{Sewing Class Basics #3 ~ Appliqué Pillow Cover OR Simple Tote Bag}

For our third sewing class we are going to learn how to Applique`
(If you would like to make something other than the Halloween projects you can do another fun applique` such as: flowers, a horse, a rainbow & clouds,  or scissors. These will still be done on a pillow cover or simple tote bag.)

*When: Saturday, September 22nd from 1-4 pm or 5-9 pm. These are the same classes. I’m simply offering them at two different times. So you choose which time you’d like to attend. 

*Where: In my sewing studio (Lindsay & Baseline)

I'll send you the address after you sign up & pay!

*Cost: $15. 

*To sign up, visit my facebook event page here:  Applique` Sewing Class

OR

*Email your name and "Applique` Sewing Class" to me at simplestitchesaz at yahoo.com.

Please let me know which project you want to make. I will send you an invoice through Paypal to pay for the class. You don't have to have a Paypal account to pay through them, just a credit card. Class size is limited so sign up ASAP to reserve your spot. 

*Feel free to share this with a friend if you know someone that is local (Gilbert/Mesa area) that may be interested. If you can't make this day and time but would like to sign up, let me know and I can create another class if I have enough interest.

*You can choose between making One Applique` Pillow Cover OR one Simple Applique` Tote Bag. If you'd like to make both projects or more than one of the same project, you can sign up for both class time slots and make one in each. 

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In this class you will:

practice straight stitching

learn how to applique`

learn how to create an envelope pillow cover OR a simple tote bag.

learn more about seam allowances

learn how to make a casing for a drawstring or elastic

learn how to hem

learn how to use a pattern that has several sizes, without cutting the larger sizes off. 

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Supplies you'll need to bring:

*Sewing machine

*your machine's manual

*universal needles

*thread to match your fabric

*fabric scissors - one large pair for cutting fabric and one small pair to use at your machine. The 2nd pair is optional.

*a seam ripper

*straight pins

*small screwdriver (your machine should have come with one)

*bobbins

*fabric for your project (I will send you the amount of fabrics you'll need after you sign up for the class)

{Batman & Batgirl Superhero Capes}

Carla ordered these fun superhero capes for her little ones.

You can order custom made capes in my Etsy Shop.  There are a lot of options to choose from and you get to choose the colors and applique`.

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{a batgirl superhero cape}

This Batgirl cape was a custom order for Robin H.

 

You can order custom made capes in my Etsy Shop.  There are a lot of options to choose from and you get to choose the colors and applique`.

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{Green fuzzy worm, applique`}

This cute little worm bodysuit is for the new baby that my client, Monica's, friend will be having soon.

I decided to do this one with a soft minky fabric and I love how it turned out.

You can order a custom made appliqued bodysuit over in my Etsy shop.  There are several different options for the applique`.  You can choose from (the ones in blue or underlined in blue are links to see the examples, the others I don't have examples of yet, but have the patterns for them):   

Monster  

Tie  

Tie with Vest  

Giraffe

Teddy Bear Face  

Elephant  

Whales  

Worm  

Birds 

Ladybug  

Bunny   

Love (with a mustache for the O)  

Rudolph   

Car  

Flower 

LOVE  

Camera  

Caterpillar  

Chick 

Christmas Tree  

Cow  

Easter Egg  

Frankenstein's Face    

First Initial   

Mustache  

Ornament  

Owl  

Pig  

Rocketship 

Stars

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{bugs, ties and babies}

I got an order for a bug tie bodysuit a few weeks ago and I decided to make a second one. I love these little bugs, are they so cute?

There are many different applique's you can choose from, if you'd like to have a custom made bodysuit or t-shirt made for your little one head over to my shop and you can see the ones I have available.

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{sara's monster}

This was a custom order for Sara.  She wanted a monster applique bodysuit for her little girl.

At first I thought "a monster for a girl is a little crazy", but I really like how the different colors turned out.  I love it when my clients have me think outside my box.

If you'd like to order a custom made applique shirt or bodysuit head over to my Etsy shop,  You can choose the design (there are a lot to choose from) and the colors/prints/fabrics and I will try to find fabric as close to what you request as possible. Please note that I cannot guarantee that I can find exactly what you would like, but I will do my best. 

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{felt stethoscopes}

Here are the stethoscopes I made for Tiffany, to go with the lab coats for her niece's birthday party.

The party was based off of the Disney show "Doc McStuffins".

I was able to use die cuts to cut out the whole stethoscope, and then I hand-stitched the band-aid and the hearts on and stitched them together, adding a little bit of stuffing inside.

Rylee's stethascope is on backwards, but you can get the general idea.  So fun!

If you have a fun idea that you'd like me to put together for an event you have coming up, head over to my Etsy shop and send me a custom order request and I'll see what I can do for you.

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{lab coats & stethoscopes}

One of my clients, Tiffany, wanted me to make some lab coats for a "Doc McStuffins" birthday party she was throwing for her niece, Rylee. This is a Disney show that I had never heard of until Tiffany told me about it (my kids are all past that stage). 

I couldn't find a pattern for children size lab coats, so I searched the web and found a tutorial to make them from an existing boys long-sleeve dress shirt. Tiffany wanted 2 different sizes, so I borrowed a smaller shirt from a friend and used my oldest boy's Sunday shirt to make the patterns off of.

My boys modeled the larger size coats for me.

Rylee & her friend wearing their coats and enjoying the party.

I cut out and stitched Rylee's name on her coat.  She also got some purple buttons on her coat, to help it stand out a little more.

I had fun creating these fun coats for Rylee's birthday party.  Head over to my next post to see the cute little stethoscopes Tiffany had me make to go with these lab coats.

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{a lovely year of finishes ~ august project}

Here is just a little preview of what I'm going to be working on this month for the "A Lovely Year of Finishes" project. I am going to make a pillow like this one.  The chocolate color will be the main pillow and the print will be the letters.  Make sure you come back later this month to see the finished product! 

  

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{family Rules ~ a big embroidery project}

This embroidery project is just a little of what I've been working on lately. I'll be heading up to the high country to go camping for my family reunion in a week and wanted some hand-stitching projects that I could work on while we are there, so I'm preparing several projects to take with me.  This is just one of them.  I plan to frame this and hang it by our front door.

I've also decided to join a group called A Lovely Year of Finishes {go check out their page to get more details}. I'm joining a little late, but it's never to late to get projects done right?  So this is my project for July.

Some of my other hand-stitching projects include:  

* pillows (with hexies) 

* wallets (with hexies)

* a few wallets with embroidery   

*an embroidered project for my bedroom 

*embroidered zipper pouches   

*an appliqued pillow 

* and some felt dolls

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{bunny onesie ~ for chalice}

I made this cute bunny applique onesie for a friend, who is also a client.  She is a fellow professional photographer and wanted a onesie for a smash cake session, where the theme was bunnies for the little girls birthday.

She also ordered this pennant banner for a fun background for the smash cake session.

If you would like to purchase an applique onesie like this they are $12 + shipping. You can choose the colors/prints/fabrics, as well as what you would like appliqued on the onesie.  You can see my list of available applique's here on one of my etsy listings. I will try to find fabric as close to what you request as possible.  Contact me at: chelscraps (@) yahoo.com.  

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{tie onesies}

Two of these adorable little tie onesies will be up in my shop later today.

If you would like to purchase an applique onesie like these they are $12 each (+ shipping). You can choose the colors/prints/fabrics and I will try to find fabric as close to what you request as possible.  Contact me at: chelscraps (@) yahoo.com.

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