This series of classes are designed to teach the basic sewing skills necessary to construct simple clothing items, such as pants, skirts and dresses.  For each class you will be required to purchase a kit in which all supplies needed to construct sewing samples is included, along with written instructions.  These samples can then be kept as reference when sewing at home.  Donna Ringham.  One 3-hour session ea.  $26 + $15 Kit Fee payable to Instructor for each session.

You will learn 5 waistline finishes; straight, curved, faced, elastic and a partial elastic waistband.

Surrey/Langley:  Saturday, October 18  1:30 – 4:30

This series of classes are designed to teach the basic sewing skills necessary to construct simple clothing items, such as pants, skirts and dresses.  For each class you will be required to purchase a kit in which all supplies needed to construct sewing samples is included, along with written instructions.  These samples can then be kept as reference when sewing at home.  Donna Ringham.  One 3-hour session ea.  $26 + $15 Kit Fee payable to Instructor for each session.

You will learn how to set in a regular and a gathered sleeve, a raglan sleeve and how to face an armhole/neckline.

Surrey/Langley:  Saturday, November 22  1:30 – 4:30 

This series of classes are designed to teach the basic sewing skills necessary to construct simple clothing items, such as pants, skirts and dresses.  For each class you will be required to purchase a kit in which all supplies needed to construct sewing samples is included, along with written instructions.  These samples can then be kept as reference when sewing at home.  Donna Ringham.  One 3-hour session ea.  $26 + $15 Kit Fee payable to Instructor for each session.

You will learn how to sew the following: Seams – straight, curved, eased, french, flat-felled, taped, etc.  Seam Finishes – pinked, zig-zagged, top-stitched, under-stitched, etc.  Hemlines – straight, curved, blind-stitched, rolled, etc. In this class we will learn to use both machine and hand stitches depending on the technique.

Surrey/Langley:  Saturday, November 29   1:30 – 4:30

Not just for nighttime use – these cozy and comfy “PJ’s” would be great for lounging around reading a book or snuggling up watching TV.  The required multi-size pattern gives you lots of optional sleeve, pocket and pant variations, so you can make several for yourself and/or as a gift.  To add to your creative options, this very versatile pattern can also be made with cottons or flannels. This project would be suitable for a confident beginner.   Kathleen LeFleur  Two  3-hour sessions. $42 + supplies.

Surrey/Langley:  Fridays, September 19 and 26  10:00 – 1:00

Start by making yourself a fun and cozy pair of long pajama pants with Laura’s help.  With this pattern, you can make a pair for other members of your family as it is a multi-sized pattern for both men and women.  It has lots of options to put your sewing skills into service by making tops, camisoles or two other lengths of pants.  Laura More.  One 3-hour session.  $21 + Supplies.

Abbotsford:  Wednesday, October 1  10:00 – 1:00