Class
Registration: Please register in advance for all classes. Payment in
full is required at the time of registration. No class refund will
be given for cancellations less than 7 days before the class.
Refunds will be given if the instructor cancels the class. Please
sign up early to avoid full classes or canceled classes.
Sewing Classes
SEW YOUNG – SEW FUN
Geneva
Sewing Classes for ages 8 – 14
$20
per session, 2 hour sessions, 2 students
Series of 7 lessons which are given in order each building on the
previous lessons skills.
Students bring their own machine, sewing supplies and sewing kit.
1.
Classes are scheduled at 4PM – 6PM on Mondays or 9AM – 11AM or 11AM
– 1PM on Saturdays.
2.
Classes must be paid for in advance to hold your place.
A. Classes may be
canceled 24 hours in advance.
3.
Supplies and sewing kit must be brought to each class.
4.
Store machines may be used if student does not have a machine.
5.
Samples of project can be seen at Creative Sewing Center.
6.
Alice Ayers is the teacher; supply list is available thru email or
at the store.
7.
Classes may be canceled 48 hour in advance of class.
8.
Refund is given if teacher cancels class.
Projects
1.
Machine Operation & Pincushion
2.
Square Pillow
3.
Pillowcase
4.
Apron
5.
Poncho
6.
Stuffed Animal
7.
Large Tote Bag
Class Registration: Please register in advance for
all classes. Payment in full is required at the time of
registration. No class refund will be given for cancellations less
than 7 days before the class. Refunds will be given if the
instructor cancels the class. Please sign up early to avoid full
classes or canceled classes.
BEGINNING SEWING CLASS
Geneva
store
TEACHER: ALICE AYERS – 630-682-4889
March 9, 16, 23 , - Tuesdays 5pm – 7 pm
(aagrannya@comcast.net)
PROJECT: PAJAMA PANTS
Pick McCalls or Simplicity pattern of your choice. Buy pattern
according to your hip measurement!! You may make elastic
or tie waist. No pockets – not enough time in class. Watch the
Sunday paper for 40% off Coupons for Joann Fabrics. Can be used for
anything that is not on sale already.
Learning experiences taught: Operation of machine, Threading,
bobbin winding, buttonholes and care of Sewing machine. Reading
pattern, marking, seam allowance and steps to complete pajamas.
COST: $60 – PLUS SUPPLIES
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
Sewing machine, Foot control and Manual
BASIC SEWING KIT: Include sewing shears, pins, tape
measure, Sewing guage 6” ruler, pincushion . chalk marker,
or marking pencil (blue wash away)
Buy
cotton woven fabric, all over design.
Thread to match fabric (Sews all Fabric or Dual Duty thread)
PLEASE WASH AND DRY YOUR FABRIC BEFORE COMING TO CLASS.
Class Registration: Please register in advance for
all classes. Payment in full is required at the time of
registration. No class refund will be given for cancellations less
than 7 days before the class. Refunds will be given if the
instructor cancels the class. Please sign up early to avoid full
classes or canceled classes.
Quilting
Finishing Class
Instructor-Wanda
Fee: $20
Sandwich-Thurs.,
Feb. 4, 10:30AM-2:30PM
This
85" x 93" quilt uses different feet each month and to
utilize decorative stitches on the sewing machine. The
blocks are traditional appliquéd.


Teacher: Lisa, Sandwich
Betty, Geneva
Demo fee: $15
Sandwich: Thurs., Mar. 25, 10:30AM
Sandwich: Sat., Mar. 20, 10:30AM
Geneva: Thurs., Mar. 25, 2:00PM
Design Your Own
Sweatshirt Jacket


Purchase a
sweatshirt that is one size larger than is comfortable for
you to wear. Choose fabrics to total 3 1/2 to 4 yds.
Teacher: Lisa
Class fee: $35
Sandwich:
Thurs., Mar. 4 and Thurs., Mar. 11, 1:00PM-4:00PM
Quilt in a Frame
Frame
Quilting
Join us and learn how to use a quilting frame.
We’ll learn how to load the frame properly with the quilt top,
backing and batting. We will work with patterns, how to line them up
from one row to the next. We will also work with free motion and how
to adjust the stitch regulator.
$25 1 session 2 hrs Lisa
Sandwich-
St Charles-
No charge for new frame owners who purchased
at Creative Sewing Center.
Class Registration: Please register in advance for
all classes. Payment in full is required at the time of
registration. No class refund will be given for cancellations less
than 7 days before the class. Refunds will be given if the
instructor cancels the class. Please sign up early to avoid full
classes or canceled classes.
Embroidery
Fancy Hand Towels

We all
have lots of fancy stitches on our sewing machines. Come and see an
easy way to create a fancy hand towel for use in your kitchen by
utilitizing some of these stitches. If your machine has the tapering
feature, I will be happy to show you how to use it to make your
towel unique. These towels work up fast and would also make nice
hostess gifts for friends and relatives.
Thursday,
March 25
NEW DATE:
Apr. 8
Time: 1PM –
3PM
Place:
Creative Sewing Center, Geneva
Teacher:
Betty
$5 Kit fee
payable to Betty
All you need
to bring is your sewing machine and scissors
2 colors of
poly/cotton embroidery thread)
Class fee:
$12
Snowman Quilt

The Stitch Connection
#207 Snowman Collector
Teacher: Lisa
Sandwich: Tues.,
Feb. 23 and Tues., Mar. 9, 10:15AM-2:15PM
Class Fee: $35
Sandwich: Sat.,
Feb. 27 and Sat., Mar. 13, 10:15AM-2:15PM
This
design offers three methods of stitching;
traditional embroidery with 4 different LACE
FILLS for the flower (yellow and green
quilt), ALL APPLIQUÉ where everything is
appliquéd (cranberry and blue quilt) and
PARTIAL APPLIQUÉ (30’s fabrics - 58" x 68")
with appliquéd flower and lace fills on the
leaf and petal.
53" X 68"



Teacher:
Lisa
Sandwich-Tues., Apr. 13 and Tues., Apr. 27,
10:15AM-2:15PM
Needs:
background fabric: 5 yds.
Partial
Background: 48 fat quarters
(lattice/binding)
All
appliqué: 48 fat quarters
(lattice/binding), 1 fat quarter each for
leaf and pink petal
Backing:
3 1/2 yds.
Stabilizer: tear away
Buttons:
12 jumbo size

Click the
above picture to go to My Embroideries