Quick Zip Bag

Are you looking for projects that use fat quarters or leftover fabric? Would you like to use those samplers from quilting classes? Great for beginners or the seasoned stitcher, this bag makes a great quick project and/or gift. The easy to make bag uses 2 very easy zipper applications. One is for the opening of the bag and the other is for a zipper hanging pocket. Learn quick miters and accurate binding finishing touches. A second surprise project will also be presented. Acquire immediate satisfaction and walk out of the classroom with 2 finished projects and the knowledge to make more.

• Saturday, November 12, 2011
  (10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.)

Fee: $95, including materials kits for both projects

Instructor: Linda McGehee

Advance registration is required. Call us at (310) 791-1190 to reserve your place.

Tired of being hidden and ignored, the zipper is exposed as a truly versatile embellishment. Featured by designers in their current ready-to-wear, accessories, and jewelry, the utilitarian zipper is this season’s darling.

Fashion a stunning necklace with zippers. Use zippers as a flower, head piece, shoe decoration. This fun and easy class doesn’t require any special sewing skills. The opportunities are endless and the results are so much fun.

• Friday, November 11, 2011
  (1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.)

Fee: $25

Instructor: Linda McGehee

Advance registration is required. Call us at (310) 791-1190 to reserve your place.

Everything that can be made into a garment, pillow, wall hanging or quilt can also be made into a handbag. Handbags are the rage and you need more than one! Discover how easy it is to make bags with character to fit your special needs. Whether making a cute evening bag, holder for CD’s, or a large carryall for everyday, there are lots of tricks of the trade.

• Friday, November 11, 2011
  (10:00 a.m. – Noon)

Fee: $25

Instructor: Linda McGehee

Advance registration is required. Call us at (310) 791-1190 to reserve your place.

Welcome to the Groovy Girls Club! Enjoy a monthly get-together where club members can laugh, learn, and be inspired by creative ideas. Learn a new technique each month for fun little projects. Why, there might even be a new recipe involved from time to time! 9 meetings.

• 4th Thursdays, October 2012 – July 2012 (no meeting in November)
  (6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)

Fee: $89

Instructor: Debra Diaz

Advance registration is required. Call us at (310) 791-1190 to reserve your place.

Terry Madison, who has taught sewing and fine arts in the South Bay for over 50 years, will teach this club beginning in October. The club will meet once a month. We will be featuring a different project each class. Students bring their own sewing machine, or you may rent one of ours. 10 meetings. Open to youth aged 8 years to teens. Limited to a maximum of 6 members.

• 1st Tuesdays of each month, from October 2011 – July 2012
  (4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.)

Fee: $325, including 10 class sessions (20 hours of instruction), fabric kits and thread for all 10 sessions

Instructor: Terry Madison

Advance registration is required. Call us at (310) 791-1190 to reserve your place.

This is a great project for a last minute gift. Leni will demonstrate making a bookmark in the hoop. The first one is for you – then the rest can be for gifting!

• Saturday, December 3, 2011
  (10:00 a.m. – Noon)

Fee: $15

Instructor: Leni Herman

Advance registration is required. Call us at (310) 791-1190 to reserve your place.

See tips and tricks for successful embroidery of free-standing lace Christmas ornaments. Then, you can make a pile of them for gifts!

• Saturday, November 5, 2011
  (10:00 a.m. – Noon)

Fee: $15

Instructor: Leni Herman

Advance registration is required. Call us at (310) 791-1190 to reserve your place.

What can make a gift more special than attaching an Embroidered Gift Card, designed by you? Come with your laptop and Greeting Card software (add-on to 5D Suite) installed to explore all the fun, easy ways you can create greeting cards!

• Thursday, November 17, 2011
  (6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)

Fee: $15

Instructor: Robin Keller

Advance registration is required. Call us at (310) 791-1190 to reserve your place.

Join Leni as she demonstrates how to make an appliqued wall hanging destined to be a holiday favorite. You will explore both traditional machine applique methods as well as using auto-cutwork.

• Saturday, October 1, 2011
  (10:00 a.m. – Noon)

Fee: $15

Instructor: Leni Herman

Advance registration is required. Call us at (310) 791-1190 to reserve your place.

Quick and easy, fun retro apron. Glittered thread, serger pintucks, gathers, and rolled hems make this apron super special Easy and fast to construct, yet all these great techniques, give it a very professional finish. Requires a 4-thread Baby Lock serger.

• Thursday, November 10, 2011 (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

Fee: $20

Instructor: Robin Keller

Advance registration is required. Call us at (310) 791-1190 to reserve your place.