September 2014 to February 2015 OPEN HOUSE
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September 2014 to February 2015 OPEN HOUSE
September 2014 to February 2015 Coming Soon BERNINA 350 Special Edition Machines OPEN HOUSE Saturday September 13th 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Come in to see the new fall projects, meet the teachers and get together with fellow sewing enthusiasts. Pick the classes that inspire you and have the opportunity to be the first to register and ensure you have a spot. Refreshments will be served upstairs where you can relax, socialize and exchange ideas with our teaching staff. So come in on Saturday September 13th and have some fun at Triangle!!! Tula Pink Ricky Tims Two new faceplate designs created by the talented Ricky Tims & Tula Pink Bonus: Full shank presser feet (replacement of snap-on soles) Slide-on extension table BERNINA Free Hand System (FHS) BERNINA Walking Foot Bonus: BERNINA #29C Free-motion Quilting Foot Our teachers will be here from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm 386 Woolwich St, Guelph Ontario N1H 8L2 Phone 519 822-9910 Fax 519 822-3145 Website www.trianglesewing.on.ca E-mail stitches4u@trianglesewing.on.ca Committed to Customer Service 2 ▲ Triangle Sewing SUNFLOWER CRAZY QUILT CLUBS Wednesday’s September 24th & October 15th, KIDS CLUBS Tuesday’s Tuesday’s Fall/Winter Session (10 weeks for $150.00 + HST) September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, 25 & December 2 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17, 24, March 3, 17 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Come and join our fun and exciting weekly sewing club. Choose your own projects and we will assist you as you work your way through it. This club is both educational and social. Feel the pleasure that sewing has to offer. You have the ability to express yourself creatively in all of your projects. The club is paid in advance by session, NEW REGISTRATIONS ARE WELCOME AT ANYTIME providing space is available. Please be sure to come prepared with all your sewing supplies, sewing machine (if you have one), a project and all the requirements that the pattern calls for. Ask for a detailed list of supplies upon registering. JANOME SEW- A-LONG CLUB 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm $5.00 per month The Janome Club meets the second Thursday of every month. To join, you simply must own a Janome sewing machine! While we will always have a sew-a-long project going, we encourage members to bring show and tell, new projects and ideas, or any project you would like to work on. It is a place to socialize with other sewing enthusiasts, share, learn, and teach! This club is designed to assist everyone who owns these types of machines in getting started and continuing to grow. Guest speakers, problem solving, projects, new products, designs, and web site information these are just some of the things the club offers. More importantly its major backup with a bit of socializing all rolled into one. EMBROIDERY CLUB PLUS 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm $5.00 per month The Embroidery Club meets the fourth Thursday of every month. All brands are welcome. Our nights can include demos, guest speakers and/or sew & tell. Although we feature machine embroidery, we share many different projects that are created using a sewing machine. Whether you are an experienced sewer/embroiderer or a newbie, we welcome everyone. Bring your projects – finished or not. Bring your questions, problems as well as your successes. The club is meant to help as well as inspire. You will love all the down to earth girls in the group too! Come check it out! Our next meeting will be September 26th. (No meetings in December, January, February, July and August.) THE QUILTERS CLUB $150.00 + HST (per session) New quilters welcome! Join fellow quilters, whether newbie or seasoned quilter, for an evening of quilting fun! Start a new project or use these evenings as an opportunity to finish any UFO (unfinished project), get help with any “problems” that are preventing you from moving forward with a project, get ideas or advice for new projects, learn new techniques, or just enjoy working with fellow quilters. Each week the instructor will present useful tips on how: to use a quilting tool, tricky techniques, or other quilting applications to help Quilt Club members finish their projects. Mostly, you find seeing so many different projects on the go at once, simply inspires new quilts and challenges! Please register and let us know what your interests are so we can customize the evenings to meet your specific needs. Instructor: Monica Bell Wednesday Evenings 10 weeks 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm (Join in at any time!) Fall Session: September 24th - November 26th Winter Session: January 7th - March 11th 10:00 am – 4:00 pm $120.00 + HST This beautiful wallhanging is all done in the hoop. It is a different embroidery technique and a great way to experiment doing an appliqué using a different format. The sky fabrics can also be done in dark blues (we refer to this as a night sky). You can also add a bit of orange fabric for the flower. This is an Anita Goodesign pattern. Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions. Instructor: Betty Gardiner TWICE THE FUN MINI QUILT Wednesday’s November 12th & 26th, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm $60.00 + HST There is lots to learn in doing this mini quilt. You will choose an embroidery design that is 4.5mm x 4.5mm for the centre. You will learn how to do prairie points with piping and you will use a decorative stitch from your machine on the piping. The background can be done with a twin needle in a wavy pattern. You will learn a new way of putting on binding. Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions. Instructor: Betty Gardiner Pj’s IN THE HOOP BLOOMIN’ TOTE Wednesday’s October 8th, 22nd, & November 12th, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 9:30 am – 1:30 pm $150.00 + HST This tote is designed for a 6x10 hoop. It measure 18”x 5 1/2”x13 ¾”. The tote is all done in the hoop as well as pockets on the inside. The bottom panel of the tote is made from 2 ½” strips so a jelly roll will work. The panels are joined together and you will then use some fancy stitches from your machine. Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions. Instructor: Betty Gardiner HANDBAGS 2 DESIGNER KNOCKOFFS Wednesday’s November 19th, & November 26th, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 9:30 am – 1:30 pm $90.00 + HST There are several different styles to choose from in this book. You can choose to do a zipper across the top or a snap closure. The techniques in this book tackle all of the tricky details of making bags with designer results. The grommets are sized perfectly for two common sized grommets. The corner designs are both functional and elegant. One style of bag introduces you to an endless hoop embroidery. This project is a great way to learn machine embroidery and end up with a beautiful handbag. Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions. Instructor: Betty Gardiner BECOLOURFUL WITH PAPER PIECING Thursday’s January 15th, 29th & February 12th, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm $120.00 + HST This is a beautiful paper pieced quilt designed by Jacqueline de Jonge. The finished size is 30" by 30". The pattern includes all the paper templates needed in the quilt. You will learn how to paper piece a star, spikes, flying geese, etc. A very fun technique and Jacqueline makes it soooo easy. Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions. Instructor: Betty Gardiner Spring Session: April 1st - June 3rd If you wish to receive this brochure by email in the future; please send your name, phone number and e-address to: Krista – krista@trianglesewing.on.ca Triangle Sewing ▲ Page 3 SIZZLE JACKET Saturday’s November 1st, & November 15th, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm 10:00 am – 4:00 pm $90.00 + HST Make yourself a jacket that everyone will talk about. Learn new ways of putting in a zipper and doing thread work. I have muslins in every size so everyone should get a good fit. This is a day and a half class with homework but you will be happy with the end result. Remember to ask for your supply list and preclass instructions. Instructor: Frances Dittenhoffer WEEKENDER BAG Saturday November 22nd, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm $60.00 + HST Make yourself a bag that goes anywhere! A weekend away, on the train, bus or plane. This is easy to do and it packs a ton of things. There is some pre-homework so that you can finish your bag the day of the class. You will want to make more as all of your friends and relatives will want one! Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions. Thursday October 23rd, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm 10:00 am - 4:00 pm $60.00 + HST The Metro Rings Quilt project looks difficult, but is made very easy with the use of the Quick Curve Ruler by Jenny Pendigo (sewkindofwonderful.com). We will make a 4 block unit in class suitable for a table topper, but if you want a larger quilt, you just make more units. The pattern makes a 57” x 76” quilt suitable for a couch throw or child’s bed. Use 1 colour theme of mixed prints as I did, or use a variety of colours from one of the precut strip sets for a scrappy version. It would even look good in pastels or kiddie prints for a baby’s first quilt. This is a class where you must use the foot control on your machine. Confident beginner with experience using a rotary cutter and ruler. Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions. NEEDLES & THREADS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Wednesday’s October 29th or Saturday November 29th, 10:00 am – 4:00pm $60.00 + HST Instructor: Brigitte Dimock Thursday November 20th, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm Would you like to make better use of your machine’s decorative stitches? Then sign up for this class. We will make a whimsical mini art quilt using various stitches and techniques. Don’t worry that you may not have a particular stitch, you can always substitute another one. Sewing these little quilts is wonderfully liberating as there is no right or wrong. It is whatever you want it to be. It is also a good way to use up leftover fabrics, you probably already have everything you need for the class. Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions. PAINTING WITH FABRIC Saturday November 8th or Tuesday November 18th, Instructor: Judith Eckhardt Instructor: Frances Dittenhoffer MINI ART QUILT METRO RINGS $60.00 + HST Do you have tons of little scraps that you hate to throw out but don’t know what to do with them. Then this class is for you. Using those scraps, we will paint a beautiful butterfly. That butterfly can then be turned into a wall hanging, a cushion or used to embellish the front of a tote bag. In this class there is no right or wrong way to do things. The butterfly will be embellished with beads and crystals. Don’t worry that you may not have enough small scraps; use some of your bigger scraps and cut them up. Once you are familiar with the technique, you can make projects in any shape or size. Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions. $60.00 + HST Discover the wide variety of needles and threads available for use in your sewing and quilting. We will find out what needles need to be used with which threads and why; play with a variety of techniques using assorted needles and threads, and look at both controlled stitching with a variety of feet and a bit of semi-free-motion work for quilting and embroidery. In addition, we will learn how to make simple and corded pin tucks and do couching with yarns, ribbons and cords. This will be a technique class with several samples being the end result. Suitable for all skill levels. Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions. Instructor: Judith M. Eckhardt STITCHER’S GARDEN BLOCK OF THE MONTH Wednesday’s October 1, November 5, December 3, January 7, February 4, March 4 & April 1 10:00 am – 4:00 pm $420.00 + HST The Stitcher’s Garden block of the month quilt is a great way to get to know your sewing machine and what it will do for you. You will explore many of the decorative stitches on your machine and get to use a wide variety of different feet and techniques that will allow you to get the most out of your sewing machine and have a pretty quilt in the end. You will learn how to do successful machine appliqué, add 3D embellishments using couching, work with twin needles, and much more. Use all the blocks to make the whole quilt or use individual blocks to make smaller items like wall hangings or pillows. Beginner and up Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions. Instructor: Judith Eckhardt Instructor: Brigitte Dimock CLASS REGISTRATION POLICIES • All class fees are to be paid at the time of registration. This guarantees you a place in the class. • Phone registration is welcome. Please have your Visa or MasterCard handy. If you wish to send a cheque please include class details on a separate piece of paper. • Cancellations must be made at least 7 days prior to the class date. • The minimum number of students varies with each class. • When applicable the teacher will provide class notes. • Triangle reserves the right to cancel 24 hours prior to any class if participa- tion level is below minimum/weather doesn’t permit or in case of an emergency. • Triangle will issue a full refund for any and all classes we cancel. • Please bring your slippers or indoor only shoes. • Please pick up a supply list at time of registration. • Purchase supplies prior to arriving for class. • Please personalize all your belongings. Triangle is not responsible for lost or stolen items. • Classroom machines are available for use during class time upon request. 4 ▲ Triangle Sewing JACOBEAN JOURNEY Monday’s November 3rd, 17th, December 1st, January 5th & 19th, CHRISTMAS TREE SKIRT 10:00 am – 4:00 pm $250.00 + HST Using the HoopSisters meticulous instructions and Joanne’s guidance you too can create one of these quilts. These perfectly quilted, pieced, and decoratively stitched quilt blocks are all stitched in the hoop of ANY embroidery machine. Become a HoopSister as you and our fellow classmates work through each of the blocks together. The course INCLUDES all of the designs for the quilt in block sizes from 5” to 9”. Choose either style, the whole cloth (shown in the blue) or the fabric appliqué option. The border CD, which is not included, will be available for purchase as well. We are currently working on blocks in the store for our sample, you are welcome to come and have a look! Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions. Instructor: Joanne Alderson Wednesday’s October 29th & November 12th, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm $60.00 + HST Here is your opportunity to create a family heirloom or a gift for someone special. The Christmas tree skirt is created similar to the circle quilt using strata instead of traditional quilt blocks and requires a 10 degree wedge ruler. Once the skirt is assembled you can add your own touches through embellishments of your choice. The finished tree skirt is approximately 50” in diameter. Pattern included, 10 degree wedge ruler must be purchased. Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions. Instructor: Kathy MacKinnon STOCKINGS IN THE HOOP Tuesday December 2nd, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm $40.00 + HST Kit - $15 Make a set of these adorable Christmas stockings all completed in the hoop using an assortment of fancy fabrics and embellished with metallic threads. The stockings can be used for tree decorations, a unique addition to your Christmas table or perfect to hide a gift for someone special. A kit containing stabilizer, velveteen, organza, tulle, net, ribbon is available for purchase. Embroidery files included. Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions. Instructor: Kathy MacKinnon BEADED JEWELLERY BAG Wednesday September 17th or Tuesday October 7th, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm $40.00 + HST Learn how to make a versatile beaded jewellery bag, a great way to store jewellery or other essentials. Make it using polka dot denim, beautiful brocades or silks, the choice is yours. It is a breeze to make and each jewellery bag can be styled specifically for the person who will use it. The possibilities are endless. Come join the fun and see what you can create. Pattern included. Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions. SCULPTURED FALL TREES Saturday, October 4th, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm $60.00 + HST Learn to use a shrinking medium, specialty surface embellishments and even real bark to create a unique 3d sculptured fall trees landscape. Kit Fee: $30.00 Payable to the teacher on the class date. Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions. Instructor: Judy Gascho-Jutzi Instructor: Kathy MacKinnon MACHINE EMBROIDERED BEADED JEWELLERY BAG Tuesday September 23rd or Thursday October 16th, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm $60.00 + HST Learn how to make a versatile beaded jewellery bag that is embellished with machine embroidery. You can use your own embroidery designs or designs provided, the choice is yours. The completed jewellery bag is a great way to store jewellery or other essentials. Make it using fabrics suitable for embroidery, such as velveteen, silk, denim. Each jewellery bag can be styled specifically for the person who will use it and embellished with crystals, decorative stitches etc. The possibilities are endless. Come join the fun and see what you can create. Pattern/Embroidery files included. Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions. Instructor: Kathy MacKinnon STARS IN THE NIGHT - CIRCLE QUILT Wednesday’s January 14th & 21st, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm $60.00 + HST Are you ready to try something different? Then try your hand at making a circle quilt that uses strata instead of the traditional quilt blocks for assembly. This is a fun technique that uses basic quilting techniques and requires a 10 degree ruler which is used to create the strata. The finished quilt is approximately 50” in diameter and can be embellished with beads, crystals or decorative stitches. It makes a great wall hanging. Pattern included, 10 degree wedge ruler must be purchased. Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions. Instructor: Kathy MacKinnon KIDS CAMPS: THE BASICS OF SEWING JUST ABOUT ANYTHING $150.00 + HST + supplies Campers will begin by making an easy environmentally friendly lunch bag to learn or review the basics of cutting, finishing seams, and sewing straight lines. Having mastered the basics, campers will then make a pillowcase to master the basics with the addition of topstitching and using decorative stitching to personalize projects. Campers will then learn to read a pattern while making a backpack which includes techniques for creating a drawstring casing and attaching web straps. Finally, zipper, interfacing, and lining techniques will be used to make a case that could also be used as a pencil case or to keep small sewing items in one place! Experts who whiz through these projects will have time to begin a project of their choice - pajama pants, a beach bag, or a project approved by the instructor. ***If you have already attended one of our kids camps you are welcome to choose a project of your choice and our instructor will guide you through completing the project. Please make sure that we have approved the project in advance to ensure it, as well as the fabric, are appropriate.*** Christmas Camp March Break Camp Monday – Wednesday March 9th-13th, December 22nd, 23rd, 29th, 30th, 31st, 10:00am - 1:00pm 10:00am - 1:00pm Summer Camps Monday - Friday Dates to be announced Triangle Sewing ▲ Page 5 BEGINNER SMOCKING Thursday October 16th, am – 5:00 pm $60.00 + HST 10:00 The art of smocking is ever so rewarding whether you smocked 30 years ago and just need to brush up on your technique or you have never taken a stitch. In this class you will gain the confidence to carry on and start creating garments on your own Kit ($20.00 + HST) to include a smocking primer, 2 pieces of smocked fabric (One to practise your stitches and one to make a needle book), embroidery floss and needle. Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions. Instructor: Judith Marquis SEAM FINISHES Thursday November 6th, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm $60.00 + HST Your garment should be as tidy on the inside as outside. In this notebook class you will learn how to do at least ten seam finishes which you can use in a variety of garments and fabrics. From the simplest to a more complicated type you may be inspired to create a garment just to show off some of these creative techniques. Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions. Instructor: Judith Marquis MAKE A NEWBORN SLEEP SACQUE Saturday November 29th, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm $60.00 + HST Since you cannot buy a baby nighties anymore and safety regulations have outlawed baby blankets, these garments have become very popular and practical. We will make a baby sacque in class using Judith newest pattern, “Infant Sleep Sacque”, which you can embellish with machine embroidery, applique or decorate as you please – depending on the fabric you choose they can look great without any extra embellishment. You choose the fabric keeping in mind that they should be made of soft fabric that will stand up to lots of washings. Even light weight cottons and cotton knits provide cover and some warmth throughout the night. This is your chance to preview a new pattern! Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions. BUTTONS, BUTTONHOLES & MORE!! Wednesday January 28th, Ever stumped as to where to place a buttonhole or how large to make it? Do you cringe at the thought of making buttonholes, for fear of spoiling your otherwise perfect garment? Perhaps you would like to learn to apply snaps and hooks and eyes so they look professionally done. Or perhaps you would prefer to learn how to make a concealed placket for a perfectly tailored garment. Well we will tackle these problems and more like pattern adjustments and how to make computer-free buttonholes! This is a notebook and sampler class. Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions. Instructor: Judith Marquis DUPLICATE STITCH FOR NEWBORNS Saturday February 7th, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm $30.00 + HST With the revival of knitting this form of embroidery is also coming back. You can design your own embroidery so easily and stitch on any sweater knit and often on T-shirt fabrics if the gage is large enough. You can use many different fibres from embroidery floss to yarn to silk ribbon – even Pearle cotton and other embroidery threads. It all depends on the gauge of the knit. You will be surprised when you see what you can use and the results you can achieve!! Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions. Instructor: Judith Marquis SHADOW EMBROIDERY IS EVER SO EASY Saturday February 7th, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Shadow embroidery has graced garments for centuries. And although it can be done by machine, it is fun to see how it originated. Stitched mainly from the wrong side of the fabric, it is like a little puzzle for you to work out. It doesn’t take long and is almost addictive! We will stitch a simple design to get you going. Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions. Instructor: Judith Marquis Instructor: Judith Marquis DreamCreator™ X Innov-ís VM5100: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm $60.00 + HST Quilting, Sewing & Embroidery: The DreamCreator™ XE combines the same large workspace and speed as DreamCreator™ but offers the advanced Droplight™ Embroidery Positioning Marker as an optional accessory, plus other visionary embroidery, quilting and sewing features to make this the perfect introduction to V-Series $30.00 + HST 6 ▲ Triangle Sewing ALL BRAIDED UP! Tuesday September 30th, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm $60.00 + HST LEARN TO SEW FOR BEGINNERS Saturday September 27th, Gather a jelly roll, bali pop or an assortment of fabrics to create an easy to sew braid. Combine the braid with a favourite print and you have a stunning quilt. Remember to ask for your supply list and preclass instructions. This class is for beginners of all ages. Learn to sew for yourself or for your family. While making simple elastic waist pants suitable for pajamas or children, students will learn to use standard sewing tools, the basics of reading and using a pattern, cutting fabric, preparing to sew, finishing and sewing seams, elastic waist casings, and hems. Standard sewing tools required for sewing projects are required for this class and a list is included in the pre-class instructions. Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions. Instructor: Gloria Meyer GARDEN TOPPER Tuesday October 28th, Instructor: Ruthanne Finnigan 10:00 am – 4:00 pm $60.00 + HST This is a new twist to making a Grandmother’s Flower Garden all done by machine. There are no “Y” seams, only straight sewing in rows. Can be made from a jelly roll, bali pop or make yours scrappy! Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions. Tuesday November 4th, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm $60.00 + HST 10:00 am – 4:00 pm $60.00 + HST MILE-A-MINUTE QUILT Saturday January 24th, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm $60.00 + HST ***Back by popular demand!!!!*** In this workshop, quilters will learn to use up those bits and pieces to make a cozy quilt. Use those bits and pieces left from making your children or grandchildren’s clothes. Or just use the left-over pieces from making projects over the years! Cotton is best, but poly-cotton and flannel work too! Great method for making an I Spy quilt for a child using fabric printed with images of animals, food, nature, etc.! You don’t think you have enough bits and pieces? Do not fret! I have lots so you can use mine! Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions. Instructor : Gloria Meyer Instructor: Ruthanne Finnigan CHICAGO JACKET 9:30 am - 4:30 pm $60.00 + HST Join me to guide you through the construction of a jacket in one day. This is a new pattern from Sewing Workshop Patterns . . . Chicago Jacket is an unlined jacket that has curved waist seams, diagonal front darted seams with pocket openings. Center front darts shape the narrow lapels leading to turn-down collar. Raglan sleeves blend into short curved shoulder seams. Narrow stitched hems with one-button closure. Wrong side of fabric shows. Suggested Fabrics; light to medium weight linen, wool, cotton, knit, corduroy or denim. You’ll go home with a finished product... looks great in fabric ranging from denim to Dupioni Silk....this pattern is a chameleon with the fabric dictating the look!!! This class is suitable to all skill levels. Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions. FUN WITH FATS – Learn to quilt Monday’s October 20th, 27th, November 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & December 1st, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Designer, speaker and teacher, Ron Collins is Canada’s best known sewing personality. He has inspired audiences with appearances on HGTV, Sew Perfect, Life Network, CTV, Eyes on Toronto, and featured in Vogue magazine. Ron and Sandra Betzina from Power Sewing together have produced twelve DVD’s, along with an on-line TV show that debuted in January 2009 with over 80 shows that have been aired with great reviews. Sandra touts him as the most promising star in the field. He is talented, hardworking and handsome – an absolute natural! Lucky for us, he also loves to teach. WORKING WITH KNITS Instructor: Mary Humphries $150.00 + HST This class is for everyone wanting to Learn to Quilt. It is a quick and easy quilt that will teach you the fundamentals of picking fabric, the proper way to rotary cut, strip piecing, chain piecing, putting a quilt top together, basting and machine quilting and binding. This 7 week class will guide you through from beginning to end! Remember to ask for your supply list and preclass instructions. Instructor: Alyson Anker Saturday December 6th, Instructor: Ruthanne Finnigan Are you looking for a quick, simple pattern to learn fusible appliqué? “Flower Power” is designed for a confident beginner, or a quick quilt for the seasoned quilter. Assemble a selection of fat quarters and learn to use a “Triangle Square-up” ruler to get perfect half square triangle blocks and add simple appliqué squares to create a cheerful quilt. Machine should be capable of doing a blanket stitch. Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions. Saturday November 1st, or Tuesday November 25th, or Thursday February 19th, INTERMEDIATE SEWING This class builds on the skills developed in Learn to Sew. Students will develop intermediate skills while making a pajama top or child’s shirt. Sewing skills students will develop include transferring pattern markings to fabric, aligning notches, using interfacing, inserting sleeves, attaching collars, and using your sewing machine to make buttonholes. Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions. Instructor: Gloria Meyer FLOWER POWER 10:00 am – 4:00 pm $60.00 + HST $325.00 + HST Friday to Sunday October 17th, 18th &19th, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Uncover great techniques for this knit know-how-to workshop. Bring your favourite knit pattern (yoga pants, knit tops, dress, and zip up hoodie or whatever your heart desires) and fabric to this hands on workshop. The first day Ron will cover tips on layout, marking, cutting, interfacing, thread and appropriate needle sizes and types. Followed by an hands-on segment on making samples on seam and hem finishes, stabilizing necklines and shoulder seams; plus cool seam finishes for armholes and necklines, closures and more (all samples that you take home).The second and third day we will start on pattern sizing, adjustments and construction. Learn how to make changes to your pattern for a large upper arm, slopping shoulders, high or low bust, sway back, flat seat or large seat, plus more. Come sew the fabric of choice for most people....comfortable to wear, great for traveling, a great staple in your wardrobe and you don’t have to iron it!!! Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions. (3 days hands on) Triangle Sewing ▲ Page 7 LEARN TO USE YOUR MACHINE: CLASSES FROM NANCY & KRISTA SERGER ACCESSORIES DEMO COMPUTERIZED SERGERS (This class is free if you purchased from Triangle) Have you wondered about the special attachments and threads that are available for your serger? Let us show you what they are and how they work. We’ll test out the blind hem foot, gathering foot, beading foot, piping foot, and more. You will be pleasantly surprised to find out how well they work! Bring a pen and paper. Utilize your serger to the fullest! These machines are amazing, learn all that they can do and do for you! This class will focus on getting comfortable with your serger and getting the most out of it. Then take it to the next step. In part two we will cover all the questions and problems that you have come across. Plus we will go over anything we missed in the previous class. We will answer any questions you may have, giving you enough confidence and knowledge to use your machine to its full potential. Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions. $50 + HST Monday’s ** Remember to register prior to class date as space is limited. ** Note to all: If the machine you will be using for any of the following classes has been purchased at Triangle Sewing Centre there will be no fee as this is considered part of the free lessons given with your purchase. If you have purchased your machine elsewhere the charge can be found beside the class title. Remember to ask for your pre class instructions. SEWING MACHINES $50 each class + HST (This class is free if you purchased from Triangle) This is a 2 part class. You will learn the basics and get comfortable with your machine. Learn how to use all the stitches and where to apply them. We will teach you what needles to use and when, how to spot improper bobbins, and what types of thread to use. In this two session class you will learn how to do buttonholes, blind hems, mending, over casting and more. We will answer any questions you may have, giving you enough confidence and knowledge to use your machine to its full potential. Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions. Monday’s: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Class 1 September 8th November 3rd January 5th March 2nd Class 2 October 6th December 1st February 2nd April 13th $50 each class + HST (This class is free if you purchased from Triangle) This is a 2 part class. Familiarize yourself! Become friends with your serger! Learn to thread and serge with ease, tension, curves, corners, backstitching, picot edges, wrapped over locking & rolled hems. The serger will become your best friend. We will answer any questions you may have, giving you enough confidence and knowledge to use your machine to its full potential. Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions. 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Class 1 September 15th November 17th January 19th March 9th Class 2 October 20th December 8th February 9th April 20th SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES DEMO $50 each class + HST (This class is free if you purchased from Triangle) Explore the possibilities in this two hour demonstration. Learn about quilting attachments, ruffler attachments, invisible zipper feet, and much more. We will show you how to attach and operate them with ease; as well as the applications and uses for these wonderful gadgets. We’ll share our tips and tricks with you so be sure to bring a pen and paper. or November 24th or March 30th Thursday's $70 each class + HST (This class is free if you purchased from Triangle) Get comfortable with your machine! In this three part series of classes you will learn how to use all those stitches and where to apply them. We will teach you what needles to use when, how to spot improper bobbins and what types of thread to use. You will also learn how to do buttonholes, blind hems, mending, over casting, decorative sewing and much more. We will answer any questions you may have, giving you enough confidence and knowledge to use your machine to its full potential. Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions. Thursday’s Friday’s 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Class 1 October 2nd January 8th Class 2 November 6th February 5th Class 3 December 4th March 5th 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Class 1 October 3rd January 9th Class 2 November 7th February 6th Class 3 December 5th March 6th COMPUTERIZED EMBROIDERY MACHINES 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm October 21st (Tues.) or December 2nd (Tues.) or or February 23rd (Mon.) or April 27th (Mon.) (This class is free if you purchased from Triangle) In this three part class we will answer your questions about what stabilizers to use and when, using different threads for different applications, design placement techniques, lace making... plus much more. We will discuss the problems and successes you have encountered so be sure to bring your samples (good or bad), we will learn from each other! We will answer any questions you may have, giving you enough confidence and knowledge to use your machine to its full potential. Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions. Friday’s 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Class 1 Class 2 October 10th November 14th January 16th February 13th Class 3 December 12th March 12th (Thurs.) SIMPLE TRANSFER $70 each class + HST Have you just purchased an Embroidery machine? Are you wondering how to get all those fabulous designs that are available online or by CD transferred to your embroidery machine? Well, depending on the model you own, there can be a variety of ways that this can be achieved. Let us open the door to a world of wonderful design options! Please bring a USB stick, pen and paper Friday’s 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm December 12th or March 12th (Thurs.) 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Class 1 October 9th Class 2 November 13th Class 3 December 18th January 23rd February 20th March 20th Friday's COMPUTERIZED SEWING $70 each class + HST SERGERS Monday’s: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm September 22nd or January 26th $70 each class + HST 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm KNOW YOUR BERNINA $70 each class + HST Just purchased a new Bernina! This class is designed for you. We take you through the steps of basic operation to really understanding your new machine. One step at a time you will grow to understand and love the machine you knew you had to have. The fine operations and exclusive features keep you from wanting anything more. We will answer any questions you may have, giving you enough confidence and knowledge to use your machine to its full potential. Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions. Thursday's 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Class 1 October 30th Class 2 November 27th Class 3 December 11th January 30th February 27th March 27th Friday's 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm JANOME DIGITIZER SOFTWARE $70 each class + HST (This class is free if you purchased from Triangle) Learn to use your software to its full potential! Each of these classes will focus on specific areas of the software. You can be assured you will have a thorough understanding of all the tools necessary for downloading, manipulating, and creating original designs. Let your imagination run wild! Students should attend all 8 classes. Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions. Tuesday's September 23rd, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm October 7th, 21st, November 4th, 18th, Dec 2nd, January 13th & 27th ***Note to all*** The time of day is flexible, please call or email if this time does not work for you! BERNINA ARTISTA SOFTWARE $70 each + HST (This class is free if you purchased from Triangle) Learn to digitize like a pro! In this 8 part series of classes you will be guided through Artista from beginning to end. We are confident that you will not only know and understand the software you will master it! Downloading, manipulating, and creating original designs we will do it all. Students should attend all 8 classes. Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions. Tuesday’s 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm September 30th, October 14th, 28th, November 11th, 25th, December 9th, January 6th & 20th ***Note to all*** The time of day is flexible, please call or email if this time does not work for you! BROTHER PE-DESIGN CLASSES $70 each + HST Classes are available upon request. Please call to set up a convenient time schedule. VIP SEMINAR Monday October 27, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm for owners of our Janome TOL’s for MC12000, Mc15000 v1 & V2 only This VIP Seminar will be a FULL day of hand-on training, Q&A; fun project ideas; door prizes etc. Customers will bring their own MC15000 or MC12000. They may bring their laptops for the Horizon Link/Suite training although they may choose to observe the laptop projection if they prefer. A full supply list will be provided in due course. PURPle party Tuesday October 28 10:00 am to 1:00 pm This 3 hour lecture/demo trunk show will introduce any & all of your customers to the added benefits of owning a Janome MC15000 V2 as well as the NEW AcuDesign app. We will also promote a range of feet & accessories – some new & some review as there are always some customers who have not seen or purchased various items.