My Cutting Table Made It onto Ikea Hacker

DH submitted my cutting table to Ikea Hacker a little while back, and today they published it! Needless to say, he's pleased as punch. Thanks to Chylene for letting me know. If you haven't been to Ikea Hacker, definitely check it out. They get all sorts of fun ideas submitted by folks who do unusual, creative and witty things with Ikea products. It's great fun and inspiration.

Happy sewing!

Classes and S&Bs

Attention all metro-Boston and Southern New Hampshire sewers! If you're interested in getting on the mailing list for classes and Stitch 'n B****es at the studio, please send me an email with the subject line "Sign Me Up" and I'll put you on the mailing list. The next S&B is next Saturday. I think we're at capacity. But I'll be holding more, and I'll be offering classes starting in the fall. Send your contact information to ann "at" gorgeousfabrics "dot" com.

Happy sewing!

What Classes Would You Want to Take?

I have a great space for teaching small classes, and my landlord and insurance company both have okayed it. So now I have to decide what classes I want to teach. The great news is that I can teach whatever I want to teach. Unlike when I teach for other organizations, I don't necessarily have to have 7-10 students for the class to be a go. So here are some ideas I have already come up with:

Fitting a Bodice
Fitting a Skirt
Fitting Pants
Embellishment Techniques (that will be Sewing Diva Phyllis' baby)
Sewing with Knits
Tailoring Techniques
It's All in the Details
Sewing Evening Wear
Copying Designer Details
Quick Gifts to Make
Sewing with Leather
Couture Jacket Seminar
Sit 'n Sew (Independent Project)

That's just a partial list. All classes are fashion-sewing oriented. I don't do home dec or quilting. I'll probably keep teaching the beginner classes through other outlets. This is for more advanced classes that would draw smaller groups. So what other classes would you want to see offered? Leave a comment and let me know.

Thanks, and happy sewing!