EMBROIDERY AND BEADING HAND SEWING: THE FINISHING TOUCHES Connie Long
BEADING ON FABRIC Connie Long
In this class we will make a sampler of various hand stitches used in fine couture finishes such as; the blind catch stitch and half slipstitch for hems, hand rolled hem for chiffons and lightweight silks, French tacks, hand sewing buttons appropriately elevated for the fabric you are using, hand sewn sipper, covered snaps and more. SUPPLY LIST. 1 session. $49 RK A10920 11/13 FC A10896 9/17
SU SA
2:30pm-5:30pm 2:00pm-5:00pm
RK A10919 11/13 FC A10895 9/17
TULLE SANDWICH EMBELLISHING Connie Long
Create beautiful floating collages using combinations of humble or exotic or luxurious ingredients such as discarded thread, snips of fabric, beads, etc. You will start to look at the throwaway byproducts of your everyday sewing in a new light. Because you don’t have to sew through the embellishment material to hold it in place, you can incorporate solid Click To View Sample (but not sharp) objects, such as lightweight coins and beads into the design. The finished collage can be used to dress up the border of a garment. Another fun option - an elegant and original lampshade! SUPPLY LIST. 1 session. $49 RK A10927 11/19 FC A10898 9/25
SA SU
2:00pm-5:00pm 2:30pm-5:30pm
Embellishing fabric by hand, sewing individual beads and sequins allows you to create unique garments and accessories. This class covers the design process: getting inspired, checking sources for design ideas and then executing the design. We will also sew beads to practice the various stitches on a sample fabric and design to get familiar with the techniques. Kit Fee $5. 1 session. $49 SU SA
11:15am-2:15pm 10:30am-1:30pm
MACHINE EMBROIDERED BAGS Antoinette Lee
You can never have too many bags! Let’s create great looking bags using machine quilting, free motion embroidery and couching techniques. Intermediate sewing skills required. SUPPLY LIST. 1 session. $79 FC A11106 10/6-10/20 TH FC A11237 12/17 SA
We will explore the possibilities for applying beads and beaded trim to fabric using the sewing machine. This technique allows you to couch (sew to the top of the fabric) beads along necklines and edges, to create borders down the front or along hemlines or to add beautiful swirl designs. SUPPLY LIST. 1 session. $49 SA 10:30am-1:30pm SU 11:15am-2:15pm
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EXOTIC EMBROIDERY Shirley Waxman
Make a sampler incorporating designs and stitches from Ethiopian, Yemenite and Hungarian embroidery, including beading and using Shisha mirrors. Kit Fee $8. 1 session. $69 RK A10958 10/9
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11:30am-4:30pm
RK=Rockville;
CN=Centreville;
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10:30am-2:30pm 10:30am-5:00pm
BEADED EMBELLISHING BY MACHINE Connie Long
RK A10926 11/19 FC A10897 9/25
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FC=Falls Church