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Hands-on
seminars teach you something
new and let you try it for yourself.
All hands-on seminars require
a $25 registration
fee and a kit fee that is payable to the educator
at the beginning of each class.
Sessions
last 2-½
hours and are limited
to 30 people.
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Basic
sewing supplies are required for
each of the following hands-on
seminars. This includes:
- Scissors and Seam Ripper
- Thread
Clippers
- Straight Pins and Sewing
Needles
- Pen and Paper
- Seam
Gauge and Tape Measure
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See something you like? Email the Ticket Office with your name, snail mail address, phone number and your class choices - credit card purchases only. Within 48 hours (weekends excluded), a member of the Ticket office will call you for your credit card number to process your order. Your tickets will be available for you to pick up at the Gold Gate Will Call window, at the Puyallup Fair & Events Center on Thursday, February 25, 2010.
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 #301 THE BEST BUTTON BRACELET
Virginia Bowen, Seattle Yarn
Thursday/Saturday, 11:00 am – 1:30 pm,
Restaurant Bldg – Classroom 2
Button bracelets capture the imagination with their beauty. The problem is
to make them user friendly. This design makes them gentle on the wrist and
shows off all your great buttons. Designed for knitters, crotchetier, needle
workers and people who have a great sock without a match.
Kit fee: $10
Kit fee includes: Buttons for bracelet, wrist cuff, and pattern
Student Supplies: Scissors and any special buttons you have. |
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#304 RESTYLING YOUR TNT(TRIED & TRUE) PANTS PATTERN
Karen Campbell, Wild Ginger Software
Thursday/Saturday, 8:00 – 10:30 am,
Restaurant Bldg – Classroom 1
Pants styles change, but don’t toss out that TNT pants pattern that fits. Use your pattern to create a master pattern that will let you make design
changes to the leg style. Practice designs at 1/4th scale. Designs options
include: Boot Cut, Shoe Flare, Full Flare, Straight from Knee, Slim Leg,
Princess Pants. Crop Pants, City Shorts, Walking Shorts, Hiking Shorts/Pants.
Kit fee: $5
Kit fee includes: Kit contains plain, red and blue pencils. Light
cardboard 1/4th scale ruler, triangle and 1/4th scale curve stick.
1/4th scale pants pattern. Instructions for creating the master pattern and and
design styles. Paper for class activities.
Student supply list: Paper scissors
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#305 HEIRLOOM QUILTING
Kandi Christian, Sew Timeless
Thursday, 2:30 – 5:00 pm,
Brother Classroom, Expo Hall
Anyone with a basic knowledge of sewing can make a museum quality quilt
in a fraction of the time using a combination of decorative stitches, beautiful
lace and heirloom techniques. You will make several quilt squares in class
that can be used for pillows or added to a full quilt.
Kit fee: $20
Kit fee includes: Swiss Batiste, French Cotton Lace, wash-away
basting thread, cording needles.
Student Supplies: Blunt end or appliqué scissors, size 2.0/80 twin needle,
two spools ecru sewing thread, three spools 40 wt. rayon thread – one each
of: light green, light blue, pink, ruler, fabric marker, pins |
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#308 Pillow Pizzazz
Nancy Fiedler, Janome America
Friday, 8:00 – 10:30 am,
Janome Classroom, Showplex
Create a designer pillow to coordinate with your home décor using built
decorative stitches, embroidery threads and accessories. Fun, easy and fast!
Kit fee: $12
Kit fee includes: 13” x 13” square gold fabric, two 12 x 12 square
gold fabric, 13” square tear-away stabilizer, one 1” button, 1 ½ yd
black premade piping.
Student supply list: Water soluble or chalk-wheel marker, scissors, rotary
cutter/ruler/mat, 12” pillow form. |
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#309 “HAND ” is No t Always a F*O*U*R Letter Word
Jane Garrison, YLI Corporation
Sunday, 8:00 – 10:30 am,
Restaurant Bldg – Classroom 1
Hand embroidery combined with a wide variety of fibers can take embellishment
to a new dimension. Several basic stitches will be taught and then
expanded upon by experimenting with a variety of threads, ribbons and
yarns to completely change the look of the stitch. Hand painted fibers as
well as solids and traditional as well as non-traditional fibers will be combined
to help you draw out your creative talents in an easy, relaxing and
portable project. This class will be taught as a sampler notebook. Each
stitch will be demonstrated then you will be free to experiment with various
fibers. Depending on class experience 4-5 basic stitches will be demonstrated
along with a PowerPoint Presentation of ideas. Whether you are
a quilter, garment constructor, ready-made adaptor or a thread artist this
class is for you!
Kit fee: $15
Kit fee includes: Includes all fabric, needles, fibers and handout
with sheet protectors.
Student supply list: 6” Clamp embroidery hoop with screw (no spring),
small sharp embroidery scissors, fine Pigma or other permanent ink pen and
a 1” empty 3 ring binder. |
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 #311 Chic Grommet Bag
Linda Wenturine, Bernina of America
Thursday, 8:00 – 10:30 am, 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Bernina Classroom, Expo Hall
Learn to create endless machine embroidered fabric to create this chic
shoulder handbag and explore the effects of specialty threads to create
one of a kind projects. The bag features custom handles, roomy pockets
and stylish grommets, this bag will be the envy of everyone.
Kit fee: $20
Kit fee includes: Fabric, notions, pattern |
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 #313 Get a Grip Clutch
Linda Wenturine, Bernina of America
Saturday, 8:00 – 10:30 am, 11:00 am – 1:30 pm & 2:30 – 5:00 pm
Bernina Classroom, Expo Hall
Get a grip on some fat quarters, add some interesting stitch combinations
and experience some new tools. How about a little embroidery and this
little embellished clutch shows off all your handy work……it’s time to play!
Kit fee: $20
Kit fee includes: Fabric, notions, pattern |
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#317 Swivel Our Seams: Pattern
Alteration SOS
Lorraine Henry, L H Enterprises/Two Easy Tape Co.
Sunday, 11:00 am – 1:30 pm,
Restaurant Bldg – Classroom 1
Tired of slashing your pattern into puzzle pieces and trying to put it back
together to "kind of fit"? Have you ever wanted to just pull out your seam
allowances and magically fit your figure? It is almost that easy with the seam
method of pattern alteration! Have an "Ah-HA" hand-on experience as you
cut and "swivel" seams to enlarge for the bust, widen (or narrow) for the
back, shorten or lengthen wherever needed, and work with combination
figure variations without causing any distortion in the pattern. Come and
learn how to create hinges and swivel your seams to meet the needs of
YOUR personal shape.
Kit fee: $10
Kit fee includes: includes binder, practice patterns and backing
sheets, instruction sheets, and page protectors
Student supply list: Small scissors, invisible or removable tape, pencil,
12" ruler, straight pins, paper sized piece of cardboard (approximately). |
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#320 Cords, Trim & Fringe
Linda Kubik, Linda Kubik, Atelier
Thursday/Saturday, 2:30 – 5:00 pm,
Restaurant Bldg – Classroom 2
The perfect trim can be the finishing touch to turn a garment into an extraordinary
one. Learn to make your own custom trim for a couture look. Using
fabric, yarn and ribbon, construct or deconstruct to create the perfect accent.
Kit fee: $20
Kit fee includes: Fiber, yarn and fabric swatches, ribbon
Student supply list: small scissors, needles, thread, hem gauge.
crochet hook |
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#321 Heirloom Techniques
Kathy McMakin, Martha Pullen Co.
Sunday, 2:30 – 5:00 pm,
Baby Lock Classroom,
Expo Hall
Join Kathy as she teaches a few of her faborite quick and easy heirloom
techniques on the serger. See how quickly you can make a purse that packs
a lot of heirloom style into a small package. This will be a perfect quick gift
and you’ll have your choice of colors.
Kit fee: $10
Kit fee includes: all supplies to complete project/techniques
Student supplies: sharp scissors, thread nippers, basic sewing
supplies |
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 #323 Zipper Necklace
Lyla Messinger, LJ Designs
Thursday/Saturday, 8:00 – 10:30 am,
Restaurant Bldg – Classroom 2
Create a unique necklace in class, using a beautiful Riri Zipper from
Switzerland. Completely transform the zipper’s look, so some might say
“where’s the zipper?” Leave class wearing your creation and ready to try
your hand at another. Your kit includes everything you need to complete
your necklace. Space is limited, don’t delay.
Kit fee: $25
Kit fee includes: Everything needed to complete necklace.
Student supply list: paper scissors, metal seam gauge or ruler,
small rotary cutter & mat, marking chalk pencil or Chakoner. |
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 #325 Lacy Bead Croc het Necklace & Bracelet
Mary Libby Neiman, On the Surface
Sunday, 11:00 am – 1:30 pm,
Restaurant Bldg – Classroom 2
Begin to create bead crochet with this basic stitch, the chain stitch, even
if you have never done bead crochet before. Learn how to incorporate
groups of Japanese glass seed beads into a sparkling metallic thread to
fabricate a casual lacy pattern and texture without worrying about tension.
This technique will be used to create one multi strand necklace and
one multi strand bracelet.
You will learn how to incorporate the clasp as you work to simplify finishing.
Discover a reliable and easy way to secure your starting and ending
threads. After you have completed this class you may find ways to use
this technique to embellish garments and accessories and other personal
projects.
Kit fee: $15
Kit includes: beads, beading mat, clasps, thread & needle
Supply list: scissors, magnification if needed. |
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 #327 STUNNING SILK BEADS
Carla Peery, Carla Peery Design
Sunday, 8:00 – 10:30 am,
Restaurant Bldg – Classroom 2
This is a really simple class with great results. Create gorgeous, one-of-a-kind
silk beads and charms for your own jewelry, creative clothing mbellishments,
altered books, mixed media projects, home décor, or unique
personalized gifts. Bring your imagination, some small silk & ribbon scraps if
you have them (plenty of scraps will be provided in class if you don’t). Your
kit will include everything you need. The possibilities are endless.
Kit fee: $10
Kit fee includes: Silk scraps, ribbon & trim scraps, glue, fabric
paints, and tools necessary
Supply list: Optional: apron and magnification if needed
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 #328 SASHIKO DRAWSTRING BAG
Becky Scellato, Shibori Dragon
Sunday, 2:30 – 5:00 pm,
Restaurant Bldg – Classroom 2
A simple lined cotton drawstring bag is used for variety of occasions in
Japan. You can use your bag to carry your sewing or Sashiko supplies.
Students will learn how to transfer the Sashiko design to the fabric, stitch
the design in class, and receive instructions for sewing and completing the
bag at home.
Kit fee: $20
Kit fee includes: Fabric for bag and lining, cording, Sashiko
thread and needle, transfer paper and Sashiko designs.
Student supply list: Pen, scissors and a ruler. |
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#329 SEW FUN 101
Kim Schultz, Janome America
Friday, 2:30 – 5:00 pm,
Janome Classroom, Showplex
This quick and easy pattern has only three pieces! This tote is SEW FUN you
will want to create one for every mood. We will use basic sewing skills and
have fun with a few decorative stitches.
Kit fee: $10
Kit fee includes: 2 - 8” x 6” rectangles, fusible heavy interfacing
for pockets, 2 - 15” x 12” rectangles heavy interfacing, with 1 ½”
squares cut from the bottom corners, 4 - 8”x 6” rectangles, pocket material.
Supply list: basic sewing supplies |
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 #333 K-N-O-T YOUR ORDINARY NECKLACE
Jack Williams, Ghee’s
Thursday, 8:00 – 10:30 am
Janome Classroom, Showplex
Jack first learned this knot at the United State Navy Boot Camp in Great Lakes, Michigan. He has found many uses for it including the latest of making
a necklace with zipper tape. Create a unique necklace using Rainbow
Zipper Tape with Rainbow Zipper Coil. Use several knots to make this necklace
a fashion statement with special decorative closure distinctively your
own. Students will learn seven knots in class and how to use them individually and in combinations. The photo is one knot made with one yard of Rainbow Zipper tape. Don't worry! You will go home with instructions so you can make more at home!
"There are thousands of knots with an infinite number of variations. Some are functional and some are decorative. Knots can be as absorbing and satisfying as any puzzle," says Jack.
Kit fee: $15
Kit fee includes: 6 yards of Rainbow Zipper Tape ($19.95 retail value) along with all
the parts & pieces necessary to decorate and complete a gorgeous
piece of jewelry.
Student supply list: Small scissors |
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Three
Needle Seminars