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Dream Inspire Create: The Smocking Bird
Dream Inspire Create: The Smocking Bird
Heirloom Classes 9:30 - 12:00 Noon or 6:00 - 8:30PM: Learn basic heirloom by machine tech-
Beginning Heirloom niques. In the 1st class you will work on tech-
Machine Thursday January 14, 21, 28 nique samples and then begin a project of your
By Carol Provost Wednesday February 10, 17, 24 choice. We have class machines available for
$45 3 sessions Thursday May 6, Monday May 10, Thursday May 13 use if needed.
Advanced Heirloom 9:30 - 11:30AM or 6:30 - 8:30PM: Learn lace shaping techniques to make ovals,
Sewing diamonds, tear drops and loops of lace. We
By Carol Provost Thursday March 4, 11, 18 will cover pinstitching lace and pintucks. Class
$45 3 sessions 1, and 2 will be notebook techniques and 3 we
will apply to a garment.
Heirloom Sit and Sew 9:30 AM - 12:30 Fridays: Need a little help with an heirloom project?
By Carol Provost Join us for a relaxing day of stitching and help.
$15 per day January 29, February 26, and March 26
Basic Embroidery 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Learn the basic hand embroidery stitches and
By Margaret Land then apply these delicate stitches to a project.
$60 4 hours TBA Bring embroidery hoop and scissors.
Silk Ribbon Embroidery 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Learn this quick & easy technique to embellish
By Margaret Land clothing, as well as gift items. Get wonderful
$60 + $5 Kit 4 hours TBA results as you plan a luxurious ribbon project.
Shadow Embroidery 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon: Learn a simple embroidery stitch. You can
By Margaret Land make bunnies, sailboats, bows and more to
$35 TBA embellish children’s clothes. Come see sample.
Children’s Corner 9:30 -12:00 Noon OR 6:00 - 8:30 PM: Learn to make a perfect pair of long pants for
“Campbell” Pants your child. Learn tips and shortcuts that will
By Martha Shaw Tuesday January 26 give your pants a professional look.
$25 1 session Tuesday March 16
Johnny or Lucy with 9:30 - 11:30 AM OR 6:30 - 8:30 PM: Know the basics of sewing but want to learn
Smocked Insert how to add a smocked skirt or insert to the
By Martha Shaw Monday February 22 Jeffery or Lucy pattern? Learn construction
$35 1 session Thursday April 29 tricks and make piping.
Tuesday June 15
Smocked Insert Tee Shirt 9:30 - 11:30 AM OR 6:00 - 8:30 PM: Learn to put a smocked insert into a t-shirt or
By Linda McIntosh Thursday February 3 sweat shirt. A fast and easy project and a great
$25 1 session Thursday March 25 way to keep older children wearing smocking.
Thursday April 22 Bring to class a shirt and a complete smocked
Wednesday June 2 insert and fabric for piping.
Wednesday August 11
Hair Bow Class 6:30 - 8:30 PM: Learn how to make custom hair bows to match
By Leigh Moore Monday February 8 those precious outfits you have created.
$25 1 session Tuesday March 9
Monday April 12
Tuesday June 8
Sewing Classes for Kids
Beginning Sewing Camp June 7 - 10 9:00 AM - Noon or 1:00 - 4:00 PM Learn the basics of sewing beginning with
By Kay Murphy June 14 - 17 9:00 AM - Noon threading your needle. We will make several
$60 plus supplies 4 ses- June 28 - July 1 9:00 AM - Noon or 1:00 - 4:00 PM projects including, hair scrunchy, tote bag, pil-
sions July 5 - 8 9:00 AM - Noon low and more. Must have completed 3rd
July 12 - 15 9:00 AM - Noon grade. Come by the Smocking Bird 2 weeks in
July 26 - 29 9:00 AM - Noon advance and get your supplies and fabric.
Intermediate Sewing June 14 - 17 1:00 - 4:00 PM Learn more sewing techniques and our projects
Camp July 5 - 8 1:00 - 4:00 PM will include a skirt and top. Must have com-
By Kay Murphy July 12 - 15 1:00 - 4:00 PM pleted beginning sewing to take this class.
$60 + supplies 4 session *Must have taken Beginning Sewing Camp
Machine Training Free machine training when you purchase your machine from
The Smocking Bird
205 879-SMOC (7662) www.thesmockingbird.com
January 18 - 23
Monday - Saturday
Just in time for Easter!
Easter is April 4, come in and we can help pick out the perfect garment.