** Enrollment status current as of Sunday, September 7 **
AppliquÉ
 When I was a little girl I remember going to a holiday party where my friend's mother greeted her guests in the most incredible maxi skirt I'd ever seen. I was awestruck! This floor length skirt was kelly green quilted taffeta with a colossal appliquéd red and white candy cane that rose from hem to waist and had a giant red bow just at the hip below the crook of the cane.
THIS was my first exposure to appliqué. Yeah. It was the 70's, and it seemed perfectly glamorous at the time.
So, I'm seeing appliqué returning to fashion in a big way and not the 80's puff paint bedazzled southwest bandana on a t-shirt kind of appliqué. A new, hip kind of embellishment to add graphic interest and texture to skirts, tops, jackets, totes and handbags. From the pages of the Anthropologie catalog to the coolest boutiques in town, appliqué is enjoying a renaissance.
In this class you will learn several techniques for pucker-free easy appliqué and use them to embellish an item of clothing you've brought with you. Transform a thrift store skirt, give a plain denim jacket some personality or sweeten up a plain tee. Even better: appliqué something you made yourself!
4 students per class
One 3.5 hour class
$40 per student
Supply list provided upon enrollment
** There are no Appliqué classes at this time. Please email info@glitzkrieg.biz to request a class**
 *APRONS*
From the flour-dusted cotton bib aprons of our grandmothers to the crisp, smart printed Donna Reid variety to swanky, frilly & embellished cocktail aprons, we've been itchin' to stitch up some of these vintage delights!
Choose from five apron designs and customize to your tastes. You can go fun and frivolous or go fully functional with a chef's apron or kid's craft apron.
View our Flickr set of samples and of student creations!
3 students per class
one 4.5 hour class
$40 per student
Supply list provided upon enrollment
Saturday, October 25 from 12:00 - 4:30 PM *note extended time!*
TWO SPOTS OPEN - REGISTER NOW!
*BEGINNING I SERIES*
For first time stitchers or those who need a refresher course.
In this class you will:
Learn all the functions of your sewing machine or learn on one of mine
- Learn all basic machine skills and introduction to hand sewing skills
- Learn about fabrics, marking, pinning and cutting
- Students will complete a drawstring bag, square pillow, round pillow with zipper and a fourth project of either an elastic waist skirt, a simple handbag or a pillow with piping or other trim.
- View our Flickr set of some of our students' final class creations!
4 Students Per Class
Three 3.5 hr classes
$125 for Series
Supply list provided upon enrollment
Classes full? Don't fret! Email to get on the wait list! We also love to listen to you and give you exactly what you want, so let us know what days/times work for you, and we'll try to accommodate that when scheduling! Just send an email to info@glitzkrieg.biz.
Saturdays, September 6, 13 and 20 from 4:30 - 8:00 PM
FULL -Please email info@glitzkrieg.biz to get your name on the wait list, or sign up for the next available class!
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, September 16, 17 and 18 from 11:00AM - 2:30 PM *note daytime offering! *
ONE SPOT OPEN! REGISTER NOW!
Saturdays, October 4, 11 and 18 from 4:30 - 8:00 PM
FULL -Please email info@glitzkrieg.biz to get your name on the wait list, or sign up for the next available class!
Wednesdays, October 15, 22 and 29 from 6:30 - 10:00 PM
FULL -Please email info@glitzkrieg.biz to get your name on the wait list, or sign up for the next available class!
Mondays, November 10, 17 and 24 from 6:30 - 10:00 PM
FULL -Please email info@glitzkrieg.biz to get your name on the wait list, or sign up for the next available class!
*BEGINNING II SERIES*
For students who have completed Beginning Sewing I, or those who would like to improve their sewing skills. The first class of this series meets in a fabric store and students will have guidance in pattern selection, fabric types and selection, sewing notions, gadgets and more. The remaining four classes will meet in Leslie's studio.
In this class you will:
- learn how to alter a commercial pattern to fit
- learn common commercial pattern terms and techniques
- receive professional friendly guidance each step of the way in sewing from a pattern
- finish a great new garment of your choosing
- View our Flickr Set of some of our students' class creations!
3 students per class
1, 3 hr class and 4, 3.5 hr classes
$175 for series
Supplies list provided at enrollment.
The first class in the series will meet at a fabric store from 6-9PM.
Students will vote for the most convenient fabric store location for first class.
Friday, September 12 from 6-9 PM (fabric store meeting) and Saturdays, September 13, 20 and October 4, 11 from noon - 3:30PM
FULL -Please email info@glitzkrieg.biz to get your name on the wait list, or sign up for the next available class!
*EARRINGS & BRACELETS*
 *Can I just say that Earrings class is a BLAST!? Do you have a million BFF's, office gals, kid's teachers and family you'd like to get a little somethin' somethin' but don't wanna spend a million? You can make earrings for as little as a buck a pair in Earrings class! You can also make sassy bracelets! Some gals bring a little bottle o' vino or some frosty beers and make it a fun girl's night out! Don't miss the fun, ya'll! Here are a few samples of what you can make
The thing I love most
about sewing is that I'm able to express myself with clothing and
accessories in custom styles, colors and textures. This is also explains
my passion for jewelry making.
In this class you will learn how to make simple dangle
earrings, chandeliers, hoops and more. Bring your own supplies or
purchase
from my huge selection of beads and findings. View our Flickr set of Earrings & Bracelets students in action!
Six students per class
One 3 hour class
$25 per student
Supplies list provided upon enrollment. Tools provided in
class.
Wednesday, October 8 from 6:30 - 10:00 PM
FIVE SPOTS OPEN - REGISTER NOW!
FELT OR FABRIC CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS
 Whether you want to make one special stocking or make several simple small ones, there will be many patterns to choose from and lots of creative inspiration in this class! You can go traditional, playful, post-modern retro, irreverent edgy or elegant. It's all open to your interpretation!
This is yet another great way to use your trimmings, buttons, embroidery floss, sequins, rhinestones, felt scraps and new/vintage fabric remnants.
You can hand stitch or machine stitch your lined or unlined stockings. Previous sewing experience is helpful, but not required.
View our Flickr set of some of our student's Stockings Class Creations!
Four students per class
3.5 hour clas
$40 per student
Saturday, November 1 from 12:00 - 3:30 PM
ONE SPOT OPEN - REGISTER NOW!
Saturday, November 15 from 4:30 - 8:00 PM
FULL -Please email info@glitzkrieg.biz to get your name on the wait list, or sign up for the next available class!
Wednesday, November 19 from 6:30 - 10:00 PM
FULL -Please email info@glitzkrieg.biz to get your name on the wait list, or sign up for the next available class!
*Felt Fun*
 Felt brings out the giddy kindergartner in all of us! The
vibrant colors, non-fraying easy to cut texture and endless possibilities
make it irresistible! Felt doesn't have to have that krazy kraft
feeling--it can be made into modern and sophisticated gifts and
accessories in the right hands! Bring your adult AND kid self to class
and
we'll make a variety of fun and fabulous felt projects including:
Barrettes and Hair Ties
Business Card Holders
Coasters
Small dolls and toys
Ornaments
Pins
Re-usable gift tags
Finger puppets
Baby booties
Tooth fairy pillows
You can use hand stitches, machine stitch or even hot glue!
No previous sewing experience required. Choose from many patterns or get
help making up your own adaptations. You can view our Felt Fun Flickr set to see samples and student creations!
Four students per class
One 3.5 hour clas
$40 per student
Saturday, November 1 from 4:30 - 8:00 PM
FOUR SPOTS OPEN - REGISTER NOW!
Monday, November 3 from 6:30 - 10:00 PM
ONE SPOT OPEN - REGISTER NOW!
Saturday, November 15 from 12:00 - 3:30 PM
THREE SPOTS OPEN - REGISTER NOW!
*HAND BAGS AND TOTES*
 Love all the new handbags, but don't want what everyone else
is toting?
This one night class will send you home with a fun,
fabulous,
and functional handbag or tote of your unique design and creation. Just
get
used to the phrase "thanks, I made it!"
Students must have completed Beginning I or have good sewing
machine skills. Students will choose from 12 basic bag shapes with
patterns provided in class or can make simple alterations to the bag
patterns to customize. You can view our Handbags & Totes Flickr set to see samples and student creations!
There are more challenging patterns for a diaper bag tote, yoga mat bag and a messenger bag in the mix for those who have already completed a simpler bag.
Students bring own materials (list provided upon
enrollment).
Four students per class
One 3.5 hr class
$40 per
student
Supply list provided upon enrollment
Monday, October 20 from 6:30 - 10:00 PM
ONE SPOT OPEN - REGISTER NOW!
Saturday, November 8 from 12:00 - 3:30 PM
FULL -Please email info@glitzkrieg.biz to get your name on the wait list, or sign up for the next available class!
Wednesday, November 12 from 6:30 - 10:00 PM
TWO SPOTS OPEN - REGISTER NOW!
The Anne Marie "Erin" Hobo Bag Class - with special guest instructor, Anne Marie Beard
 Anne Marie Beard is a 5th generation Austinite and loves all things artistic. Her first sewing project was a tube top at age four. Many years later she graduated from the University of Texas with a BA in Costume Design. Anne Marie now designs handbags, accessories and home decor items as an expression of her love of life and art. She uses vintage fabrics, findings and original designs to create limited edition wearable art. She is currently working on a line of purse patterns for sale, and is very excited to begin teaching with the Stitch Lab!
Bag description:
The Erin bag is a classic hobo shape with a zipper closure. This bag will add style to your everyday outfit. No hand sewing required!
Finished size: Bag: 9" h x 16" w, Handle: 1.5" w x 25" l
One 3.5 hour class
Four Students Per Class
$40 per student - Intermediate to advanced sewing skill are required for this class. Please email if you have questions.
** There are no Erin Hobo Bag classes at this time. Please email info@glitzkrieg.biz to request a class**
The Anne Marie "Hazel" Bag Class - With Special Guest Instructor, Anne Marie Beard
 Anne Marie Beard is a 5th generation Austinite and loves all things artistic. Her first sewing project was a tube top at age four. Many years later she graduated from the University of Texas with a BA in Costume Design. Anne Marie now designs handbags, accessories and home decor items as an expression of her love of life and art. She uses vintage fabrics, findings and original designs to create limited edition wearable art. She is currently working on a line of purse patterns for sale, and is very excited to begin teaching with the Stitch Lab!
Bag description:
The Hazel Bag is a small shoulder bag with a roomy interior and two large pockets. The contrasting side band and handles really set off her shape!
Finished size: Bag: 8" h x 9" w x 3" d, Handles: 3/4 " w x 25" l
One 3.5 hour class
Four Students Per Class
$40 per student
** There are no Hazel Bag classes at this time. Please email info@glitzkrieg.biz to request a class. **
The Anne Marie "Tiffany" Bag Class - with special guest instructor, Anne Marie Beard
 Anne Marie Beard is a 5th generation Austinite and loves all things artistic. Her first sewing project was a tube top at age four. Many years later she graduated from the University of Texas with a BA in Costume Design. Anne Marie now designs handbags, accessories and home decor items as an expression of her love of life and art. She uses vintage fabrics, findings and original designs to create limited edition wearable art. She is currently working on a line of purse patterns for sale, and is very excited to begin teaching with the Stitch Lab!
Bag description:
The Tiffany bag is a sleek shoulder bag with squared edges. Tiffany features two pockets and a magnetic snap closure. She is sure to add sass to your outfit!
Finished size: Bag: 10.5" h x 17" w Handles: 3/4" w x 25"
One 3.5 hour class
Four students per class
$40 per student - Completion of Beginning I Sewing Series or equivalent required for this class. Please email if you have questions.
** There are no Tiffany Bag classes at this time. Please email info@glitzkrieg.biz to request a class. **
*HAND EMBROIDERY
PROJECT CLASS*
 I LOVE to hand embroider tea towels and dinner napkins for
friends as gifts. You can customize with their name or an inside joke
catch phrase or coordinate the design with their vintage dishes or
kitchen
decor. How swank would it be to embroider a napkin for each of your
guests
at your holiday table? What about tricking out a western shirt for your
brother/husband/dad/boyfriend or yourself?
This class introduces students to many traditional
embroidery
stitches using DMC floss, ribbon and beads. Embroidery is a beautiful and
inexpensive way to embellish sweaters, linens, western shirts, skirts,
handbags, pillows and quilts.
You bring an item or items to embroider--plain dinner
napkins,
flour sack or tea towels, a vintage/contemporary garment, designs you
want
to transfer and I show you how to transfer the patterns and get to
stitchin'! LOVE Jenny
Hart's books and embroidery patterns
 No previous sewing skills required. Students bring materials
to practice stitches in sampler form. You can view our Hand Embroidery Flickr set to see class samples and students' creations!
4 students per class
One 3.5 hour class
$40 per
student
Supply list provided upon enrollment
Tuesday, September 2 from 6:30 - 10:00 PM This class will be taught by Stitch Lab Studio Assistant, Rachel Hobson!
Please email info@glitzkrieg.biz to get your name on the wait list, or sign up for the next available class!
Tuesday, September 16 from 6:30 - 10:00 PM This class will be taught by Stitch Lab Studio Assistant, Rachel Hobson!
FULL -Please email info@glitzkrieg.biz to get your name on the wait list, or sign up for the next available class!
Thursday, October 2 from 6:30 - 10:00 PM
ONE SPOT OPEN - REGISTER NOW!
Thursday, October 23 from 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM **note daytime offering!**
THREE SPOTS OPEN - REGISTER NOW!
Friday, November 7 from 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM **note daytime offering!**
FOUR SPOTS OPEN - REGISTER NOW!
Tuesday, November 11 from 6:30 - 10:00 PM
FOUR SPOTS OPEN - REGISTER NOW!
*HEMMING AND BASIC ALTERATIONS*
Tired of paying for simple alterations? This class will take the mystery out of hemming techniques on pants, cuffs, and skirts. Basic alterations such as tapering in side seams, adding darts for shaping and taking in waistbands will also be covered. Students will bring one item of clothing to be hemmed or altered and will learn various machine and hand-sewn methods.
4 students per class
One 3.5 hour class
$40 per student
Supply list provided upon enrollment
Tuesday, October 27 from 6:30 - 10:00 PM
THREE SPOTS OPEN - REGISTER NOW!
Thursday, November 20 from 6:30 - 10:00 PM
TWO SPOTS OPEN - REGISTER NOW!
*MONSTERS, DOLLS AND
PLUSHY TOYS*
 You see them everywhere and these creatures appeal to kids
and adults alike. I love the funky folk art handmade quality of these
stuffed toys and they make wonderful gifts. You can go cute and cuddly or
voodoo, oddball monster-y--each toy has it's own unique personality cuz
YOU made it! The perfect way to use your stash of trimmings, buttons,
embroidery floss, sequins, rhinestones, felt scraps and new/vintage
fabric
remnants.
You'll have many pattern styles to choose from or can make
your own creature. There are no rules here! Keeping the construction
simple will allow for much embellishment fun. You can hand sew or machine
sew. Some previous sewing skills helpful but not required. You can view our Monsters, Dolls & Plushy Toys Flickr set to see class samples and students' creations!
4 students per class
3.5 hour class
$40 per student
Supply list provided upon enrollment
Wednesday, November 5 from 6:30 - 10:00 PM
ONE SPOT OPEN - REGISTER NOW!
Tuesday, November 18 from 6:30 - 10:00 PM
ONE SPOT OPEN - REGISTER NOW!
*OPEN STUDIO*
For students who have completed Beginning I or equivalent.
Students may use this open studio class to receive
assistance, advice, and support on individual projects of most any kind.
Sometimes you just need a little extra help on a project, but don't need
a
full class series. This class is for you!
3 students per class
One 3.5 hr class
$40 per
student
Tuesday, October 21 from 6:30 - 10:00 PM
TWO SPOTS OPEN - REGISTER NOW!
*PILLOWS AND BOLSTERS*
Nothing lights up a room like colorful, custom accent pillows.
4 students per class
One 3.5 hr. class
$40 per class
Supply list provided upon enrollment
Monday, October 6 from 6:30 - 10:00 PM
ONE SPOT OPEN - REGISTER NOW!
*Ribbon Flowers*
Learn the classic art of creating flowers using ribbon, needle, thread and beads. Students will learn to make beautiful ribbon roses, pansies, six and five petal flowers, daffodils, berries and leaves and their applications in fashion, accessories and home decor.
 If you've seen Leslie's gorgeous display of her handmade ribbon flowers at Stitch or Cherrywood Art Fair, now is your chance to learn how to make them yourself!
Four Students per class
One 3 1/2 hour class
$40 per student
Monday, October 13 from 6:30 - 10:00 PM
THREE SPOTS OPEN - REGISTER NOW!
Saturday, November 22 from 12:00 - 3:30 PM
THREE SPOTS OPEN - REGISTER NOW!
Serger 101
Are you scared of your serger? Maybe I can help!
The serger is a versatile machine that helps give your garments a professional and durable finish. It's supposed to make sewing easier, but it can be rather intimidating with all of it's knobs and complicated threading. This beginner's serger class will help take some of the fear out of using your serger and help you find easier ways to get the results you want.
In this class you will
- learn the simplest ways to thread the serger
- learn about differential feed control
- learn about thread tension
- learn how to do a rolled hem, 3 thread overlock, 4 thread overlock and 3 thread overedge.
Three students per class
One 3 hour class
$40 per student
** There are no Serger 101 classes at this time. Please email info@glitzkrieg.biz to request a class **
Stitching a Fit - NEW!
In this class you will learn how to take ordinary off the rack clothing and customize it through alterations, re-cutting, re-constructing and other methods or re-purpose/breathe new life into threadbare/too small beloved faves. Learn how to make darts, pleats, pin tucks, re-set sleeves, change necklines, hemlines, use elastic thread for shirring, and more.
My serger will be available to experiment with for quick and simple alterations especially on knit wear.
One 3.5 hour class
Three students per class.
$40 class fee includes machine rental, use of serger, dress forms, tools and notions.
Tuesday, October 28 from 6:30 - 10:00
FULL -Please email info@glitzkrieg.biz to get your name on the wait list, or sign up for the next available class! |
