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Ron Collins – ExclusiveRon’s back with two all-new classes!Ron Collins is Canada’s best known sewing personality and he’s back at A Great Notion with two all-new classes! He has inspired audiences with appearances on HGTV, Sew Perfect, and Eyes on Toronto, to name a few. He was also a celebrated guest instructor at the Helen Lefeaux School of Fashion Design in Vancouver.
Ron will share with you new techniques and secrets to help you learn how to create incredible garments that fit and flatter your body.
Sign up today!Only a few spots left in each class.Dress Pant Fitting & ConstructionAre you disappointed in the fit of your dress pants? Join Ron in a 2-day pant fitting workshop! Discover how to identify and correct your fitting problems, then you’ll alter your pattern to make these adjustments. Learn how to create a smooth, clean silhouette for a flatter looking stomach, and the world’s best fly front technique so the zipper won’t be exposed at the centre front of the pants! Ron will share these and other “secrets” with you!
Working & Fitting with KnitsUncover great techniques at this knit how-to workshop! Bring your favourite knit garment pattern & fabric and you’ll learn everything you need for beautiful results when sewing knits: ease, pattern layout, marking, cutting, interfacing, thread, needles, seam and hem finishes, closures, and more! Also learn how to stabilize necklines, shoulder seams, and armholes to stop them from stretching out. Need pattern adjustments for a great fit? Learn how to change your pattern to fit you. Come learn to sew the fabric you love to wear!
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One of our most popular teachers, Jean Jones, is here yet again with another fabulous quilting class: Perfectly Bound.
It’s the finishing touches that make all the difference! Take your quilts from so-so to fabulous when you learn how easy perfect bindings are. Jean will teach you how to apply bindings to both straight and curved quilt edges, how to turn corners cleanly, and join the binding ends invisibly. If time allows she will also take a look at binding quilts that are not square (e.g. Hexagons) and turning inside corners. This class is suitable for those who have taken beginner quilting as well as experienced quilters.
This class is sold out in Abbotsford already, but we still have room in our Surrey/Langley location:
Surrey/Langley: Tuesday, May 13; 5:00–9:00
Abbotsford: Friday June 13, 10:00-2:00 SOLD OUT
One 4–hour class $32.00 plus supplies.
To register, click HERE or call us at 604-575-9028.
We’re thrilled to have Johanne back with us this winter at our Surrey store with her popular classes!
Johanne Brousseau has always loved to sew and since 1978 has shared her enthusiasm and knowledge by teaching sewing and pattern making. Her career began as a pattern maker/designer for a local jeans company, and 8 years later, Johanne founded Creation Unique: a couture studio sewing custom-made evening and bridal wear that evolved later into a successful retail sewing machine business. Johanne is a fashion sewing expert with industry experience. Her extensive sewing knowledge combined with her easy-going pace makes her classes extremely popular. Sign up soon – most of Johanne’s previous special event classes at A Great Notion sold out!
Get ready for swimsuit season with a new stylish bathing suit that is fit for your figure. Johanne will teach you to adjust and modify your pattern according to YOUR measurements, and you’ll get tips on serging and handling the most stretchy seams. Learn how to insert foam cups and how to apply and topstitch elastic as well. The techniques you learn in this class can also be applied to gymnastic, skate, dance and yoga wear. One 7-hour class: $95 plus supplies.
Friday, February 14; 9:30-5:00
Bra-making Level OneEight out of ten women wear the wrong size bra and it seems that no matter what you are willing to pay or what size you take, it is difficult to find a bra that fits. In our 2-day day Bra-making Workshop, you’ll learn to sew a bra for yourself and have it professionally fitted to your unique body. This classic full band bra can be made with or without underwires and has great lift and support. It has been specially designed to use with low-stretch fabrics, which give the best support and a flattering profile. Once you have a basic bra that fits, you can make a second bra to really strengthen your bra making skills. You’ll end up with the best fitting bra you’ve ever owned! This is one of the best classes you will ever take. With Johanne’s expert fitting you will go home with bras that fit, are comfortable, and look good. Bras are fun and easy to make once you have your own fitted pattern. If you can set in a sleeve, you can sew a bra. $250 class fee includes fabric and findings to make 2 bras.
Saturday and Sunday, February 15 and 16; 9:30-5:00 or
Tuesday and Wednesday, February 18 and 19; 9:30-5:00
Not just for active wear, knits are used in all types of garments and Johanne is here to teach you all the ins and outs of sewing with knits in this lecture/demo-style class. Learn how to sew stretchy seams that do not pucker, make narrow straps, hidden pockets, and decorative bindings. You’ll be able to achieve “ready to wear” looks on every garment you make. All you need to bring with you to class is a pen and paper for note taking. $32
Monday, February 17; 9:30-12:30
Making underwear is simple – come to this lecture/demo class with Johanne to find out how easy it can be! Panties and sports bras that look stylish and fit well are simple to make once you understand how they are constructed. Johanne will show you the techniques used to give that professional look to your garments including inserting elastic and finishing seams. All you need to bring with you to class is a pen and paper for note taking. $32
Monday, February 17; 2:00-5:00
Have fun making a pair of perfectly fitting jeans. Johanne’s has a background in designing and making jeans for a large commercial jean company. Using a pattern that Johanne developed from her years in the garment industry you will learn to sew jeans that rival ready to wear. Using garment industry techniques you will learn a quick way to insert a fly front, make belt loops, and specialty seam finishes. With this basic pattern you will be able to replicate any new fashion jean. $220 class fee includes pattern; supplies extra.
Thursday and Friday, February 20 and 21; 9:30-5:00
See you there!
