Heirloom sewing is a collection of needlework techniques that arose in the last quarter of the 20th century that imitates fine French hand sewing of the period 1890-1920 using a sewing machine and specialty trims. Heirloom sewing is characterized by fine, often sheer, usually white cotton or linen fabrics trimmed with an assortment of lace, insertions, tucks, narrow ribbon, and smocking, imitating such handwork techniques as whitework embroidery, Broderie Anglaise, and hemstitching. Typical projects for heirloom sewing include children’s garments (especially christening gowns), women’s blouses, wedding gowns, and lingerie. Let Charlotte guide you through this exciting world of stitchery, that is much easier to master than it appears!
Intro to Heirloom Techniques
Charlotte
Learn the basics of heirloom sewing by machine in this incredible class. Charlotte will teach you many of the techniques of heirloom sewing in the first session, then follow it up with a lace shaping class in the second session. Learn to sew lace to lace, sew entredeux to embroideries and between laces. You’ll be amazed at how simple it is to create the most exquisite projects like baby bonnets, christening gowns, blouses, sachets, hankies, etc. on your machine. $40
• Thursdays, 10 AM-1 PM -or- 6-9 PM: April 8 and 15
Heirloom Shirt
Charlotte
It’s the repetition of pintucks and insertions that make these garments and projects so utterly gorgeous. Try one of these for a summer evening. They are just lovely and so comfortable. The pattern is a simple Kwik Sew pattern or you can bring one of your favorite blouse patterns. Then match the thread to the fabric you’ve chosen and before long, you’ll be the star of the evening. $30
• Tuesday, 10 AM-1 PM -or- 6-9 PM: Feb 16
Heirloom Jacket
Carolyn Sheron
Create this wonderful unstructured jacket with reproduction fabrics and lace insertions. Carolyn will teach you how EASY it is to work with laces and trims to make your very own heirloom garment. $30
• Tuesday, 1-4 or 6-9 PM: March 16
Heirloom Pillows
Charlotte
Learn to make these beautiful, large decorator pillows in this Martha Pullen Certified class. The techniques are simple to do -- just take it one step at a time. You will learn so much from the process and you can modify the pillows as you make others for gifts. Absolutely stunning. Come in and see the samples. $30
• Thursday, 10 AM-1 PM -or- 6-9 PM: March 18
Martha Pullen Heirloom
Gift of the Month Embroidery CDs
Do you machine embroider?? If so, check out our multi-format CDs from Martha Pullen. Each monthly CD contains instructions for a great project, perfect for gift-giving, and stitch files in many popular formats. Past projects included a hooded baby blanket, a child’s pinafore, and a basket for dinner rolls. CD’s are only $5 each, back issues available by request!
Skill Levels – To ensure your success, classes have been identified as follows:
- Level 1 Has a sewing machine and knows how to operate it
- Level 2 Can quickly and accurately rotary cut without assistance. Maintains 1/4" seam allowance without help.
- Level 3 Knows most fast machine piecing techniques, strip piecing, etc.
- Level 4 Intermediate skills.
Use one of our sewing machines for your class!
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