories. Students will practice the fundamentals of hand sewing including: threading a needle, straight and overhand stitches, sewing on a button, applying trim and more! All materials included. Maximum students: 6
Tuesdays? 4:15 – 5:30
Each month: $37.50 or Full session (3 months): $112.50
January 15, 22 & 29
February 5,12 & 26 (no class 2/19)
March 5,12 & 19 (no class 3/26)
Wednesdays ?3:00 – 4:15
Each month: $37.50 or Full session (3 months): $112.50
January 16, 23 & 30
February 6,13 & 27 (no class 2/20)
March 6,13 & 20 (no class 3/27)
Wednesdays? 4:15 – 5:30
Each month: $37.50 or Full session (3 months): $112.50
January 16, 23 & 30
February 6,13 & 27 (no class 2/20)
March 6,13 & 20 (no class 3/27)
Stitching for Little Kids - for independent 5 and 6 year olds
In a small group setting, young children are introduced to the basics of real hand
sewing with fun, age-appropriate, quick and simple projects. This is a drop-off class
suitable for independent children with an interest in fine-motor activities and the ability
to focus on a task for extended periods of time. All materials included. Maximum
students: 4.
Thursdays, 4:00 - 5:00
Each month: $37.50 or Full session (3 months): $112.50
January 17, 24 & 31
February 7,14 & 28 (no class 2/21)
March 7, 14 & 21 (no class 3/28)
Other possibilities:
Jeanette is also available for one-on-one sewing machine instruction for children and to host hand-stitching birthday parties at Esther’s. Contact us at Esther’s for more information, 842-2261.
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