Vaune Pierce 11998 Bubbling Brook St

Vaune Pierce 11998 Bubbling Brook St. Moorpark, CA 93021 805-529-5005 [email protected]

I have always loved the One of the trips included SAGA conventions, Martha look of heirloom clothes: a stop in Scotland to take a Pullen School of Art Fash- smocking, embroidery and class on Ayrshire whitework ion, Sewing and the Stitch- French hand sewing. I started from the renowned Bunny ery Expo in Puyallup, WA. I with smocking over 20 years Bryson. am a contributing editor for ago and have been stitching I started teaching smocking, Sew Beautiful and Creative ever since. I have 2 boys and embroidery, and construction Needle, as well as starting my 2 girls, and smocked for them over 20 years ago. My motto pattern line, Classic Couture. all when they were little. is Handmade not Homemade I am available to teach for I joined Smocking Arts Guild - I want my garments to look groups and guilds, as well as of America in 1988 and have like they have been pur- private individuals. been able to take advantage chased at a children’s bou- I have a wide variety of of their education oportunities. tique. classes and I am always As I took more classes, I I am an engineer by trade, happy to create a class for became interested in differ- so when I am teaching, I try your group. ent forms of embroidery. fell in to teach you not just ‘How’ Please feel free to contact love with Madeira Embroidery, but also ‘Why’. If you know me if you have any questions and have been very fortunate why you do something, it is about classes, fees, or sched- to have traveled to Madeira easier to know if you can alter ule availability. twice to take lessons at the or change the technique you You can also check on my Imperial Bordados. are working on. website (www.vaune.com) I teaches classes and semi- or my blog (www.vaunessew- nars around the country. I ingroom.blogspot.com). have taught at numerous Happy Stitching! Vaune Vaune Pierce [email protected] 805-529-5005 ww.vaune.com www.vaunessewingroom.blogspot.com Perfect Petite Piping © 2012 Vaune Pierce

The difference between Once you have mastered Techniques designer clothing and these techniques, you Choosing fabric for piping blue light specials can be can apply them to adult Making piping summed up in one word…. garments as well as Construction : details! Perfect Petite children’s clothing, and your Collar, Altering back for Piping is a class that will garments will look like they buttons, Piping on armhole show you how to add this have come from a high end Piping on waist, waist, hem. simple detail to a basic boutique. summer dress, and watch it go from boring to beautiful! Kit Contents Starting at the beginning Related with how to choose prints for Size 3 Dress 6 Hours for piping, then learning 100% cotton pique’: white, Machine quick and easy techniques green pindot, green stripe. 2 Artisan points to make your own piping, German Interfacing to creating a dress with Piping Cord, Buttons Student should be familiar piping as the detail focus – Needles. Class Notes, with their sewing machine. not only on the collar, but Thread on the yoke, armholes, and hem as well. We even add (Contact me for larger size) the piping fabric detail to No Preclass prep is required. the buttons!

Handmade, not will take extensively about Techniques Homemade is my mantra! details – for construction, Choosing and using design I want my creations to fabric choices, trims, and elements to embellish a look like they come from fi nishes, as well as making garment and to make it a boutique, not a bargain some samples of your own! unique. We will talk about store, and Details Make fabric, trim, buttons, and a Difference. When I am embroidery options. sewing or creating a new outfi t, I start with a basic Kit Contents idea of the garment type Notebook and fabric, but the details Page protectors Notes Related are what really make it 3 Hours mine. Piping on the hem, Samples of fabric, trim, buttons for students to work Machine fantastic fabric for the 1 Artisan point lining, buttons that are not with boring – these all help to put together an outfi t that is No Preclass prep is required. creative and well made. In this notebook class, we

Vaune Pierce 805.529.5005 [email protected] www.vaune.com www.vaunessewingroom.blogspot.com Roses are Red Tote with Bullion Pocket & Construction

Beautiful bullions are a Kit Contents Techniques lovely way to add a little Floche Bullions spice to anything nice! Needles Rosebuds Learn Vaune’s techniques Fabric for Pocket Roses for making exquisite bullions Class Notes Calyx that embellish a set of Stabilizer Working with stabilizer pockets for the Roses are Fusible interfacing Construction of tote. Red Tote. Then we will put Leather handles the tote together, using a foam stabilizer that enables Optional Kit: the bag to stand upright Fabric for bag and lining without being stiff. It is the Piping perfect size to carry your (I will give a couple of tool caddy, needlework, different color choices) etc. The bag is padded, has 3 pockets on the front, No Preclass prep is required. 6 Hours and has handcrafted Embroidery/Related leather handles to give it Sewing Machine is required 2 Artisan point that designer look! Students for this class. 5 Groove should be familiar with their pintick foot and 1/4” foot sewing machine. are helpful.

Beginner Bonnet says Kit Contents Techniques it all! The smocking Pre-pleated and pre- focuses on the cable and constructed bonnet: Blocking pleated fabric trellis stitch – the 2 basic Satin Batiste Cable stitch smocking stitches. Whether French lace Trellis stitch you are a beginner, want to Coton a broder # 25 Stabilizing Smocked brush up on your smocking Silk satin ribbon Bonnets or want to learn how to Needles perfect your smocking, Smocking Plate this class is for you. You Bonnet Box will learn techniques to Class Notes help your smocking look Kit colors available: consistent, full, and even. Kit Fee $30 Pink The smocked bonnet Blue project is pre-pleated AND No Preclass prep is required. White pre-constructed to give you a ﬁ nished bonnet when the Smocking smocking is completed! A 3 Hours bonnet box is included, to Hand store your bonnet in. 1 Artisan points

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Kit Contents Techniques Kindles, Nooks, ipads, etc. are a great way to add Pre-pleated Insert Blocking pleated fabric a little technology to your Fabric for case and lining Cable stitch life! The Smocked Carry (to ﬁ t up to an ipad or Bullions Case is the perfect way to netbook) Stabilizing Smocked add a little ‘fancy’ to your Coordinating Piping Bonnets technology! Focusing on Coordinating Bias Meauring to create bullions on pleated fabric, Stabilizer your custom Carry you will smock a garden of Coton a broder #25 Case ﬂ owers - lazy daisies, bullion Buttons posies, bullion pinwheels Needles and more, embellished Smocking Design No Preclass prep is with tiny buttons and Class Notes required. French Knots. A foam stabilizer is used to keep Kit Fee $25 your Carry Case in shape A choice of kit colors and to protect your device. Smocking will be available. Col- Directions are included to 3 Hours ors will be chosen prior tailor the Carry Case to the Hand to class. size you need. 1 Artisan points

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Sam / Samantha Kit Contents Techniques Light and airy, blue and 100% cotton blue dimity breezy, Sam / Samantha is a Ulster linen baby bubble that can be made Tatting Whipped pintucks for both boys and girls. The Buttons, Elastic Pintucks fabric used for the bubble is a Embroidery Design, Knotted chain stitch cotton dimity, which has tiny Needles, Bias tape Granitos vertical cords or stripes. Pe- Class Notes Construction tite pintucks and the knotted Coton a Broder #25 French seams chain stitch give the bodice a Thread Collar simple elegance that is time- Size 12 month pattern for boy/girl Attach tatting less. A crisp linen collar and Heirloom Placket cuơ s are embellished with Kit Fee $60 tatting, which Ƥ nishes oơ the No Preclass prep is required. look. Two diơ erent pintuck techniques are demonstrated, Embroidery, Related with an emphasis on creat- 6 Hours ing consistent, tiny tucks. Hand Optional peter pan collar and 2 Artisan points puơ sleeve are included on **I will require a machine the pattern for the Samantha to demo the construction version. techniques. Vaune Pierce 805-529-5005 [email protected] www.vaune.com www.vaunessewingroom.blogspot.com June Baby and Bonnet a Linen Baby Dress with Pintucks and Organdy Insert

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Rows of pintucks on Kit Contents Techniques: beautiful fabric and dainty embroidery de- Ulster linen - white Pin Stitch signs - June Baby and Swiss organdy - lt. purple Organdy Insert Bonnet is all of this and Coton a broder #25 Bullion rosebods more! Rows of pintucks Mother of Pearl Buttons Bullion roses adorn the front and Needles Cutwork back shoulders of this Thread sweet size 12 month Ribbon dress. The organdy Piping Embroidey insert in the center is Bonnet Box Hand sure to catch your eye, Size 12 month pattern 6 Hours Swiss organdy with a for dress and bonnet. 2 Artisan Points dainty scalloped cut- Panities pattern is also work edge adorn the included. collar, cuffs and hem. Instructions This class is designed for The bonnet has an all students. organdy rufﬂ e that is NO pre-class prepara- embroidered and at- tion is required. tached to the brim.

Light and airy like a Kit Contents Techniques cloud, Daintiest Day Dress with Organdy Insert and Lace Edging French Lace Edging Outline, and Stem will bring a smile to Stripe on Stripe Swiss voile stitch Bullion your face. Created Floche Pin Stitch on a pink stripe on Organdy Organdy Insertion stripe Swiss voile, the Thread Pintucks tiniest pintucks are Needles stitched, using the Class Notes Adapting a pattern to stripes as guides. An Design accommodate de- oval Swiss organdy Size 12 month pattern sign changes insert is the center motif, embellished with Embroidery/Related a delicate bullion rose NO pre-class preparation is 6 Hours created with ﬂ oche. needed for this class. Hand To ﬁ nish the garment, 2 Artisan Points a French lace edging is attached at the This class is designed neckline, the sleeves for all students. and the hem.

Do you know how to smock side seam, and attaching Techniques but are not sure how to the yoke to the pleated prepare your fabric for skirt front leaving pleats smocking? When you smock that are standing and Measuring points a yoke front, are you happy straight instead of crushed Tying off correctly with the way the yoke front and crooked. You will Centering design fi ts into your garment? The come away from this class Blocking Fabric basis for quality construction feeling confi dant in your Attaching pipng and is to prepare the pleated ability to start any smock- yoke to pleated fabric fabric to perfection and to ing project! attach the smocked skirt Kit Contents to the yoke with the pleats NO pre-class preparation standing at attention! This is required. Pre-pleated Fabric is a detailed class that piping focuses specifi cally on Smocking/Relates coton a broder preparing pleated fabric 6 Hour buttons for a size 3 basic yoke dress Hand thread and attaching the yoke 2 Artisan Points needles to the pleated fabric. The class notes class follows step by step pattern - Size 3 instructions for counting This class is designed for pleats, measuring the yoke students who know the Yoke piece will already and armholes, tying off to the basic smocking stitches. have piping attached. exact width, centering the design, smocking from

When you think Kit Contents Techniques of little girls, you think of pink, but Uptown in Pink 100% cotton fl oral pique’ Smocking (Hands on) and Brown brings pink to 100% cotton brown pique’ Pleating a whole new level! The 100% cotton brown check Blocking skirt front smocked dress is made Piping, Piping Cord, Buttons Refi ning smocking out of a delightful fl oral Smocking Design, Needles, stitches pique’ fabric. A brown Class Notes, Floche, Thread Construction (Note- pique’ jacket trimmed with book) a petite brown microcheck Classic Couture for Children French seams ruffl e fi nishes this classic Basic Yoke Pattern is Piping look. We will pleat the required. If student does Attaching pleated fab- fabric, block the bodice not already have it, it can ric to piping and yoke and start smocking! be added to kit Perfecting a Peter Pan Smocking techniques Collar designed to perfect the No Pre-class preparation is Adding a lining to a cable and trellis stitch will required. yoke dress. be emphasized. We fi nish with a notebook section Smocking, Related This class is designed for on construction, learning 9 Hours students who know ba- techniques to make your Hand (Pleater) sic smocking stitches. dress look Handmade not 3 Artisan points Homemade! Vaune Pierce 805-529-5005 www.vaune.com [email protected] Simply Slips

We all love to see our bodice or at the hemline? Techniques sweet little girls dressed in A slip is an extension of the their heirloom ﬁ nery - fan- dress and Simply Slips will Creating your pattern cy smocked dresses, bows give you the foundation you style in their hair, rufﬂ ed socks need to create the look you Eyelet and Mary Janes! Just as want. Granito important, although it Point de Paris (Pin may not be seen, is a slip! Kit Contents Stitch) The slip can change the Construction Tips look of a dress - bring out 100% cotton Swiss voile fullness, provide a base 100% cotton French lace for sheer fabrics, and give edging This class is designed for body to a dress. Learn Floche all students. how to alter a dress pat- Mother of Pearl buttons tern to make your own Thread slips! In Simply Slips, you Needles will make a simple A-line Embroidery Design Embroidery slip, and you will choose Class Notes 6 Hours how to make it your own. Pattern for 2 styles of slips Hand Lace around the hem? 2 Artisan Points Button on the shoulder? NO Pre-class preparation is Embroidery on the needed.

Point de Paris or Pin Stitch Techniques is one of the most beautiful Kit Contents and versatile embroidery Ulster linen French lace Insertion Pin Stitch stitches to be found. We Applique’ Hem start with the basic pin French Lace Edging Swiss Organdy Lace Insertion stitch and learn not only Organdy Insert how but why each step of Applique’ Cord thread Thread Attached Edgings the technique is completed Corded Applique’ in a speciﬁ c manner. Needles Once that is mastered, we Class Notes Designs ***A digital projector is branch out into the many used to provide large, variations: lace insertions, No pre-class preparation is clear, step by step pictures organdy inserts, attached of each technique. edgings, appliqué hems, required. and corded appliqué’. *** Please note that while Embroidery You will stitch a sample of 6 Hour each variation to keep in this is a notebook/sample class, with an optional kit, Hand a notebook OR you can 2 Artisan Points choose to make a table the samples can be stitched scarf or placemats that to create a table scarf or placemat. This class is designed for all incorporate each pin stitch students. variation taught.

When you are getting Can thread and needles Kit Contents ready to create one of make a difference in my your masterpieces, you sewing? Do embroidery have a lot of decisions to ﬁ bers make a difference Fabric swatches make. Fabric, thread, and in my embroidery design? Threads style are your ﬁ rst choices, If you know what you Needles followed by embellishments. sew, you will have the Class Notes In Know What You Sew, you knowledge to make will learn what to look for in good decisions when fabric and threads, how to you design your next match them to the styles garment. Related you choose, and much 3 Hour more. How do you tell a Notebook good quality fabric? Does NO pre-class preparation 1 Artisan Points price really matter? Is the is needed, but please print you see in the quilt bring questions! shop the same as the one This class is designed for at the discount store and if all students. so, why is there such a price difference? Will this print work with what I want to do?

Designers Wanted! Have you Kit Contents Techniques seen the dress of your dreams but no pattern is available? Do you have a vision of a French lace Insertion, Edging Outline, and Stem stitch dress but aren’t sure how to Swiss voile Granito make it into a reality? This in Floche Bullion depth class will give you the Thread Pin Stitch confi dence to make the dress Needles Demo of basic FMS you have dreamed of! The fi rst part of the class is focused Class Notes techniques on embellishment details – Design Design elements: basic embroidery techniques Size 2 pattern*** Skirt/Smocked skirt front as well as an overview of Sleeve other embellishments. Then No pre-class preparation is Ruffl es on to designing the actual required. dress. Using Swiss voile, French Embroidery laces and a size 2 pattern, A smocked skirt front is of- 12 Hours we will build the dress from fered as a design element/ Hand the ground up. Learn when 4 Artisan Points and where entredeaux is ***This class is designed to be appropriate, how to calculate the length for ruffl es and adaptable! Individual kits This class is designed for gathers, where to add can be adjusted for Chris- all students. If smocking is embroidery, lace insertions, tenig gowns as well as a chosen as a design ele- etc. Bring ideas, questions, dress up to a size 6. ment, student should be and your favorite stash laces familiar with basic smock- and embroideries to create ing stitches. your original design!

Mary Frances brings Kit Contents Techniques to mind simplicity, a sweet baby girl, the smell of Pink Ulster Linen Bullion Rosebuds sunshine and fresh ﬂ owers, Floche Bullion Roses a soft lullaby. The day Mother of Pearl Buttons Construction tips dress, made out of 100% Needles Bullion Buttons Ulster linen from Ireland, is a Pattern for size 12 perfect example of classic months dress simplicity. The pink linen is Class notes embroidered on the bodice – a beautiful bow shaped Embroidery out of tiny rosebuds with a 3 Hours bullion rose in the center. Hand On the back – tiny rosebud NO Pre-class prepara- 1 point buttons decorate the back tion is needed for this placket. Bullions are the class. Construction is primary theme and you will completed after the This class is designed learn the ins and outs, the class at home. for all students. tips and tricks of making perfect bullions. The step by step techniques are displayed on screen with a digital projector to make it easy to see. Vaune Pierce 805-529-5005 www.vaune.com [email protected] Fine Finishes Construction Techniques for Fine Sewing © 2005 Vaune Pierce

Pretty piping, creative Kit Contents Techniques collars, fantastic French seams, perfect plackets Sea Island cotton French seams and heavenly hems! Do Pique’ Eased sleeve you already know how Satin batiste Gathered sleeve to sew, but you want Swiss ﬂ annel Making piping your garments to have Swiss voile Attach piping to pleated an added touch, that German interfacing fabric designer look? In this ma- Mini piping Perfect Peter Pan Collars chine notebook / sample Piping cord Placket class, you will make your Thread Hems own samples of piping, Pleated fabric sample plackets French seams, Hand needle collars, etc., to reinforce Microtex machine needle the techniques and tips collar and yoke patterns Related learned in class. These Class notes 6 Hours techniques can then be Machine applied to many differ- NO Pre-class preparation is 2 points ent areas of sewing, to required for this class. help you create stunning handmade garments Sewing Machine is re- This class is designed for that look Handmade, quired. Students should be all students. not Homemade! familiar with their machine.

Bullions add a special Kit Contents Techniques touch to any garment, whether for adults or chil- Ulster linen Step by step instructions dren, for casual wear to Floche for creating bullions: special occasion! From Floss beautiful rose and rosebud Coton a broder #25 Rosebuds creations, to tiny ﬁ gures, Mother of Pearl buttons Roses to dainty details (bullion Needles Scallops scallops), the bullion can Class notes Daisies be used to embellish and ‘Critters’ enchant any outﬁ t! Un- Attach buttons fortunately, many stitch- ers hear the word bullions Guage how different and cringe! Fear no more! threads, needles, wraps the bullion is created, will make a difference in step by step, so you will your bullions achieve the look you want. NO Pre-class preparation is Learn the ‘How and Why’ of required for this class. Embroidery stitching different types of 6 Hours bullions, whether they are Hand large or small, straight or 2 Artisan Points curved, to achieve the look you want! This class is designed for all students.

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The simplicity of white Kit Contents Techniques on white embroidery radi- ates in Eleanor – A White- Eyelets work Bonnet. Using the Buttonhole Stitch techniques of the em- Ulster Linen Cutwork (closed blanket broideresses of Madeira, Floche stitch) you will create a classic Silk satin ribbon design in the ﬁ nest Ulster Hand needles linen. Floche is used to Bonnet Box create dainty eyelets. A Embroidery Design Embroidery scalloped cutwork edg- Pattern Hand ing ﬁ nishes the bonnet Class notes 6 Hours brim. Silk satin ribbon is 2 Artisan Points woven through the brim in buttonhole stitched openings for the bonnet NO pre-class preparation is ties. From 100 years ago required for this class/ This class is designed for through your future gen- all students. erations, the Eleanor Bon- net in its own Bonnet Box is a timeless classic that you will treasure.

Vaune Pierce 805-529-5005 www.vaune.com [email protected] Olivia Bonnet with Organdy Insert

Olivia is an exquisite Kit Contents Techniques linen bonnet, complete with its own petite hat Ulster Linen Pin Stitch box, that is the perfect Floche Bullions gift for a special baby Swiss Organdy Eyelets girl. Made from Ulster Silk satin ribbon Linen and Swiss Or- Hand needles gandy, the ﬁ nest ma- Bonnet Box Embroidery terials work together to Embroidery Design Hand make this classic bon- Pattern 6 Hours net. The brim and the Class notes 2 Artisan Points crown have pin stitched organdy inserts, and are embellished with dainty embroidery. This This class is designed for is a bonnet that will be No Pre-class preparation all students. a cherished favorite, is required for this class. passed down to future generations!

Vaune Pierce 805-529-5005 www.vaune.com [email protected] Evening Elegance Woman’s Blouse with Smocking

Smocking for children and Full Kit Contents Techniques babies is very satisfying, Silk but here is your chance to Floss / fl oche Pleating Silk smock something for your- German Interfacing Smocking self! Evening Elegance is a Hand needles Smocking with Crystals Princess line blouse that has Austrian Crystals smocked inserts at the side Piping cord waist. Fine silk dupioni is Buttons A pleater is required for used (in a choice of colors) Thread this class (2 students can and Austrian Crystal beads Embroidery Fabric (tracing) share). and teardrops are includ- Evening Elegance pattern ed to embellish the smock- Class notes Smocking ing design. Muslins are *Basic Kit - Class notes only Hand provided for all of the sizes, 6 Hours so you can try them on to No pre-class preparation is 2 Artisan Points determine your fi t. Learn needed for this class. If stu- how to pleat silk as easily dent already has pattern, kit This class is designed for as the fi nest Swiss fabrics, will be adjusted. advanced beginner stu- and after your fabric is dents (students should be pleated, we will block the I will work with groups to familiar with their pleater fabric to your size and then select silk colors (do not all and basic smocking start smocking away! have to be the same). stitches.

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Does working with silk Kit Contents Techniques give you the sulks? Not after this class! Golden Silk - white/gold/striped Pleat silk Princess is a stunning outﬁ t Floche Attach pleated bodice to that will make your special Satin Batiste skirt front little girl feel as well as look German Interfacing Block skirt front like a little princess! This Hand needles Smocking techniques fully lined basic yoke dress Piping cord Bullions on pleated fabric is topped of with a Bolero Buttons jacket! On the size 3 bod- Thread Smocking ice, white silk is attached to Embroidery Fabric (tracing) Hand a gold striped silk skirt and Princess pattern 6 Hours then smocked. The gold Class notes 2 Artisan points color is carried through in the silk jacket – edged with No pre-class preparation is This class is designed for the gold striped silk and needed for this class. If stu- all students that know the embroidered all the way dent already has pattern, kit basic smocking stitches. around. will be adjusted. This is a 6 hour class, but Although this is a hand has the option of going to Students need to bring a class, 3 machines are 9 , with construction tech- pleater. needed to sew the insert niques. (Machine) to the skirt.

Simplicity and sweet- Kit Contents Techniques ness are words that come to mind with Carolyn – A Swiss voile Block yoke Dainty Smocked Dress. French lace edging Smocking Techniques The PRE-PLEATED skirt front Floche Straight cables is smocked with ﬂ oche in Hand needles Consistent trellising tone on tone colors, with Piping cord Untwisted stitches embroidered bullion rose- Buttons Bullions buds sprinkled across the Thread Bullions on pleated bodice. Swiss voile is used, Size 2 pattern fabric giving the dress a light Class notes and airy feel, and delicate French laces are used to No pre-class preparation is Smocking enhance the neckline and needed for this class. Stu- Hand the sleeves. We will then dents can contact teacher 6 hour move on to smocking, regarding a different size 2 Artisan points learning the techniques to dress. keep the smocking stitches This class is designed even and straight, giving Skirt front is pre-pleated. No for students that have full coverage. The dress is pre-class preparation is re- a knowledge of basic a size 2, but students can quired for this class. smocking stitches. make a larger size.

What is more classic on Kit Contents Techniques an infant or toddler than a white heirloom dress, Swiss voile Pin stitch embellished with lace French insertion Outline stitch and embroidery? Vi- French Edging Granitos sions of big eyes, chubby Entrdeaux Padded satin stitch hands and bare feet Floche – your favorite little girl. Mother of Pearl buttons Learn the techniques of Hand needles the embroideresses of Thread Embroidery Madeira to create this Embroidery design Hand beautiful heirloom. Using Class notes 6 hour the ﬁ nest Swiss voile, the Pattern 2 Artisan points pin stitch is used to attach French lace insertion to the bodice and the skirt front. Floche is used for This class is designed for the embroidery that em- No pre-class preparation is all students. bellishes the bodice, and needed for this class. Swiss entredeaux adds a touch of elegance to the neckline, along with gathered French lace. Vaune Pierce 805-529-5005 www.vaune.com [email protected] Pretty in Pink Day Dress with Scalloped Overlay © 2005 Vaune Pierce

A delicate baby day- Kit Contents Techniques dress that is reminiscent of cherished baby clothes Swiss voile Bullion rosebuds from the past. No lay- Floche Bullion roses ette would be complete Hand needles Bullion buttons without an embroidered Thread Featherstitch daydress, perfect for a Mother of Pearl buttons Creating an overlay special occasion or a visit Pattern - size 12 months from Grandma! Using Swiss Embroidery Design voile, this dress has a scal- Class notes Embroidery lop overlay that is embroi- Hand dered with bullion roses. It 6 Hours is attached to the dress 2 Artisan point using a ﬁ ne featherstitch which also embellishes the neck and sleeves. Bullions are used to attach dainty mother of pearl buttons. No pre-class preparation is This class is designed for The tone on tone colors needed for this class. all students. used give this a classic simplicity that will not only make it a favorite now, but for generations to come!

Blue Buds brings to mind Kit Contents Techniques fl owers in the garden, swinging on a porch swing Ulster linen Bullion rosebuds in the sunshine, holding a Floche Bullion roses sweet baby girl. This el- Hand needles Bullion buttons egant daydress is embroi- Thread dered with silky soft fl oche. Mother of Pearl buttons Bullion roses and rosebuds Pattern - size 12 months accent the front bodice. Embroidery Design Made from the fi nest Ulster Class notes Embroidery linen, this traditional fabric Hand is transformed into a beau- 3 Hours tiful daydress that will be 1 Artisan point worn with pleasure. Add- ed touches, such as dainty embroidery on the sleeve band and mother of pearl buttons attached with bul- No pre-class preparation is This class is designed for lions, make this a treasure needed for this class. all students. that will be handed down to the next generation!

Are you getting ready to Kit Contents Techniques stitch your Apprentice Artisan Sampler? Do Floss Smocking Techniques you want to make your Smocking design Straight stitches smocking look more pre- Hand needles Untwisted threads sentable? This notebook Class notes Even trellises / sample class is full of Full coverage information to give your A digital projector is used for Lazy Daisy smocking a polished ﬁ nish, large and clear pictures of French Knot whether it is for your own proper techniques. Flowerette personal satisfaction or for the Artisan Program. Smocking Blocking, tying off, begin- Hand ning and ending stitches, A pleated piece of fabric 3 Hours changing threads, keep- is required for this class. Do 1 Artisan point ing stitches consistent NOT tie off! and parallel, untwisting threads……..these are just If the student does not have some of the points that access to a pleater, please will be covered. This infor- contact me and I will add it This class is designed for mation will be useful in all to your kit. all students. of your smocking projects!

Ever started a project in Several fabric choices are Techniques class, only to forget how offered so that each kit will to fi nish it when you are be individualized. Threads, Pleating (overview) home? BYC is a 12 hour buttons, etc. will co-ordinate Blocking class in which you will learn with fabrics. Attach piping to pleated step by step how to con- fabric struct a basic yoke dress. Kit Contents French Seams Learn lots of tricks to make Collars Cuffs your garment look ‘Hand- Fabric, fl oss Sleeves made, not Homemade’. Piping cord Sashes This intensive class takes German Interfacing Piping you through all aspects Smocking plate of construction, starting Hand and machine needles Related with choosing a plate and Thread Machine pleating your fabric, sail- Classic Couture for Children 12 Hours ing through yokes, collars Basic Yoke pattern 4 Artisan point and sleeves, and fi nishing Class notes with hems and sashes. Go home with a feeling of ac- A pleater is required for this This class is designed for complishment, as well as class. 2 students can share. a new dress, ready to be students who are familiar with basic smocking smocked! If student does not have stitches. Students should access to a pleater, please This class is designed to be familiar with their sew- contact me and I will add give you fabric and size ing machine and their pleating to your kit. options (2-6) for your dress. pleater. PLEASE NOTE! The focus of this class is construction. We will smock a small amount in class and 1 - 2 rows should be smocked after the fi rst 6 hours.

Pleasant Pleating is a Kit Contents Techniques 3 hour class that will give you tips and tricks to help Fabric samples to pleat Pleating you pleat your fabric with Needle threader Blocking confi dence and ease. Class notes Attach piping to pleated We will discuss in detail the pleating for the Level I A pleater is required for this and Level II Artisan require- class. ments. Samples of several Smocking different types of fabrics Student should be familiar Hand (needs a pleater) will be pleated by machine with their pleater. Pleat- 3 Hours in class, as well as a sample er should have AT LEAST 1 Artisan point of pleating by hand. Pleat- enough needles for every full ing plaids, checks and space row. If screwdriver is ginghams will be discussed. needed to change needles, This class is designed for Working with your pleater please make sure that you all students. instead of fi ghting against bring one to class. it can make all the difference in how your pleating will turn out. Who knows? You might even fi nd pleating enjoyable!!!

Baby Buds is a classic Kit Contents Techniques baby bonnet, embroidered with dainty bul- Ulster linen Bullion rosebuds lion rosebuds to give it Floche Bullion roses that traditional sweet Hand needles baby look! Made from Thread the fi nest Ulster linen, Bonnet Box this bonnet can be Silk Satin ribbon worn anywhere and will Pattern Embroidery bring to mind an old Embroidery Design Hand fashioned simplicity of Class notes 3 Hours innocence and sweet- 1 Artisan point ness. Embroidered using fl oche, emphasis will be on learning each aspect of the technique used to stitch perfect This class is designed for bullions! Once you all students. have mastered these, No pre-class preparation is your design ideas will needed for this class. fl ower!

Take some luxuri- Kit Contents Techniques ous linen, mix with fi ne thread, add some Ulster linen Hemstitch fabulous fl oche and Floche Bullion rosebuds you have a recipe for Hand needles Bullion roses a dainty hemstitched Thread baby bonnet! Mary Bonnet Box Ann is a baby bonnet Silk Satin ribbon that is made from the Pattern fi nest Ulster linen. Three Embroidery Design Embroidery rows of hemstitching Class notes Hand adorn the cap and bits 6 Hours of embroidery accent 2 Artisan point the crown, the brim and the ties. Hemstitching is a needle art that has been around for many years – this simple zig- This class is designed for zag pattern is a fun way No pre-class preparation is all students. to learn this versatile needed for this class. stitch.

Art of Artisan Stitches is a Kit Contents Techniques 6 hour class that teaches the Level II Smocking Ar- Floss Smocking Techniques tisan stitches. Learn and Coton a broder Straight stitches practice techniques to not Floche Untwisted threads only smock the different Hand needles Full coverage stitches, but to make sure Class notes Bars, spools the stitches are even, the Van Dyke threads are not twisted, A digital projector is used for Surface Honeycomb and that they lie neatly on large and clear pictures of Honeycomb the pleated fabric. Take proper techniques. Feather time to brush up on these Herringbone before you begin your Chain stitch Artisan samplers We will also discuss the A pleated piece of fabric is Artisan level requirements required for this class. Smocking for original design and Hand construction elements. If the student does not have 6 Hours Bring questions! Tack- access to a pleater, please 2 Artisan point ling the Artisan level is not contact me and I will add it difﬁ cult, once you know to your kit. This class is designed for what to expect! all students.

Emmerson is a de- Kit Contents Techniques lightful baby jacket, with appropriate designs for Birdseye Pique’ Featherstitch either a boy or a girl. It is Floche Bullion rosebuds made from 100% cotton Satin Bias Bullion Rose Dakota Pique’ and ﬁ n- Embroidery Design ished with satin bias bind- Hand needles ing. Floche is used to Pattern embellishes both of the Class notes fronts and sleeves with embroidery. Bullion roses Embroidery and rosebuds, French No pre-class preparation is Hand knots, feather stitch, lazy required for this class. 3 Hours daisy stitch, stem stitch, 1 Artisan point and the outline stitch A digital projector is used for are stitches that can be large and clear pictures of combined to give this a proper techniques classic look. Cozy and This class is designed for cute, this jacket will be- all students. come a favorite in any baby’s wardrobe.

If you are sewing for Kit Contents Techniques babies, then Beautiful Baby Beginnings is just the thing Fabric Samples: Granitos you need! Starting from Linen Piping the very beginning of plan- Swiss fl annel Couching rikrak ning your garment, this Swiss voile class is fi lled with wonder- Swiss pique’ ful ideas and helpful hints Satin batiste to make baby garments Swiss Dimity that are not only beautiful Floche Related and unique, but comfort- Piping/cord Hand able and cozy as well! Trims 6 Hours Fabric and trim, pattern Hand needles 2 Artisan point and design, smocking and Class notes embroidery, we will cover all these areas and learn to use them together in the No pre-class preparation is proper prospective to cre- required for this class. This is a ate clothes to make your notebook/lecture class - the baby shine! This is a note- student will make samples of This class is designed for book class - some machine some of the techniques dem- all students. techniques will be demon- onstrated in class. strated while the students observe. Hand techniques A digital projector is used for will be taught and worked large and clear pictures of in class in the fi nest Swiss proper techniques fabrics and Ulster linen.

Sweetheart, an Embroi- Kit Contents Techniques dered Daygown, is a classic baby daygown embel- Swiss voile Featherstitch lished with an embroidered Floche Bullion rosebuds heart motif on the bodice Hand needles Bullion roses and tiny bullion scallops Class notes Bullion scallops are added as an accent Pattern - size 12 months around the neckline and the sleeve bands. The daygown, made from Swiss No pre-class preparation is Embroidery voile, is reminiscent of the required for this class. Hand gowns worn in the 1950’s. 3 Hours Floche is used to create 1 Artisan point a heart using the featherstitch, which is brought to life with bullion rosebud, A digital projector is used for roses, and French Knots. large and clear pictures of This class is designed for This dress is truly a treasure, proper techniques all students. perfect for a trip to Sunday church, a morning with Grandma, or any special occasion.

Petite Pillow is a small Kit Contents Techniques pillow that has a beauti- fully embroidered pil- Swiss ﬂ annel lowcase with a Madeira Floche Stem Stitch Applique’ cuff. What Hand needles Outline Stitch makes this pillow extra Class notes Lazy Daisy special is the fabric – Pattern French Knots Swiss Flannel! Soft and Granitos dreamy, this pillow is Pin Stitch perfect for your budoir, No pre-class preparation is Madeira Applique’ Hem for traveling, or for a required for this class. special little one. Floche is used on the cuff to Embroidery embroider the dainty Hand design – stem stitch, out- 6 Hours line stitch, French Knots, A digital projector is used for 2 Artisan point Lazy daisies and grani- large and clear pictures of tos. The cuff is then pin proper technique stitched onto the pillowcase, ﬁ nishing the Petite This class is designed for Pillow to perfection! all students.

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Weather you are in- Kit Contents I Techniques corporating embroidery into something you are Sea Island cotton Outline stitch making, or embellish- Swiss embroidery edging Stem stitch ing something that you Swiss embroidery insertion Chain stitch bought, adding your own Silk satin ribbon Lazy Daisy stitch touch with embroidery Coton a Broder Granitos can make your garment Hand needles French Knot a one of a kind creation! Embroidery design Our project in this class is Class notes a pillowcase that will ﬁ t Pattern a travel pillow. The pillowcase is made from Embroidery luxurious Sea Island Cot- No pre-class preparation is Hand ton and the cuff is made required for this class. 6 Hours from Swiss embroideries. 2 Artisan point You will stitch the Elegant Embroidery design, using A digital projector is used for basic embroidery stitches. large and clear pictures of This is a wonderful project proper technique This class is designed for that is quick and easy to all students. ﬁ nish!

Say the word ‘smock- Kit Contents Techniques ing’ and babies, bishops and yoke dresses come to Recognize styles that mind, but what about us? Class notes lend themselves to add- Would you like to smock Pattern pieces ing smocking. for yourself, but want more than a smocked Learn how to alter pat- peasant blouse? Do you tern piece to incorporate have a problem ﬁ nding smocking. stylish designs that incor- No pre-class preparation is porate smocking? In this required for this class. This class is a lecture notebook class we will use class. Class aprticipation current fashion trends as Students should bring ideas and sharing style ideas is a base and learn where and options for adding encouraged. and how to incorporate smocking. smocking into the de- Smocking sign. In adult designs, less Hand is more and you will see 3 Hours how bits of smocking can A digital projector is used for 1 Artisan point give your garment a de- large and clear pictures of signer look. proper technique This class is designed for all students.

The neck roll sham is Kit Contents Techniques made from luxurious 100% Ulster linen and a myriad Ulster linen Pin Stitch of threads are used to French lace insertion French Knot play with French knots Thread Experimenting with dif- to decorate the central Hand Needles ferent threads motif. French lace inser- Floche Experimenting with dif- tion is pin stitched down Coton a Broder ferent sizes of needles. each side of the pillow Floss and the linen can be cut Class notes away from behind the Monogram Alphabet This class is a lecture lace to add an airy feel- Pattern pieces class. Class aprticipation ing to the lace. Different and sharing style ideas is threads and needles give No pre-class preparation is encouraged. your monogram motif required for this class. color and depth. You Embroidery will learn how to manipu- A sit-upon hoop is helpful for Hand late threads and to take this class. 3 Hours advantage of different 1 Artisan point sizes of needles to create A digital projector is used for a blanket of French knots large and clear pictures of This class is designed for that cover the mono- proper technique all students. gram! Vaune Pierce 805-529-5005 www.vaune.com [email protected] Sweet Slumber Nightgown and Robe © 2009 Vaune Pierce

Little girls have big Kit Contents Techniques dreams and what a wonderful way to snuggle Swiss Flannel Outline / Stem stitch down to sleep than Birdseye Pique’ French Knot in Sweet Slumber, a Floche Lazy Daisy Smocked night gown and German Interfacing Smocking Techniques Robe! Made from the fi n- Piping Cord Pleating in the center of est Swiss fl annel, the mint Snaps fabric nightgown is smocked on Thread both sides of the front and Class notes Smocking across the back. Embroi- Smocking plate Hand dery embellishments add Pattern - size 3(Optional 2-6) 9 Hours to the smocking. Snaps 3 Artisan point and a front opening make A pleater is required for this it easy for little to fi ngers class. to dress themselves! The bathrobe is Swiss Super No pre-class preparation is Bullseye pique’, and em- required for this class. This class is designed for broidered on both of the students that know basic front and back yokes. A digital projector is used for smocking stitches. Mint bias is added as an large and clear pictures of accent to the skirt and the proper technique sleeves to coordinate with the gown.

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Simply Perfect Smocking Kit Contents Techniques is a technique class designed to introduce stu- Floss Block fabric dents to smocking from top Coton a broder #25 to bottom instead of from Needles Step by step instructions side to side. Pleated Fabric for the following stitches: This technique allows the Class notes stitcher to see the needle Cable placement in each pleat, Trellis as well as using your thumb Smocking Baby Wave to ﬁ nger press the threads 3 Hours for a full coverage stitch. Hand The basic smocking stitches 1 Artisan Point Gage how different will be covered, as well as threads, needles positions tips on preparing, pleating, and fabric positions can and blocking the fabric. affect the look of your NO Pre-class preparation is stitches. This class is designed for all required for this class. students.

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Crisp white linen. Luxurious eye candy for all of you sƟ tchers! Kit Contents Ň oche, padded SaƟ n sƟ tch, We then turn our aƩ enƟ on to Ulster linen Madeira appliqué, granitos sƟ tching the basic sƟ tches of Floche and Eyelets. In Embroidery of Madeira Embroidery. Using Needles Madeira, spend the morning beauƟ ful Ulster linen and the Class Notes ‘touring’ Madeira and learn fabulous embroidery thread, about the history of the Ň oche, we will be working on No Preclass prep is required. Embroidery of Madeira, as Granitos, Eyelets, and the Closed well as some of the sƟ tches it Blanket SƟ tch. You will not only is known for! I will share the learn the sƟ tches, but we will be slides, stories, and the process focusing on the techniques that Embroidery of Madeira Embroidery, as the embroideresses of Madeira use 6 Hours well as the many embroideries to make their work look stunning! Hand that I acquired on my 2 trips 2 Artisan points to Funchal, Madeira, where I studied with the embroideresses Techniques at the Imperial Bordados factory. Granito From the beginning stages Eyelet of making a design to kiƫ ng, Closed Blanket Stitch embroidering and inspecƟ on, see and feel the beauƟ ful work of Madeira Embroidery – Vaune Pierce 805-529-5005 [email protected] www.vaune.com www.vaunessewingroom.blogspot.com Monogrammed Memo © 2013 Vaune Pierce

Take your memos in three petal bullion fl ower, Techniques style with this beautiful and bullion daisy, along Designing embroidery for embroidered cover for with dainty French knots initials your memo pad. Using to fi nish the design. Even Bullion stitch: the fi nest silk dupioni, if you are familiar with the Bullion rosebud, rose, inside and out, this is an embroidery techniques, daisy, 2 petal fl ower, 3 elegant way to carry Vaune will be sharing tips petal fl ower, Backstitch, around your notes! and tricks to make your French Knot. Floche is used to adorn embroidery look perfect! your initial that we will Holds a 5” x 8’ memo be adding to the cover. pad. We will be working No Pre-class preparation Initially, you will learn the on the embroidery in is need for this class. elements of creating the class –all machine sewing fl ower design for your is completed outside of Embroidery initial. Then, starting with class. 6 Hours the backstitch as a base, Hand the bullion stitch is used Kit Contents 2Artisan points to create different types Silks (2), fl oche,piping of fl owers to add depth cord, interfacing, stiff and dimension – bullion stabilizer, snap, handout, rosebud, rose, two and needles, plastic stabilizer

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Bonnets are part of every LiƩ le This lovely bonnet will NOT Kit Contents Miss’s wardrobe, and Miss become another project that waits 100% cotton pique’ Pinky’s Beginner Bonnet is a to be Į nished! If you are new to Swiss Embroidered Edging perfect addiƟ on! Created from embroidery and/or sewing, this is Floche a lovely pink Swiss pique’, Swiss a perfect project for you. If you Silk Satin Ribbon edging is gathered for the brim have already emroidered, you will Bonnet Box and Ɵ ny liƩ le bullion rosebuds refresh your technique and Į nish Needles peek through to add a touch will a beauƟ ful bonnet! Class Notes of whimsy. You will conentrate Pattern on learning Vaune’s method of Please note that while this is a making perfect bullion rosebuds machine class, 2-4 people can No Preclass prep is required. with coton a broder #25, and share a machine for the amount of then the focus will move to sewing that has to be done. Embroidery construcƟ on techniques for 3 Hours Į nihsing the bonnet. By the Machine Ɵ me class is ended you will have 1 Artisan points most of your bonnet not only embroidered, but constructed as Techniques well, and will take it home in its Construction Techniques very own bonnet box. Bullions

Liberty of London Lawn At the end of class, I will dem- Techniques: and Ulster Linen – these onstrate how to create a names bring an imme- simple ﬂ at placket for the front Pin Sttich diate sensory image of of the garment, as well as ba- Granitos softness, silkiness, and sic construction tips. Eyelets luxury! Now you have a chance to work with and No Pre-Class preparation is Demo: sew this beautiful fabric required. Placket Technique on a garment that is for YOU!!! Lounging in Liberty Kit contents (Up to M): and Linen is a nightgown Liberty of London Fabric made with these wonder- -other fabric options available Embroidery ful fabrics and detailed Linen Hand with Madeira Appliqué Floche 6 Hours and embroidery across Needles 2 Artisan Points the bodice and straps. Mother of Pearl Buttons We will use the techniques YLI Thread that I learned from the Pattern For large sizes, student may embroideresses in Madei- Class Notes want to go with a fuller ra to embellish the bodese gown - contact me. and straps. Size XS-XXL available. Length is approx. 40”

The Sassy Smocked No Pre-class preparation is Techniques: Skirt is a smocked skirt with required for this class. pockets, perfect for the Pleating in the center of little on the run as well as Kit includes: fabric the older child on the go! Printed Fabric for Skirt Smocking Stitches: Not a traditional smocked Coton a broder #25 Cable skirt that is smocked all the Needles Trellis way across the front, the Buttons Back Smocking cotton fabric is smocked Piping Fabric Demo: Creating pat- in the center of the skirt, Piping Cord terned piping* (some leaving ﬂ at fabric for the Satin Batiste groups will have a few pockets on each side. German Interfacing machines set up so stu- The pockets are trimmed Notes dents can try it themselves with polka dot piping. The Pattern in class). skirt is smocked with tiny button embellishments. Due to fabric manufacturing, Student needs to bring The coordinating blouse skirt fabric may change. Fab- pleater. that accompanies the ric samples will be sent once blouse is created from Sat- the class has been chosen. Smocking in Batiste and has a Peter Hand Pan collar with polka dot 6 Hours piping. 2 Artisan Points

Ava is a sweet, swirly baby Kit: Techniques: dress that is created using a beautiful Swiss lawn fabric. 100% cotton Swiss Lawn French Seams Sometimes less is more, and French lace beading Construction Techniques Ava is a perfect eaxample of MOP buttons Piping - exquisite simplicity. The yoke YLI Heirloom sewing thread making has a tiny bit of lace beading Piping cord applying with a dash of embroidered ros- Floche Bullions es gracing the center. Continu- Pattern Point de Paris (Pin) Stitch ing this thread of simplicity, the Needles lace is inserted in the center Notes Embroidery beneath the inverted pleat on 6 Hours the skirt front, giving just a peek 2 Artisan Points of sweetness. As an option, Hand you can continue the design (if a machine is provided, I down the delicate puff sleeves Project is a size 12 months A-line will demo some construction as well. You will learn the Day Dress techniques). techniques for perfect beautiful bullion rosebuds, as well as the Point de Paris or Pin Stitch. Once you have learned the basic techniques, you can put the design elements to work, and go home with an almost ﬁ nished dress!

California Confection is sign element and how that Hand Techniques: the fi rst design in my Cre- will affect the structure/con- French Knot ative Couture Series. It struction of the garment. Bullion is a delightful little girl’s Pinstitch dress that is whipped up This class can be tailored to Madeia Applique’ from Swiss Lawn and Swiss provide machine instruction Pintucks (4 different hand Voile, with fl oche used for as well 6/9/12 hours. techniques). the embroidery. It has De- lectable Design Choices: Kit Contents for up to size 4 Machine Techniques Demo Petite Pintucks, Ambro- Swiss Lawn Pintucks sial Applique’, Exquisite Swiss Voile Embroidery, Scrumptious Floche Construction Sleeves, and Confection- YLI Thread Hand / Machine ary Collars! Structure of Hand Needles 6/9/12 Hours * the dress: In addition to Swedish Tracing Paper the What/Where/Why of Piping Cord *I can design this class to fi t the elements of the dress, Color Notes your needs - adding more we will talk about the op- Option for up to size 6 machine / hand instruction. tions: Hand techniques Pattern is required. If I sup- vs. Machine techniques, ply, it is $10 Adding or deleting a de Nightgown option also.

Dressmaker’s Dream Machine Cover A Sewing Machine Cover with the Apprentice Level Embroidery Stitches in the Artisan Program

Dressmaker’s Dream variety of sizes, to accom- Techniques: is an adorable sewing modate different sizes of French Knot machine or serger cover machines. I will contact each Outline and Stem Stitch that is embellished with all student prior to class to de- Back Stitch of the basic embroidery termine the correct size for Bullion stitches that are found in your machine. Chain / Lazy Daisy the Apprentice Level of Granito the Embroidery Artisan No Pre-Class preparation Shadow Work Program. The cover uses Blanket Stitch Soft and Stable backing, Kit Contents: Feather Stitch so the cover stands up on Coton a broder #25 (7) Fly Stitch its own, leaving room for Needles Satin Stitch your thread spools with- Soft and Satable interfacing Shape and Attach Bias out getting caught in the Bias tubing fabric. Piping Cord 3 mannequins and a Color notes Embroidery ﬂ oral spray will be sttiched MOP buttons Hand with add details of Moth- 6 Hours er-of-Pearl buttons and Optional add on kit includes 2 Artisan Points shaped bias. The Creative gingham and pique’ for cov- Couture Sewing Machine er and lining. (Color choice Cover can be made in a available).

At the close of sum- pleat and the dress buttons Hand Techniques: mer, we all wait for crisp down the back. Bullion da- French Knot evenings and that chilly ises with French knot centers Bullion morning air. Even though are added to the front belt Pinstitch the temperatures may to add a touch of elegance. Madeia Applique’ still be warm, we look To fi nish the outfi t is a classic Pintucks forward to wearing our lined wool cape (5 different hand tech- fall outfi ts! Emily Elizabeth niques). is a princess seam dress Machine - 12/18 hours* with a dash of Liberty for Machine Techniques a fun accent. The dress Kit Contents for up to size 4 Pintucks is designed using a soft Liberty of London Tana lawn Pin Stitch pinwale corduroy, which Pinwale corduroy Madeira Applique’ is perfect for fall weather, Wool Fine Construction as well as winter and early Threads Techniques spring. Liberty of London German Interfacing Hand / Machine lawn is used to add a Coton a Broder pop of color to the outfi t Hand Needles *I can design this class to fi t in the inverted pleats, the Piping Cord your needs - adding more sleeves, the collar and the Color Notes or less machine / hand in- piping. Short sleeves are Option for up to size 6 struction. created using a center Pattern

Dainty Details may be what dress that will be embellished with Techniques: gives our garments style, but a spaghetti bias petal collar and Incredible Insides give them pockets, along with a smidge of French Seams personality! From seams to lin- embroidery. Hong Kong Seams ings and everything in between, Rik Rak seam fi nish the inside of your dress can be Hem Finishes as fun and visually inspiring Construction Techniques as the outside. In addition to Piping - creating a pop of color, these making techniques also help your gar- applying ment to be its best as far as Spaghetti Bias drape and wear. Besides the making (demo) standard French seams, we will shaping cover several techniques on applying how to fi nish seams, and more Kit: importantly, how to tell when a 100% cotton Pique’ specifi c fi nish is required. We 100% cotton Gingham will also work with linings: is Spaghetti Bias Construction a self lining appropriate, or Piping cord Machine should a different fabric be Baby Rik Rak 12 Hours *** (can be done in 6, used? How do I alter a pattern Pattern less sewing time, some tech- to accommodate either? Hems Cotton a broder #25 niques are shown as a demo, are also an area that will be Needles but student does not sew). explored. While going on the Notes 4 Artisan Points (2 for 6 hours) Incredible Insides journey, you will create a high waisted yoke

Bring On the Bias is an No Pre-Class Preparation Techniques: explosion of bias - bias Making piping binding, spaghetti bias Kit Contents for up to Size 4: Attaching piping and piping! The sleeve- 100% Cotton Pique’ Attaching Spaghetti bias less dress is a high waisted Fabric for Bias Making bias binding dress that has a front bod- Piping Fabric Attaching bias binding ice overlay. The overlay is Piping cord Shaping bias edged with piping and a Spaghetti bias French Knots bias binding. The hem is Needles Herringbone Stitch ﬁ nished with a bias tech- Buttons Pistil Stitch nique as well. Spaghetti Coton a Broder #25 bias is used to create a Notes Construction design on the overlay, Pattern ($10 )is required if stu- Machine along with bits of embroi- dent does not already have it) 6 Hours dery, to create a dress 2 Artisan POints that every bouncy bundle ***** This class can be taught of girl will love. as a 3 hour demo class with A Sewing machine is re- NO MACHINES ***** quired for this class.

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