Summer sewing workshops

Our monthly sewing series with Chrissy Weeks continues!

Coming up on Thursday, July 24: make a cute, simple apron like the one on display in our window. This apron can be made in either adult or child size. Bring your machine and basic supplies listed here, and Chrissy will provide the pattern and assorted fabrics for you to choose from. Cost for this workshop is $25 (including pattern and fabric).

Looking ahead, on Thursday, August 28, Chrissy will be revisiting a popular topic: zippers and buttons. Learn how to select the right zipper for your project and how to insert it, how to operate your machine's button foot, and more! Bring your machine and basic sewing supplies listed here. Cost for this workshop is $22.

Sewing workshops take place 6:00 - 9:00pm. Register here, or save $2 per workshop by pre-paying with cash or check in person at the shop. All fees must be paid at the time of registration.

Spring sewing schedule

We're pleased to announce that Chrissy Weeks will be back to lead monthly sewing workshops here at Sheepish this spring! Sewing nights will be held on the fourth Thursday of each month, 6:00 - 9:00pm.

Upcoming topics will be:

March 27 - Sew an "Anything Organizer"
April 24 - Installing zippers and making buttonholes
May 22 - Sew a pillow (with the option of closing it with the zipper or buttonhole skills you learned at April's workshop)

On March 27, we'll finally be having the "Anything Organizer"workshop that had to be postponed twice over the winter due to ice and snow.

Of course, we think this project is an ideal place to keep your knitting needles and crochet hooks, but it's very customizable, so you can use it to store a variety of things.

 Here's the list of supplies you'll need to bring:

• Your Sewing Machine, all parts and manual if possible
  
• Scissors – 6 or 8 inch dress shears are best
  
• Measuring tape and/or ruler
• Thread to match your project (but please have white, gray and black with you as a back up)
  
• Pins and pin cushion or magnet
  
• Tailor's chalk or other washable marking tool (regular pencil will work in a pinch)
  
• Extra sewing machine needles
  
• Hand sewing needles (small for finishing and sewing buttons)
  
• Seam ripper
• Whatever you plan to put in your organizer: knitting needles, crochet hooks, pencils, crayons, make-up brushes, paint brushes, etc...

Cost for the class is $20 (CASH or CHECK only, please). That includes the fabric and the pattern.

To register, email Chrissy at c@chrissyweeks.com or give us a call at 404-377-6875.

Sew an evening clutch with us

We had a great time at our first-ever Evening Sew last week. Big thanks to instructor Chrissy Weeks and everyone who participated in the workshop! In case you missed it, here are some photos.

This was such a success that we'll be doing it again! Chrissy will be back for another Evening Sew on December 10. This time, the project will be an elegant clutch purse.

Pretty, huh? Wouldn't that be a nice little something to carry to a party this holiday season?

The cost for this workshop will be $20. That includes pre-cut fabric, interfacing, and embellishments. You'll need to bring your own machine, scissors, pins, and thread. If you have your own fabric that would like to use, please feel free to bring it. To sign up, call us at 404-377-6875 or email Chrissy at c@chrissyweeks.com. Class size is limited to eight people, so be sure to reserve your spot ASAP.

Like last time, this workshop is happening on a Tuesday at 6:00 pm. Our usual Knit Night festivities won't be happening that night. Instead, please join us on Thursday, Dec. 12, for our holiday party/potluck/gift exchange!

We look forward to seeing you all on Dec. 10.