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Kids' Summer Camps 2008
Camps are for ages 8 - 16 and meet from 10 - 2 at Sewing Lounge
Campers should bring a bag lunch
Sewing 101
On the first day of camp learn the parts and functions of a sewing machine and become confident in your ability to operate it as you make a little drawstring pouch. Once you understand the basics it is on to pattern and fabric selection and learning to read pattern layout and assembly instructions. As you cut and construct your first major sewing project the foundation is being laid for a lifetime of joyful stitching. Class includes a field trip to my neighborhood fabric store, Treadle Yard Goods. Campers should bring $40 - $50 on the second day to purchase a pattern and materials.
Skill Level: Beginner
Time: June 9-13 (Full), 16-20 (Full), July 7-11 (Full) or August 11-15 (Full)
Cost: $150
Camp Guides: Maggy Schneider, Joan Zandlo, Nancy Mason, Arlene Drier
. . . And Sew On
If you want to become a better seamster you need to practice, practice, practice! With the guidance of encouraging teachers this class helps you strengthen your confidence as your expand your sewing skills. Class includes a field trip to my neighborhood fabric store, Treadle Yard Goods. Campers should bring $40 - $50 on the first day to purchase a pattern and materials.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Time: June 23-27 (Full), July 14-18 (Full) or August 18-22 (Full)
Cost: $150
Camp Guides: Maggy Schneider, Joan Zandlo, Nancy Mason, Chris RiefferJunior Designers
Simplicity Patterns are featuring actual Project Runway designs and this camp will use them as a springboard for designing. Instead of doing view A, B, or C you mix and match design elements like sleeves, bodices and skirts to come up with your very own look! Class includes a field trip to my neighborhood fabric store, Treadle Yard Goods. Campers should bring $40-$50 on the first day to purchase a pattern and materials.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Time: July 21-25 (one opening)
Cost: $150
Camp Guides: Maggy Schneider and Joan Zandlo
Craft Camp
with special camp guide Betz White!
Day 1: Felt Flora and FaunaDay 1: Felt Flora Learn how to create flowers, bugs and butterflies out of felt to adorn barrettes, hair clips and pins. Be inspired by nature or let your imagination roam to invent your own botanical (or buggy!) creations.
Day 2: Cool Tools
Use felted wool to create unique pincushions, adorable tape measures and super cute needle books! Scraps take on a new meaning as we put them together to make a whole set of cool sewing tools you'll love to use and show off!Days 3 and 4: Yolanda the Sewing Elephant
We'll use Indygo Junction's pattern to make this 10" elephant. She features a safety pin collar, button eyes and a yo-yo saddle blanket. This project utilizes hand and machine sewing.Day 5: Humbug Bags
Campers get to quilt their fabric before stitching up this innovative little pouch. They'll also learn how easy it is to insert a zipper in a seam! A ribbon or cord handle embellished with beads or a bell adds the finishing touch.
Skill Level: Intermediate Beginner
Time: August 4-8 (Full)
Cost: $150 plus $30 for supplies
Camp Guides: Betz White, Maggy Schneider, Joan ZandloDownload Kids Registration Form
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