Hello Creative Community!
Sew many things are happening at Smile Spinners
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New Products: Books, Patterns, Fabrics!
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New Class Calendar for April is now available!
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Private Class opportunities are now available on the Class Calendar!
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Coming Soon! Makers Space! Watch for more info on this!
- Rent space, sewing tools, sewing machines, and more!
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Coming Soon! Garment Patterns by Smile Spinners!
- Currently we are working on constructing the garments in numerous sizes so the guess work comes out of what size to choose!
Project Spotlights!
These quick quilts, were a collaboration between Jo and Shelley!
 
- The pattern for the quilt on the right is now available at Smile Spinners!
- The sample on the right is on display in the classroom at Smile Spinners!
Quick to make Quilted Pillow with Faux Leather!
- Sew many colors to choose from!
- Sew simple to stitch!
- Yes, there is a pattern/project sheet for the pillow!
Photos from around the shop!
  
  
The above pictures were from our class on constructing Half Square Triangles! Everyone was amazed at how many different designs they could create! "Thangles" made the process sew easy!
Upcoming Classes!
Sew What! Workshop!
 
 
- Everyone asked me WHAT we are sewing? Whatever you want!
- Loads of Sew What Workshops to choose from!
- March 30, Saturday - Time: 10:00- 2:00
- April 6, Saturday - Time: 10:00 - 2:00
- April 13, Saturday - Time: 10:00 - 2:00
- April 20, Saturday - Time: 10:00 - 2:00
- April 27, Saturday - Time: 10:00 - 2:00
- In this Workshop:
- You choose what you want to work on!
- We are available for guidance, inspiration, & project suggestions!
- This class fills quickly so register early!
- Click Here for More Class Info!
Let's Start to Make Garments! Seam Finishes!
 
- March 27, Wednesday
- Time: 6:00
- Location: Classroom at Smile Spinners
- If you are longing to make the inside of your garment look beautiful, then it is time to join this class.
- French seams, Hong Kong bindings, Flat Felled seams, are just a few of the finishings we will discuss and create in class!
- Click Here for Class Information!
Threads and Needles!
 
- March 28, Thursday
- Time: 6:15
- Location: Classroom at Smile Spinners
- In this course, we'll cover the basics of Fiber Type, Strength, Usage, and then what needles to use with the various thread and fabric types!
- We will also be stitching/experimenting with a variety of fabrics to learn how easy or difficult they are to stitch!
- Click Here for Class Information!
Let's Start To Quilt! Borders!
 
- March 29, Friday
- Time: 11:00
- Location: Classroom at Smile Spinners
- In this class we will look at the borders on a number of quilts. We will determine what made them a success or a failure. We will all discuss how to calculate, cut and add our borders so they lay flat!
- Click Here for Class Information!
Sewing Machine Master Class: Pfaff 710, 720, 5.2, 5.0
- April 3, Wednesday
- Time: 11:00
- In this series we will explore basic foundations so you can use your machine with confidence and ease!
- Each month I will introduce a new topic on these fabulous machines!
- This class if FREE if you purchased your sewing machine from Smile Spinners!
- Click Here for more information!
Seworkshop! Garment Masters! Tops and Jackets!
 
 
- April 3, Wednesday
- Time: 6:30 (Note Time Change)
- Location: Classroom at Smile Spinners
- Here's your chance to put all of those skill builders into practice!
- In this workshop you will work on the project of your choice!
- Please note: The picture of the blue jacket was from an ad, the jacket was $200! Just make it!
- Our New Garment Patterns will be introduced in this workshop!
- Click Here for More Class Info!
Sew Simple Projects! Jewelry Pouch!
- April 4, Thursday
- Time: 6:30 (Note Time Change)
- Location: Classroom at Smile Spinners
- The Sew Simple series was designed to
- Give everyone practice using their sewing machines
- Give you a quick and easy project that can be finished in class
- Teach sewing skills: this class cutting
- pressing, pinning, sewing curves, using freezer paper templates....
- Click Here for Class Info!
Seworkshop, Learn to make a quilt! Borders!
- April 5, Friday
- Time: 11:00
- Location: Classroom at Smile Spinners
- In this workshop practice
- The math needed to calculate the fabric needed for your border
- Practice cutting long strips
- How do we join the strips if needed?
- To pin or not to pin before stitching?
- And sew much more!
- Click Here for Class Information!
Be Sew Creative at Smile Spinners! An entire sewing campus awaits you! Plan your trip!
Cathy
 
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