Classes

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Childrens Learn to Sew

Level 1

Length: 2 hours each class

Total Hours: 8 

$89.00 + HST

Materials extra

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Wednesday 4 pm to 6 pm - Starting April 10th

 

Materials: A supply list will be given upon signing up.

 

Course outline:

This simple multi faced pillow is our base to dive deep into the core of sewing. And you’ll have sew much fun making it!! In this course you’ll be learning the key steps to operating a machine, cutting, sewing dialog, garment construction, tools and so much more. Let your creativity help you create a pillow that represents Fall, Winter, or express your personal style while building confidence to take on your next sewing project. With teacher assistance you will create a beautiful and funky pillow you will be proud to show off.

 

In this lesson you’ll learn how to:

Thread and sew straight lines with your machine or rental

Understand basic sewing dialog

Make precise cuts and how to true your fabric

Use tools, and which fabrics and threads work best for your project

Sew buttons and make buttonholes with your machine

Hand sew multiple layers of fabric together

Projects: Multi faced pillow

 

Homework: Students will be doing all the work in class.

 

 

 

 

Tweens Learn to Sew

Level 1

Length: 2 hours

Total Hours: 8

$89.00 + HST

Materials extra

 

Monday's 4 pm to 6 pm  - Starting April 15

Materials: A supply list will be given after the first class.

 

Course outline:

More than Just The Basics, Tweens will finish this course with a completed pair of flare pants. In this in depth course they’ll learn more than how to operate a machine safely, make precise cuts, understand the language of sewing and read patterns. They’ll learn a life skill that enables them to show their creativity while honing their dexterity and concentration. Everything they need to know to build a solid sewing foundation. With teacher assistance we will address some pattern fitting. 

 

In this lesson you’ll learn how to:

Use the machine safety

Thread and sew straight lines with your machine or rental

Understand basic sewing dialog

Use tools safely, and which fabrics and threads work best for your project

Make drawstring waistband with an elastic casing

Sew elastic

Sew pockets

Topstitch

Use various machine feet, needles, and notions

Understand sewing dialog

Make precise cuts

Read a pattern and pattern layouts

Projects: Shorts or pants with elastic

 

Homework: Students will have homework in order to save class time for learning; examples are washing and some cutting at home.

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Adults Beginners Sewing

Level 1.5

Length: 2 hours

Total Hours: 8

$125 + HST

Materials extra

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Wednesdays 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm  - Starting April 17th

 

Materials: A supply list will be given upon signing up.

 

Course outline:

Beginners will learn how to make precise cuts, understand the language of sewing, new machine skills, and read patterns. In this extensive 12 hour course you will build a solid sewing foundation needed to sew any project. With teacher assistance we will address some pattern fitting. Students need to be able to thread and run a machine and have some cutting knowledge.

 

In this lesson you’ll learn how to:

Use the machine safety 

Use various machine feet, needles, and notions

Understand sewing dialog

Read a pattern and pattern layouts

Make precise cuts

Which tools, fabrics and threads work best for your project

Make drawstring waistband with an elastic casing

Sew elastic

Projects: Shorts or pants with elastic

 

Homework: Students will have homework in order to save class time for learning; examples are washing and cutting fabric at home.

 

Any of the following classes can be scheduled around your time table - Ask Ann for further details. 

 

Tweens 2

Level 2

Length: 2 hours

Total Hours: 8

$128 + HST

New classes monthly

Thursdays 4:30-6:30pm

Intermediate Sewing 1

Level 1

Length: 2 hours

Total Hours: 8

$128 +HST

New classes monthly

Wednesday 12.30-4.30pm

 

Materials: A supply list will be given upon signing up.

 

Course outline:

Our Intermediate 1 class expands on the lessons from the beginner level class. Students may learn darts, zipper insertion, facings, alternate hem finishes, patch pockets and more. Patterns must meet teacher approval. You must complete our Beginner or equivalent in order to take this class. Students also need to know how to use their machine or the rental machine without assistance from the instructor. 

 

In this lesson you’ll learn how to:

Mark pattern pieces

Insert a zipper

Mark and sew darts

Cut and sew a facing

 

Projects: Students will have the choice of making a pant, skirt or dress (without a collar or sleeves).

 

Homework: Students will have homework in order to save class time for learning; examples are washing and cutting fabric at home.

 

 

 

Intermediate Sewing 2

Level 2

Length: 2 hours

Total Hours: 8

$128 +HST

New classes monthly

Thursday 1-3pm

 

Materials: A supply list will be given upon signing up.

 

Course outline:

Our Intermediate 2 class is an extension of our Intermediate 1 class. You will build your knowledge to create a garment you are proud of. Patterns must meet teacher approval. You must complete our intermediate 1 or equivalent in order to take this class. Students also need to know how to use their machine or the rental machine without assistance from the instructor.. 

 

In this lesson you’ll learn how to:

Make buttonholes, and sew on buttons

Sew set in sleeves

Add pockets

Stitching in the ditch

Collars and cuffs

Sew fitted waistbands

Projects: Students will have the choice of making a skirt or loose fitting pants.

 

Homework: Students will have homework in order to save class time for learning; examples are washing and cutting fabric at home.

 

 

 

Advanced Sewing

Level 1

Length: 2 hours

Total Hours: 8

$128 +HST

New classes monthly

Friday 12:30-2:30pm

 

Materials: A supply list will be given upon signing up.

 

Course outline:

Advanced students will learn tailoring techniques such as pleats, tucks, under stitching and top stitching; techniques that add that extra touch to your tailored garment! Learn to sew a tailored shirt, jacket or dress with set in sleeves. Patterns must meet teacher approval. You must complete our intermediate 2 or equivalent classes in order to take this class. Student also need to know how to use their machine or the rental machine without assistance from instructor.

 

In this lesson you’ll learn how to:

Make buttonholes, and sew on buttons

Sew pleats, tucks and top stitching

Sew set in sleeves

Pattern fitting

Add pockets

Use different interfacings

Projects: Students will have the choice of making a shirt, blouse, jacket, or dress with set in sleeves and buttons.

 

Homework: Students will have homework in order to save class time for learning; examples are washing and cutting fabric at home.

 

 

 

Seam Finishes

Level 1

Length: 2 hours

Total Hours: 4

$72 + HST

Nov. 18th & 25th or Dec. 2nd & 9th

Saturday Mornings 10-12pm

 

Materials: A supply list will be given after registration. We will provide fabric and handouts to place your samples.

 

Seam finishes

Learn seam finishes to make each project beautiful and long lasting inside and out! From pinked to serged you’ll make a sample of them all to keep and take home. You must complete our beginner or equivalent classes in order to take this class. Students also need to know how to use their machine or the rental machine without assistance from the instructor.

 

In this lesson you’ll learn how to:

Zig-zag, machine overcast, flat fell, Hong Kong, bias, Bruced, French and more.

 

Students will leave this class with samples of each to start a sewing book of their own. 

Beginner Knitting

 

 

Level 1

Length: 2 hours

Total Hours: 2

Classes begin Oct. 14th and run weekly

Must pre-register to attend

10-12pm

$35 + HST

 

Materials: Yarn and equivalent needles to match yarn size. Don’t know? Ask us upon registration.

Have you always wanted to learn to knit, well now is your chance. Bring your needles and a ball of yarn and get started today. Knitting is basically two stitches, knit and purl. Once you have mastered these, the world is your oyster ! Sign up to reserve your place. No experience necessary. Tween to adults.  

In this lesson you’ll learn how to:

Start your project

Proper finishing techniques

Basic stitches

 

Project: Scarf

 

Homework: Take pictures of your finished work and send them to us!

Beginner Crochet

Level 1

Length: 2 hours

Total Hours: 4

Classes begin Nov. 4th and run until Dec. 9th

Must pre-register to attend classes

Saturday 10-12pm

$64 + HST

 

Materials: Embroidery needle. 150g medium weight yarn for hat. 30-40g medium weight yarn for the pumpkin. Crochet hook and equivalent yarn to match hook size. Don’t know? Ask us upon registration. 

Course outline: We’ll start by making a practice square then you will create a warm and cozy ribbed hat just in time for winter. In this class we will teach you the basics of crochet and get you off to a quick start. With time permitting you will also learn to make a half double crochet pumpkin. Make a cute crochet pumpkin to decorate this fall. They’re so easy you’ll be making them for everyone. Cinnamon Stick peduncle included.

In this lesson you’ll learn how to:

Start a chain

Half Double crochet

Back loop crochet

Finishing off

Gather and stitch using needle and thread

Projects: Hat and a mini pumpkin

 

Homework: Take pictures of your finished work and send them to us!

 

 

 

 

Holiday Treasures

Length: 2 hours

Total Hours: 4

$64 + HST

Saturday Nov. 11th & 18th or Dec. 2nd & 9th

1-3pm

 

Materials: A supply list will be given upon registration

 

Course outline:

Create a lovely placemat, bowl cozy, coaster, trivet, or a table runner just in time for the holidays. You must complete our beginner or have taken an equivalent class in order to take this class. Students also need to know how to use their machine or the rental machine without assistance from the instructor.

 

In this lesson you’ll learn how to:

Make precise cuts

Use tools, fabrics and threads that work best for your project

 

Projects: Placemat, coaster, trivet, bowl cozy, or table runner 

 

Homework: Students will have homework in order to save class time for learning; examples are washing and cutting fabric at home.

 

 

 

Serging Classes

Length: 2 hours

Total Hours: 6

$180 + HST

Friday mornings Nov. 3rd, 10th & 17th or Dec. 1st, 8th & 15th 

10-12pm

 

Materials: Fabric samples will be supplied. Students must bring their own serger, power cord and manual. A notebook to make notes is recommended. Thread is not supplied but can be purchased in store.

 

Course outline:

Do you have a serger sitting in the closet? Bring it with you along with the instruction book and we will create samples to add to your sewing book.

 

In this lesson you’ll learn how to:

Thread your serger for various stitches

Adjust your tension for different serging techniques

Change differential feed and stitch width

Use a variety of fabrics and threads that work best for your project

 

Projects: Students will leave this class with samples of each to start a sewing book of their own. 

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REGISTRATION

Classes are filled on a first come, first serve basis. We keep our classes small, 4 students per class, in order to ensure safety and maximize student and teacher time. Advanced payment is required in order to reserve your spot.  Payment may be made in person at the store or over the phone by credit card or e-transfer. HST is not included in class fees.

 

·         Class fees are non-refundable unless we cancel the class.

 

·         Safety is of the utmost importance to us, any student creating a safety hazard to themselves or others will be dismissed without refund.

 

·         We appreciate supplies being purchased at Ann’s. Receive a 10% discount on all regularly priced items purchased for the class requirement. This helps us keep class costs down.

 

·         A detailed list of supplies will be supplied at the time of registration. We will provide supplies for the first class only.

 

·         Your machine must be in good working order.  Please bring the manual with you.  Rentals are available for $20 per session. Please advise us prior to class.  You will be required to purchase needles and bobbins for the store machine used.

 

·         One missed class per session may be made up during the next session.

 

·         We are a fragrance free zone, no perfume, lotions/sanitizers with perfume are allowed in store.

 

·         Classes subject to change

 

 

 About our instructors:

 

Ann opened her business in Stouffville before the major growth in the community began. She trained in Fashion Design and Tailoring Techniques. Her numerous years of experience in dressmaking has expanded on her many talents and abilities in all areas of sewing. She now enjoys playing with her grandchildren in her spare time but manages to keep on top of customer and student needs.

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Growing up in England Karen would watch her mum knit her dolls clothes and I wanted to duplicate it. Starting with the basic stitches of knit and purl she knitted squares. At the age of 8 she decided to make herself a sweater, it was bright red and she wore the sweater for many years. She moved on very quickly to making different types of garments and in her early 20’s started making sweaters for friends. She has taught many people how to knit and loves to share her knowledge with anyone who would like to learn.

 

The Sewing club – Get inspired! Come sit and chat about sewing projects you are working on or would like to. Share ideas and techniques with our teachers and others, learn about new and existing sewing notions. Finish those unfinished projects! 

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Call Ann at 905-640-5635 or
e-mail annsfabrics@bellnet.ca 
to register for any of the sessions above. 

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