Janome Embroidery Club - October Project

Janome Embroidery Club October 2009 (click the orange blog title to register & pay now)

Date: Tues., Oct. 6th, 2:30-5pm
Fee: $15

Independent Sewing, Serging, Embroidery Instructor: Jenny Gabriel
glorygarments@gmail.com
713-410-0185 cell

Project:
Make a home dec. pillow with corded trim and centered monogram.
Club bonus: Janome Adjustable Zipper Foot Demo

Note: You will learn to use your embroidery machine’s built-in monogram features, design resizing, and perfect placement techniques / tips. You will also learn how to get beautiful results when inserting corded trim into your pillow. Why pay $50 for a custom pillow, when you can do it yourself for a fraction of the cost?

Supply List:
1. tear away stabilizer
2. 1/2 yard of fabric to make pillow
3. 2 1/2 yards of sew-in corded trim
4. 12 oz or 16 oz package of fiber fill
5. embroidery thread for monogram
6. regular thread for sewing pillow
Misc. Supplies:

• If your machine is not a sewing/embroidery combo, you will need to bring your sewing machine to this class.
• fabric cutting scissors
• embroidery thread & pre-wound embroidery thread bobbins
• embroidery needles
• seam ripper
• sharp pointed small scissors
• embroidery machine & hoops A & B w/ plastic grids
• optional: Embroidery Tool Kit or Perfect Placement Kit (helps make design placement easy)
• optional: rotary cutter & rotary ruler

Janome Embroidery Club Supply Lists for Nov. & Dec. coming soon!
Nov. 3rd, 2:30-5pm Fee: $15
Holiday Theme, Embroidered guest towels or kitchen towels (make several for quick and easy gifts!)
& Janome ribbon & sequin foot demo

Dec. 1st, 2:30-5pm Fee: $15
Holiday Theme, Embroidered Button-Up Gift Bag w/ Removable Handle
Bonus: Button Sewing Foot Demo

Online Registration is Available

The online class, club, and event registration is now available. Select classes from the menu, then select registration. You will see a list of all current classes. Enter your class date, and click on "Buy Now." You will be linked to paypal so that you can pay for your class. You can use paypal account if you have one, but you do not need a pay pal account. There are instructions on the paypal page for paying with a credit card or debit card.

Of course, you can always stop in the store to register, but the fastest easiest way is online via paypal.

Class and Club supply lists willbe posted on the blog as well.

We looking for hearing your feedback on our new online registration process. If you have any comments or suggestions we welcome those as well.

Classes for September 21-26

We have a full line of classes for this week, September 21-26 including

• Junior Sew Club for young sewers ages 10 and up (NEW)
• Janome Club for owners of Janome Sewing and Embroidery machines (NEW)
• Janome Autodigitizing for owners of Janome Digitizing Software 
• Viking Designers Club for owners Viking Designer Series machines (Designer I, II, SE, SE/LE, Topaz 20, 30 and Diamond) (NEW)
• Viking Software Club for owners of 4D Viking Embroidery Software
• Embroidery Club for any brand embroidery machine
• SEW NEWS with a Trunk Show for anyone interested in sewing, quilting, and embroidery. This month the demo will be on the new Babylock SASHIKO machine. The trunk show is Anita Goodesign Babies.

Register online for the classes at www.sewvacoutlet.com/reg.htm

Junior Sew Club - Just for Kids!

Junior Sew Club - Just for Kids! (click the orange blog title to register & pay now)
Hello from Jenny Gabriel!

Just wanted to drop you a note to let you know about my new Junior Sew Club! This is a bi-monthly class for kids ages 8 & up who want to get sewing! Please check out the details below and feel free to contact me if you have any questions. 713-410-0185 cell or email: jenny@sewvacoutlet.com

Junior Sew Club w/ Jenny Gabriel

Your kids, ages 8 & up are invited to come and have fun learning the basic skills of sewing while they make a variety of crafty, home dec., and clothing projects.
*No sewing skills required.
*Seating is limited to 8 students per class. You must pay in advance to reserve your seat.
*Kids need to bring their own machine or contact Jenny for borrowing arrangements.

Fee: $18 per class (fabrics & supplies provided)
Time: 5:30-7pm
Dates:
Two Tuesday nights per month
Sept. 22nd , Oct. 6th, Oct. 20th, Nov. 3rd , Nov. 17th, Dec. 1st, Dec. 15th

Projects:
Sept. 22nd – Stitch & Flip Coasters
Oct. 6th – Stitch & Flip Crazy Patch Pot Holder
Oct. 20th – “Miss Kitten” Stuffed Animal
Nov. 3rd – Sweet Dreams! Pillow Case w/ Ruffle
Nov. 17th – Fringe ‘n Fun Poncho
Dec. 1st – Stitch & Flip Neck Purse
Dec. 15th – Denim Stitch & Zip Coin Purse

Sign Up Info:
To secure your spot in the class, you must pre-pay. Drop-ins are also welcome on the day of class as long as space is available.
Visit: www.sewvacoutlet.com for more about Humble Sewing Center's Sewing Room and location details.
Please pay by cash or check. Please make checks for Jenny's classes payable to: Jenny Gabriel. Please include a note for the class or event you are paying for.
You can drop off payment at: Humble Sewing Center during reg. business hours, (Mon.-Sat. 9:30am-5:30pm) or you can mail payment to:

Humble Sewing Center
attn: Jenny Gabriel
19333 Hwy 59N
Suite 105
Humble, TX 77338

Thanks for looking this over! I hope to see you soon!

Janome Embroidery Club

Jenny Gabriel is hooked on embroidery & wants to share the love!
Come to this fun class where you can:

• Gain new embroidery skills
• Gain new sewing skills
• Make embroidered home dec., clothing, & crafty projects
• Learn to get the MOST out of your awesome machine & its accessories!

Date: One Tuesday per month
Time: 2:30-5pm
Fee: $15 per month

*If your machine is an embroidery only model, please bring your sewing machine as needed. Check monthly supply list for details.
Note: stabilizers, threads, designs cds are all available at Humble Sewing Center


Club Projects:
Sept. 22nd, Embroidered t-shirt w/ optional cutwork
& Janome ruffler foot demo

Oct. 6th, Monogrammed Pillow w/ corded trim
& Janome adjustable zipper foot demo
(learn to make a square pillow, add cording to the edges, and monogram it! )
If your machine is not an emb./sewing combo, bring your sewing machine & its accessories to this class.

Nov. 3rd, Holiday Theme, Embroidered guest towels or kitchen towels (make several for quick and easy gifts!)
& Janome ribbon & sequin foot demo

Dec. 1st, Holiday Theme, Embroidered gift bags w/ buttonhole & ribbon closure
& Janome Button Sewing Foot & Binding Foot demos

The Babylock Sashiko is at Humble Sewing Center

SASHIKO by Babylock at Humble Sewing Center

It's here! We have it on display and are ready to show this new innovation in the sewing industry.

The look of traditional hand-stitches passed down through generations can now be created on the new Sashiko Machine from Baby Lock. The Sashiko perfectly replicates this distinctive and celebrated stitch with a unique needle system and adjustable stitches and spacing. Now you can add a hand-stitched touch to any project with a household machine that’s truly the first of its kind.

This is an awesome sewing machine and the only one of its kind on the market. Stop in the store and see it today.

September Viking Designer Club Supply List & Sample

Viking club is starting on September 24 from 10-12:30 pm. All Viking Designer owners are invited.  This club is designed for Viking Designer owners to learn how to use all of those accessories that they have for their machines. We will use accessory feet, decorative stitches, embroidery with a new project each month.

September's project will be to make a decorator throw pillow with the 7 hole cord foot. Embroidery can be added to the pillow to add another decorator touch, if desired.

Supply List
Sewing Supplies:
Husqvarna Viking Sewing Machine
Husqvarna Viking7-Hole Cord Foot #412014345
Clear 1/4” Piecing Foot w/Guide #412927445
Edge and Quilting Guide
Chaco Marker or Pictogram Pen
40 wt. Rayon Thread to Match or Contrast
Sewing Thread to Match Fabric
Bobbin Thread
1/2 yard Fabric
5 to 7 Assorted Colors of Embroidery Floss
Poly-fill Stuffing
Sulky Totally Stable Stabilizer
Steam-A-Seam 2
Cut:
Two squares 18” x 18”.

Click here to Register

Sept. Embroidery Project - Supply List & Sample

Textured Embroidery is September's project. This is a fun way to embellish your projects. Three ribbons and embroidery were used to embellish the placemat. It looks great on the dining room table showing off the beautiful color of Autumn.

Embroidery club is Thursday, September 24 from 5-7:30 pm.

Supply List:
· Placemat or Table Runner
· Ribbons, Yarns, Threads as desired to embellish your project
· Embroidery Design of your choice (Sample shows Acorn Alphabet by Sonia Showalter Designs)
· Assorted embroidery threads to match your placemat and embroidery design.
· Stitch Witchery
· Painters Blue Tape
· Soft Tearaway Stabilizer
· Straight Pins
· Bobbins (prewound white or wound to match the bottom of the placemat)

Note: If you purchase placemats, buy coordinating napkins. Next month we will embroider a design over the edge of the napkin.

Click here to Register

New Products at Humble Sewing Center

Humble Sewing Center is now carrying Sonia Showalter Designs. Sonia has some absolutely beautiful designs, some are free standing lace, and others are designs for fine linens. Stop by the store to purchase your favorite Sonia Showalter Designs.


In addition, we are now carrying a selection of fine linens, koozies, acrylic mugs, kiwi paper, and more for your embroidery.


If you don't have an embroidery machine now is the best time to purchase one.

Visit our Website for more information. www.sewvacoutlet.com

Fun at Sonia Showalter's Designs Embroidery Event

Our classroom was filled today with those who attended the Sonia Showalter Embroidery Event.

Everyone had a great time embroidering.  Sonia Showalter of Sonia Showalter Designs was on hand to guide the event.

In the morning event Sonia explained how to stitch free standing lace acorn beads to make bracelets or napkin rings. We had Janome, Babylock, Viking, Bernina and Brother embroidery machines owners in the store having a wonderful time.

The picture shows the acorn beads. Ribbon is placed through the handles on the beads to string them together.

The afternoon event featured a new acorn and leaves design that was stitched on fine linen. The results were beautiful.

Fun was had by all.

Check out future events at www.sewvacoutlet.com/events.htm

September Clubs

We have a number of fun clubs starting this month, Janome Club, Babylock Club, and Viking Club, Embroidery Club and Viking Software Club.  Check our calendar at www.sewvacoutlet.com/calendar for specific club dates and times.

Supply lists are posted on the calendar under each that event. In addition to make it easier for our customers, we will starting posting the supply lists on our blog. You will be able to search our blog for the supply lists by entering the name of the club i.e. Babylock, Janome, Viking, Embroidery, and Viking Software Club.

If you have any ideas for additional classes or are interested in teaching a class at Sew Vac Outlet/Humble Sewing, please send an email to classes@sewvacoutlet.com.

Fall Classes

Our fall calendar is updated and online. A new Club season is starting in September. We have fun and interesting classes on Quilting, Serging, Embroidery, and new Babylock, Viking Designer, and Janome Clubs.

Events scheduled include

• Sonia Showalter Designs Embroidery Event on September 12 from 10-1 and 2-5
  
• Start an Embroidery Business on September 19 from 10-2
• Sergers R 4 U Demo September 26 from 10-12
  
• Embroidery Software Seminar on October 3 from 10-2
  
• Serger Presser Feet Made Easy on October 10 from 11-1:30

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