Registration Brochure - American Sewing Expo

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American Sewing Expo
September 23rd - 25th, 2016 – Suburban Collection Showplace – Novi, MI
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Designed for Beginners to Experts
Classes
Learn to sew anything!
Fashion Shows
The perfect
Weekend
Getaway
for all
things sewing!
Be inspired by
other sewers!
Shopping
Celebrity
Guests
Find things
you won’t see
anywhere else!
Costume
Making
Classes, Experts,
Exhibits & Contest!
Be the first to Register!
Dear Sewing Friends
Are you ready for 23rd year of the most
exciting activities, contests, exhibits,
classes and shopping for sewing
enthusiasts of all levels? We have
something for everyone from beginner
to expert and crafter to couture sewer.
We have included all the pertinent
information like times, dates, location
and prices on page 3. Please read
through the brochure and if you have any
questions, do not hesitate to email or call us.
[email protected] - 248-889-3111.
If you are new to the expo or to sewing in general, we have
staff ready-willing and able to help you design the best
schedule customized to fit your needs and skills. Retuning
again this year are classes, contests for costumes and Cosplay
and the Sewing Scavenger Hunt where you will learn more
about the expo happenings and have a chance to win prizes.
We know the class schedule is filled with inspiring seminars
and workshops but be sure to leave time to enjoy shopping
in the vendor hall. When you arrive at the expo, take a few
moments to review the show program “Swatches” for a list
of booths with Make & Take projects, the floor plan of the
building, listing of exhibitors, seminars, demos, fashion shows
and more. Happy Sewing!
Sincerely Sew,
Table of Contents
Information for
ASE Passion For Fashion.................... Outside Back Cover
Featured Teachers................................... Inside Back Cover
Show Sponsors .................................................................. 2
General Information .......................................................... 3
Wednesday and Thursday Workshops ........................ 4 & 5
Fri – Sun Seminars ..................................................... 6 - 11
Special Exhibits .............................................................. 12
Free Demo Schedule ....................................................... 13
Fashion Stage .................................................................. 14
Social Media Lounge ...................................................... 17
Seminar Schedule ................................................... 18 & 19
Registration Form ........................................................... 20
Cosplay ................................................ Inside Front Cover
Register online to receive BONUSES !!
(see page 3)
Pre-Registration for
Seminars and Workshops
July 19 through September 15
Tips for attending the expo: wear walking shoes, bring patterns
and fabric swatches for shopping, bring address labels for
adding to mailing lists and entering prize drawings, bring a
notebook and pen for class and demo notes. Be sure to bring
your smartphone and/or camera.
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On the cover Jennifer Spencer
Design by James Stopher
2015 Passion For Fashion People’s Choice Award
American Sewing Expo™
Novice, Beginner, Intermediate and Experts
Join Us!
Page
•Learn to Sew
• Learn to Quilt
• Make Costumes
• Sew Better
1. Sunday Cosplay Contest
2. Social Media Lounge
3. Costume Classes
4. Passion For Fashion
5.Shopping!
6.Games
7.Workshops
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Sew for a business
Sew for a hobby
Discover New Products
Enjoy a weekend getaway
September 23th - 25th, 2016
8.Seminars
9. Make & Takes
10. Free Demos
11. Innovation Generation
12. Dream Sewing Room
13. Shopping!
14. Special Exhibits
15. Celebrity Teachers
16. Sew Party Café
17. Meet New Friends
18. Fashion Shows
19. Enjoy the Bargains!
20. Shopping!
23nd
Year
Call for Entries
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Innovation Generation
The Innovation Generation contest fashion show
will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2016 from
2:00 to 3:00 pm on the Fashion Stage.
There are three
age catgories,
8 -11, 12 -14 and
15 -18.
Contestants must
enter by
Sept 9, 2016.
For details &
entry form
visit our website
or call 248-889-3111,
Mon-Thurs.,
10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Scavenger Hunt
Back by popular demand!
Everyone had so much fun with the American
Sewing Expo Scavenger hunt last year, we just had
to bring it back for 2016.
You are going to be up and down the show floor
scouring for your own personal treasures, so you
might as well look for ours and win a prize at the
same time!
Head over to the
Social Media Lounge
when you arrive at the
expo to get all the
details. Good luck!
AmericanSewingExpo.com/contests.html
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General Information
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Hours, Hotels, Locations How To Register
Pre-Show Workshops
Wednesday, Sept. 21, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, Sept. 22, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Vendor Hall is not open on Wednesday or
Thursday
Expo Activities
Show Floor, Exhibits, Demos & Fashion
Friday, Sept. 23
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday, Sept. 24 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Passion for Fashion 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Sunday, Sept. 25
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday Registration opens at 8:00 am
Fri - Sun Registration opens at 7:30 am
Dream Sewing Room Drawing
5:00 pm (Sunday)
Hotels
Ask for the special American Sewing
Expo™ rates available at these hotels.
When reserving online, please visit
www.AmericanSewingExpo.com for a
discount code.
Hyatt Place Detroit/Novi
At Suburban Collection Showplace
248-513-4111
Doubletree Hotel Detroit/Novi
42100 Crescent Blvd., Novi, MI
248-344-8800
For transportation services to and from
DTW Airport see
www.AmericanSewingExpo.com
Location
The Expo takes place at The
Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River
Ave, Novi, MI. 48374. For
detailed directions, contact the
Expo Center at 248-348-5600 or visit them
online at:
www.SuburbanCollectionShowplace.com
Pre-Registration
Pre-registration begins July 19, 2016 and
all registration forms must be received
in our office no later than September 15,
2016. Pre-registrations not received in
sufficient time to return tickets by mail will
be held at the Will Call counter near the
registration desk in the Expo Center.
Register By Web
Visit our website at
and fill out your registration form.
Online registration begins
July 19, 2016 at 9:00am EST.
Register By Mail
To register by mail, fill out your
registration form and send it with your
payment to: American Sewing Expo™,
1385 Clyde Road, Highland, MI 48357.
Register By Fax
Fill out the registration form and fax it with
your credit card information to 248-887-6020
(Our fax line is available 24 hours a day).
Register On Site
To register for classes at the expo
please arrive at least one hour prior
to your first seminar time.
No Phone-In Registration!
Registration of any size package
received by August 7th will be entered
into a drawing for one of three
exciting gift packages.
Web Bonuses
Register on our website and receive one
of the following bonuses:
Sampler or Silver Needle
Free Seminar Voucher*
Gold Star
Free Seminar Voucher*
plus auto-entry to DSR**
All American
Free Collectable Gift
plus auto-entry to DSR**
*Seminar Vouchers are redeemable at the expo.
**Dream Sewing Room Contest
is on Sunday at 5:00pm.
You must be present to win! (see pg 15)
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Prices
General Admission
The cost is $12 during pre-registration
or $14 at the door and covers one day’s
admission. The general admission will
allow you to attend the expo exhibit
floor and take advantage of Make &
Takes, FREE Demos and Fashion
Shows. Children under the age of 16 are
welcome in the vendor hall at no charge
when accompanied by an adult.There are
NO STROLLERS OR ROLLING TOTES
ALLOWED in the vendor hall.
All Day Workshops
All day workshop fees are $130 for one day
and cannot be included in a seminar package.
Please Note! Kit fees for all hands-on
classes and Make & Takes are payable to
the instructor at the time of class.
ASE
“Passion For Fashion”
Finale
Saturday - $14.00
Seminar Package Prices
(One person per package - One package per person)
All American Save $60................. $192.00
(includes 15 seminar hrs + 3 days admission)
Gold Star
Save $32................ $150.00
(includes 10 seminar hours + 3 days admission)
Silver Needle Save $12....................$86.00
(includes 5 seminar hours + 2 days admission)
Sampler
Save $6......................$50.00
(includes 3 seminar hours + 1 day admission)
Ala Carte Seminars
One hour seminars . . . . . . . $14.00 each
Two hour seminars . . . . . . . $28.00 each
All seminar participants must be at least 11
years old.
Parking
Parking available at the Expo Center for
$5 per vehicle. Four day parking passes
are available for purchase Thursday only
for $10. Ask parking attendant.
Those with special needs, please
give us advance notice so that
we may better serve you.
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Pre-Show Workshops
20H04_WE
20H08_WE
The Caddy Bag
Wednesday and Thursday all day workshops are all $130 and do not require a
general admission ticket. The registration
form is on page 20 or register online at
www.AmericanSewingExpo.com.
Supply lists for all Workshops will be
included with your tickets.
Photos of hands-on projects can be seen at
AmericanSewingExpo.com.
Wednesday
Hands-on Workshops - $130 each
September 21, 2016
20H01_WE
Embellish with Glitter & Foil
Bobbie Bergquist / Quilters Treasure
Add that extra special touch to your quilts and other
projects by using beautiful glitters and foils. Learn to
use Tonertex Sparkly, Cold Set, Glitter & Foils without mess and is machine washable with no need to
be heat set. Use as an embellishment or to sign your
quilt. Other uses are quilt labels, name tags, shoes,
sneakers, chiffon scarfs, tights/leotards for children’s
dance wear, glass and so much more. This is a fun
workshop appropriate for all levels.
Kit Fee $50.00: includes 9 tier glitter tower, fabric
adhesive, glue pen, 16 pieces of 12” x 4” foils & 2+
hours instructional DVD with many creative uses.
20H03_WE
Pam’s Swing Top
Emma Seabrooke / SewkeysE
Add a fun twist to your wardrobe with this versatile
fits all sizes swing top made with soft drapery knit
or stretchy lace-like fabrics. Featuring a moebius
(1/2 twist) drape in the front and back, the swing top,
with or without sleeves, can be worn with a tank top
and jeans, a little black dress or as a swimsuit cover
up. As a bonus, Emma will have a serger available
to experiment with making trims that can be added
to the top.
Kit Fee $30.00: includes pattern with instructions,
pre-cut fabric and all stay tapes necessary for construction and trims.
Please bring your own sewing machine to class.
Linda McGehee / Ghee’s
Whether using this wonderful tote for travel, market,
or sewing class, you’ll want to make this hefty
carry-all featuring double straps for ease of wearing.
The tote has zippered and open pockets inside
and out and even has a secret zipper pocket in the
bottom. In the process, learn three quick and easy
zipper techniques and how to make and add corded
piping. As a bonus, create another quick coordinating project at the end of class.
Sewing machines generously provided by Janome.
Kit Fee $60.00: includes pre-cut double faced quilted fabric with edges serged, zippers, fabric for inside
pockets, cording for piping, webbing, bias binding,
swivel hook, and pattern with instructions.
20H05_WE
Cool Serg-ical Techniques
Gail Yellen / Gail Patrice Design
Expand your serger skills with specialty feet and attachments. Attach and gather one fabrics in a single
step with a ruffler foot. Piping is a snap with a cording foot. Apply lace perfectly with a lace applicator
foot. Learn how to create sturdy tote bag handles and
fashion accessories with the belt loop binder. And
what on earth is a downturn feller? Learn how to
get professional results in a fraction of the time and
expand your sewing/serger knowledge.
Sergers generously provided by Baby Lock.
Kit Fee $24.00: includes notebook with page protectors, 10-page color-photographed handout, fabrics,
lace, cording, and grosgrain ribbon.
20H06_WE
Smokey Mountains
Nancy McNally/One-Stitch-at-a-Time
Nancy McNally, author, teacher and online personality will take you step-by-step as you learn to
piece Smokey Mountains from a simple block. With
a little swapping technique, the block is complete.
Control the look of your quilt by choosing 2 complimentary colors, using a pre-cut Layer Cake or fat
quarters. This easy to construct 40” x 40” lap quilt
or wall hanging is created using a strip cutting ruler
and a 12 ½” square ruler. Details of how to prepare
for class will be included in your registration invoice
and tickets.
Kit Fee $10: includes pattern.
Sewing machines generously provided by Baby Lock.
20H07_WE
Window Box Jacket
Barbara Crawford / Crawford Designs
Join Barbara, the creative genius behind Crawford
Designs, to create a casual trendy jacket using 2 long
sleeved T-shirts. Bring your imagination and some
colorful remnants of batiks and other cotton prints to
use as embellishment. Add an exposed zipper for an
additional pop of color and best of all, you will finish
your jacket in class!
Kit Fee $35.00: includes 2-long sleeved t-shirts,
zipper, and pattern.
Viking machines generously provided by Country
Stitches.
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Pants For You! Personal FIT! and
STYLING!
Kathy Ruddy / KathyRuddy.com
Measurements and visual keys are the foundation
for creating a custom pants pattern. Members of the
class will receive a visual fit chart on which Kathy
will analyze and record the changes needed to create
a custom fit. She will demonstrate taking correct
measurements as class members work in pairs to
complete their individual measurement charts. Using
½ scale patterns, practice the fitting changes outlined
in the personal analysis to create your very own custom pant pattern. As the class progresses, learn how
to use a pattern block to restyle pant legs that follow
current trends and how to use the revolutionary new
seam allowance curve ruler. Create the only pant
pattern you’ll need for years to come!
Kit Fee $25.00: includes seam allowance curve ruler
or hip waist and hem ruler, drafting pen, practice
patterns and tutorial for fit & styling techniques.
20H09_WE
Sew You Want to Sew –
You Need to Know…
Lorraine Henry / Lorraine Henry for Conselle
Before you sew you need to know all about fit and
pattern alteration. Learn to pick the right size, to
identify how much ease has been put in a pattern
and common figure variations. Learn the principles
and guidelines of three types of alteration methods
as Lorraine demonstrates the Slash, Pivot and Slide,
and the newest Seam method. Experience handson frequently needed alterations using half scale
patterns for practice. Discover all you need to know
to become a “Sew Successful Seamstress!”
20H10_WE
Custom Fit Straight Skirt
Jennifer Stern / J Stern Designs
Make a great fitting straight skirt pattern that you
can use to sew your new favorite skirt. I’ll also show
you how to use it to create a variety of styles. Start
by breaking up into pairs to take a set of body measurements then use them to draft a basic straight skirt
pattern. If you’ve never tried your hand at drafting a
pattern, this is the perfect project to start with! After
adding seam allowances to your pattern, cut out and
sew a fit muslin. Leave class with a perfectly fitted
skirt pattern and muslin.
Kit Fee $30.00: includes Skirt Draft Workbook, 2
yds. of muslin, and pattern paper.
... Pre-Show Workshops Continued
Thursday
Hands-on Workshops - $130 each
September 22, 2016
20H01_TH
Being Creative With Tsukineko Inks
Join us and learn the benefits to using Tsukineko
water based inks. Learn more than 20 different
techniques using Tsukineko All Purpose Inks and
Fabrico Pens including marbling, silk screening
and stenciling to create your own fabric. Tsukineko
Inks can also be used on any porous surface; wood,
leather, tiles, ceramics, pottery and more. Bobbie
will have many samples that will inspire you.
Note: This class will require some supplies.
Kit Fee $45.00: includes New CD, various fabrics,
6 bottles of Tsukineko Ink; (red, yellow, blue, green,
white & black), work sheet & scraper.
20H03_TH
A Day to Embroider - Three Fleece
Techniques
Pattie Otto / Great Copy Patterns
Fleece is a fabulous, fun fabric just waiting to be
embellished. Spend a day with Pattie Otto from
Great Copy Patterns, author of three fleece books
and creator of many wonderful embroidery designs
for fleece. Discover reverse applique, simple
chenille and elegant embossing techniques, all using
outerwear fleece. Learn about the best stabilizers
to use with fleece, hooping techniques that avoid
hooping marks called hoop-burn and the appropriate
toppers to use. Projects include a reversible applique
on a Polartec scarf, Chenille trees on a purchased
sweatshirt and embossed snowflakes on a Polartec
hat.
Please bring your own embroidery machine to class.
Kit Fee $35.00: includes Polartec for scarf, hat
applique fabric, chenille fabric, stabilizers, toppers,
illustrated instructions, one embroidery pack of your
choice from Great Copy Patterns.
20H04_TH
Creating Texture with Textiles
Linda McGehee / Ghees
Explore the possibilities of surface design and create
a wonderful work of art with techniques that can be
applied to everything from garments to wall hangings. Discover a new approach to spiral patchwork.
Stitch over threads, ribbons and trims using a variety
of machine decorative stitches and feet onto crinkled
fabric. Develop a sense of freedom by creating a
mixed media masterpiece while building confidence
in your sewing machine skills.
Kit Fee $50.00: includes fabric strips, fabric yardage, Stitch & Steam, variety of couching threads,
yarns, & ribbons, variegated needle thread, bobbin
thread, piping, other goodies and instructions.
20H05_TH
20H08_TH
Angela Wolf / Angela Wolf Pattern Collection
Sew a knit top quickly and professionally, all with
the serger using one of Angela’s knit top patterns.
Start by trying on samples to choose your best style
and perfect size (sizes range from XXS – 5X). Learn
serging techniques including: inserting elastic to
stabilize the shoulder seams, inserting sleeves, hemming with a cover hem stitch, finishing the edges
with a lettuce edge, and attaching a collar and cuffs.
See how easy it is to add a fashionable touch with
slits in the sleeve or figure flattering effects with
ruching. Enjoy the day with Angela Wolf and take
the fear out of serging knits!
Kit Fee $29.00: includes knit top pattern of choice
from Angela Wolf Pattern Collection: The Delila,
Rachel Twin-set, or Ruched-T, extra paper pattern to
take home, clear elastic, tailor’s chalk, and twill tape.
Laura White / Country Stitches/Pleachét
Join Laura White as she shares her grandmother’s
own unique fiber arts technique. Make rugs, seat
cushions and trivets of any size. Join new or recycled fabric strips with the Original RugNeedle™ and
100% Cotton Carpet Warp. She will show you how
to use any loosely woven fabric from wool, wool
blends, cotton or flannel and even recycled coats,
blanket etc. Make any size or shape from trivets
to wall-to-wall carpeting (class kit will make seat
cushion or small rug)”. You will leave this class with
a fabulous new hobby that can be done anywhere.
Kit Fee $40.00: includes Pleachét™ booklet,
RugBee RugNeedle™, gallon bag of fabric, and
cotton warp.
Stylish Knit Top
20H06_TH
Shirt Maker’s Express
Diane Kroll / Islander Sewing Systems
Join Certified Islander Sewing Systems’ instructor,
Diane Kroll, to learn the best and fastest techniques
for shirt making. Whether you want to be a professional shirt maker or you just want to sew faster
and better this is the class to take. In this workshop
you can choose to make a man’s or a woman’s shirt
using the Shirt Maker’s Express pattern. Diane
will take you through the express method and how
to sew without using pins, that’s right you won’t
need any pins for this class! After you learn these
techniques you will no doubt be using a lot less pins
and sewing better looking garments than you ever
thought possible. Details for acquiring the pattern
and how to prepare for class will be included in your
registration invoice and tickets.
Kit Fee $17.95: includes pattern
20H07_TH
Digital Cutting University
Hope Yoder / Designs by Hope Yoder
Join Hope Yoder, America’s leading expert in
machine embroidery and digital cutting, for this exclusive hands-on all-day workshop. The University
includes use of machine embroidery designs, mixed
media crafting materials, crafting tools, Silhouette
Cameo digital cutter, Epic embroidery machines
and step-by-step directions. Start with a Craft-NCut Software Overview then create a Zoo Baby
In-the-Hoop Rattle, Emoticon Pillow, Vinyl Acrylic
Tumbler, and Nail Art Fashion Decals. Whether you
are new to digital cutting or a seasoned expert there
is something for everyone.
Stitches.
Kit Fee $35.00: includes supplies to complete all
projects.
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Pleachét Rug Making
20H09_TH
Cool Tricks Takes Manhattan
Kenneth D. King / Kenneth D. King Designs
Join couture professor from FIT and sewing expert
Kenneth King as he shares more techniques inspired
by moving to New York. Learn to sew seams in
bulky fabrics, master his new double welt for felted
fabrics or leather, learn to sew fake fur to itself or to
smooth fabrics, and much more!
20H10_TH
The Ponte Knit Jean Fit Workshop
Join Jennifer as she takes you step-by-step through
the process of making a comfortable, well-fitting
pair of Ponte knit jeans. Students have the opportunity to try on knit jean muslins to help determine the
best starting size. The fit muslin is used to determine
which adjustments are necessary to achieve a perfect
fit and adjustments are recorded on a Knit Jean Fit
Worksheet. Learn to make the necessary adjustments
to your pattern used to cut out and sew a test pair of
jeans.
Kit Fee $40.00: includes Ponte Knit Jean Pattern,
Fit Workbook, Ponte Knit to make custom muslin,
and tracing paper.
There will be soup, salads
and sandwiches available
for purchase on Thursday
with an expanded menu
available Friday - Sunday
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Seminars
Friday, Sept 23 - Sunday, September 25, 2016
Stress-free Zippers
Supply lists for all hands-on
seminars will be included with
your tickets. Photos of hands-on
projects can be seen at
For pricing see page 3.
Accessories
Seminars
Bags With a Flair
Barb Callahan / Barb Originals
Discover the art of adding repurposed items such as
keys, silverware, belts and of course fibers to create
that one-of-a-kind bag. Learn how interfacings,
pockets, and zippers all add to the integrity of a bag.
Sun 9:45 am - 10:45 am 23A08c
Fab Fleece
That oh-so-soft fabric that keeps us so warm, fleece
comes in a wide variety of weights, types and textures. From outerwear fleece to Cuddle and Minky
types, these fabrics have a mind of their own and
need techniques as unique as they are. Pattie will
show the methods for effortless sewing and embellishing as well as fun projects for all ages.
Sat 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 40A03b
Quick Bags Using Precut Stabilizer
Using circular and rectangular pre-cut stabilizers
learn to make a variety of quick and easy bags.
The stabilizer is already cut to the shape so no
pattern necessary which saves time. See how to add
adjustable straps for ease of wearing and pockets for
organizing all our modern electronic gear.
Fri 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm 51A01a
1 Hour Projects
Do you want projects that are completed in a short
time that look like you spent hours? Using a simple
circle as the base, create projects from hats, bags,
scarves, trims, flowers, and the Cameo Shuffle using
serger, embroidery or sewing machine. It will look
like you’ve been running around in circles.
Sun 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm 51A01c
Quilted Tie Bag
Zippers have a bad rap as being difficult to insert yet
when stitched correctly with the proper foot they are
simple to install. Learn to insert zippers in pockets,
pillows, handbags, and garments. Let a decorative
zipper make a statement on your next project. The
opportunities are endless.
Sat/Sun 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm 73A01bc
Intro to Applique
Sara Gallegos / Decorative Stitch
(Hands On) Join Sara for an introduction to machine
applique to embellish a simple tea towel using precut
floral shapes. Learn sewing machine feet, stitches
and features that make applique easy. To finish it off,
a button becomes the center of the flower.
Kit Fee $15.00
Fri 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm 82B06a
Costumes
Seminars
Making Clothing for Movement
Andrea Schewe / Andrea Schewe Design
Can’t lift your arms? Neckline won’t stay put?
Learn how to modify costumes and any garment for
easy movement. Discover how to cut a garment to
enhance movement and how to choose the correct
fabric to achieve the effect you want. Great for
dancers, theater costumes, LARP (Live Action Role
Play) or everyday life.
Fri 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm 51A08a
Sun 8:30 am - 9:30 am 12A02c
Intro to Cosplay Sewing
Kristie Good
So you want to start making cosplay costumes but
aren’t sure where to start? Join Cosplayer, Kristie
Good, author of Epic Cosplay Costumes: A Stepby-Step Guide to Making and Sewing Your Own
Costume Designs and Cosplayer, to learn the basic
sewing essentials and how to choose a costume
and pic appropriate fabrics. Kristie’s many years of
cosplay will inspire you to find your inner fun.
Sun 8:30 am - 9:30 am 12A01c
Thrift Store to the Rescue
Short on time, money and/or ideas? Well, your local
Thrift Store can totally save you. Find out how to get
the most out of this terrific resource. Take apart old
clothes, use the component parts to make something
completely different. Use sheets and curtains as
fabric and transform old hats and shoes into the look
you need. AND how to turn a business suit into a
military jacket.
Sun 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 40A01c
(Hands On) Discover how to transform discarded
men’s ties into beautiful fabric to create a unique
bag. Learn to control the bias characteristics of the
tie fabric, and how to easily quilt the fabric in the
process. Finally, make a distinctive closure from
parts of the ties and vintage buttons for a bag that
will surely get you plenty of attention.
Kit Fee $23.00
Fri 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm 72C04a
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Cosplay: Level Up!
Kristie Good
Want to take your cosplay to the next level? Learn
advanced sewing tips including inserting an invisible
zipper, tailoring and using horsehair braid for a
cleaner, more detailed look from the author of Epic
Cosplay Costumes: A Step-by-Step Guide to Making
and Sewing Your Own Costume Designs. Discover “franken-patterning” (combining patterns) and
alternative materials such as craft foam, pleather and
worbla for creating accessories. Make your costumes
even better by adding refined details for a more
professional look.
Sun 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 40A08c
Secrets Underneath
The understructure of a costume or any garment can
make the difference between a success or a disaster.
Learn the hidden secrets from fashion history. How
did big puffed sleeves stay puffed or giant collars
stay up? What holds out those huge bustles and how
did people manage to sit down in those things anyway? What kind of fabrics are inside a period bodice
or tailored suit? Where was boning used? Learn
the answers to these and other fascinating period
construction techniques.
Sat 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm 62A08b
Crafts
Seminars
Chubby “Dawgs” Pincushions
(Hands On) Liven up your sewing room with the
cutest darn doggie pincushion you ever saw. In this
class, fabric sculpture expert, Barbara Crawford, will
lead you through the process of making one of the
three “Chubby Dawg” pincushions. Learn to create
a dimensional body and head, and add a gusset snout
and jowls that give your dawg personality. You will
complete this project in class because nobody needs
another UFO (unfinished project). If you are looking
for a fun and creative class, this is it!
Kit Fee $25.00
Sat 8:30 am - 12:30 pm 12D04b
Embellishment
Seminars
Customizing Fabric with Paintstiks
Laura Murray / Laura Murray Designs
(Hands On) Have you ever been partway into a
project, and find you now urgently need a fabric not
to be found in your stash? Learn how to create the
fabric of your dreams, from bold graphics, subtle
batiks and more in this fun, fast-moving overview of
Paintstik techniques. No artistic skills needed; bring
a willingness to play, and create a series of samples
illustrating a variety of techniques for your own
reference and inspiration. Kit Fee $20.00
Fri 8:30 am - 10:30 am 12B09a
Tremendously Awesome Trims
Have you every searched for a trim or edge finish to
match a garment only to be disappointed? Discover
how easy it is to make special trims and details using
your serger, stay tapes and fabulous threads which
can be applied by hand or machines. See samples of
flat edge finishes, edgings, lace-like Chanel inspired
trims and the many ways to use them. Leave with
the knowledge to turn a nice garment into a classic.
Fri 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 40A08a
Over the Rainbow
Joyce Teng / TSC Designs
(Hands On) Joyce will lead you on a whimsical
journey with unique uses of inks and stencils.
Students will be using brilliant colors of Tsukineko
Inks and a variety of TSC Designs stencils. Learn
color blending and shading methods that allow you
to produce dramatic layered stencil effects and soft
rainbow color gradients on fabric. This fun class will
stimulate your imagination, expand your knowledge,
and enhance your fiber art skills.
Kit Fee $30.00
Fri 11:00 am - 1:00 pm 40B09a
Sat 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm 72B10b
Pretty Petal Block
(Hands On) Painted Petals create beautiful abstract
flowers in this unusual 5 1/4” block design. Learn to
use Paintstiks stamps, and fusible web in a technique
that requires no piecing because painted and layered
shapes are fused to a background fabric. Complete a
block in class that can be integrated into quilt projects, garment embellishments, or home dec.
Kit Fee $17.00
Sun 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm 50B09c
Thread Lace and More
Eric Drexler / Sulky of America
(Hands On) Put the JAZZ in your wearables and add
dimension as Eric guides you into a beautiful world
of texture. Receive hands on experience using Sulky
decorative threads you might never have tried, while
learning techniques such as lace making, bubbles,
and a scrappy embellishment. This fun ride will
fill you full of useful tips and tricks that make your
sewing more fun, color-filled, and 3-D.
Kit Fee $15.00
Sat 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 60B04b
Wing Needle Wonders
(Hands On) Easily create elegant linens and garments by using this uniquely shaped needle. In addition to beautiful samples, Pattie will share tips on
fabric selection, stabilizing methods and identifying
the best stitches to use with the wing needle. After
exploring the decorative stitches on our machine,
turn your sampler into an elegant needle case. Let
Pattie share her wing needle experience with this fun
filled class.
Kit Fee $10.00
Fri 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 60B06a
Free Motion Magic
Eric Drexler / Sulky of America
(Hands On) Whether you are a quilter or garment
maker, Free Motion embellishing can add life to
either. Learn the basics like stippling, using a water
soluble template and artsy circles. It’s not hard to
do and Eric will guide you along the way. He is
full of useful tips and tricks that make your sewing
unique to your style, while experimenting with some
specialty threads.
Stitches.
Kit Fee $15.00
Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 60C07c
Batty about Braiding!
Kenneth D. King / Kenneth D. King
(Hands On) Kenneth has a love of braiding, and has
used it in embellishing garments throughout his career. Join Kenneth King, couture professor at FIT in
NYC, to learn how to manipulate ribbon and cording
into a few of his favorite braids and frogs that you
can use to embellish your projects!
Note: This class will require some supplies.
Fri 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm 62D09a
Celtic Ink Work Design
(Hands On) Do you love Celtic designs? If you can
trace and color between the lines, you can create an
18” block from one piece of fabric that looks like
pieced smaller blocks. Create intricate Celtic Blocks
with fabric and a Fabrico Ink Pen. Imagine, only 20
blocks to create a fabulous queen size quilt that looks
like you spent hours cutting and piecing. Appropriate
for all levels.
Kit Fee $15.00
Sat 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm 50D09b
Fashion
Sewing
Seminars
Dress Form Shaping
Joe Vecchiarelli / Fashion Supplies, Inc.
When making a garment it becomes faster and more
accurate than ever to create your fit on a dress form
with easy placement of sizing material. Learn to
make simple adjustments on the form to fit your
shape instantaneously and eliminate the frustration
of fitting the pattern to your shape. One dress form
can become your body shape in seconds and make
fitting faster and more accurate.
Fri/Sat/Sun 8:30 am - 9:30 am 12A08abc
How to Alter Patterns
One of the joys of sewing is to have something
that truly fits. Every body is different, but how do
you make all the tissue that comes out of a pattern
envelope fit a specific body? This class will teach
you the basic approach to pattern alterations. How
to measure and then what to do with those measurements. Where to lengthen, shorten, add and subtract
for specific adjustments, including the famous FBA
(full bust adjustment).
Fri 8:30 am - 9:30 am 12A10a
Sat 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm 92A09b
Boundless Buttonholes
(Hands On) Learn the easy, stress free way to create
beautiful bound buttonholes. Discover how to take
that knowledge to the next level by boosting those
merely functional buttonholes into creative design
elements. The sky is the limit when it comes to what
the imagination can produce.
Kit Fee $10.00
Fri 8:30 am - 10:30 am 12B04a
Serger Leggings
Deb Canham / Deb Canham Studio
(Hands On) Leggings are a breeze when constructed
on the serger. Using Simplicity pattern #1280, serge
the leggings with a 4 thread overlock stitch, make
quick and simple bands for the leg hems and complete the waistband elastic with a “no turn casing”.
Note: This class will require some sewing supplies.
Sun 8:30 am - 10:30 am 12B05c
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Pants That FitNice
Nancy Cook / FitNice by Nancy
(Interactive) Take the smiles out of your pants and
learn all the tricks to measuring, sewing, fitting and
pattern altering in this two-hour lecture/demo class.
See how to create 6 different pant styles easily and
discuss pockets, zippers and waistbands options.
After class, in my booth, I will measure and draw
your individual pattern. Make your pants look and
feel perfect every time.
Kit Fee $35.00
Sun 8:30 am - 10:30 am 12B10c
Combining Commercial Patterns
(Hands On) Awaken the designer in you by learning
to combine parts and pieces from 2, 3 or more commercial patterns. Working on a 50% scale patterns,
take a collar from one pattern and have it fit perfectly
onto another. Put sleeves on a vest. Take the top part
of a dress you love and fuse it onto the bottom of
another. The possibilities are endless.
Kit Fee $5.00
Sat 8:30 am - 11:30 am 12C09b
The Sleeve Workshop
(Hands On) Sleeves are one of the trickiest parts
of our garments to get right, the opposing circles
need not only to fit together smoothly, they must
to allow our arms to move! Learn to evaluate your
pattern, make changes to accommodate your figure
and finally, how to install a sleeve that really fits and
flatters. Start with a paper pattern of your choice and
manipulate it under Kathy’s direction. You’ll find the
ease you need, adjust it for the fabric you’re using
and see how to install your sleeve without puckers.
Kit Fee $25.00
Sun 8:30 am - 11:30 am 12C09c
Classic Finishing Details
Kenneth D. King / Kenneth D. King
(Hands On) FIT couture professor and sewing expert
Kenneth King, has always had a love/hate relationship with the classic finishing on shirts. To work
around this, he has developed techniques to avoid
flat-felling a sleeve into the armhole, as well as making a smooth finish on the shirttail hem with either
a bias or rolled hem. Take your garments to the next
level with these professional details.
Fri 8:30 am - 12:30 pm 12D06a
Knits and Stay Tapes
(Hands On) Learn all the little things you do while
sewing with knits can add up to a very big difference
in how professional the finished garment looks.
Explore an assortment of stay tapes and learn to
create strong shoulder seams, straight side seams and
smooth hems. Become comfortable working with
slinky, sweater knits, tiny pleats, stretch laces and
other knits and discover easy neckline finishes.
Kit Fee $25.00
Sat 8:30 am - 12:30 pm 12D06b
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Scraps to Scrumptious
What to do with those leftover scraps from your
sewing projects. Join Emma as she inspires you with
creative ways to use those great smaller pieces of
fabric. Learn to combine prints and textures to create
a new fabric for a new garment or to use an embellishment on ready-to-wear. See her many samples
and photos and leave with beautiful and fun ideas to
make the most out of your stash.
Sun 9:45 am - 10:45 am 23A01c
Wow Necklines For Knits
Londa Rohlfing / Londa’s Creative Threads
Discover secrets to using your machine features to
attain professional rib and bound necklines and how
to accomplish unique twists, flips, shell edges, loops,
gathered tubes, stylish “turtles” and more. Learn
Londa’s unique upscale techniques for stylish and
flattering necklines for professional results.
Fri 9:45 am - 10:45 am 23A02a
Memento Sewing Techniques
Are special antique and family garments in your
stash? Learn to reconstruct them into memento
garments that you’ll wear and love. Londa will share
basic design principles to guide you in transforming
the old into the new.
Sat/Sun 9:45 am - 10:45 am 23A02bc
Shirts, Sheers and Skinny Pants
Kathy’s recent trip to NYC inspired this class, when
she observed how great women of all sizes and
shapes looked in this type of outfit. A long shirt with
a yoke for better fit, Chiffon for the ultra-feminine
look and skinny pants to complete the so-slimming
ensemble. Kathy shares her know-how and great tips
for making these three pieces. See fast ways to sew
collars, how to add yokes to make fitting easier, how
to stabilize and cut chiffon with ease. Learn about
proper needles and threads, the best seams and hems
and how to make your skinny pants with stretch
wovens or knits.
Fri/Sat 9:45 am - 10:45 am 23A08ab
Learn to Sew With Knits
Sewing with knits is easier than you might think!
Angela Wolf shares tips and techniques for sewing
knits, including simple knit tops and workout/leisure
wear! Learn about different types of knits, pattern
ideas, understanding negative ease, and choosing the
right size. Learn the basics of cutting, needle choice,
thread options, the best stitch for various applications, serging and cover hem tips and much more!
Fri 9:45 am - 10:45 am 23A10a
Systematic Measuring
Sew Better, Sew Faster
Elevating Your Garments
Stylish Wool Capes
Susan Lazear / Cochenille Design Studio
Learn to measure a garment accurately and systematically. The knowledge gained will allow you
to learn about your fit and style preferences and to
create a copy of all or part of garment. Demonstrations will include a top and pants.
Fri 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 40A02a
Darcy Lewis / Beautiful Textiles
Darcy will present some easy ways to add a designer
touch to your garments! A wide variety of trimming
options, use of contrast fabric, and an emphasis on
thinking outside the box will be covered.
Sat 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 40A08b
Knits for the Absolutely Terrified
Knits are everywhere, so why aren’t you sewing
with them? Admit it. You’re terrified of sewing
with knits. Put these fears to rest with this fun and
exciting class. Besides advice on how to select the
right knit for your project you’ll also receive layout
and cutting pointers and super quick construction
tips. You’ll be amazed at how easy knits really are to
work with.
Fri 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 40A03a
Pattern Hack
(Lecture/Demo) Join Angela for an in-depth lesson
on pattern re-designing, better known as Patternhacking! Learn to take a simple sheath dress and
alter the neckline into a cowl, v-neck, or darted, add
a waistline and pockets, add and remove darts, and
alter the width and length of the hemline. Then move
onto other sloper patterns including: altering jeans to
higher waist, narrow and widen the pant leg, change
a simple knit pattern into a cowl neckline, add
empire waist detailing, alter the sleeves to various
styles, and so much more!
Sat 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 40C10b
Ponte Knit Jean
Construction Techniques
(Hands On) Let’s talk about the challenges of
constructing a pair of fitted knit pants or jeans.
Learn tips for sewing stretch fabric to non-stretch
fabrics, the best fabric choices for the front fly zipper
pieces and what zipper is appropriate for knit pants.
See how stabilizing the front crotch seam and fly
topstitch improves the quality of your topstitching.
See how to transform your existing traditional twopiece pocket (pocket facing and pocket bag) into a
one-piece pocket that will be nearly invisible from
the right side of your pants. As a bonus, this pocket
design doubles as a tummy comfort panel.
Kit Fee $20.00
Sun 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm 50C04c
More “Slimming Sweatshirt” Jackets
Barbara is back with more ideas, more excitement,
more figure flattering fitted jackets. Learn her
innovative and easy techniques for transforming a
sweatshirt into a jacket that can be worn to the office,
out on the town or with a pair of jeans. As always,
she will have many inspirational samples to show.
to show.
Fri 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 40A01a
Sun 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm 51A08c
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If you like to sew, you’ll love to sew when you learn
some of the best kept secrets of the garment sewing
industry. Discover insider methods for sewing more
quickly and efficiently without sacrificing quality, all
without pins or basting. Really!
Fri/Sat/Sun 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm 51A02abc
Cindy Boese / Haberman Fabrics
Learn to create your own easy and stylish cape: a
surefire attention getter that will keep you warm
through the fall and winter months! Design your
cape for evening or casual wear and discover the
many possibilities for finishing your edges, including
clean cut, hemmed, and fringed! With the right fabric
choice, attention to detail, and a few extra touches,
your cape will drape beautifully.
Fri/Sat/Sun 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm 51A03abc
From Draping To Sloper
Joe Vecchiarelli / Fashion Supplies, Inc.
Using a dress form in this basic patternmaking skills
lecture/demo class, learn to drape a bodice, add darts
to fit your individual figure and many other essential
techniques. This sloper can later be used as the foundation for many of your pattern making projects.
Sat 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm 51A08b
Serging Knits
(Hands On) Sew a knit tank top or dress quickly and
professionally, all with the serger! Start by trying
on samples of Angela’s pattern The Traveling Tank
& Dress in order to choose your perfect size (sizes
range from XXS – 5X). Learn serging techniques
including finishing a seam, attaching a collar and
armhole binding, hemming with a cover hem stitch
or finishing the edges with a lettuce edge. Enjoy a
full four hours with Angela and take the fear out of
serging knits!
Note: This class will require some sewing supplies.
Kit Fee $27.00
Fri 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 60D05a
Tricks of the Trade
Nancy Cook / FitNice by Nance
Discover the “big 6” notions and techniques that will
make your sewing easy, fast and fun. Take the stress
out of seamstress and put the excitement back into
your sewing.
Fri 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm 62A08a
Fabric Origami
Learn to create garments from squares of fabric using the art of Japanese Paper Folding and applying it
to your sewing by cutting, folding and manipulating
squares and sewing them together again. Decide if
you want a six or seven square top, ten square dress,
or six seven square jacket or ten square coat.
Fri 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm 62A02a
Changing Tee Necklines
Take a knit tee pattern and learn to draft a variety
of neckline changes including sweetheart, v-neck
and cowl fronts. As a bonus, learn to add an empire
waistline to change your favorite tee into a dress or a
swimsuit cover up. The combinations are endless.
Sun 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm 62A02c
Secrets Underneath
The understructure of a costume or any garment can
make the difference between a success or a disaster.
Learn the hidden secrets from fashion history. How
did big puffed sleeves stay puffed or giant collars
stay up? What holds out those huge bustles and how
did people manage to sit down in those things anyway? What kind of fabrics are inside a period bodice
or tailored suit? Where was boning used? Learn
the answers to these and other fascinating period
construction techniques.
Sat 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm 62A08b
All About Sleeves
(Hands On) Can’t lift your arms? Sleeves don’t fit?
Want a sleeve on a sleeveless dress? Can’t find a
pattern for the sleeve you really want? This class
will teach you how to modify a basic sleeve pattern
to solve these problems. Working with 50% patterns
like a fashion school student, learn to add, subtract,
and slash and spread your paper patterns to make
new and improved ones.
Kit Fee $3.00
Fri 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm 82B10a
Reading a Fashion Garment
Discover the art of how to translate what you see
in store windows and in magazines to knowledge
you can use in working with or creating your own
patterns. Learn to analyze the style detail, ease, and
the basic approach to adapting a commercial pattern,
or creating a new one by hand or computer.
Sat 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 90A03b
Cowls, Shirring & Flounces
Sewing Camouflage
Triangulate the Top
Fitting
Seminars
Learn Londa’s techniques for creating classic cowl
necklines of any depth on knits or wovens with professional shoulder seaming. Discover how to easily
create fashionable flounces anywhere on a garment.
Shirring flatters...Learn how to add it to any garment
using gathers, elastic thread in the bobbin, and pulled
and stitched elastic
Fri 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm 73A02a
Let’s take a look at many of the different variations
one versatile top pattern offers. Color block and
combine fabrics or lengthen it to your new favorite
dress or tunic. ‘Vanishing’ binding or an unbound
neckline to deepen the ‘V’. A V-insertion back piece
adds visual interest. You’ll love the wardrobe collection all from one pattern!
Fri/Sat 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm 73A03ab
Join Nancy as she shows you how to look your
personal best in garments that are easy to sew, comfortable to wear and most important, fit your body!
Color, embellishment placement, sleeves, necklines,
stripes and more will open your eyes to your best
look. Let’s accentuate the positive!
Fri/Sat 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 90A08ab
How to Read the Wrinkles
Muslin fitting is the key to a great fit. With the help
of a fit model from the class, learn what the wrinkles
in your clothes are trying to tell you. Discover how
to use a jean muslin to identify fitting issues and how
to correct then. Keep track of all those wrinkles and
fit solutions in the “Jean Wrinkle Coloring Book”.
Remember to bring a few colored pencils to class
with you.
Sat 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 40A01b
Key Body Measurements
There are various body measurements that, once taken correctly, can help you understand why patterns
will or won’t work. Learn how to accurately take
these measurements and how to apply them to the
patterns you sew.
Sat 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 40A02b
Solving the Pants Puzzle
(Lecture/Demo) Frustrated with making pants?
Crotches that don’t fit comfortably, wrinkles under
the buttocks, diagonal wrinkles from the side down
to the knee, etc., all indicate a problem with the
cut of the pant. Fitting pants involves more than
measurements. Learn to eliminate these common
problems and understand how different bone
structures affect fit. Bring a pair of pants that don’t fit
properly and we will analysis what should be done
to correct them.
Sun 11:00 am - 1:00 pm 40B10c
Custom Fit Skirt Draft
Fit and Fun
(Interactive) Have you discouraged sewing for
yourself because of fit? Frustrated with patterns that
won’t work for your figure? Let FitNice Nan easily
show you how to spot and solve the most common
fitting issues in tops and pants. After class, I will do
Innovative Stitch n’ Rip Jackets
fitting consultations in my booth.Your garments will
come alive with style and comfort and compliment
Hang onto your hat, Barbara is back. Whether you’re your body instead of just covering it!
new to Stitch ‘n Rip or returning for more ideas
Sat 8:30 am - 10:30 am 12B10b
you’ll discover how to add design and creativity to
your jacket. Discover how to add more stitching and
ripping, braiding, windows, cutouts, grommets, free The Three Crotch Figure!
motion sewing, beads, buttons and more. Barbara
All figures have three crotches; two arm crotches
will have many samples of this versatile jacket.
and the lower torso. The principle in fitting them
Sun 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm 73A03c
have great similarities. Learn what measurements
are in direct relationship to one another and discover
Yikes Stripes!
figure variations that apply to each and how correct
measurements will tell one where to do the alterStriped fabric can become your new best design
ations for a better fit for sleeves as well as pants.
friend. Not only can it be used to extend your creFitting can be fun!
ativity and ability to design unique statement pieces, Fri 9:45 am - 10:45 am 23A01a
it can also take pounds off your visual appearance.
Join Kathy as she shares her techniques to cut, sew
The Ups and Downs of Fitting
and construct wonderful garments using striped
fabrics in unusual and beautiful ways.
One of the principles of pattern alterations is to first
Fri/Sun 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm 73A08ac
make any alterations to the length from the bottom
up. After all the length levels are correct, we work
Seams of Distinction
from the top down for any width changes. Learn
why this is so important and how to apply this
(Hands On) Seams are a necessary part of garment
construction but they can also become an embellish- principle. Discover how mark your pattern for the
alterations and other fitting tidbits.
ment. Learn the traditional Hong Kong seam finish
Sat 9:45 am - 10:45 am 23A01b
and discover Barb’s easier and quicker method. See
how a large twin need can give you a piped look on
fleece and wool. Leave class with a notebook that
Looking Great at Any Size
will become your reference guide for creating a wow LoriAnne Reeves / LoriAnne Pattern Collection
factor to the seams of your garment.
Don’t you wish clothing manufacturers would deSewing machines generously provided by Janome. sign garments for us “real” women? You know who
Kit Fee $15.00
you are. You want fit, comfort and style. Learn what
Sat 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm 82B04b
you need to consider to attain great looking garments
that flatter your figure.
Fri/Sat/Sun 9:45 am - 10:45 am 23A03abc
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(Hands On) Let’s make a great fitting straight skirt
pattern that you can use to sew your new favorite
skirt. Jennifer will show you how to use it to create
a variety of styles and take a set of body measurements. We’ll draft a basic straight skirt pattern. If
you’ve never tried your hand at drafting a pattern,
this is the perfect project to start with! You will see
a variety of waistline treatments and how to draft
them using the front and back skirt pattern pieces. If
straight skirts are not your thing, no worries, learn
how to add fullness at the hem to create an A-line
or flared silhouette. Plus, enjoy a trunk show of a
variety of skirts that Jennifer designed using her custom straight skirt! You’ll be amazed at the different
designs you can create using your new custom fit
straight skirt pattern.
Kit Fee $25.00
Fri 11:00 am - 3:00 pm 40D10a
Pattern Alterations - Facts & Fallacies
Are you tired of following alteration instructions that
come with your pattern but the garment still didn’t
fit? Take a comparative look at older methods of pattern alterations, unintended consequences and what
you need to know and do to correct them. Become a
savvy sewer. Fallacies, facts and fun!
Fri 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm 62A01a
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Pattern Alteration SOS
Tired of cutting your pattern into puzzle pieces and
trying to put it back together to make it “kind of
fit”? Discover the seam method of pattern alteration.
Have “Ah-ha” visual experiences as you watch
how seams can “swivel” to enlarge or reduce bust,
back, waist, hip, etc. Learn how to do combinations
of needed alterations in the correct order without
causing any distortion in the pattern. Bring a small
pair of scissors and some “scotch” tape.
Sat 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm 62A01b
General
Seminars
Now You See it, Now You Don’t
Nancy Sapin / Sulky of America
Water soluble stabilizers can be useful in sew many
different ways. Discover a variety of applications
including 3-D applique, machine embroidery, paper
piecing, designer scarves and embellishments,
quilting aids and placement templates. Learn the ins
and outs of printing on a water soluble stabilizer plus
handling, washing away and storage tips. Get inspired by the many ways this stabilizer will enhance
your creativity.
Fri/Sat 8:30 am - 9:30 am 12A02ab
Sew Clever
Linda has devised simple ways to enhance fabric
with corded piping, threads, organza, and more. Using the features of your machine see how she applies
her imaginative process to transform details from
ordinary into sewing magic worthy of boutiques.
Always new and different, see her concepts make
texture and detail that can be applied to garments,
quilts, and of course handbags.
Sat 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm 51A01b
30 Minute Gifts
Connie Spurlock / Sew Wonderful Dreams
What could be better than great ideas for some quick
gift projects? There’s something for the ‘techie’,
cook, quilter and projects for a quick hostess gift.
Get tips and techniques that will give you faster and
better results while learning shortcuts to make your
sewing time fun.
Sun 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm 62A01c
Organization for the Rest of Us
LoriAnne Reeves / LoriAnne Pattern Collection
Do you know where everything is in your sewing
space? Learn to increase your productivity and efficiency and use your creativity to become organized
so you’ll have more time to enjoy your passions.
Sat 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 90A02b
Sun 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm 62A08c
Pattern Software:
For Fit and Creativity
What can pattern software offer you? Lots. No more
pattern alterations, once you get your measurements
entered. The software allows for creativity, as you
mix and match various styles and pattern skills, as
you learn more about pattern design. Susan will give
you a complete overview of how pattern software
can become your best friend.
Fri 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 90A03a
Sun 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm 73A10c
Sewing Excitement
See and learn new designs, ideas, and techniques
using conventional and traditional sewing methods.
See how to take faux flat felled seams, zippers,
texture, bias, embroidery, and sew much more to
a new level in design. Barbara is known for her
adventurous side of designing and using techniques
that keeps her students growing and experiencing
new ways to tap into the creative side of the brain.
Appropriate for beginners to seasoned sewers.
Fri/Sat 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 90A01ab
Mach
Embroidery
Seminars
Sparkle it Up!
Cindy Losekamp / Sew Artfully Yours
We’re all drawn to things that shine! Add some
sparkle to your garments with a touch of shimmer.
See what’s new in the embroidery world and how
to make it shine. Cindy will cover how to make and
apply crystal appliques, glitter vinyl, and washable
glitter to create all things sparkly!
Sat 8:30 am - 9:30 am 12A01b
Mola Embroidery
Belinda Harford / Belinda’s Studio
Join Belinda for a demonstration on how to apply
the very old Mola technique to machine embroidery.
Discover how to create and “paint” a gorgeous
butterfly with layers of vibrant fabrics and learn
the art of using embroidery scissors correctly to cut
through layers.
Fri 8:30 am - 9:30 am 12A03a
Stump Flowers
Craft-N-Cut™ Software
For All Digital Cutters
Hope Yoder / Designs by Hope Yoder, Inc.
Join Hope Yoder in the informative and fun lecture
filled with inspiration using your digital cutter and
the new CRAFT-N-CUT software. See one-click
automated EASY techniques not found in any other
digital cutting software program from layering multiple colors of vinyl with built in registration marks
to instant “knockout” one-click techniques and so
much more. Learn to work with SVG files creating
appliqués, multiple colored rhinestone designs,
welding, paper card crafts, heat transfer vinyl and
glass etching. Don’t let your imagination limit your
creativity!
Fri/Sat 8:30 am - 9:30 am 12A07ab
Digital Cutting 101: Tea Towel Art
Hope Yoder / Designs By Hope Yoder, Inc.
(Hands On) Join America’s leading expert in digital
cutting and machine embroidery in this fun workshop using the Silhouette Cameo, Craft-N-Cut™
software and Viking Epic embroidery machines.
Merge thread art with heat transfer vinyl to say it
with stitches. It all starts with an SVG file fashioned
into a work of art. Learn to use machine embroidery
files with mixed media and leave with two finished
projects. The workshop includes use of machine
embroidery designs, mixed media crafting materials,
crafting tools, Silhouette Cameo digital cutter, Epic
embroidery machines.
Viking machines generously provided by Country Stitches
Kit Fee $17.00
Fri/Sat 10:00 am - 1:00 pm 30C07ab
Machine Embroidery on Sweaters
Those luscious fall sweaters are just begging to be
embroidered! Think falling leaves on a tan tweed
cardigan or elegant swirls on a zip front pullover
and of course those fabulous (not so ugly) Christmas sweaters. Pattie will show you how easy it is to
embroider on sweaters as you learn to stabilize and
hoop without damaging it, the proper toppers to use
for the lofty fabrics and which designs work best.
Dying stabilizer to match will also be discussed.
Sun 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 40A03c
Embroidering with Texture Magic
Watch as Belinda demonstrates how to use texture/
fabric magic to make free standing flowers. Discover
how to use the embroidery machine to attach the
flowers to a quilt block and learn how to achieve
perfect placement.
Fri 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm 62A03a
Join Belinda as she explains and demonstrates
how to create amazing free standing flowers while
learning how to incorporate wire into machine embroidery. The embellishment possibilities are endless
Window Charms
with these free standing flowers.
Sat 8:30 am - 9:30 am 12A03b
Learn to hoop from both sides of the frame how to
take an applique design and make a freestanding deMachine Embroidery Decoupage
sign from it. Belinda will demonstrate three different
ways to use the freestanding design - as a window
Learn to accomplish the look of decoupage with
charm, a baby mobile and a stuffed animal.
your embroidery machine as Belinda demonstrates
two different designs. Discover how to layer embroi- Sat 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm 62A03b
dery designs, incorporate Angelina Fibers to form
some of the layers and how to use thread colors to
In the Hoop Quilting
create shaded affects.
Sun 8:30 am - 9:30 am 12A03c
Join Belinda for a demo/lecture on how to easily
create reversible applique quilted blocks in the hoop.
Use the blocks to form a reversible rag quilt that
looks professionally quilted. Here’s proof that quilt
blocks do not have to take hours to complete.
Sun 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm 62A03c
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Embroidered Cutwork
Creating elegant cutwork is quick and easy with
your embroidery machine. Design beautiful
garments, linens and home dec projects with these
simple techniques. Pattie will discuss hooping methods for a variety of fabrics, stabilizer selection and
demonstrate the appropriate cutting tools that help
simplify cutting and trimming.
Sun 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm 62A10c
Digital Cutting 201:
DIY Fabric Applique Shoes
Hope Yoder / Designs By Hope Yoder, Inc.
(Hands On) Join Hope in this fun hands-on workshop using the Silhouette Cameo, Craft-N-Cut™
software. Start with using an SVG artwork file to
design a trendy applique perfect to embellish a
pair of DIY Espadrilles shoes. Next everyone will
digitally cut their applique pieces and finish them off
using an embroidery machine. A demo will be given
on how to sew the shoes so you can complete the
project at home.
Viking machines generously provided by Country Stitches
Kit Fee $15.00
Fri/Sat 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm 72C07ab
Quilting
Seminars
Memory Quilts
Get your family photographs out of the drawer
and turn those photos into fabric. Learn about
fabrics, printer settings and how to use and care for
them. Combine memories and fabric photos while
personalizing quilts, pillows and wearables to stitch
your generations together with the magic of photos
on fabric.
Fri 8:30 am - 9:30 am 12A01a
Photo Quilt Blocks
You Can Bind Your Quilt.......EASILY
(Hands On) It might be a curve, or straight, a 90
degree corner or an octagon shape but you can learn
to bind the edge with ease. Learn strip binding,
bias binding, using ruffles for an edge and even
prairie points with no tools and no stress. This is a
‘notebook’ class for you to learn hands-on-binding
using each technique. Bring a fat quarter for bias binding and we will supply the rest. You won’t
be in a bind after this class!!
Kit Fee $20.00
Sat 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 60D06b
Don’t Be In a Bind!
Got the quilt top done and now you are stuck? No
worries...easy binding is just a few steps away. Learn
a fool proof mitered corner technique that even a
rookie can do. Other techniques such as strip binding, bias binding, ruffled edges and prairie points
will also be discussed. We promise, it will be easy to
get those projects finished!
Fri 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 90A02a
Serger
Seminars
Serger Robe Making
(Hands On) Experience a fun easy project on the
serger. Construct the robe from Kaffe Fasset fabric
with the 4 thread overlock stitch while learning some
“must know” techniques and tips along the way.
The kit is pre-cut, ready for you to enjoy the serging
process. Fabrics may vary from photo.
Kit Fee $45.00
Fri 8:30 am - 12:30 pm 12D05a
Cover Hem Workshop
(Hands On) Learn to use fabric and thread to create a
variety of realistic sculptured looks that can be used
on garments or quilts. Each student will make a mini
landscape quilt (about 8.5” x 11”) as a sampler. The
workshop will present several techniques for water
and waves splashing on the beach, trees, grasses,
mountains, and faux trapunto for tree trunks (also a
great technique for hair on people!). Plan on backing
and binding your quilt at home after class. This class
covers a lot of material, so you may not complete
your quilt top in class! Kit Fee $20.00
Stitches.
Sun 8:30 am - 12:30 pm 12D07c
Serger Essentials - the Basics & Beyond!
Modern Machine Quilting
Nancy McNally / Decorative Stitch/Baby Lock
(Hands On) Come and join Nancy McNally, quilt
designer, teacher and online personality, in learning
how to quilt your own quilt on your domestic machine using modern designs! This technique is fun,
exciting and rewarding!
Sewing machines generously provided by Baby Lock
Kit Fee $10
Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 60C06c
There are so many fun things you can make on a
serger. Join Deb as she shares her many examples of
garments, necklaces, quilts, bags, covers and pots all
constructed on the serger.
Sat 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm 62A02b
Working With Creative Threads
People do not often think of the serger as being a
creative machine but in fact it is “awesomely creative”. Come along and find out how much fun you
can have with this machine, what threads to use and
how and where to use them.
Fri 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm 73A01a
Sun 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm 73A09c
Serger 911
Get comfortable with your serger! Control serger
tensions with a formula that works on any serger and
see factors that affect stitch quality plus some fun
projects using a balance stitch.
Sat 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm 73A08b
Wearable
Arts
Seminars
(Hands On) Gather those important printed or digital
family pictures to commemorate special occasions
in your life or create that special gift for a wedding,
birthday or anniversary. Using fabric and a little
printer ink, learn to customize and print blocks with
personalized images and leave class with a small
pillow or wall hanging. Even if you’re not a quilter,
you can do these simple blocks and make memories
that people will treasure forever.
Kit Fee $25.00
Sun 8:30 am - 12:30 pm 12D06c
3D Quilting/Wearable Art Techniques
Having Fun With a Serger
(Hands On) The cover hem is wonderful for hemming knits and woven fabrics, but think of all the
other ways you can use this versatile stitch. Do a
zipper application, a faux flat-fell seam, a neckline
finish, elastic application, and stitch “in the round”
without losing stitches. Learn to actually “draw” on
fabric with the cover/chainstitch. It’s a workhorse
and a whole new embellishment tool all in one!
Kit Fee $25.00
Sat 8:30 am - 12:30 pm 12D05b
(Hands On) Get to know your serger! Identify and
understand how the serger components affect the
stitch. Differential feed - what is it and how does it
work? Tension control can even affect stitch width
- learn how it works as well as useful accessories,
needles and threads.
Kit Fee $24.00
Sun 11:00 am - 3:00 pm 40D05c
Serger Zipper Pouch
Sara Gallegos / Decorative Stitch/Baby Lock
(Hands On) Join Baby Lock Serger Expert Sara Gallegos to make a cute zipper clutch! You’ll learn to
quilt with your serger, insert a decorative wave stitch
zipper and use a special attachment for a strap!
Sergers generously provided by Baby Lock
Kit Fee $15.00
Sat 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 60C05b
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Fabulous Free-Motion Fashion Flower
(Hands On) Free-motion freedom feels fabulous
when you show off your designer thread flower as
an embellishment on your favorite outfit, scarf, hat
or coat. Learn and practice your free-motion skills
(beginners welcome) and see the magic of water soluble stabilizers. Discover clever ways to attach your
flower to garments. Watch Nancy’s demo on how
to tame difficult threads, plus a demo on creating
rouched fabric flowers.
Kit Fee $20.00
Sun 8:30 am - 11:30 am 12C04c
Asian Fusion
Using Japanese designers as inspiration, examine
how simple shapes can be utilized to create unique
fashion clothing. From Miyake to Yamamoto, there
is much to be gleaned from high fashion. Students
will learn how to use their body proportions to
develop patterns for knitting or sewing as well as
evaluate garments to develop personal patterns that
work with their figure.
Sun 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 40A02c
Fabric Manipulated Scrunched Scarf
(Hands On) Discover how easy it is to create your
own designer batik scarf. Sulky’s 30 wt. cotton
threads and built-in decorative stitches gives your
unique one-of-a-kind scarf that couture look. A
heavy wash away stabilizer makes this project quick,
easy, fun and possible to finish in class. Your friends
and family will say “I want one” as they all admire
your creativity. Another great gift idea!
Kit Fee $25.00
Fri 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 40C04a
Artful Jacket Journey
As you walk through the design and construction
process of several jackets, learn how Londa’s way
of attacking tasks in a reverse order can actually
improve the result in your own wearable art. Famous
for her stylish jackets on a sweatshirt base, see how
these techniques work for any fabric.
Sat/Sun 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm 73A02bc
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Special Exhibits
Bringing the Fantastic to Life
Come view a fantastic look into the world of cosplay, where fantasy turns to reality with these beautifully made
costumes. This exhibit highlights some of the more detailed, decorative, and elaborate costumes used on the stage
or in the halls of the convention!
Stripping with Friends
Members of the Creative Seasons art quilting group spent a day together losing their inhibitions and stripping fabric! Build-ing on the bare essentials of fabric strips, these playful and fanciful quilts expose their considerable
creativity, inspired by the work of artist Suzanne Gummow.
Eric Drexler Quilt Exhibit
Eric has been in the sewing industry for 32 years, first as a machine mechanic and store manager, then into a desk
job with Sulky. For the last 12 years he has been a National Educator for Sulky of America, traveling the country
teaching and working at consumer shows. His passion has always been Free Motion Thread Painting, actually making a large picture out of thread. With these skills, it was an easy evolution into the world of quilting. Now blending
these skills he has created some wonderful works of Fiber Art.
Recycle Runway
This exhibit is work created by freshman students in the fashion studies program in the Pamella Roland DeVos
School of Fashion at Kendall College of Art & Design of Ferris State University. Students are asked to use recycled
materials to create their own garment inspired by the earth and specifically peaks, valleys and the coast.
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Demo Stage Schedules
Note: Demo and Fashion Stage presentations listed are only those scheduled at the time of printing.
When you arrive at the expo see the Swatches program for any updates.
Free Demo Stage 1
Free Demo Stage 2
Daily
Daily
10:15 am - 10:45 am
Creating Original Fabric Art
Joyce Teng / TSC Designs
10:15 am - 10:45 am
Fashion Illustrating
Lori Faulkner / Kendall College of Art & Design
Friday Only
10:15 am - 10:45 am
Piecing Without Sewing
Saturday and Sunday Only
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Sweatshirt Decorator Jacket Ideas and Inspiration
11:45 am - 12:15 pm
Knit Knacks
Friday and Saturday Only
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Quilting Color Play
Donna Robertson / Fabric Café
11:45 am - 12:15 pm
AMAZING & Stylish Sweatshirt Jackets
Sunday Only
11:45 am - 12:15 pm
Floriani Secrets for Perfect Embroidery
Floriani Educator / Floriani
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Art Garments
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Sewing Tools for Comfortable Clothes
1:15 pm - 1:45 pm
Piecing Without Sewing
1:15 pm - 1:45 pm
Memento Garment Trunk Show
Friday and Sunday Only
1:15 pm - 1:45 pm
Stretch Your Elastic Imagination
Sunday Only
1:15 pm - 1:45 pm
AMAZING & Stylish Sweatshirt Jackets
Saturday Only
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Make It Your Own
Friday Only
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Velvet Embossing
Friday Only
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Embroidery, Embellishment and Beyond!
Saturday Only
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Sewing tools for Comfortable Clothes
Sunday Only
2:45 pm - 3:15 pm
8 ways to use your Applique Pressing Sheet
Friday Only
2:45 pm - 3:15 pm
Quilting On a Shoestring
Donna Robertson / Fabric Café
2:45 pm - 3:15 pm
Ruffles For Everybody - Not Just Little Girls!
Sunday Only
Note: This is not the final schedule.
Please consult your show program
when you arrive at the expo center for
additional demo stage presentations.
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Fashion Shows
Saturday
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Innovation Generation
Contest/Fashion Show
Always a favorite fashion show at ASE, the Innovation Generation is a
sewing contest for ages 8 to 18. The contestants will wear their entries
and walk the runway to show us all the sewing skills of the next generation of sewing enthusiasts. For more details on entering the contest, see
the Contests page on the ASE website.
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Passion For Fashion
Always a big crowd pleaser, this is the finale of the Passion For Fashion
Contest. The contestants who have made their entries during the expo
for all to watch will amaze us with their creations. The theme is always a
secret until the challenge starts on Friday morning of the expo. Contestants win some fabulous prizes and so do audience members!! For more
details, see the back cover or visit the Contests page of the ASE website.
Ticketed Event
Sunday
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Cosplay Contest/Fashion Show
Cosplay means having fun making and wearing costumes. The Cosplay
movement has been growing for many years and now it is exploding
across the globe. Be a part of the fun by making a costume and entering
the contest or by being in the audience to cheer the contestants on. You
will be amazed at the creativity you will see. Who knows, you might just
be inspired to join in. For more details on entering the contest, see the
Contests page of the ASE website.
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Dream Sewing Room Giveaway
and Show Finale
Every year at ASE we give away a Dream Sewing Room, complete
with a sewing machine and serger and lots of extra goodies that will be
announced at the expo. This year’s machine sponsor is none other than
Janome, manufacturer of some of the best sewing equipment available
today. Remember to enter the exhibit hall before 12:00 noon to receive
entry tickets for the drawing and you do need to be present during the
drawing to win. For more details on entering the contest, see the Contest
page on the ASE website. Thank you Janome and Gall Sewing Center!
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Dream Come
True
Dream Sewing Room
The contest anyone can win! An annual favorite event, everyone
arriving by 12:00 noon on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016 will have the
opportunity to win a Dream Sewing Room Package. When you arrive
you will be given 10 entry tickets. Fill them out and deposit them in
the 10 DSR boxes noted on each ticket. Drawing for all prizes will
take place at 5:00 pm. You absolutely must be present to win. Prizes
will be awarded for each box, followed by one grand prize winner
from all the boxes combined. Those who win one box cannot win
another, but will still be eligible for the grand prize that includes a
Janome sewing machine and Janome serger!
While at the expo, stop by the
DSR display booth to see all
the beautiful gifts included in this
Thank You Gall Sewing Center!
great contest.
Sew Better, Sew Faster
No Pins, No Basting, No Kidding!
Books, DVDs, Patterns, Fabrics,
Interfacings, Classes, and Works
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Two Ways To Win!
1. Enter a Contest! — 2. See the Entries and Be Inspired!
Visit American Sewing Expo.com/contests for details
Meet, Play, Fun
... Social Media Lounge
Drop in and visit the
Social Media Lounge where
you will find opportunities to:
win prizes
meet celebrities
learn costume making tips
charge your phone
photo ops
relax awhile
games
sew much more...
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Seminar Schedule
Friday, September 23 - Sunday, September 25, 2016
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Note: Lower case letters in the class number
indicate which day that class is offered. Multiple
lower case letters indicate the class is available on
multiple days. a = Friday
b = Saturday
c = Sunday
8:30 am - 9:30 am
12A01a Memory Quilts.........................................................................11
12A01b Sparkle it Up!.......................................................................... 10
12A01c Intro to Cosplay Sewing............................................................6
12A02ab Now You See it, Now You Don’t........................................ 10
12A02c Making Clothing for Movement..............................................6
12A03a Mola Embroidery................................................................... 10
12A03b Stump Flowers........................................................................ 10
12A03c Machine Embroidery Decoupage ....................................... 10
12A07ab Craft-N-Cut™ Software For All Digital Cutters .............. 10
12A08abc Dress Form Shaping ...........................................................7
12A10a How to Alter Patterns ............................................................. 7
12B04a Boundless Buttonholes ...........................................................7
12B05c Serger Leggings ........................................................................7
12B09a Customizing Fabric with Paintstiks ........................................ 6
12B10b Fit and Fun .............................................................................9
12B10c Pants That FitNice ..................................................................7
8:30 am - 10:30 am
8:30 am - 11:30 am
12C04c Fabulous Free-Motion Fashion Flower ................................11
12C09b Combining Commercial Patterns ...........................................7
12C09c The Sleeve Workshop .............................................................. 7
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
12D04b “Chubby Dawgs” Pincushions ...............................................6
12D05a Serger Robe Making ............................................................. 11
12D05b Cover Hem Workshop .........................................................11
12D06a Classic Finishing Details ........................................................7
12D06b Knits and Stay Tapes ..............................................................7
12D06c Photo Quilt Blocks ...............................................................11
12D07c 3D Quilting/Wearable Art Techniques .................................11
23A01a The Three Crotch Figure! ......................................................9
23A01b The Ups and Downs of Fitting ...............................................9
23A01c Scraps to Scrumptious ............................................................. 8
23A02a Wow Necklines For Knits ........................................................8
23A02bc Memento Sewing Techniques .............................................8
23A03abc Looking Great at Any Size ................................................9
23A08ab Shirts, Sheers and Skinny Pants.............................................8
23A08c Bags With a Flair ...................................................................6
23A10a Learn to Sew With Knits ........................................................8
9:45 am - 10:45 am
40A01a More “Slimming Sweatshirt” Jackets ................................... 8
40A01b How to Read the Wrinkles .....................................................9
40A01c Thrift Store to the Rescue .......................................................6
40A02a Systematic Measuring ............................................................8
40A02b Key Body Measurements ......................................................9
40A02c Asian Fusion.............................................................................11
40A03a Knits for the Absolutely Terrified ............................................8
40A03b Fab Fleece ..............................................................................6
40A03c Machine Embroidery on Sweaters ...................................... 10
40A08a Tremendously Awesome Trims ..............................................7
40A08b Elevating Your Garments .......................................................8
40A08c Cosplay: Level Up! ................................................................6
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
40B09a Over the Rainbow .....................................................................7
40B10c Solving the Pants Puzzle ........................................................ 9
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
40C04a Fabric Manipulated Scrunched Scarf ...................................11
40C10b Pattern Hack ...........................................................................8
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
40D05c Serger Essentials-The Basics & Beyond! ............................ 11
40D10a Custom Fit Skirt Draft ............................................................9
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
50B09c Pretty Petal Block ..................................................................7
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
50C04c Ponte Knit Jean Construction Techniques ..............................8
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
50D09b Celtic Ink Work Design .........................................................7
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
51A01a Quick Bags Using Precut Stabilizer .......................................6
51A01b Sew Clever .......................................................................... 10
51A01c 1 Hour Projects ...................................................................... 6
51A02abc Sew Better, Sew Faster .......................................................8
51A03abc Stylish Wool Capes ............................................................. 8
51A08a Making Clothing for Movement ............................................6
51A08b From Draping To Sloper ........................................................8
51A08c More “Slimming Sweatshirt” Jackets ....................................8
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
60B04b Thread Lace and More ...........................................................7
60B06a Wing Needle Wonders ............................................................7
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
60C05b Serger Zipper Pouch .............................................................11
60C06c Modern Machine Quilting ....................................................11
60C07c Free Motion Magic .................................................................7
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
60D05a Serging Knits ..........................................................................8
60D06b You Can Bind Your Quilt.......EASILY ................................11
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
30C07ab Digital Cutting 101: Tea Towel Art ................................... 10
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1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
62A01a Pattern Alterations - Facts and Fallacies ................................9
62A01b Pattern Alteration SOS .........................................................10
62A01c 30 Minute Gifts ................................................................... 10
62A02a Fabric Origami .......................................................................8
62A02b Having Fun With a Serger ...................................................11
62A02c Changing Tee Necklines ........................................................9
62A03a Embroidering with Texture Magic ...................................... 10
62A03b Window Charms ................................................................. 10
62A03c In the Hoop Quilting ............................................................ 10
62A08a Tricks of the Trade ..................................................................8
62A08b Secrets Underneath ............................................................. 6,9
62A08c Organization for the Rest of Us ........................................... 10
62A10c Embroidered Cutwork ..........................................................11
1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
62D09a Batty about Braiding! .............................................................7
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
72B10b Over the Rainbow ..................................................................7
2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
72C04a Quilted Tie Bag ......................................................................6
72C07ab Digital Cutting 201: DIY Fabric Applique Shoes ..............11
2:45 pm - 3:45 pm
73A01a Working With Creative Threads ...........................................11
73A01bc Stress-free Zippers ............................................................... 6
73A02a Cowls, Shirring & Flounces ..................................................9
73A02bc Artful Jacket Journey ..........................................................11
73A03ab Triangulate the Top ...............................................................9
73A03c Innovative Stitch n’ Rip Jackets .............................................9
73A08ac Yikes Stripes! ..........................................................................9
73A08b Serger 911 ...............................................................................11
73A09c Working With Creative Threads ..........................................11
73A10c Pattern Software: For Fit and Creativity ............................. 10
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
82B04b Seams of Distinction .............................................................. 9
82B06a Intro to Applique ....................................................................6
82B10a All About Sleeves ...................................................................9
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
90A01ab Sewing Excitement ............................................................ 10
90A02a Don’t Be In a Bind! ..............................................................11
90A02b Organization for the Rest of Us ........................................... 10
90A03a Pattern Software For Fit/Creativity ..................................... 10
90A03b Reading a Fashion Garment .................................................. 9
90A08ab Sewing Camouflage .............................................................9
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
92A09b How to Alter Patterns .............................................................7
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (Saturday)
Passion For Fashion – Where You May Be A Big Winner!
See Outside Back Cover for Details
To Register, See Page 20
We’re looking for great staff helpers. Some of the
vendors are also in need of quality booth help. If
you are interested in having fun and working with
us, please contact our Staff Coordinator, Pat Laney.
Email [email protected] and place Expo Staff in
the subject line. Some positions are volunteer and
others are paid.
Bus Trips
If your group is interested in bringing a bus trip
please contact Brenda Rogerson, Education Director. You can reach her at 248-889-3111 or email at
[email protected]. She will help make
your trip successful and will even provide some
goodies for the group.
Package Check
Located in the Vendor Hall at the Information
Station the package check is the best bargain of the
expo! For only $5 you can rent a box for the entire
weekend. Visit as often as you like.
Information Station
The Information Station is located in the Vendor
Hall. This is where you can get directions, check a
package or just ask a question. While you are there
please fill out our survey that helps us continue to
improve your expo experience.
Registrations of any size package received by
August 7 will be entered into a drawing for one
of three exciting gift packages.
Winners will be posted at the expo.
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Registration
must
be received by
Name_______________________________________________________________________
September 15, 2016.
Address_____________________________________________________________________
Registrations of any size
City _______________________________State__________Zip________________________
package received by August 7 will
Phone_____________________________ Business Phone____________________________ be entered into a drawing for one of
three exciting gift packages.
email address ____________________________________________________________________
Winners will be posted at the expo.
One person per package - One package per person
Seminar Selections: In the space below, indicate your choices by noting the seminar number in the appropriate day and time slot.
Please also list 2 alternate choices per day in case of sold out classes. If no alternates are listed and your selection is sold out, a seminar ticket
for an available class of your choice will be issued that is redeemable at the Expo.
American Sewing Expo™
Teacher of the Year 2016
Friday, September 23
Class Number
Saturday, September 24
Time
Class Number
Time
Sunday, September 25
Class Number
Time
Example 10A01b 8:30-9:30 Example
Cast your vote here
Please vote only once!
Andrea Schewe
Barb Callahan
Barbara Crawford
Cindy Losekamp
Connie Spurlock
Emma Seabrooke
Eric Drexler
Jennifer Stern
Kenneth King
Some classes may sell out! Please make your alternate selections in the space below.
Laura Murray
Class Number
Nancy Sapin
Time
Class Number
Time
Class Number
Time
Pattie Otto
Register on the Web at: www.AmericanSewingExpo.com
American Sewing Expo - Registration Dept. — 1385 Clyde Road - Highland, MI 48357 — or fax # 248-887-6020
Wednesday Workshops
#________ X $130.00 $_________
Thursday Workshops
#________ X $130.00 $_________
Passion For Fashion Finale # ________ X $14.00 $_________
Special Packages (One person per package):
$192.00$________
$150.00$________
$86.00$________
$50.00$________
General Admission:
________ x $12.00/day $________
Individual Seminar Hours:
$14.00 1-hr seminar $________
$28.00 2-hr seminar $________
All American (15 seminar hrs. + 3 days admission)
Gold Star (10 seminar hrs. + 3 days admission)
Silver Needle (5 seminar hrs. + 2 days admission)
Sampler (3 seminar hrs. + 1 day admission)
Credit Card Payment Info
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Security Code: ____________
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For questions or technical support contact
[email protected] or 248-889-3111 ext 22
Cancellation Policy -- No cancellation will be accepted after two weeks
from the date of purchase. Tickets must be returned within 7 days of
cancellation for refund. A cancellation fee of 20% will apply. No cancellation
will be refunded after August 15, 2016.
ADMISSION & EDUCATION TOTAL$________
Remember - Register by web and Earn Bonuses!
__________ __________ __________
Page 20
2016 Featured Teachers
Kathy Ruddy
Kathy’s experience scans five decades as
a pattern designer, serger and fitting expert.
Her specialty is to sew and serge fast and easy
without sacrificing quality.
Class descriptions on pages 4, 8, 9 &11.
Kenneth King
Gail Yellen
Gail loves to teach embellishment techniques
that can transform the most basic garments into
art-to-wear. She loves sharing her knowledge of
sewing, serging and garment construction with
enthusiastic sewers all over the country. Her
jacket and skirt patterns have simple, flattering
lines that provide the backdrop for some of her
most artful embellishment techniques.
Class descriptions on pages 4, 9 & 11.
Kenneth King is a Couture Professor at FIT
in NYC, a contributing editor for Threads
Magazine, TV personality and popular online
sewing instructor. He produces one-of-a kind
custom-fitted evening clothes with impeccable
construction and finishing techniques. As a
popular speaker at national sewing conferences,
Kenneth offers sewing tips sprinkled with humor.
Class descriptions on pages 5 & 7.
Hope Yoder
Angela Wolf
Jennifer Stern
Angela Wolf, fashion designer and couture
sewing expert on It’s Sew Easy PBS series and
host of Craftsy’s YouTube sewing channel.
Author of How to Start a Home-based Fashion
Design Business, teaches online sewing classes
on Patternreview and Craftsy, founder of Angela
Wolf Pattern CollectionTM , blogger, and brand
ambassador for Brother. Winner of 2008 Passion
for Fashion and 2012 American Sewing Expo’s
teacher of year.
Class descriptions on pages 5 & 8.
Andrea Schewe
Andrea Schewe has designed for the Simplicity
Pattern Company for nearly 25 years. She is
known for her wide variety of costume patterns
ranging from ones that are historically based
to quick fun costumes for Halloween in sizes
for the whole family, even the dog. Because of
her background designing for the toy and fashion
industries, she also designs doll clothes, soft toys as
well as home decor items and fashion accessories.
Hope Yoder is an international sewing, embroidery
and embellishment expert and the owner of Designs
By Hope Yoder, Inc., an embroidery and sewing
pattern company. Hope is known for her innovative,
trendy and fresh designs and often incorporates her
machine embroidery artwork files into electronic die
cutting crafts such as glass etching and heat transfer
vinyl. Her expertise and knowledge are included in
the new Craft-N-Cut digital cutting software.
Jennifer Stern Hasemann has a solid background
in pattern design and drafting, fit and construction.
She’s spent 5 years specializing in Jeans
construction and fitting and has developed a detailed
Jean Fit Workshop. She travels around the country
teaching pattern fitting, garment construction and
design. Additionally, she teaches for the Master
Seamstress Program at URI and online at
Craftsy.com and patternreview.com.
Class descriptions on pages 4, 5, 8 & 9.
Lorraine Henry for Conselle
Lorraine is a specialist in sewing, fitting and
pattern alteration for Conselle Institute of Image
Management. She has a degree in Clothing and
Textiles and has been a university instructor.
Teaching pattern alteration and fit is her favorite
thing to do. She is the creator of the Two Easy
Measuring tape set which makes it easy to get
accurate body measurements when you follow the
instructions in her “Measuring Made Easy” booklet.
She has also written for Sew News Magazine. With
30+ years of experience as a custom dressmaker/
tailor and teacher, she has a wealth of knowledge to
share with you about sewing and fit.
Fashion Sewing, Quilting, Home Dec, & Fiber Arts
Copyright 2016
by American Sewing ExpoTM
Printed in U.S.A.
All rights reserved.
Three ways to enjoy the
Passion For Fashion
Sewing Challenge
1. Stop by the Baby Lock Sewing Arena early on Friday
to learn about the special challenge.
2. Visit often throughout Friday & Saturday
to watch the contestants’ progress.
3. Join the fun Saturday at 6:00 pm by attending the
fashion show and judging.
Tickets are a bargain at $14
For more information about “Passion For Fashion”
visit our website at:
Audience Gifts This Year
With the generous support of Baby Lock
there will be fabulous door prizes of
1 Baby Lock Aria Sewing Machine
1 Baby Lock Imagine Serger
1 Baby Lock Jane Sewing Machine
Seating is limited. To register, see page 20.
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