Sewing News

 

Fall 2006 Plus Size Sewing Classes

Classes are held at:
Needleworks
759 Northmount Dr. Calgary AB
Call 210-2883 or drop in to register
 

Plus Shirt: It's a basic white shirt with a twist. Come & embellish your basic shirt with beautiful Battenberg lace & make it WOW! $65. Wed. Sept. 13, 20, 27; 1:30-4:30pm

Plus Dress: Dresses are hard to fit & find, so come adjust a basic dress pattern that will give you that good fit. $45. Tues. Oct. 17, 24; 6-9pm

Plus Pants: Ever have your pants too short in the back with all that extra in the front, or to wide in the leg & not enough hip room? We’ll show you how to make a basic pant to fit your body shape. $65. Tues. Nov. 7, 14, 21; 6-9pm

Plus Fleece: With those cool fall days fast approaching sew a toasty fleece top to keep you warm. Fast & easy & made to fit you right. $45. Wed. Oct 4 & 11; 6-9pm

Plus Jean Jacket: You thought Jean Jackets were only for stampede? Come join us and make a jean jacket out of fancy fabrics and embellishments. You can wear your great jacket for all the upcoming festive occasions. $85. Wed. Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22; 1-4pm

 

Oct 2006 Sewing Retreat Information

Calgary, Alberta

 

Get ready to have a great Fall Sewing Retreat.

On Oct 13th   to the 15th, 2006 we will meet at the

Hilton Garden Airport Inn, in Calgary, for a fun sewing weekend.

Bring your bathing suit and enjoy a dip in the pool or the Hot tub after a day of sewing. There will be demonstrations during the day on Saturday.

If you choose not to bring your sewing machine we will rent you one,

The cost is $25.00 for the weekend.

Sergers will also be available for use.

We will make a trip to the fabric store on Friday night to get any last minute items you may need for your projects, or fabric to start a new one.

Students will also receive a 10 % discount.

Hermina  a  MacPhee  Workshop Instructor familiar with Plus Sizes & Myself Carol a  MacPhee  Instructor , Costume Designer & Pattern Drafter will be accompanying you.

 So this year instead of being just a MacPhee Workshop Sewing Retreat, I’m opening it up so you can bring other projects with you that you might have questions about.

Please let me know what you plan to bring so I can be prepared with the info you need.

I’m also working on having a couple of guest Designers drop in as well.

Register early we have a limit of 16 people!!

To register please call or email Carol VanEe at 403-248-2957 or carolvanee@yahoo.com

Cost is $225.00 includes food and lodging

Rooms are 2 people to a room so bring a friend.

If you would like a room to yourself there will be an extra charge.

There is a free shuttle from the airport to the Hotel

Hilton Garden Inn Calgary Airport

2335 Pegasus Rd N.E

Calgary, Alberta

                                           www.hiltongardeninn.com

 

Smile It looks good on you

Carol

carolvanee@yahoo.com