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Modern Spool

We will make an announcement when it is up and ready!

PS

This darling bee print is available to buy at the Etsy Shop Constant Dreamer

Inspiration!

There is nothing quite like French design to inspire creativity. The Spring 10 Lilith collection is beautifully designed and styled. Enjoy!

Lilith Website

Project 3: Pillow Math!

Tomorrow is our pillow making class. Join us to see some creative techniques to make fun, modern pillows for any room. Learn basic pillow math along with different edge finishes and closure techniques. Bring an existing pillow to recover or a new form with at least 1/2 yard of fabric. As always we have a small selection of fabrics at the studio just in case! Upshur Studio

9-noon $40 materials not included

Totally Totes!

Join us this Thursday from 9-noon for a tote-ally fun (had to go there!) sewing class. You will learn how to make these three modern tote bag styles with some easy techniques.

The class is $40, materials not included (unless you want to use materials we have at the studio) We also have several great Waverly fabrics you can buy.

Please email us for details and our registration form at

modernspool@gmail.com

Visit our blog for past class projects, fun ideas, and tips at

modernspool.blogspot.com

Looking forward to seeing you Thursday!

Michelle & Tanya

Project 1: Wrap Skirt!

Here is a preview of our Thursday Class Project: Wrap skirts! We hope you will join us for the fun! This one was made from some cool vintage fabric Tanya brought in. We still have to attach the bias to the waistband and sew the trim on the hem.

We thought it would also look cool in a fall weight wool. You will need two yard of fabric for the main fabric and 1 yard for the trim. 

To register email modernspool@gmail.com. Hope to see you this Thursday!

Sewing for Grown-ups Part 1 and 2

Who knew sewing was so much fun! We knew - that is why we convinced 7 willing gals to join us and rev up those machines for the last two Thursday mornings. We sewed seams, zippers, hems, and button holes - all those things that make our palms sweat, but guess what? It wasn't so hard after all!

Everyone passed the basics with flying colors and are welcome to drop in and sew on Tuesday morning and practice for our 1st project class next Thursday "Wrap Party!" Request a registration form if you are brave enough to join us! Email us at modernspool@gmail.com

Friday Afternoon Fun: Patterns with Tape!

I brought in a jacket to the studio today that I was planning to make a pattern out of (lets say my size has improved since I bought it a few years ago...) Tanya suggested we try a method she had read about in Threads magazine using masking tape. I gasped, hyperventilated a little, and then said, "Sure, why not! It sounds fun!" My draping teacher would have banned me from class, however it was a great method for making a pattern! I won't say it was easy, I did have to true up the pieces, measure them and it took quite a while...but it was fun and I know I will pull this trick out of my hat often.