June 2016 Newsletter

Sewing School Summer Camps!

Hi to everyone! What a great spring we have had. I am happy to have my garden planted and am already harvesting radishes and lettuces, with peas on the way. Eating produce from the garden is a delightful part of summertime.

Right now I am in the middle of my two week vacation, and am having a lot of fun with my husband and grandkids. I’m also getting ready for my upcoming summer camps and am very excited. I really enjoy these camps and have a great lineup for you! Not to worry if you have not signed up yet; there are plenty of spots left, but they are filling fast, so don’t wait too long!

If your favorite camp is full or is scheduled on a week you can’t attend, pleasecontact me and I will work something out. 

Camps start June 20th and go through to the third week of August. Most camps are Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (except for week of 7/4); either 9am – 12 noon or 1pm – 4pm.

Register on the website or by contacting me.

June 20-22

#1  9-12  Who’s Hooting. Come make everything owls!! Make a super cute owl bag, owl pillow, owl pajama pants, and more as time allows. All supplies included: $130.

#2  1-4  Dress a Doll. Make a wardrobe for your 18-inch doll (3 to 5 clothing items). Bring the doll with you; we will be having a tea party with our dolls each day. All supplies included: $130.

June 27-29

#3  9-12  Dress a Doll. Make a wardrobe for your 18-inch doll (3 to 5 clothing items). Bring the doll with you; we will be having a tea party with our dolls each day. All supplies included: $130.

#4  1-4  Summer Dress for You & Your Doll. Come make a summer dress for you and your doll that you can enjoy all summer. We will be having a tea party with our dolls each day. Pattern included. Supply list at time of registration. $110.

July 5-7 * note Tuesday-Thursday

#5  9-12  Art Kit Organizer. Come make bag and art kit organizer for all your art supplies! All supplies included: $130.

#6  1-4  Bedroom Makeover. Come make monster pajama eaters, laundry bag, pillowcase, flower pillow, and more as time allows. All supplies provided: $130.

July 11-13

#7  9-12  Fun at the Beach Love the beach, sand, sun, and waves? Make a bag that turns into a beach towel with pillow, cover up, and beach bag. Towel and pattern provided. Supply list at time of registration: $130.

#8  1-4  Sock Monkey. Make an old-fashioned sock monkey made from brown, pink, or blue socks with a red heel. We will be making a variety of sizes. All supplies included: $130.

July 18-20

#9  9-12  Everything Fox. Inspired by the song “What Does a Fox Say,” come make a cute fox bag, fox scarf, and more as time allows. All supplies provided: $130.

#10  1-4  Pokemon. Come make a Pikacku hoodie, poke-ball bag, and poke-ball pillow. All supplies provided: $130.

July 25-27

#11  9-12  Kitty Cat Quilt. Come make the cutest cat quilt ever! Curl up with a good book on a cool winter day. I supply the quilt top fabric. Supply list given at time of registration: $120.

#12  1-4  Star Wars. Come make Jedi robe (either the light side or the dark side), a Chewbacca pillow, and Star Wars pillowcase. All supplies provided: $130.

August 1-3

#13  9-12  Stuffy!  Make three stuffed animals from soft fabric and take home to cuddle or share with a friend or family member. All supplies provided: $130.

#14  1-4  Hoodie!  What fun to make and wear a hoodie you made yourself. We will also make mittens, a hat, and more as time allows. Patterns provided. Supply list given at time of  registration: $110.

August 8-10

#15  9-12  Circle Skirt & Cotton Tee. Come make a very up-to-date version of the circle skirt in three colors with a top to match. Great for summer or school. Patterns provided. Supply list given at time of registration: $120.

#16  1-4  Back to School.  Make a poncho, a messenger bag, and notebook cover (notebook provided), just in time for school. Patterns provided. Supply list given at time of registration: $120.

August 15-18

#17  9-12  Warrior Cat. Do you love cats and/or love to read the Warrior Cat books? If so you will love this camp. Make a sweet cat bag, stuffed cat, cat tee, and more as time allows. All supplies provided: $130.

#18  1-4  Hunger Games. Make a skirt on fire, mocking jay backpack, and tee shirt. All supplies provided: $130.

Remember, you can register on the website or by contacting me. And if your favorite camp is full or is scheduled on a week you can’t attend, please contact me and I will work something out. 

Project of the Month

This is Amber and she loves plaid. This dress she made had a simple skirt but she changed it up and made a knife-pleated skirt instead. She already knew how to sew when she started taking lessons, and her sewing skills have really improved. Congratulations, Amber! Keep up the great sewing projects.. . .

Tip of the Month

When starting a new project, always make sure you have the right needle. I use universal needles most of the time, which can be used for both woven and knit fabrics. If your thread or needle keep breaking, do your research. You may need a specialty needle! Good luck on all of your sewing adventures.

Happy Sewing,
JoLene