Pleating with Helen

The pleating program this month will cover how to pleat a variety of fabric types including cotton, silk, wool, rayon, linen, plaids, "waled" fabrics (pique and corduroy) and even knits. Please bring your pleater, if you have one, and needles, pleating thread, tools for changing needles, etc. I will bring an irons and lace shaping boards for any needed pressing. Your kit will include written instructions and samples of each of the fabrics mentioned.

November Meeting Program -- Smocked Gift Bag

The November meeting will be at 7:00 on November 16 at JoAnn's Fabrics in Fayetteville. There is a small classroom at the back of the store. Come early to do your shopping with your SAGA membership discount since we will probably not have time to shop after the meeting.

Susan will be teaching us how to make beautiful smocked gift bags. Below is the supply list for the November project:

18 by 22 in. piece of fabric pleated with 6-8 rows of pleats 1 in below the top of the fabric.
Finish the long top edge of the fabric with a serger rolled edge, or edge joining a piece of ½ lace edging.
18 by 22 in cotton or cotton/polyester blend).This will be for the lining if you wish to line the bag. They can be identical or fabrics that are contrasting.
½ yard of lace edging if desired
Embroidery floss for smocking design to match fabric or contrast.
Needle for smocking (#7 darner recommended)
1 yd. ribbon (no wider than 1/4") per bag (for drawstring ties)

Meeting Program - Tuesday October 26

Debbie will be teaching at the next meeting. Oct. 26th. She will be teaching a SAGA approved class, Fun with Fagoting. We will learn how to use the Fagoting stitch as an embellishment.
Kit includes 10 page handout, all threads, rickrack, lace and bias tape.
You will need to bring scissors ,crewel embroidery needle size 7/8 and double sided tape. kit fee 3.00
One artisan point will be awarded.
The meeting will start promptly at 7 pm. Please come early to visit and participate in Show and Share. The building will be open by 6:15.

September Program
Strawberry Christmas Ornament

The program for our September meeting is a Christmas ornament made in the shape of a strawberry. Diana, who designed this original ornament, will teach us to make this unique ornament. Kits will be $2.00 and will include floss, Styrofoam egg, and pleated fabric. Bring your smocking needle, scissors, and regular sewing supplies.

August Meeting Program - Chicken Scratch Christmas Apron

The class project will be to complete the smaller, pocket piece. You will need to bring embroidery scissors, and an 8" hoop that is tight! You will have Chicken Scratch embroidery directions and fabric (2 yards), to finish a bib or half apron. (Depending on the number of kits needed, there may be extra fabric available to purchase, if you need it for your apron pattern.)

Kits will be no more than $10. They will include fabric, directions, floss and needles.

Please let Cheryl know if you would like a kit.

July Program

The program for July is a woolen skate Christmas ornament. Diana will be leading the class for making this original ornament. E-mail Diana if you want a kit. Kit supplies ($2.00) will include wool, embroidery floss, beads, and the metal for the skate. You should bring basic sewing supplies: crewel needle, scissors, pins, thimble, and magnifier if you need one. You might want to bring a jingle bell or bow to trim the toe of the skate. We will have two pairs of needle-nose pliers to bend the wire for the skate, but if you have a pair and want to bring them, feel free to do that.

See you on the 27th at 7:00!

Program for the June Meeting

Here are photos of the project Debbie is teaching for our next meeting. Kit will include design plate, pleated fabric, needle, floss and tulle. Doesn't include striped silk fabric. You can put it in a project of your choice. Bring scissors and magnification. Cost of kit $4.00