January 29, 2009
Weekend Project
Hopefully you noticed the additions to our website with 2 new patterns, plus fun and colorful knits and cottons added to our fabrics section! These new products go hand in hand.
Do you need a quick and fun weekend project? The new Trio T-Shirt is a must-have pattern just for the occasion. Create a funky tee for spring using our new soft, 100% rayon knit Magenta & Celedon Leaf Print. Once you've created one tee, you're now a master at sewing with knits. Why not create another using Cynthia Steffe Royal Blue Jersey. Shown below with the Trio Top & Pants.
Don't forget to use Knit Stay Tape to make those hems quick to sew and smooth to the finish!
Happy Sewing!
~Erin
January 22, 2009
San Francisco Sewing Retreat with Linda Lee
Another sewing retreat is just around the corner. Linda will be in San Francisco starting January 29-February 1. Don't miss out on this inspiring 3 1/2 day sewing retreat at The Sewing Workshop Sewing School, 21st and Balboa in the Richmond district. This is your chance to immerse yourself in some serious sewing and to work with Linda to develop a wardrobe of clothes that really works for you and your lifestyle.
She is now offering A La Carte Options:
Trunk Show - Thursday, January 29, 6:30pm
See the latest garments and patterns from The Sewing Workshop and Shapes Pattern Collections $35.00
3 days of hands-on, personalized fitting and sewing - January 30-Feb. 1, 10:00-6:00
3 days plus trunk show and all lunches - $475.00
Come for one day only, either Friday or Saturday
$165.00, lunch included
For more information, see Getaways.
Linda would love to see you there!
January 19, 2009
Crazy Eight Top
New pattern from Shapes!
I recently had the urge to make a cute little top. The type of garment that inspires you in the morning, then is complete that afternoon. You can make it and wear it out that night. What an ideal day! If you feel the same way, then the Crazy Eight Top is perfect for you! A quick sewing project with grand results!
A slightly trapezoidal rectangle folds like origami to make a simple one-piece top. The overlapping back falls in soft folds, the front hangs nice and straight. Not suitable for one-way motifs. Nap will change directions on back.
Created here in Calvin Klein Shirting.
Happy Sewing!
~Erin
January 07, 2009
New Fabrics Just Added!
New fabrics have been added to our Silk and Wool sections. We are ready to create garments for spring with these vivid plaids, luxurious wool solids and soft silks. Once the cold weather is gone, you will have a whole new wardrobe for spring!
Use these great new fabrics to create a Mimosa Top to wear under the Now Shirt for spring or wear alone during the summer months.
Happy Sewing!
~Erin
