Posts Tagged ‘Sewing Classes’

Use Stretch Pins on Stretch Fabric!

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

Maree???s video sewing demonstration today is all about the ???Importance of using Stretch Pins on Stretch Fabric???! See what happens when using the correct and incorrect pins while sewing.


Happy Sewing,

Maree Pigdon Sewing Classes

For more information contact:
Maree Pigdon Sewing Centre
Telephone: +61 3 5264 1666
[email protected]
www.mareepigdon.com

Maree’s New Beginner Sewing Clinic ~ Geelong!

Sunday, January 10th, 2010
Would you like to learn how to Sew? ???Are you a new beginner sewer and looking to learn the skills of dressmaking????
My Beginner January 2010 Sewing Clinic is filling up quickly but there are still a few spots available!

If you would like you to take your first and easy step to learn core technical skills of sewing and dressmaking???
For 2 days in January you can attend my new beginner sewing clinic and learn:
  • Basic Sewing & Seam Finishing
  • Sewing Machine Technical Skills
  • Button Holes
  • Invisible Zips
  • Introduction to Patterns including how to measure and fit to your size
  • Introduction to fabric selection and fabric types
  • Make your very own summer skirt & top!
Bonus Included: Basic Beginner Sewing Kit, Pattern, Thread, Vilene, Zip & Bobbin.
I am running TWO groups on the following dates:
Group 1: Monday 18th January & Tuesday 19th January 2010
Group 2: Wednesday 20th January & Thursday 21st January 2010
Duration: x2 full days from 9am until 4pm
Includes: Basic Beginner Sewing Kit, Morning & Afternoon Tea, x2 Teachers with a maximum of 8 students per group, sewing machines provided and excellent sewing facilities.
Location: Rosewood Cottage Sewing Studio ??? 23 Kalkarra Crescent Mount Duneed Vic 3216
If you would like to book into my Beginner Sewing Clinic please don???t delay as places are limited
CALL NOW: 03 5264 1666
Happy Sewing,
Maree

Christmas Tree Skirt

Monday, November 16th, 2009

Kay

Another fantastic Christmas sewing project is the ???Tree Skirt???! Marilyn???s is featured here.

The tree skirt is ideal to cover the pot of a living or artificial Christmas tree. Marilyn saw this skirt in a quilting magazine and just had to make it!

Marilyn used the foundation quilting method on alternating panels and matched it with a variety of patchwork and appliqu?? panels. Marilyn also used a variety of Christmas prints, ribbons and braids and finished off her tree skirt with a fully lined gathered ruffle on the scalloped hemline. To add the final touch Marilyn stitched a beautiful satin bias binding around the neckline to tie around the trunk of her Christmas tree.

To make the tree skirt simply cut and sew together the following:

  • Panels approx length 53cm with a narrow end of 8cm and wide end 44cm
  • x4 Green Panels
  • x4 Xmas Patchwork Panels
  • Finished scallop circumference approx 3.36mts outer circle
  • Ruffle: 10cm wide x8mts ??? folded in half and stitched between skirt and lining

You may vary your size and hemline shape according to your preference.

For more pictures of Marilyn???s gorgeous tree skirt, my Australian Kissing Christmas Ball, Lois???s Christmas Stocking & Christmas festivities at Rosewood
CLICK HERE!

Happy Sewing,
Maree

For more Information SEWING CLASSES!

Maree Pigdon
T: +61 (0)3 5264 1666
E: [email protected]