Jenny's Sewing Studio Blog – Retail Sewing Machines and Accessories

I am making some fast and easy sewing projects for Christmas. The projects are so easy that a beginners could sew them. If you would like to learn to sew, see me at Hancock fabrics in Salisbury, MD.

 The first is the “Ravens” scarf. My mom agreed to model the items for me to show you. The ravens scarf could be any football team. I purchased 1/2 yard of polar fleece. I folded the fleece in half and sewed the one side seam using 1/4″ seam. If you have a serger you can serge the seam. Next, I put my hand through the created tube and pulled the scarf inside out. Roll the seam so the seam is on one side. Straight the edges on the ends and straight stitch across each end about 5 to 6″ from the short edges. Cut through the fleece about every 1/4″ to the straight stitch across each end to creat the fringe.

My mom also modeled the polar fleece cape for me to show. Last week I gave you the instructions for the cape.  I am going to make a link to the instructions so you can check it out in case you did not read the newsletter. I monogrammed the sleeve for a personal touch. I am making 7 of these and 6 scarves so I will be busy sewing for a while.

I have just added a brand new sewing class schedule for Jenny’s Sewing Studio in Salisbury, MD. Classes are available at Hancock Fabrics and you can enroll in person or by calling 410 677-3461. My class schedule is also available in a calender view. Check out the class that is available this week or month at a glance.

Brand New classes have been added for our Fall/Winter session.

Beginner basics 1 teaches the very beginner how to use the sewing machine, sew seams, pivot, hand stitch, sew in a zipper, read a pattern, pick fabrics and cut and sew a project all in 3- 2 hour sessions. This class is also available as 1 all day session. View our basic polar fleece vest project. I think it will be a fun item and will fit into everyones wardrobe.

Our Beginner Basics 2 is a beginner class for those who have taken our beginner basic 1 class and understand how to sew a seam and use their sewing machine. We will Use Butterick See and Sew pattern 5702. Please bring the pattern to class and fit the pattern to your bust measurement. We will do any needed alterations and then purchase fabric and sew the jacket in 3-2 hour sessions.

Beginner Basics 3 class is another great beginner choice of projects for you to make. You should your sewing machine and be able to sew a straight seam. Learn to do a lined vest and buttonholes in a 3 session class. Bring McCall’s The 1st class will be a fitting session and purchase your supplies. Be creative with the vest and do a patchwork choice or choose a creative fabric. We will interface the vest and sew the project in the next 2 sessions. Project is great for women and men.

Another creative class I have added to the schedule is “More sewing machine skills!” If you took the Sewing machine basics class and would like to continue learning more about your machine, decorative stitches and additional accessories, this is the class for you.  Learn to use the twin needle, try a hemstitch wing needle and try the cording foot. We will do a smocking sample using decorative stitches and try a puffing strip using the gathering foot. See what your machine will do!

Our “Fabric Quilted Purse” and our “Strip Piece Quilted Purse” class has been combined so you can create either one you choose.  One student this past year created her favorite football team purse in class and has plans to sell them later.

I hope to see you in class soon!

Jenny

Jenny’s Sewing Studio has created a brand new project and class for our students in Salisbury, MD. We have also added the project to our Video and Photo gallery so you can create the tree skirt yourself.

The Fan is easy to make and the tree shirt is something you will get a great head start on in class. Learn to use the piping, insert the quarter circle, cut the circle, and finish using the bias tape.

Victorian Fan Tree Shirt- Add a little Victorian flair to your Holiday décor with a fan tree shirt.  I will supply a traced fan pattern and instructions for making a small 44” skirt. Great for the table top. 

Buy 3 different red and green fabrics to blend, on reel of edging lace and 1 packaged piping to make the fans.  Each student will need to purchase 1 3/8 yards of white double faced pre quilted fabric, white thread and any lace trim for the shirt plus one package on single faced bias tape.

1-4 hour class- $35.00
Tuesday August 21^st 1:00 – 4:30pm
Sunday September 23 1:00 – 4:30pm
 Call 410-677- 3461 to enroll