Kids

We're busy planning the next round of classes but that doesn't mean you can't be sewing. I just discovered the Kids Clothes Week Challenge over at Elsie Marley. The challenge is to spend at least one hour a day for an entire week sewing kids clothing. Starting...today! The flickr group is already showing signs of productivity. For additional inspiration, check out Sew Mama Sew's roundup from their Back To School Series. Jump in and join the fun.

Summer Break

We're on Summer Break during August and September. Fall classes and schedules are being planned and will be posted in a couple weeks.

Childcare at Sewing Class

Just a quick announcement: we've managed to arrange free childcare for the July 20th Learn the Basics of Sewing class.

Working With What You Have: At Home Version: Skirts

Today is Made Marion's first sheet workshop at the Sew-op. Her project for the day is a throw pillow cover. I've got my eye on the weather today so my first project for you is a summery skirt.

Here's a cute one with ruffles, courtesy of Amazing Mae. The tutorial is for a linen skirt but a sheet will work nicely. And it requires no supplies other than the sheet and some thread.

Now if you happen to have some wide elastic on hand, this is a very easy skirt pattern. Disney at Ruffles and Stuff put it together in 15 minutes while taking pictures. Since she's an experienced sewist I'll estimate it will take a beginner an hour from gathering materials, preheating the iron, checking the instructions multiple times, to the final seam.

Here's a lovely version featured on Sew Mama Sew recently.

I'll have another project for you in a few days. Meanwhile you could scout around for some pretty ribbon to match one of those sheets or vintage pillow cases you found. Or maybe a tee shirt for your favorite little girl.