Posts Tagged ‘Sewing Lessons’

Kwik Sew Pattern K4221

Friday, May 17th, 2019

Emma Clarke one of our lovely Monday night sewing students, made this gorgeous pair of culottes from a two toned grey stripe bengaline fabric and Kwik Sew Pattern K4221.

Kwik Sew 4221Emma originally made them for when she was pregnant with her daughter Olivia with a Lycra waistband. Then later on she removed the Lycra and made a new fitted bengaline waistband. Gorgeous Emma!

Emma Clarke Sewing Classes Geelong

If you would like to join our sewing classes you can book your place now at:

www.mareepigdon.com/book-a-class.html

Or online courses at: www.mareepigdon.com

Our sewing classes are taught in a friendly, professional and uplifting environment.

We look forward to welcoming you into our sewing school!

Happy Sewing,

For more information contact:
Maree Pigdon Sewing Centre
M: +61 (0)447744776
E: [email protected]
W: www.mareepigdon.com

Covered Buttons

Friday, May 17th, 2019

Covered buttons are another type of button you might like to include on your Button Bonanza Sewing Competition entry, or one of your sewing projects.

Covered Buttons 02

Covered buttons are fabric-covered forms with a separate back piece that secures the fabric over the knob.

Covered Buttons 03

In 1250 covered buttons were originally the only buttons allowed by law for peasants to use and were called thread or cloth covered buttons.

Covered Button Jacket Vintage

In the 20th century, covered buttons hit their peak in popularity and in recent years are once again seen as the perfect way to create a polished, professional finish to a garment.

Covered Button Dress 01

Fabric covered buttons are more expensive to manufacture than a common plastic button.

Covered Button Jacket Chef

They are great to use when you want to make your buttons out of the same fabric as your garment, or use a contrasting or matching colour.

You will see covered buttons on a range of clothing from shirts, to skirts, dresses, jackets and, my favourite, beautiful silk covered buttons down the centre back of wedding dresses.

Covered Button Wedding Dress

Many sewing stores offer a service to make covered buttons for you. However if you would like to make your own, there are kits available.

Here is a video showing you how: https://youtu.be/WfaINhrTBdc

TIP: When making covered buttons with a printed fabric, be sure to take note of where the centre of your button will be placed when cutting.

Will you choose covered buttons for your next sewing project or your competition entry?

If you would like to enter our term 2 Button Bonanza sewing competition here???s how!

HOW TO ENTER

Simply design and sew a garment of clothing, a cushion, embroidery piece, hat, bag, scarf or toy etc with a minimum of 5 buttons, take pictures, write an inspirational story behind your entry and post on Facebook and tag Maree Pigdon. (current student category please drop off your entry at Rosewood Cottage).

Entries close Friday 28th June 2019.

We can???t wait to see what you make!

Terms & Conditions Apply.

If you would like to join our sewing classes you can book your place now at:

www.mareepigdon.com/book-a-class.html

Our sewing classes are taught in a friendly, professional and uplifting environment.

We look forward to welcoming you into our sewing school!

Happy Sewing,

For more information contact:
Maree Pigdon Sewing Centre
M: +61 (0)447744776
E: [email protected]
W: www.mareepigdon.com

Button Bonanza Sewing Competition

Wednesday, May 1st, 2019

We are super excited to announce our “BUTTON BONANZA” Sewing Competition!

Button Bonanza - Sewing Competition

HOW TO ENTER:

1. DESIGN YOUR BUTTON PROJECT (CLOTHING, BAG, TOY ETC) with your most innovative ideas on the use of buttons.

2. SEW YOUR PROJECT WITH YOUR BEST SEWING & A MINIMUM OF 5 BUTTONS

3. POST PHOTO’S & YOUR STORY & INSPIRATION FOR YOUR PROJECT ON FACEBOOK & TAG MAREE PIGDON (OR EMAIL US ). Current adult & kids students, please leave your project at Rosewood Cottage for judging.

1st PRIZES:

  • Current Maree Pigdon Sewing School Adult Students – Private 2hr lesson with Maree!
  • Kids – Free School Holiday Class at Maree Pigdon Sewing Centre
  • All other entries – The Maree Pigdon Kerry & Rosie Bag Patterns

Judging Criteria:

  • 5 points – Technical sewing skills and the finish of your project
  • 10 points – Creativity – Interesting and unusual designs using buttons!
  • 10 points – Inspiration behind your entry, write your story.

ENTRIES CLOSE:

Friday 28th June 2019

INSPIRATION:

Check out the winning entries of our term 1 sewing competition ‘Design with Denim’ HERE

Buttons 02

Bag Buttons 01

Buttons 06

 

Shirt Buttons 02

Pillow Buttons 03


Shirt Bow Tie Button


Buttons 03

Contasting Buttons Dress

Contasting Buttons Dress 02

Hat Buttons

Hat Buttons 2

We look forward to receiving your entry to our Button Bonanza Sewing Competition!

Terms & Conditions Apply.

If you would like to join our sewing classes you can book your place now at:

www.mareepigdon.com/book-a-class.html

Our sewing classes are taught in a friendly, professional and uplifting environment.

We look forward to welcoming you into our sewing school!

Happy Sewing,

For more information contact:
Maree Pigdon Sewing Centre
M: +61 (0)447744776
E: [email protected]
W: www.mareepigdon.com