We've Expanded... Grand Opening October 2

SewVac Outlet (Humble Sewing Center) has grown. We've doubled the size of the store to 8,000 sq. ft. To celebrate we are having a Grand Opening on Saturday, October 2. We have a larger showroom, more products, including Nancy's Notions, a Sewing Furniture Showroom with Koala, Kangaroo, and Arrow cabinets. We have more classroom space and new and interesting classes. More are planned.

Lots of new products are on the way, so please take the time to stop by.

The new section is open, but things are still be organized. It will all be ready for our Grand Opening on October 2, 2010

Quilt Class – Come Twist with Me

Class: Come Twist with Me

Date: Sept. 30 & Oct. 7 or Oct. 16 & Oct. 23
Time: 10-2 PM

Fee $30
Instructor: Lee Sweeney

Supply List

• One fat quarter for background squares for twist
• Two fat quarters for twist ( 1 light 1 dark)
• One fat quarter for setting and corner triangles
• First border 1/3 yd.
• Second border 1/2 yd.
• Binding 1/3 yd.
• Backing 1 ½ yd
• Batting 21"x 50"
• Rotary cutter and mat
• General sewing supplies
• Yardage for bigger project

Crib Twin

• Background 7/8 yd. 1 3/4 yd.
• Twist light 3/4 2 1/3
• Twist dark 3/4 2 1/3
• Setting and corner 1 1 1/8
• Between rows and 1 1/2 2 1/2 and first border
• Second border 1 1 1/2
• Backing 3 6 ¼ batting 50x60 74x100

Summer Sew Camps at Humble Sewing Center

Summer Sew Camps are Here!!!

Click on the Orange Title Above to go the Registration Page

Scroll Down for Photos and Camp Details:

Make this Messenger Bag during Chic Bags Camp!

Chic Bags Camp Samples

Teen/Tween Chic Bags Camp (ages 8 to Teens)

Dates:  Aug. 2nd-6th   

Time:  2pm-4:30pm 

Fee:  $175 (We provide machines, fabrics, and all supplies during camp.) 

8 student limit, pre-registration required 

Description: 

Make 5 chic fashion bags during this 5 day sew camp!  Learn designer techniques with magnetic snaps, drawstrings, buttonholes, zippers and more while you make these kid friendly projects. 

Note:  All students must come 30 minutes early on 1st day of camp for orientation. All students will receive a *$25 Gift Certificate towards the purchase of any new sewing machine at Humble Sewing Center.  *Gift Certificate valid during your sew camp only.   

If you want to bring your own machine to this camp, it must be one that you purchased new from Humble Sewing Center.  Contact jenny@sewvacoutlet.com to make special arrangements.

Christmas Gifts in July! Embroidery Class

Embroidery Class: Christmas Gifts in July!

Samples on Display at Humble Sewing Center
Fee: $25 (includes free designs & certain supplies. see below for details.)
Date: Monday, 7/19/10
Time: 2:30-5pm
Make 3 coordinating gifts on your embroidery machine! See details below!
Learn new techniques & Get Free Designs!!!
Class includes large digitized A-Z fonts & the Anita Goodesign zippered bag design for you to keep!

Projects:
*In-the-Hoop zip pouch from Anita Goodesign (design is free with this class!)
*Personalized Coffee Mug w/ kiwi paper or fabric - your choice! (mug available for purchase at HSC)
*Personalized Key Fob w/ ribbon or coordinating fabric - your choice! (key fob kit included with this class)
Supply List:
You Bring:
Embroidery Machine & accessories - all brands welcome (must be able to sew 5x7 field)
Fabric: Bring 1/4 yard of fabric to make your key fob & mug match. Also, bring 1/4 yard of ultra-suede or non-raveling fabric for the zip pouch.
Thread: Bring embroidery thread to match your fabric/fabrics
Bobbins wound with matching embroidery thread
Thread snips
scissors
scotch tape
1 zipper at least 9"
Stabilizers:
Tear away stabilizer
1 can of Temporary Spray Adhesive or glue stick
*Personalized Mug with fabric needs medium to heavy weight, fusible stabilizer for 5x7 hoop

Limited Space! Sign up early to reserve your spot!

Embroidery Club - June

In Embroidery Club this month, you will embroider a free standing lace bookmark. This will be a fun and education project on how to successful embroider free standing lace. And, the bookmark is something you can use or give as a gift.

Thursday, June 24
5:00-7:30 PM
Fee $15

Supply List:
Sew n Wash stabilizer (woven water soluble)
Embroidery thread
Bobbins wound with the same embroidery thread
Embroidery Machine w 5x7 Embroidery hoop or larger

We will embroidery directly on the stabilizer. Once the stabilizer is rinsed out, you will be left with a free standing lace bookmark.

I look forward to seeing on Thursday, June 24 at 5:00.

To register go to www.sewvacoutlet.com/reg.htm

Janome Sewing & Embroidery Workshop

Saturday, June 19 from 10-1 PM or 2-5 PM

Fee $20.

Designed for those interested in a any sewing/embroidery machine and owners of Janome sewing/embroidery machine owners.

Great workshop to learn the Janome sewing/embroidery machines.

Space is limited to 12 per session with 2 sessions scheduled. Morning Session 10-1 PM, Afternoon Session 2-5 PM. 4 seats are available for those who do not own a Sewing/Embroidery machine but are interested in owning one. 8 seats are available for those who already own a Janome 11000 SE, 11000, 9700, or 9500 or a 350E, 300E or 200E and a sewing machine.

If you don't own a Sewing/Embroidery Machine this is your opportunity to test drive one of ours.

Click here to Register.

Supply List: (owners only)
Bring your Janome 11000 SE, 11000, 9700, or 9500 or a 350E, 300E or 200E and a sewing machine.
4x4 Embroidery Hoop
Red, White, and Blue Embroidery Thread
Red, White, and Blue Sewing Thread
basic Sewing Supplies

Non-Owners do not need any supplies. We will have everything that you need available.

Summer Sew Camps at Humble Sewing Center

Summer Sew Camps are Here!!!

Click on the Orange Title Above to go the Registration Page

Scroll Down for Photos and Camp Details:

Make this Messenger Bag during Chic Bags Camp!

Chic Bags Camp Samples

Teen/Tween Chic Bags Camp (ages 8 to Teens)

Dates:  Aug. 2nd-6th   

Time:  2pm-4:30pm 

Fee:  $175 (We provide machines, fabrics, and all supplies during camp.) 

8 student limit, pre-registration required 

Description: 

Make 5 chic fashion bags during this 5 day sew camp!  Learn designer techniques with magnetic snaps, drawstrings, buttonholes, zippers and more while you make these kid friendly projects. 

Note:  All students must come 30 minutes early on 1st day of camp for orientation. All students will receive a *$25 Gift Certificate towards the purchase of any new sewing machine at Humble Sewing Center.  *Gift Certificate valid during your sew camp only.   

If you want to bring your own machine to this camp, it must be one that you purchased new from Humble Sewing Center.  Contact jenny@sewvacoutlet.com to make special arrangements.

Teen’s Chic Bags Camp  Ages 13 to 17yrs

Dates:  July 12th – 16th - CANCELLED  

Time:  2pm-4:30pm

Fee:  $175 (We provide machines, fabrics, and all supplies during camp.)

8 student limit, pre-registration required

Description:

Make 5 chic fashion bags during this 5 day sew camp!  Learn designer techniques with magnetic snaps, drawstrings, buttonholes, zippers and more!

Note:  All students must come 30 minutes early on 1st day of camp for orientation. All students will receive a *$25 Gift Certificate towards the purchase of any new sewing machine at Humble Sewing Center.  *Gift Certificate valid during your sew camp only.

If you want to bring your own machine to this camp, it must be one that you purchased new from Humble Sewing Center. Contact jenny@sewvacoutlet.com to make special arrangements.

Babylock Sewing/Embroidery Workshop

Designed for those interested in a Babylock sewing/embroidery machine and owners of Babylock sewing/embroidery machine owners.

Great workshop to learn the Babylock sewing/embroidery machines.

Saturday, May 22 from 10-1 PM or 2-5 PM
Fee $20

Space is limited to 12 per session with 2 sessions scheduled. Morning Session 10-1 PM, Afternoon Session 2-5 PM. 4 seats are available for those who do not own a Babylock but are considering a Babylock sewing/embroidery machine. 8 seats are available for those who already own a Babylock sewing/embroidery machine.

You will have the opportunity to sew and embroidery on a Babylock Sewing/Embroidery Machine.

Supply List: (owners only)

Babylock Sewing/Embroidery Machine

Embroidery Unit

5x7 or larger Embroidery hoop

Embroidery Thread Variety of colors.

basic Sewing Supplies

Quilted Charming Tote by Margaret Persinger

Charming Tote Bag

Have you ever seen the charm packs in the quilt shop? This is a great way to make a nice tote bag with a charm pack.

Completed in 2 sessions - May 19 and May 26.

Fee $30

Instructor: Margaret Persinger

A sample of this "charming tote" is on display in the store.

Supply List:

- 1 Charm pack- At least 35 squares
- 1 Yard of fabric to match
- 1 one-inch button (coordinate with fabric, no shank)
- 1.5 yards of fusible fleece
- Thread to match
- Basic Sewing supplies
- 14x4 inch piece of sturdy cardboard for bottom of bag.

April Embroidery Club

“Pinwheel Garden Flag”

Embroidery Club on April 22 from 10-12:30.

Create a cute garden flag with applique embroidery designs. The "pinwheel" and "spring lettering" designs will be provided.

This is a fun class to learn how to embroidery applique designs. We have a selection of applique embroidery designs on sale.

Supplies:

• Embroidery/Sewing Machine
• 14x19 Nylon Flag Fabric (sping color)
• 4-7 small remnants of Nylon Fabric for pinwheel and letters
• Stabilizer, adhesive sew & wash, tearaway & temporary spray adhesive.
• Embroidery thread to coordinate with flag colors
• Pins
• Scissors

Janome Embroidery Club May 2010

Click on the orange blog title above to go to the registration page and sign up for Janome Embroidery Club!

Date: May 4th

Time: 2:30-5pm

Fee: $15

Project:

Tote Bag with Continuous Repeating Border

Design: Anita Goodesign Vintage Borders

Have you ever tried to stitch out a repeating design with multiple hoopings and it just didn't quite turn out?

Well, this month, we're going to embroider a perfectly placed repeating design and make a quick and easy tote bag from start to finish!

The design featured in the sample photo is from Anita Goodesigns Vintage Borders.

I chose this one for 2 reasons.

#1 it looks great! and #2 it stitches out QUICK!!! If you plan to purchase this design cd, please let me know so I can make sure Humble Sewing Center has enough on hand the day of our class.

So, for best results during this class, pick up your own copy of this beautiful design cd, or be sure to bring a border that stitches out QUICK and measures 6.5 inches wide per hooping.

Why? Because I custom designed the size of our tote bag project to perfectly fit all the 6.5 inch borders on the Anita Goodesign cd!

Here's your Supply List - Have Fun and See you Soon!

You will need your sewing machine and embroidery machine for this class.

1 yard of denim or home decorator fabric

Denim Sewing Machine Needle

1 Magnetic Snap

1 scrap of medium weight interfacing 4"x4"

Embroidery Thread

Adhesive Tear Away or Wash Away Stabilizer

5x7 embroidery hoop and plastic hooping grid

Water Soluble Marker or Chalk Pencil

Optional:

rotary cutter and rotary cutter ruler

P.S. Ladies, this is the last Janome Club until Summer Break is over.

During summer, I'll still be available for private lessons at Humble Sewing Center - so ask for details if you're interested!

Thanks,

Jenny

Designer's Gallery Monogram Works

Designer's Gallery Monogram Works

Make every monogram remarkable with MonogramWorks. Create single letter monograms or a full line of text. With unbelievable editing features and hundreds of font and embellishment combinations, every monogram can uniquely reflect the person it represents. MonogramWorks automatically removes hidden stitches, when overlapping letters, letting monograms work for you.

Monogram Works is a muti-format embroidery software which is compatible with csd, dst, exp, jef, pcs, pec, pes, phc, sew, shv, vip, vp3, xxx formats.

Monogram Works is a standalone program that is also a tool pack for Studio Plus or Studio III.

If you enjoy embroidering monograms, then stop by the store for a demo.  We have special introductory pricing for this software.

Embroidering on Pant Legs - April 29 at 10am

Embroidering on Pant Legs

Thursday, April 29 from 10-12:30 pm

Fee $15 Register at www.sewvacoutlet.com/reg.htm

Class size is limited so please register in advance. Your paid registration guarantees your seat.

Sample on display in the store
Supply List

• Embroidery Machine in good working order.
• Embroidery design of your choice loaded to your machine. (design must be no larger than about 4x5in.)
• Jeans, capris or other pants
• Embroidery design of your choice. Design must be no taller than 5 inches tall.
• Printerd template of the design or designs.
• Adhesive Sew & Wash Stabilizer
• Embroidery Needles
• Embroidery Bobbins
• Scissors
• Straight Pins
• Water soluble pen.
• Hot Fix Crystals (optional)

Note: You need embroidery software to do this such as Designer Gallery Studio Plus, Studio III, Janome Digitizer, 4D Organizer, etc. If you cannot print a template than just get exace measurements of the design and simiulate a template. One way to do this is bring a scrap fabric on which to stitch a sample of the design.

Embroidering on pant legs is not a difficult. This will be a great class to attend if you have never done this before. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to get setup.

Babylock Club April 9 at 10am

Babylock Club April 9 at 10am
Register at www.sewvacoutlet.com/reg.htm

Madeira Applique

Supply List
1/2 -1 yd. white Batiste (or cotton) fabric. (1/2 yd. scarf or 1 yd. pillowcase)
1/4 -1/2 yd. pastel colored batiste (or a contrast colored cotton)
Sewing Machine with applique or open toe foot
1 size 11 standard needle
1 wing needle size 16
Water or air soluble marking pen
Straight pins
Colored (embroidery or regular) thread to match colored fabric
1 spool of was a way basting thread
1 bobbin filled with lingerie/bobbin thread
Spray starch

Summer Sew Camps at Humble Sewing Center

Kid's Fashion Camp Projects: Peasant Blouse, Skirt, Easy Zip Purse

Click on the orange title above to go to the registration page.

This summer there will be separate camps offered for

Kids ages 8-12yrs and Teens ages 13-17yrs.

Photos of Teens Fashion and Chic Bags projects coming soon!

Kid’s Fashion Camp  Ages 8 to 12yrs 

Dates:  June 14th-18th  

Time:  2pm-4:30pm 

Fee:  $175 (We provide machines, fabrics, and all supplies during camp.) 

8 student limit, pre-registration required 

Description:

Make 3 fashion projects and learn to use a pattern during this 5 day sew camp!  Become a fashion diva while you make your own Peasant Blouse, Coordinating Skirt, and Purse w/ Zipper!  

Note:  All students must come 30 minutes early on 1st day of camp for orientation. All students will receive a *$25 Gift Certificate towards the purchase of any new sewing machine at Humble Sewing Center.  *Gift Certificate valid during your sew camp only.   

If you want to bring your own machine to this camp, it must be one that you purchased new from Humble Sewing Center.  Contact jenny@sewvacoutlet.com to make special arrangements.

Kid’s Fashion Bags Camp  Ages 8 to 12yrs

Dates:  Aug. 2nd-6th   

Time:  2pm-4:30pm 

Fee:  $175 (We provide machines, fabrics, and all supplies during camp.) 

8 student limit, pre-registration required 

Description: 

Make 5 chic fashion bags during this 5 day sew camp!  Learn designer techniques with magnetic snaps, drawstrings, buttonholes, zippers and more while you make these kid friendly projects. 

Note:  All students must come 30 minutes early on 1st day of camp for orientation. All students will receive a *$25 Gift Certificate towards the purchase of any new sewing machine at Humble Sewing Center.  *Gift Certificate valid during your sew camp only.   

If you want to bring your own machine to this camp, it must be one that you purchased new from Humble Sewing Center.  Contact jenny@sewvacoutlet.com to make special arrangements.

Teen’s Fashion Camp  Ages 13 to 17yrs

Dates:  June 28th – July 2nd

Time:  2pm-4:30pm

Fee:  $175 (We provide machines, fabrics, and all supplies during camp.)

8 student limit, pre-registration required

Description:

Make 3 fashion projects and learn to use a pattern during this 5 day sew camp!  Become a fashion diva while you make your own Tunic Top, Wrap Skirt, and Stash ‘n Dash Wristlet w/ Zipper!  

Note:  All students must come 30 minutes early on 1st day of camp for orientation. All students will receive a *$25 Gift Certificate towards the purchase of any new sewing machine at Humble Sewing Center.  *Gift Certificate valid during your sew camp only.  

If you want to bring your own machine to this camp, it must be one that you purchased new from Humble Sewing Center. Contact jenny@sewvacoutlet.com to make special arrangements.

Teen’s Fashion Bags Camp  Ages 13 to 17yrs

Dates:  July 12th – 16th

Time:  2pm-4:30pm

Fee:  $175 (We provide machines, fabrics, and all supplies during camp.)

8 student limit, pre-registration required

Description:

Make 5 chic fashion bags during this 5 day sew camp!  Learn designer techniques with magnetic snaps, drawstrings, buttonholes, zippers and more!

Note:  All students must come 30 minutes early on 1st day of camp for orientation. All students will receive a *$25 Gift Certificate towards the purchase of any new sewing machine at Humble Sewing Center.  *Gift Certificate valid during your sew camp only.

If you want to bring your own machine to this camp, it must be one that you purchased new from Humble Sewing Center. Contact jenny@sewvacoutlet.com to make special arrangements.

March Embroidery Club

March 25 from 5-7:30 pm.
March's Embroidery Club project is an "in the Hoop" purse. The purse is completely assembled in the hoop.

Supply List
1 - 7" or longer PLASTIC coil zipper. (not metal coil)
1 - 6x8" fabric for purse front
1 - 6x8" fabric for inside front lining.
1 - 6x18" fabric for purse back.
2 - 6x8" batting
Water soluble stabilizer (woven) to fit hoop
36" thin cording or 1/4" grosgrain ribbon for strap. (or make your own strap)
Temporary Spray Adhesive
Scotch Tape
Straight Pins
5 x 7 Embroidery Hoop for smaller purse
6 x 10 Embroidery Hoop or larger for larger purse (shown in picture)

Fabric Preparation
1. Front fabric. Fold 1/2" to wrong side on one 6" side and press.
2. Back Fabric. Fold in half wrong sides together so that piece measures 6x9" and press.
3. Open up and place other piece of batting in between.
4. Fold back in half.

Register at www.sewvacoutlet.com/reg.htm

April Janome Embroidery Club w/ Jenny Gabriel

Click the orange blog title above to go to the registration page and sign up for this class.

Project:

Embroidered Pillow Cover w/ Invisible Zipper

Date: April 6th

Time: 2:30-5pm

Fee: $15

Come out to this hands on machine embroidery class where you can learn how to embroider on VELVET, or the fabric of your choice, make a custom home dec. pillow, and learn how to sew an INVISIBLE ZIPPER!!!

The sample is on display at:

Humble Sewing Center.

The featured design is from:

Dakota Collectibles Embossed Embroidery Variety Collection

*If you would like to use this design for your project, you will need to purchase the design cd.

(Available for purchase at HSC)

Yes! I can't wait to teach you some great how to's for putting in a perfect invisible zipper.

Supply List for Square Pillow 18"x18":

5/8 yard main fabric

18"x18" pillow form (purchase pre-made or make your own)

22" invisible zipper with pull tab to match fabric

Embroidery Threads As Needed per your desired design

*the sample design asks for 4 colors

gold - flowers

dark green - leaves

brown - centers of flowers

olive green - vines

1 spool of all purpose thread

Stabilizer - if using cottons, or other regular fabrics, you can use any fusible, tear-away, or cut-away stabilizer. If using velvet, you will need self adhesive water soluble or self-adhesive tear away stabilizer & possibly the sulky, lightweight water soluble stabilizer as well.

5x7 hoop and plastic hoop grid

Embroidery Machine and its accessories

(If your machine is not a sewing machine combo, please bring your sewing machine to this class.)

Invisible Zipper foot (available for purchase at HSC) & Standard Presser Foot

(if using velvet, also bring your walking foot)

NOTE: You can bring any 4x4 or 5x7 embroidery design or just use your monogram features on your machine.

Contact Jenny with Questions:

glorygarments@gmail.com

See you soon!

Babylock Club

Babylock Club --- Friday, March 12 from 10-12pm Fee $15

Register at www.sewvacoutlet.com/reg.htm

This month in Babylock club you will be doing bobbin work. This is an interesting technique to use with decorative thread.

Supply List:

• 1/2 yd. heavy moire tafetta (or medium to heavy weight fabric)
• 1 yd tearaway stabilizer
• 1 (or more) spools of thick decorative thread such as: Candlelight, Pearl Crown Rayon or Designer 6.
• 1 spool of invisible thread or matching color thread to the decorative thread.
• Sewing and Embroidery machine with Embroidery unit
• 4x4 or 5x7 hoop
• power cord
• controller
• Open toe or Applique foot

Viking Diamond & Topaz-Designer Clubs

Diamond Club/Topaz-Designer Club is starting on Tuesday, March 9.

Diamond Club is from 9:30-1:30 Fee $15,

Topaz-Designer Club is from 11:00-1:30 Fee $15
Register at www.sewvacoutlet.com/reg.htm

We are starting early this month to update your Diamond to the latest version (6451-5548) if you have not already done so. You will learn about the new Edging Stitches in this update.
Schedule: Machine updates from 9:30-10, 10-11 Edging Stitches, 11:00-1:30 Ribbon Foot Project.

Diamond Club Project (Viking Designer Diamonds only)
Supplies needed for Edging Stitches Exercise:
• 10 Strips of cotton fabric 2" x 12". Strips must be cut with a rotary cutter and mat. It is important to have a nice clean edge to be stitched on.
• "B" Foot
• 40 wt. Embroidery thread
• 20 2"x 12" strips of sew & wash stabilizer
• fray check or fray block

Diamond and Topaz-Designer Club Project (Viking Designer Series Machines, Diamond, Topaz, Sapphire, Designer SE, I, II, and Quilter Designer)
Supplies needed for Ribbon T-Shirt
• T-shirt (start with an old one for practice)
• Ribbon (washable) up to 1/2" wide
• Thread to match ribbon
• Ribbon Foot Set
• Embroidery Foot
• Stabilizer (adhesive sew & wash, tear away or sew & wash)

General Supplies
• Viking Designer Sewing Machine
• Sewing Machine Needles
• Bobbins
• Scissors
• Water soluble pen

Note: You do not need to bring your embroidery unit, just the sewing machine and accessory tray.

Janome Embroidery Club w/ Jenny Gabriel

Click on the Orange Title above to go to our registration page and pay for this class.

Date: March 2nd

Time: 2:30-5pm

Fee: $15

Project: Monogram and Make a fully lined zip pouch from scratch!

Yes! We're gonna put in a zipper!

(sample on display at Humble Sewing Center)

Supplies:

1/4 yard main fabric

1/4 yard lining fabric

1/2 yard fusible interfacing (light to medium weight)

one 12" zipper

all purpose thread to match

Embroidery Thread for monogram

4x4 hoop and plastic hoop grid

Embroidery Machine and its accessories

(If your machine is not a sewing machine combo, please bring your sewing machine to this class.)

Zipper Foot & Standard Presser Foot

NOTE: You can bring any 4x4 embroidery design or just use your monogram features on your machine.

Contact Jenny with Questions:

glorygarments@gmail.com

Embroider on PantsEmbroidery Club February

Embroidering on Pant Legs
Thursday, February  from 5-7:30 pm

Fee $15  Register at www.sewvacoutlet.com/reg.htm

Sample on display in the store

Supply List

• Embroidery Machine in good working order.
• Embroidery design of your choice loaded to your machine. (design must be no larger than about 4x5in.)
• Jeans, capris or other pants
• Embroidery design of your choice. Design must be no taller than 5 inches tall.
• Print a template of the design or designs that you select. You need embroidery software to do this such as Designer Gallery Studio Plus, Studio III, Janome Digitizer, 4D Organizer, etc. If you cannot print a template than just get exace measurements of the design and simiulate a template. One way to do this is bring a scrap fabric on which to stitch a sample of the design.
• Adhesive Sew & Wash Stabilizer
•  Embroidery Needles
• Embroidery Bobbins
• Scissors
• Straight Pins
• Water soluble pen.

Optional
• Hot fix crystals, and wand, available at Humble Sewing Center.

Embroidering on pant legs is not a difficult. This will be a great class to attend if you have never done this before. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to get setup.