Our house is a welcoming place for sewists and quilters of all skill levels — we’re so thrilled to be your NEW BERNINA Dealer in the MidSouth.
Class Schedules for all levels
Beginner Quilting
CLASS INFO My First Quilt/Intro to Patchwork and Quilting This class will teach you the skills needed to make your first quilt! In this project, you’ll use the “Inside Out Star” pattern to piece a quilt top, learn to baste a quilt sandwich, discuss ways to quilt, and attach a sewn binding. The class will meet four times, and there will be homework! You will need to sew at home between classes to finish the quilt. Finished quilt: 48” x 48” baby/child sized or 48” x 64” lap sized Level: CONFIDENT BEGINNER You need to know how to use a sewing machine and can stitch a straight line. Materials: • Precut kits purchased at The Sewing House • “Inside Out Star” pattern available at The Sewing House • 1.5 yards of batting and basting spray or curved basting pins (needed for the 3rd class-we will discuss these items at the first class) • Scissors, seam ripper, pencil/pen and Rotary cutter (optional)
Cost: $125 - 8 spots available for each class PICK YOUR CLASS
july aug sept
Class 1 Daytime | 10am to 12pm
Class 3 Evenings | 6pm to 8pm
Class 5 Saturdays | 2pm to 4pm
Tuesday, July 13
Tuesday, July 13
Saturday, July 31
Tuesday, July 27
Tuesday, July 27
Saturday, Aug 14
Tuesday, Aug 3
Tuesday, Aug 3
Saturday, Aug 28
Tuesday, Aug 17
Tuesday, Aug 17
Saturday, Sept 4
Class 2 Daytime | 2pm to 4pm
Class 4 Saturdays | 10am to 12pm
Tuesday, July 13
Saturday, July 31
Tuesday, July 27
Saturday, Aug 14
Tuesday, Aug 3
Saturday, Aug 28
Tuesday, Aug 17
Saturday, Sept 4
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“Inside Out Star” Pattern
Jackie Watson is a life-long sewing enthusiast. After years of sewing clothes, stuffed dolls, and band color guard flags, friends introduced her to quilting 15+ years ago. She’s made countless quilts for family, friends, and coworkers. After a 37 year career as a gifted education teacher, she retired in 2020. Jackie is a member of the Memphis Area Modern Quilt Guild and served as president from 20182019. When she’s not busy in her sewing room, she enjoys volunteering with Women Run Walk Memphis and Girls on the Run and uses her quilting skills to fund-raise as a St. Jude Hero.
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Kids Corner
SUMMER SLEEPOVER Ages 8 – 10 Cost - $100
SUMMER SLEEPOVER Ages 11 – 16 Cost - $100
July 21 – 23 | 4 spots available 9am – 11am
July 19 – 20 | 5 spots available 9am to 11am
3 day mini camp
2 day mini camp
Description: In this class students will make a coordinated sleep over set. This will include an overnight bag, pillow-case, and pajama shorts!
Description: In this class students will make a coordinated sleep over set. This will include an overnight bag, pillow-case, and pajama shorts!
Skill level: BEGINNER There will be an additional charge for fabric associated with this class. Please bring scissors, small notebook, and pen.
Skill level: BEGINNER There will be an additional charge for fabric associated with this class. Please bring scissors, small notebook, and pen.
Ellie VanDyke Ellie has been sewing for 5 years and enjoys quilting and making special projects for her room and dorm room at college.
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BACK TO SCHOOL Ages 8 – 10 Cost - $125
BACK TO SCHOOL Ages 11 – 16 Cost – $125
3 day mini camp
3 day mini camp
Description: In this class students will make back to school accessories! This will include scrunchies, pencil pouch, notebook cover, and tote bag.
Description: In this class students will make back to school accessories! This will include scrunchies, pencil pouch, notebook cover, and tote bag.
Skill level: BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE There will be an additional charge for fabric associated with this class. Please bring scissors, small notebook, and pen.
Skill level: BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE There will be an additional charge for fabric associated with this class. Please bring scissors, small notebook, and pen.
July 28 – 30 | 4 spots available 9am – 11am
July 28 – 30 | 5 spots available 3pm – 5pm
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Paper Piecing Class
CLASS INFO
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Intro to Foundation Paper Piecing Foundation paper piecing provides the opportunity to create precise, complex designs using straightforward, easy to learn techniques and opens up a new realm of possibilities for sewing/quilting enthusiasts. This class will teach you the beginning techniques used for foundation paper piecing while creating two blocks. First, we will piece together a pineapple block using a fussy cut center which will introduce you to the technique. Next, we will build on these skills to create a butterfly block. Lastly, we will discuss some different options to turn these blocks into finished pieces.
july
July 10 10am to 2pm July 15 10am to 2pm or
aug
4pm to 8pm August 19 10am to 2pm or
Finished pineapple block: 16” x 16” Finished butterfly block: 10” x 10”
4pm to 8pm
Level: CONFIDENT BEGINNER You need to know how to use a sewing machine and can stitch a straight line. Materials: Precut kits purchased at The Sewing House, which will include a 12 inch add a quarter plus ruler and a pattern for both projects.
Cost: $50 - 5 spots available
Mary Adcox has explored fabric and fiber art from an earlier age, blessed with a mother who taught and encouraged her to find creative outlets that she enjoyed. She began quilting 21+ years ago while pregnant with her first/only child and after completing a foundation paper pieced dinosaur quilt, she was hooked. Her background in mechanical engineering combined with her discovery of the modern quilting aesthetic with all its wonderful bold, contemporary designs and colors has really opened up a new world of possibilities to explore. Largely self-taught, she has taken classes with a variety of established fabric artists to improve her knowledge and technique, including foundation paper piecing classes with Carolyn Friedlander, Amy Friend, and Jo Avery. Mary is a member of the Memphis Area Modern Quilt Guild and currently serves as their program coordinator. She also is the president of the Memphis Arts Collective and designs jewelry which she sells locally.
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Parker Pants and Lucy Class
CLASS INFO
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Children’s Corner Parker Pants is a great beginner garment pattern. They are unlined with a shorts and pants option for girls and boys. In this class we will learn how to choose fabrics for garment sewing, how to cut out your fabric, how to create a casing for an elastic waist, and how to finish your pants with professional seams. We will also go over how to make these pants banded for a dressier look & how to add a ruffle for little girls. Level: CONFIDENT BEGINNER You will need to know how to use your sewing machine and the basics of a straight stitch. Materials: A pre-made kit from The Sewing House containing your pattern, 1/2-1 yard of fabric depending on the size plus 3/4 inch elastic.
Cost: $50 Lucy is an easy-to-make and versatile garment for beginners. A-line jumper that can be customized with sweet details. The dress buttons on the shoulder, is piped along the top edge, and can be made with a ruffle at the hem. It is an ideal dress to take your little from summer into fall. Level: INTERMEDIATE You need basic knowledge of how to construct a garment and we will go over adding piping, and how to construct a fully lined dress. Materials: A pre-made kit from the sewing house containing your pattern, 2 yards of fabric (1 for dress, 1 for lining) pre-made contrasting piping, and a fabric glue stick.
Cost: $65
Jessica Lyons I learned to sew 15 years ago when my Granny taught me to hand quilt. I quickly became obsessed and since then have been sewing and quilting regularly. When my oldest son was born in 2014, I learned machine & hand embroidery, garment sewing and pattern drafting. I sew for my daughter now on a daily basis. My favorite type of sewing is classic orange vintage children’s garments in fun prints!
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july
July 24 Parker Pants 4pm to 6pm August 7 Lucy Dress
aug
10am to 1pm
Adult Beginner Sewing
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Learning to Sew - Adult class 17 and up Learn the basics of the machine and sewing to start you on a path to a great hobby of creating and sewing.
july
Level: BEGINNER
July 12 6pm to 8pm July 14 9am to 11am
Cost: $50 (includes fabric for the class)
July 20 6pm to 8pm
Jennifer Reith owner of The Sewing House
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Bernina Mastery Class Class for Bernina Owners (You must have purchased a Bernina in the last 12 months.) This class is for new Bernina sewing machine owners to learn all about their new machine.
july
July 26 9am to 3pm
Level: ALL SKILL LEVELS
aug
August 20 9am to 3pm (45 min lunch)
Cost: No cost for new bernina owners
(45 min lunch)
Patrice Lewis has been a sewist for 50 years. Sounds crazy but she learned sitting in the floor of her mothers sewing room. Her beginning sewing was Barbie clothes and dresses for her little sister and then as the years progressed there wasn’t any sewing project she wouldn’t try. Patrice worked in the home decor business for 20 plus years which allowed her to stay home and raise her 3 children. She will tell you that her gift of sewing is God given and she loves to make others happy with her talents. Patrice has worked in fabric stores and has sold sewing machines in the past. She recently has renewed her love for quilting and loves to teach sewing on many levels from handwork to machine work.
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Calendar of Classes
SUN
MON
TUE
4
5
WED
THU
6
FRI
SAT
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2
3
8
9
10
7
Paper Piecing 10am-2pm
11
12 Adult Beginner Sewing 6pm-8pm
18
25
19
19-20 Ages 11-16 Summer Sleepover 9am-11am
26
Bernina Mastery Class 9am-3pm
Beginner Quilting 10am-12pm 2pm-4pm 6pm-8pm
13
14
15
Adult Beginner Sewing 9am-11am
Paper Piecing 10am-2pm 4pm-8pm
19-20 20 Ages 11-16 Summer Sleepover 9am-11am Adult Beginner Sewing 6pm-8pm
21-23 Ages 8-10 Summer Sleepover 9am-11am
27
Beginner Quilting 10am-12pm 2pm-4pm 6pm-8pm
21
28
22
21-23 Ages 8-10 Summer Sleepover 9am-11am
29
16
17
23
24
21-23 Ages 8-10 Summer Sleepover 9am-11am
30
28-30 28-30 28-30 Ages 8-10 Ages 8-10 Ages 8-10 Back To School Back To School Back To School 9am-11am 9am-11am 9am-11am Ages 11-16 Ages 11-16 Ages 11-16 3pm-5pm 3pm-5pm 3pm-5pm
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Parker Pants 4pm-6pm
31 Beginner Quilting 10am-12pm 2pm-4pm
Calendar of Classes
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MON 1
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TUE 2
9
WED 3
THU 4
Beginner Quilting 10am-12pm 2pm-4pm 6pm-8pm
FRI 5
SAT 6
7 Lucy Dress 10am-1pm
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14 Beginner Quilting 10am-12pm 2pm-4pm
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Beginner Quilting 10am-12pm 2pm-4pm 6pm-8pm
19 Paper Piecing 10am-2pm 4pm-8pm
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Bernina Mastery Class 9am-3pm
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28 Beginner Quilting 10am-12pm 2pm-4pm
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Calendar of Classes
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Beginner Quilting 10am-12pm 2pm-4pm
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Hours: Monday-Saturday 10AM–6PM Closed on Sunday 3670 S Houston Levee Rd., Suite 101 | Collierville, TN 38017 (901) 316-8783 | www.shopthesewinghouse.com