Posts tagged palo alto kids sewing
Wednesday Class Fun!

Lots going on in class on Wednesday!Arm Knitted Scarf!Heart PillowHand SewingStudent created light box for design transferHeart pillowTransfer for embroidery and knittingKnittingArm KnittingSo much creative goodness going on at the studio!!

Monday’s Kid’s Sewing Class

We always have fun in class!! Here are just a few things going on...Monogramed Heart PillowPillow for Valentine's DayEveryone sewing!A perfectly sized pillowApplique pillow topApplique consultationTalking about what design to quilt on her hand bag strapI love our classes!!

Adult Sewing Today

Today was a great day in sewing for everyone!!Lined tote bag finish!Lined tote bag finishLined tote bag finishAren't these tote bags cute!!  They are also very functional and have an added bonus of teaching many of the basic sewing skills in a fun and useful way.Work on Tote bags.Working on hemming curtains and planning out a pattern.More sewingOur studio does it all!  Beginners and advanced, using patterns, drafting patterns, mending - we teach it all!

February Classes

We had our first class for adults today. I don't have any pictures, we were too busy, but we sure had a great time!! Pictures forthcoming next week! Now onto our Monday kid's classes! I have some new Valentines samples for inspiration. I hope they like them!Fabric EnvelopeHeart Applique PillowValentine CoastersHeart Zippered PouchIt's completely lined!Heart Button PillowValentine BookmarksI hope they like them!!

We're Back!

Our classes did not meet last week because of Thanksgiving break, but it was fabulous to be back creating today!Another quilt to donate!Starting a quilt.Working away!More sewing.Almost done!Weaving.Starting a new project.Ironing.Starting a crochet afghan.

Fabulous Finished Projects!

These students have been working away with such enthusiasm!!4th grader blouse.Quilted bag in process.5th grader backpack.5th grader backpack.Dog Pillowcase.4th grader jammie pants.3rd grader Cat Pillowcase.4th grader headband.5th grader headband.5th grader crochet scrunchie.5th grader completely lined book bag.

First Classes for the Fall

We had a fantastic time yesterday!!  Our fall classes started up and the enthusiasm and excitement running through the studio was like an electric current.Working on a long-term project.

Some students are finishing projects started at the end of the school year...

Starting new projects.

Other students are working on new things...

Starting new projects.

Everyone was having so much fun!

Collaborating.

I love that the students discuss their project choices and fabric choices with one another.

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Such a fun and fabulous day!

The Latest in Sewing and Weaving!

We sure are getting a lot done in class these past couple of weeks!

Quilting some fabric.Finishing up a Cutting her weaving off the loom.Table runner done!Table runner doubling as a scarf for now.Laying out fabric for a quilt.Finishing her demented teardrop stuffie.Teardrop complete!Working on a Lion Pillow Cover.Working on the tail to his Lion pillow case.So many students sewing!Working on the hem of her robe.Hemming.Lots of hand sewing going on here.Hem stitching her woven fabric.Ooooh!   Just about done with this project!

Weekly Sewing Classes

We have been having a great time and making so many cool things in our weekly sewing classes!  I have had a hard time keeping up with these students and their creations!4th grade "Spot" dog.4th grade "A" pillow.5th grade apron.4th grade "K" pillow.3rd grade "Owl" stuffie.4th grade bag with a zipper designed by our student.4th grader designed hat.4th grader designed clutch bag complete with button closure and patch embellishment.5th grade bean bag.4th grade "T" pillow.4th grade "H" pillow.4th grade "E" pillow.4th grader elephant stuffie.4th grader "Spot" dog.

Halloween Costume Update

Everyone came to our Halloween Costume Workshop with lots of energy and ready do work.  It's so easy to teach students who want to learn!!

Fairy costume ready to be cut out.Dorothy costume being pinned.Poodle skirt waistband and ties being made.Vampire cape lining finished!!!Ooops!  A little ripping going on - no worries!!  All is well now!Ironing that hugely long waistband!Sewing on her dinosaur costume.

Everyone made such huge progress on their costumes!  I am so proud of them!

Halloween Costume Workshop

We had our first of three sessions for the Halloween Costume Workshop!!  Our students have some great ideas and started on their projects.4th grader.

We cut out patterns - this one is for a fairy.

4th grader.

We pinned them to our fabric - this will be a vampire.

5th grader.

This will be Rainbow Dash.

5th grader.

We cut our fabric - this will be a poodle skirt.

3rd grader.

We even got some sewing done - this will be a dinosaur.

5th grader.

Poodle skirt sewing.

All in all a great session and some fabulous costumes taking place!