Vogue Sewing

Mark found this Vogue Sewing book for me at the second

hand book shop at Jimboomba.

I love reading through it.

Some of the photos are a bit dated, but the techniques are always useful.

Have you noticed that often patterns tell you to do something,

but don't actually tell you HOW to do it?

That's why you need a fantastic reference book like this.

( Or you come to class and I'll show you how of course)

The latest version is quite expensive, so keep your eyes out for old versions at second hand shops. I also have a McCalls and Simplicity version too.

The picture of the sewing machine features is quite basic, but those important features haven't really changed.

Custom Embroidery

A few special embroideries this week.

The giraffe is a raffle prize at

Scenic Rim's The Cotton Club farmer Fundraiser on June 28.

My cousin was 7 on the weekend and had a fairy party,

complete with Kate the face painting fairy,

and James the Magician.

I couldn't be there, so unfortunately I don't have other photos.

Filthy Beast badges for saddle cloths.

And Tia is being baptised next month.

Contact me on wendy@sewingwithwendy.com.au

for all your embroidery needs.

Wedding and Pre-Wedding Embroidery

Robes for the Bridal Party, or Bride & Groom

Hens Party fun - tees and singlets

Something fun for the Bride & Groom -

knickers and boxers

Supper cloths for the cake cutting table

Also perfect for Anniversary celebrations.

Or use you imagination...

wendy@sewingwithwendy.com.au

Embroidered Towels

I carry a supply of good quality towels in a range of popular colours.

You can also supply your own towels.

Choose from a  variety of fonts, designs and colours.

Coming soon ... luxurious towel range.

Stay tuned...

Embroidery ideas

Caps (min 10)

Badges (for items that can't be embroidered directly)

Wedding or Memory Quilts

Sleeping Bags

Quilt Labels

Lunch Bags

Christmas Stockings

Hankies

Horse  Rugs

Sport Jerseys for Presentations

Sports Bags

Badges for Saddles Clothes

If I can fit it in a hoop safely, it can probably be embroidered.

What would you like done?

wendy@sewingwithwendy.com.au

A few finished projects in June

 

Natalie made a starry diary cover featuring pintuck waves

Ellen finished her Weekender Bag this week

Juanita appliqued initials onto a library bag for her grandson

Sue is making the scalloped borders for her daughter's quilt

Learn to Sew Classes coming soon ...

Small Class size - maximum of 4 students

Friday evenings 6.30 - 9.00 (6 lessons)

Saturdays 9.00 - 1.30 (4 lessons)

 

This  course enables beginner or refresher students to start

reference samples & sew a pair of pyjamas featuring

a collared shirt and elastic waist boxer shorts. 

 

Students will also learn about the use and care of your machine, the importance of quality, needles, threads, fabric choices, selecting the correct pattern size, anatomy of patterns, and basic pattern adjustments.

 

 Techniques covered may include hems, seams, zips, gathering, buttons and buttonholes, corners and curves, basic stitches, collars,

pockets, sleeves, elastic casing, & patch pockets.

During class, students will also learn to use an overlocker for basic overcasting.

 

Students will need to bring their own sewing machine and supplies.

Details available upon registration.

Students must be able to attend all classes.

Due to the format of the course catchup classes can not be offered.

 

I am taking expressions of interest, before confirming start dates.

Minimum numbers are required for classes to proceed. 

Wendy@sewingwithwendy.com.au

 

Recent Classes

Sue is working on a SweetNSassy quilt for her daughter in shabby chic pretties

Ellen made a cupcake apron for her cousin's birthday

Juanita made 2 pair of shorts for her grandchildren in New York

Marg made a spidery vest for her son's stage performance

There's always variety in casual sewing classes

What would you like to sew?

Bags in class

Ellen's Roomy Denim Bag

Juanita's giant library bag

Ellen finished her Roomy Denim Bag today.

The lining fabric is just divine. She pattern matched the inside pocket

with the postcard on the print.

Juanita has finished another library bag, this time for her daughter.

She also added a giant zippered pocket on the outside because when

is a bag used for just one purpose?

Coin Purses

Last month's Bag Class - 90mm Coin Purses

ASG June Meeting

For our June meeting, Gay had us in stitches.

If you know me you'll know I'm not a fan of hand stitching, but it was fun to have all of us sitting and stitching together.

Next month we are making Mug Rugs for Meals on Wheels, or

working on our own projects.

We meet on the first Wednesday of each month to

"share and further the art of sewing"

There is a new Group in Boonah called Common Threads who

meet on the first Tuesday of each month.

New members are always welcome

Check out the website

www.aussew.org.au

Teddy Bears in Progress

Teddy Bear Classes are going to continue on a fortnightly basis.

You can join at any time and make your own furry teddy.

All requirements are supplied for your first bear.

wendy@sewingwithwendy.com.au

Mob 0402 309 047

My Roomy Denim Bag

I came up with this bag design while sitting at soccer one night

waiting for a message on my phone.

I didn't want to be holding my phone waiting for the message,

but couldn't see it when it was in my handbag. So I made external

zippered pockets from mesh. Problem solved.

It also has an internal mesh pocket and is big enough to hold all the sporting essentials - diary, phone, wallet, notebook, novel, pens, lip balm, sunglasses, reading glasses, scarf, light jumper, car keys, camera ...

CLASS - Wednesday June 18

9.30 - 2.30

Australian Sewing Guild

As a Group, the Scenic Sewers Beaudesert do some projects for charity.

Recently we made placemats for Meals on Wheels.

Meals sell them for $10 each which pays for 1 meal for someone in need during times of disaster such as the Bundaberg floods.

Margi & Pauline made 17 placemats between them.

They are pictured here with the post-op mastectomy bags made earlier in the year. These are donated to the Gold Coast Hospital as on ongoing project. The Hospital needs 100 of these bags each year.

Margi & Pauline made 17 placemats between them

 

 

Rochelle from Meals & Wendy from Scenic Sewers having photos taken for the Beaudesert Times article

Pauline & Margi's colourful placemats

Gillian sewing placemats