September 26th - 28th, 2014

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American Sewing Expo
September 26th - 28th, 2014 – Suburban Collection Showplace – Novi, MI
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Designed for Beginners to Experts
Classes
Learn to sew anything!
Fashion • Quilts • Home Dec
Crafts • Apparel Design • Fiber Arts
Fashion Shows
Be inspired by other sewers!
Shopping
The perfect
Weekend
Getaway
for all
things sewing!
Fashion
Shows by
Simplicity
McCall
Butterick
Vogue
Find things you won’t see
anywhere else!
Costume
Making
Classes,
Experts,
Exhibits &
Contest!
Celebrity
Guests
David Tutera &
Khaliah Ali
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Dear Sewing Friends
Here at the expo offices we are excited
to share with you the many activities,
contests, exhibits and classes for the
21st ASE. In this brochure you will
learn about all the workshops, seminars
and demonstrations. 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 question, 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. Pre-registration begins July 22. Looking
forward to serving you this September!
Sincerely Sew,
Table of Contents
Information for
ASE Passion For Fashion ....................... Outside Back Cover
Featured Teachers ......................................Inside Back Cover
Show Sponsors ....................................................................... 2
Socia Media Lounge .............................................................. 2
General Information............................................................... 3
Thurs Workshops............................................................. 4 & 5
Fashion Stage ......................................................................... 5
Fri - Sun Seminars........................................................... 6 - 11
Special Exhibits..................................................................... 12
Free Demo Schedule.............................................................. 13
Seminar Schedule......................................................... 14 & 15
Registration Form................................................................. 16
Cosplay ..................................................... Inside Front Cover
Register online to receive BONUSES !!
(see page 3)
Pre-Registration for
Seminars and Workshops
July 22 through September 18
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. And, bring your
smartphone and/or camera.
ASE
On the cover Model: Azia Hernandez
Design by Hea Joo Lee
2013 Passion For Fashion 2nd Place Winner
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. Mystery Games
7.Workshops
Registration Questions (248) 889-3111
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Sew for a business
Sew for a hobby
Discover New Products
Enjoy a weekend getaway
21st
Year
September 26th - 28th, 2014
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. Fashion in 1/2 Scale Exhibit
18. Meet New Friends
19. Fashion Shows
20. Enjoy the Bargains!
21. Shopping!
Mark Next Year’s Date - ASE September 25-27, 2015
Call forInnovation
EntriesGeneration
Meet,
Play,
Fun
... Social Media Lounge
The Innovation Generation
contest fashion show will be
held on Saturday,
September 27, 2014
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 September 8, 2014.
For details and entry
form visit our website
or call 248-889-3111,
Mon-Thurs.,
10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
AmericanSewingExpo.com/contests.html
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
sew much more...
INTEGRITY
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PRIDE
OUR SPONSORS
QUALITY
General Information
ASE
Hours, Hotels, Locations How To Register
Pre-Show Workshops
Thursday, Sept. 25, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Vendor Hall is not open on Thursday
Expo Activities
Show Floor, Exhibits, Demos & Fashion
Friday, Sept. 26
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday, Sept. 27 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Passion for Fashion 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Sunday, Sept. 28
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
Comfort Suites - Wixom
28049 Wixom Rd, Wixom, MI
248-504-5080
For transportation services to and f
rom 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 248-3485600 or visit them online at: www.SuburbanCollectionShowplace.com
Pre-Registration
Pre-registration begins July 22, 2014 and
all registration forms must be received
in our office no later than September 18,
2014. 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 22, 2014 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 8th 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 Tote Bag
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 12)
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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.
ASE
Pre-Show Workshops
20H03_TH
20H07_TH
Angela Wolf / Angela Wolf Pattern Collection
Learn pattern making skills to create many new
designs from one pattern! Start with Angela Wolf’s
Ruched-T pattern and end up with many new pattern
styles including a cowl draped neckline, design
gathered seams, create an empire waistline, lengthen
into a maxi dress, and color blocking designs.
Kit Fee $50.00: includes 5 pre-preprinted patterns
for design work, DVD with the downloadable
version of Ruched-T Pattern, detailed information
on designing each new pattern variation along with
sewing order, clear elastic and more. Pattern sizes
range from XXS - 5X.
20H04_TH
Kenneth King / Kenneth D King Designs
Nothing can replace the confidence you feel in your
favorite garment. Join couture professor from FIT
and sewing expert Kenneth King to learn to copy
your favorite article of clothing without taking it
apart or harming it in any way. Discover Kenneth’s
methods by creating a pattern from silk organza and
leave ready to construct your muslin. Discover how
to draft facing and linings to complete your garment
and learn construction tips to make the details a
breeze. With this knowledge you’ll be able to copy
any type of clothing that makes you feel fabulous.
Sewing machines generously provided by Janome.
20H08_TH
Beyond the Ruched –T
Thursday all day workshops are all $130
and do not require a general admission
ticket. The registration form is on page 16
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.
Thursday
Hands-on Workshops - $130 each
September 25, 2014
20H01_TH
Simple Jacket/Fabulous Fabric
Barbara Crawford / Crawford Designs
Join designer Barbara Crawford for a day of discovery while learning to design the fabric and construct
this tasteful art-to-wear wool jacket. In her downto-earth laid-back style Barbara will first guide you
through several surface design techniques. Various
options will be explored as you learn how to strategically remove color from the fabric using “Catch
and Release”. Next, add some texture by using
free motion stitching and applying hand dyed wool
pebbles on the collar and scattered across the jacket
front. The fun is made complete when you quickly
stitch up this simple garment, making and adding
custom bias binding, the easy way! Go home with a
fabulous new jacket and several new techniques to
share with your friends.
Kit Fee $55: includes blue wool felt fabric, Catch
and Release, hand dyed wool pebbles, stabilizer, pattern and use of instructor stencils, brushes and paints.
Please bring your own sewing machine to class.
20H02_TH
Bias-Cut Blouse and Skirt
Julianne Bramson / Susan Lenehan
Fashion in Harmony
Authors of Bias Cut Blueprints, Julianne and Susan,
guide you through constructing garments that are
flattering and fun. This blouse and skirt combination
is a great introduction to the geometric method for
bias-cut clothing construction. Your body measurements are the basis of these great wardrobe basics!
The sleeveless blouse goes together quickly and
has the option of either a bateau neckline, or a soft
cowl neckline. Go home with two new pieces for
your wardrobe and the knowledge of how to create
fabulous bias-cut garments!
Kit Fee $20.00: includes pattern with illustrated
instruction booklet and fusible stay tape.
Jeans Fit Workshop
Jennifer Stern / J Stern Designs
Join Jennifer as she takes you step-by-step through
the process of fitting a pattern that will surely
become your new favorite pair of jeans! Students
have the opportunity to try on fitting muslins to help
determine the best starting size. These muslins are
used to determine which adjustments are necessary
to achieve a perfect fit. Learn how to make the
necessary changes to the pattern which is then used
to cut out a customized muslin. Finish the 1-Day
workshop with a fit muslin and adjusted pattern that
is ready to cut out and sew.
Kit Fee $40.00: includes Jean Fit Workbook, Jean
Pattern, 3 yd. heavy weight muslin and tracing paper.
20H05_TH
Waist Cincher Corset in a Day!
Farthingales Instructor / Farthingales
/Vogue Fabrics
This is a crash course in corset making where you
will learn to apply a busk (the front closure), make
bone casings, bind the edges and set grommets. A
pre-cut kit in sizes 24” to 40” waists will be used to
maximize sewing time. Please note that all corsets
will be fit to the student by the teacher but not everyone will finish during class.
Kit Fee $80.00: includes all the materials needed
and use of grommet setter. A variety of colors will
be offered.
20H06_TH
Sweaters: Couture to Costume
Andrea Schewe / Andrea Schewe Design
Join fashion and costume pattern designer Andrea
Schewe for a fun filled day of creativity. This lovely
sweater is an original design by Andrea that will
make an adorable little everyday sweater, a stunning
evening cover-up or a cute little costume piece.
Create this wearable art sweater by cutting up 2 or 3
thrift store sweaters and sewing them together with
irregular hems and edgings, making the sweater
shapelier, adding trims and other embellishments.
Students will work in pairs because some pinning
and fitting need to be done on the wearer. Think of
this as the sewing equivalent of water color painting.
All the edges are soft and the garment is planned and
created as you make it.
Kit Fee $5.00: includes misc. trims and bias tape.
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Copying Your Favorite Garment
Serger-y 101
Gail Yellen / Gail Patrice Design
Whether you’re a novice or an experienced serger
owner, this comprehensive, hands-on workshop is
great for learning and perfecting all of your serger’s
stitches. What makes the edge of a rolled hem roll?
How can you avoid stretching the seam on knits?
Learn how and why to manipulate tensions and
change differential feed for various fabrics. Discover
a wide variety of beautiful decorative threads to
use and see many samples. Leave with a workbook
loaded with valuable information, samples and the
knowledge to tackle any serger project successfully.
Kit Fee $24.00: includes 28 page full-color handout,
fabric swatches, wire, elastic, decorative thread and
stabilizer.
Sergers generously provided by Baby Lock.
20H09_TH
Fast Track Fitting Live!
Joi Mahon / Baby Lock/Dress Forms Design
Discover Joi’s secret for perfect fit based on her popular online Craftsy class, new book and pattern line.
See why she is taking the sewing world by storm
giving you real sewing solutions and a practical no
fluff approach to the perfect fit. Learn to evaluate
body measurements, scale a pattern and eliminate
most fitting issues prior to sewing and leave class
with a refreshing new-found understanding of why
traditional fitting does not work. Go home with your
own customized fit pattern and the understanding of
how to take any pattern, any size and any style and
make it fit.
Kit Fee $75.00: includes signed copy of Joi’s new
book Create the Perfect Fit: Measuring and Pattern
Fitting for Real Sewing Solutions, logo bag, pattern
paper, copies of fit pattern, garment tape, goodies
from her sponsors and more.
Sewing machines generously provided by Baby Lock.
AmericanSewingExpo.com
Fashion Shows
ASE
Friday
20H10_TH
You’re in Style!
Robin Bolton / Islander Sewing Systems
Join custom sewing expert, Robin Bolton, as she
guides you through the process of constructing one
of the hottest new trends in fashion. Islander Sewing
Systems’ newest pattern, Motor City Express Jacket
(a new spin on the classic motorcycle jacket) is also
the perfect opportunity to learn how to sew without
pins or basting! That’s right! You can make this jacket faster, easier and better than before and never use
a single pin! Go home with a beautiful addition to
your wardrobe, and many new “garment industry”
techniques that will no doubt keep you sewing and
smiling all the way into the new year!
Kit Fee $20: Includes pattern. Note: Pattern #222
must be pre-ordered from islandersewing.com and
all pieces must be pre-cut out and interfaced before
class. If you are not ready you may observe but may
not be able to participate.
20H11_TH
Be Your Own Dress Designer
Oticca Beamer / Fit & Fashion
It’s fun and easy to make your own sewing patterns,
and Oticca’s method is the ideal way to create your
individual style while achieving a fabulous fit every
time. Learn to draft a foundation pattern using your
personal measurements and how to incorporate
various styling techniques to design dresses, skirts,
blouses, vests, jackets and more! Just imagine
no more tedious and time-consuming pattern
alterations!
Kit Fee $40.00: includes template sheets for bodice
front, bodice back, skirt front, skirt back, long sleeve
and short sleeve, 67 page instruction booklet and a
sizing template.
20H12_TH
Incredible Sleeves and More!
Rhonda Buss / Sewbussted
Using a basic sleeve pattern discover how to turn an
ordinary pattern piece into an over-the-top incredible element of a garment. While learning to draft a
unique sleeve that’s perfect for an award winning
costume or couture gown, see how this technique
can be used to add interesting form to any aspect of
a garment. Learn cartridge pleating, anatomy of the
sleeve and how to build appropriate sleeve headers.
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Simplicity Fall 2014 Fashion Show
Sit back and relax while Simplicity Patterns shows you fashion sewing patterns that reflect today’s
newest and best styles. As an added bonus you will be amazed at the fabulous and versatile costume
patterns designed by Andrea Schewe, licensed designer for Simplicity Pattern Co.
Saturday
12:15 pm
Designer Joi’s Young Sewers Boot Camp
Designer Joi has done it again! Enjoy this “small” fashion show as Joi’s Boot Camp sewers take the
stage to show-off the dresses and skirts they made earlier in the day! You will be delighted as they
proudly walk the runway to show us all how much fun it is to make and wear your own fashions.
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
McCall/Butterick/Vogue Fashion Show
This show is sure to make your fall pattern selection easier than ever. Not only will you see all the
latest designs for Fall/Winter 2014 but you will meet celebrity designers Khaliah Ali, David Tutera
and Katherine Tilton.
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 Finale
Always a big crowd pleaser, this is the finale of the Passion For Fashion Contest. The twelve
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.
Sunday
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cosplay Contest/Fashion Show
There will be soup, salads
and sandwiches available
for purchase on Thursday
with an expanded menu
available Friday - Sunday
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 on 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 Contests page on the ASE website. Thank you Gall Sewing Center!
*Indicates ticketed event
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ASE
Seminars
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
New Life for Old Ties
Barb Callahan / Barb Originals
Turn discarded ties into amazing bags, flowers
and even garments using a few of Barb’s tips and
techniques. Learn how to clean and “gut” a tie and
discover what can be done with the lining. Leave
class inspired by her many samples.
Fri/Sat 8:30 am - 9:30 am 12A01ab
Tie It Up Bag
Friday, September 26 - Sunday, September 28, 2014
Ribbon Roses
Maili Powell / Soutache
(Hands On) Learn the art of flower making while
making two beautiful roses from wired silk ribbon
and fabrics. Simple hand sewing is all that is
necessary to create this delightful embellishment
that can be used on garments, bridal, home dec. and
gifts for a unique look. Basic hand sewing skills are
necessary. Kit Fee $25.00
Sat 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm 72C04b
Business
Seminars
Want A Little Extra Cash?
Connie Spurlock / Sew Wonderful Dreams
Selling your creations may generate some cash,
but are you generating profit or cash flow? Buying
wholesale, tools, techniques, knowing the trends and
finding places to sell will all impact the bottom line.
You can PROFIT from this class.
Sat 8:30 am - 9:30 am 12A02b
The Business of Alterations
with ABO
It you’re thinking of starting an alteration business
or have a business you’d like to expand or make
more profitable, this class is for you. Angela will
share social marketing ideas, pricing, setting up
space and much more. The author of “How to Start
a Home-based Fashion Design Business”, she ran a
successful alteration business for over 10 years.
Sat 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 40A12b
(Hands On) Using men’s ties and a special closure,
create this uniquely designed purse. Top it off with a
beautiful tie rose and enjoy a handbag that will surely get you plenty of compliments. Kit Fee $21.00
Sewing machines generously provided by Janome. Starting a Home Based Business
Pam Damour / The Decorating Diva
Sun 8:30 am - 11:30 am 12C07c
Whether you’re sewing for profit or you want to
make a little extra money doing something you love,
Buckets of Style
your business needs this seminar. Pam has been in
Stacey Prince / Haberman Fabrics
business for almost 35 years and has learned many
Add storage and decorating pizzazz to any room in
lessons the hard way. Join her as she shares with you
the house by learning to make these terrific, multitips on setting up your company, marketing, pricing
size accessories that are both sturdy and beautiful.
and more.
See samples and get easy sewing tips, plus design
Fri/Sat 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 90A10ab
ideas to coordinate fabric and decor. Your new tote
buckets will organize magazines, gather toys, display
rolled-up bath or pool towels, collect gloves, sports
equipment, and even sort your fabric stash. You’ll
love this fun and practical project.
Fri/Sat/Sun 9:45 am - 10:45 am 23A10abc
Seminars
Costumes
Ruffled Flowers
(Hands On) Barb has designed an innovative loom
used to create flowers that can be worn on garments
or accessories. Join her as she guides you through
the process of creating beautiful ruffled flowers using batik, tulle and feathers for a truly unique accent
piece. Kit Fee $12.00
Fri 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm 50B04a
Wired Woman Pin
Cindy Losekamp / Sew Artfully Yours
(Hands On) Create this whimsical “wired woman”
pin using beautiful beads, wire, Angelina fibers and
decorative yarns. Whether you’ve beaded before
or not, you’ll have a fun learning experience while
crafting something wonderful! And next time you
feel like pulling your hair out, just look at your
“woman” and know you can triumph over anything!
Kit Fee $20.00
Sun 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm 50B04c
Costume Magic
Bernadine Vida
Join professional costume designer, Bernadine Vida
as she demonstrates fast and easy costume making
without breaking the bank! It’s fun and simple to create a multitude of costume pieces using thrift store
garments or even clothes from your own closet.
Watch her as she performs this costume magic right
before your very eyes. Be inspired by the various
examples of costumes made on a budget.
Sun 8:30 am - 10:30 am 12B12c
Costumes That Move
Learn from a costume pattern designer how to modify patterns so people can lift their arms and kick up
their heels in any garment. See how the right fabric
choice, and pattern alterations make a garment look
beautiful while in motion.
Sun 9:45 am - 10:45 am 23A11c
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The Power of Spandex
Bernadine Vida
Learn from a sewing expert and costume veteran
everything you need to know to conquer spandex.
Bernadine will cover the different types, when and
where to use which ones, how to determine which
weight and stretch you need for specific projects and
sources of where to buy. Leave this class empowered
and unafraid to sew spandex.
Fri/Sat/Sun 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm 51A06abc
Intro to Cosplay Sewing
Kristie Good
So you want to start making cosplay costumes but
aren’t sure where to start? Learn the basics of how
to choose a costume, pick appropriate fabrics, and
some sewing basics! Kristie’s many years of cosplay
will inspire you to find your inner fun.
Fri/Sun 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 40A11ac
Living the Life of a Costume Designer
Bernadine Vida
Join professional costume designer, Bernadine Vida
for a fun filled informative seminar on how her
career developed and some of the fascinating stories
she has about designing costumes of all types. From
theatre to movies, operas to cruise ship shows, she
has done it all! Bernadine can even take basic thrift
store garments and turn them into glorious costumes
for any event or occasion. You will learn, laugh and
come away inspired.
Fri/Sat 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 90A11ab
Found-Item Cosplay
Kristie Good
Cosplay costumes don’t always have to be entirely
hand-made. With a few simple alterations it’s
possible to create a costume using items or garments
found in your house or thrift stores. This seminar
focuses on advice on how to make “Found Item
Cosplay”, showing that you don’t have to make
everything from scratch!
Fri 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 90A12a
Sat 11:00 am - 12:0 pm 40A11b
What Is Cosplay?
Kristie Good
Cosplay, short for Costume Play, is all the rage, but
what is it? Let Kristie introduce you to the world of
Cosplay, the different types of events, and how to
start your own Cosplay journey!
Sat 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 90A12b
Embellishment
Seminars
Being Creative with Tsukineko Inks
Bobbie Bergquist / Quilters Treasure
(Hands On) Learn more than 20 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. See samples that will inspire you.
Note: This class will require some supplies.
Kit Fee $45.00
Sat 8:30 am - 11:30 am 12C05b
Tremendously Awesome Trims
Emma Seabrooke / SewkeysE
Have you ever 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 machine. See samples of
flat edge finishing trims, edgings, lace-like Chanel
inspired trims and the many ways to use them.
Leave with the knowledge to turn a nice garment
into classic one.
Sat 9:45 am - 10:45 am 23A03b
Wonderful World of Paintstiks
Laura Murray / Laura Murray Designs
(Hands On) Using Shiva Artist Paintstiks, learn
to create subtle batik effects on plain fabrics, or
produce dramatic prints. The techniques are fun
to learn, and the hands-on approach will give you
confidence to make the fabric of your dreams. Create
a series of samples illustrating the techniques, and
receive many ideas for practical applications from
the instructor. Kit Fee $20.00
Sat 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm 50B04b
Beginner Free Motion
Tints and Textiles
(Hands On) Experience the fun of working with
two of the hottest new products created for surface
design and art quilts; Lutradur and T.A.P. (Transfer Artist Paper). Combine a vintage image with
Inktense pencils or blocks and leave class with a
finished notebook cover, ideas galore and inspiration
for your own creativity. Kit Fee $20.00
Fri 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm 82B04a
Buttons, Buttons, Buttons
Discover how to create unique embroidered and
covered buttons using Barb’s techniques. See how
she stacks vintage buttons for an exceptional look.
Learn creative ways to use buttons from your stash
and leave inspired by her many samples.
Fri 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 90A01a
Sat/Sun 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm 73A03bc
Fashion
Sewing
Seminars
Eric Drexler / Sulky of America
(Hands On) Be amazed at the artwork you can create
with a simple straight stitch. This is a great introduction to Free Motion stitching where you’ll learn how
easy it can be using Eric’s helpful tips and techniques.
He will also bring show and tell of variations of this
technique like redwork, monogramming, stippling,
and many other quilting goodies. Kit Fee $15.00
Fri 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm 50B07a
Sat 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
82B09b
Wow Necklines for Knits
StarBuilder Sensations
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 8:30 am - 9:30 am 12A06a
(Hands On) Create no-sew sensational designs with
Paintstiks, StarBuilder stamps and fusible web.
Learn a breakthrough method which puts amazing
images within the reach of everyday quilters and
sewers. Students will enjoy the use of instructor’s
paints and stamps while learning simple techniques
that bring the WOW factor to stars, flowers, borders
and other decorative images for use in quilts, garments, and home dec projects. Kit Fee $15.00
Sun 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm 62C05c
Ribbon Weaving Sampler
Rhonda Buss / SewBussted
(Hands On) Set yourself apart adding detailing to
your garments with a one of a kind embellishment.
Learn three ribbon weaving styles by making samples of two color diagonal stripe, two color woven
design and open Lozenge patterns. Discover how
these techniques can be used in collars, cuffs, yokes,
jacket insets, bustiers, head pieces, pillows or even
an entire skirt for a stunning look. Kit Fee $25.00
Fri 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm 62C05a
Complimentary Embellishment
Whether it’s a garment, quilt or home décor project
placement of embellishments can be a dilemma.
Take the mystery out of composition, pleasing
placement and combining techniques. Explore how
to avoid common embellishment mistakes including
when to say enough, inspiration sources and how to
decide if any embellishment is even necessary.
Sat 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm 73A12b
Sun 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm 73A11c
Londa Rohlfing / Londa’s Creative Threads
Learn Londa’s unique “upscale techniques” creating
professional results as you put your machine features
to work for you. Discover stylish and flattering necklines from basic rib and bound techniques to twists,
flips you’ve never seen before. See how to add
shell edges, loops, gathered tubes, shirring, stylish
“turtles” and more for a truly unique look.
Sew Better, Sew Faster
A New Jacket 12 Ways
Gail has a trunk full of NEW samples and will
show you how to change up the looks and save you
money. See how different jackets from the same
pattern can take you from weekend football game to
an elegant cocktail party. Whether it’s polar fleece or
silk, learn how easy it is to create a whole wardrobe
of jackets from one pattern. Students should bring a
notebook, pen and camera.
Sat 8:30 am - 9:30 am 12A06b
Sun 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 40A06c
Leather 101
(Hands On) This lecture/demo and hands-on class
will first cover the basic information needed to work
with leather as it relates to garment construction. After a discussion of materials, we will cover the basic,
overlap, and slot seams, and two dart treatments.
Note: This class will require some sewing supplies.
Fri 8:30 am - 11:30 am 12C07a
Professional Jean Construction
Young Sewers Fashion Boot Camp
(Hands On) Young sewers 9 – 18 years old, join Designer Joi for a fashionable time creating your own
convertible skirt/top/ or dress made from a variety of
fun fabrics. Become inspired by a real designer and
show off your creation with a runway fashion show
and photo shoot immediately after class.
Kit Fee $35.00
Sat 8:30 am - 11:30 am 12C09b
Pants-One Pattern Many Looks
Kathy Ruddy / Kathy Ruddy
(Hands On) Using 1/4 scale patterns, explore and
practice skills for refining fit, changing leg designs
and adding your favorite designer details. Bring a
picture or pair of pants you want to sew and practice
the techniques that are most important to you and
your fellow students. Gain skills to envision a pants
pattern to fit you and make you look slimmer instantly. Using a selected model from the audience learn to
take measurements and draft a custom pattern block.
Appropriate for all levels of sewers. Kit Fee $30.00
Sun 8:30 am - 11:30 am 12C04c
Zipper Up!
(Hands On) Enjoy learning the best way to put in
zippers from Certified Islander Sewing instructor,
Robin Bolton. She will guide you through the two
most common types of zipper insertions without
basting, pinning, gluing or taping. The technique is
deceptively simple and in no time you’ll forget you
ever hated putting in zippers! If time allows Robin
will also show a couple of slick tricks for putting on
waistbands without pins or basting. Go home from
this class empowered to have more fun when you
sew! Kit Fee $10.00
Sun 8:30 am - 11:30 am 12C09c
Copy Pants You Love
Raminta Vilkiene /
(Hands On) Learn step-by-step how to make an
accurate pattern from your favorite pair of pants or
jeans using the rub-off method. Discover how to
transfer your rubbing to a piece of muslin, make
slight corrections to accommodate proper fit and
draft the pieces onto pattern paper for the final copy
of your beloved pants. Kit Fee $20.00
Sun 8:30 am - 12:30 pm 12D05c
Magic In Minutes - 5 Sleeve Variations
Easily convert a basic set-in sleeve to five additional
designs in minutes. Using the bodice and set-in
sleeve pattern pieces learn to draft a basic full sleeve
as well as bell, raglan cape and gathered/pleated
sleeves that will change the look of your basic
garment.
Fri/Sun 9:45 am - 10:45 am 23A03ac
Sewing the Reverse
Pattie Otto / Great Copy Patterns
Simplify garment sewing by using reversible fabrics.
Eliminate coat and jacket facings and cut your sewing time with simple techniques that showcase both
the fabric’s reverse and right sides. Fabric selection,
pattern alterations, exposed seams and edging techniques will be discussed as Pattie shares her favorite
garments incorporating her easy reverse techniques.
Fri/Sun 9:45 am - 10:45 am 23A06ac
(Hands On) Discover the tricks of the trade while
working with a kit that includes pre-cut pattern pieces. See how easy it is to construct a fool-proof front
fly zipper. Tackle front hip pockets with confidence.
Learn how to sew a curve without clipping the seam
allowances. Discover how adding topstitching can add
style and personality to your jeans. Kit Fee $20.00
Sat 8:30 am - 11:30 am 12C07b
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Denim Reinvented
Fashion Sewing Continued
Mastering the Sleeve
Join highly respected blogger, designer, writer and
contributor to Sew News, Rhonda Buss as she shows
you how to take a standard set in sleeve and with
simple alterations, turn it into a square shoulder,
twisted petal and all points’ south sleeve. Based on
her popular Sleeves on Saturday blog post series, discover how to easily add pizzazz to your next project.
Sat 9:45 am - 10:45 am 23A06b
Instantly Slimming Pants
Kathy Ruddy / KathyRuddy.com
Do your pants fit too loose in the thigh? Learn tricks
from ready to wear construction and detailing techniques to give you a super slimming effect including
pockets and a contoured waistband.
Fri 9:45 am - 10:45 am 23A12a
Amy Barickman /
Country Stitches/Indigo Junction
Experience a trunk show of ideas for incorporating
denim into unique fashions. Recycle denim jeans
into clothing and purses. See patterns ideal for America’s favorite fabric and learn about the versatility of
Amy’s new Crossroads Denim Line. Discover fabric
manipulation techniques for adding new dimension
to denim.
Fri/Sat 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 40A06ab
From the Studio of…
Katherine Tilton / kAtheRineTilton.com
When you walk into your studio where do you start?
Katherine will share her personal design process from
start to finish. Learn about auditioning fabric, pairing
pattern and fabric, utilizing simple design details in
your garments and successfully combining prints.
Fri/Sat 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 40A10ab
Color Blocking
with ABO
Learn the technique for transforming any basic top,
skirt, dress, or jacket pattern to create a unique
color block design. This class will fill you with
Recreate Your Favorite Garments
flattering design ideas and unusual fabric combinaKathy Ruddy / KathyRuddy.com
Learn Kathy’s rules for copying sleeves, darts, seams tions to consider. No pattern drafting skills needed,
just an imagination!
and gathers for a whole new wardrobe, inspired by
Fri 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 40A12a
your favorite looks. Make the sewing experience
smoother and more gratifying, as you easily recreate
garments in your own fusion of styles and fabrics.
Sewing on Sherpa and Faux Leather
Bring garments you want to copy to class.
Sat 9:45 am - 10:45 am 23A12b
with ABO
Recently shown on It’s Sew Easy, Angela will share
Stitch and Rip Jackets
her tips for successful sewing on Sherpa, Faux Suede
and Faux Leather. Learn the best needle choices,
Barbara Crawford / Crawford Designs
Barbara has created an exciting and beautiful fashion seam finishes, pressing techniques, fashion design
and pattern ideas and much more.
jacket using two complimentary colored t-shirts.
Learn creative stitching and ripping techniques to
Sun 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 40A12c
create windows, laddering for texture and design and
twist weaving for structure. The result is a beautiful
Sensational Stay Tape Techniques
medium weight jacket with metal teeth zippers sewn Emma Seabrooke / SewkeysE
to the outside for another design element.
(Hands On) Learn the little things you do while
Fri/Sat/Sun 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 40A02abc sewing with knits that add up to a very big difference
in how finished garments look. Explore an assortHigh Impact Jackets
ment of stay tapes and learn to create strong shoulder
seams, straight side seams and smooth hems.
Rae Cumbie / Fit For Art Patterns
Love the look of mixed fabric tops? This trunk show Become comfortable working with slinky, sweater
knits, tiny pleats, stretch laces and other knits and
of ideas and tips will walk you through decisions
about what patterns to use, where to place each print discover easy neckline finishes. Kit Fee $25.00
or solid, how to combine different types of fabrics,
and how much fabric will you need. Leave strateSat 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm 50C09b
gically armed and inspired to begin your own high
impact creations!
Waterfall Skirt
Fri/Sun 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm 51A03ac
Nick Coman / Dragonfly Dyeworks
(Hands On) Join the fun to make a beautiful lycra
So Fun to Sew Drapey
knit side drape skirt that flatters almost every figure.
Learn to construct both a “yoga” waistband and a
Why not sew with drapey fabrics to add fashionable quick professional application for elastic and choose
soft garments to your wardrobe? Spend some time
the one that is more to your liking. Fiber Artist Nick
learning how to begin with small projects, pick the
Coman will share his knowledge of working with
best patterns, identify the grain, cut successfully,
knits as you make your skirt including handling
relax into the sewing and choose great finishes.
tricks that make working with this sometimes difficult fabric a breeze. Kit Fee $5.00
Sat 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm 51A03b
Note: This class will require some supplies
Sun 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm 50D07c
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Sensational Sequin Skirts
Cindy Boese / Haberman Fabrics
A hot trend for fall and winter for fashionistas age
16 to Fabulous! See samples of great sequin skirts
in styles from mini to maxi length. Discover the different types and designs of sequin fabrics and easy
techniques for sewing them. You’ll gain confidence
to make your own skirt to wear with casual t-shirts
or sweaters, edgy cropped tops or leather jackets, or
elegant silk blouses. Then shine at holiday gatherings or just hanging out with friends.
Corset Supplies Demystified
Farthingales Instructor / Farthingales/Vogue
Fabrics
What makes a corset a corset? See and feel samples
of corset bones, busks, the steel hook-and-loop closure
for the front of a corset and coutil, the fabric engineered specifically for corset making. Not into corsets?
Maybe there’s a strapless dress in your future and there
is no better way to secure a strapless gown than by
using corset making products and techniques.
Sensational Flirty Details
Learn Londa’s ways for classic cowl necklines of
any depth, on knits or wovens with professional
shoulder seaming. Discover how easy it is to create
fashionable flounces anywhere on the garment. See
how to add shirring using gathers, elastic thread in
the bobbin, and pulled and stitched elastic braid for a
flattering look to any garment.
Sat 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm 62A02b
4 Collars For Every Neck Size
Discover how easy it is to design custom collars using only the base neck measurement and a few folds
of a piece of paper. Using a bodice pattern you already own learn to draft a custom curved mandarin,
flat, partial rolled and full rolled collar to fit any neck
size in a few easy steps. With these 4 easy designs,
you will be able to create many new fashion looks!
Sheath Dress/Upper Body Fit
Discover how to select a pattern for this hot wardrobe staple. Camouflage your figure faults with
Kathy’s approach to fit the upper body including the
armhole, sleeve, bust and shoulder angle. Learn fast
construction techniques for a fully lined dress, with
or without sleeves, and an easy zipper closure.
Fri/Sun 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm 62A12ac
No Pins, No Basting, No Kidding!
(Hands On) Discover garment industry sewing techniques for creating better, faster results home equipment. Learn ways for handling bias edges, curves,
hems, yokes, setting pockets, flat felled seams and
handling fabric, all without pins or basting. Discover
shortcuts for pattern preparation, notching and
cutting and master the industrial secrets to setting
zippers. Create samples for future reference while
building confidence all without pins or basting.
Kit Fee $10.00
Fri 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm 62C09a
More Cool Tricks
(Hands On) It’s your opportunity to Sit and Sew
with Kenneth and learn some more cool tricks!
You’ll make bubble trim by manipulating fabric,
create brush fringe on garment edges, and learn a
fabulous new way to hem silk crepes and other fine
fabrics. No prerequisite required.
Fri 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm 72C07a
Sleeves on Saturday
(Hands On) Popular blogger, designer, writer and
contributor to Sew News takes her Sleeves on Saturday blog post series to the classroom. From a basic
set in sleeve pattern learn step-by-step how to draft
a square shoulder sleeve with its many variations,
a twisted petal sleeve and all points’ south sleeve.
Discover how to add extra room to the elbow while
featuring it as a design and comfort element. A great
sleeve can make a simple garment really pop.
Sat 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm 72C05b
Beyond the Arty T
Katherine Tilton / kAtheRineTilton.com
A T-shirt provides an ideal blank canvas. Let Katherine inspire you with the possibilities in the humble T
seen with an artist’s eye. View an inspired gallery of
her newest arty T-shirts, fresh from her design studio
with a goldmine of information on how to incorporate simple sewing and surface design techniques.
Your DIY Arty T can look as if you found it in an
expensive boutique in New York or Paris.
Fri/Sat 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm 73A10ab
Combining Commercial Patterns
Discover how to make the sleeve from one pattern fit
into the armhole and how to take the collar from one
neckline and fit it to the neckline of another pattern.
Learn to make a jumpsuit out of a top and pants pattern and other useful combinations when you can’t
find the perfect pattern.
Fri/Sat 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm 73A11ab
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
Sat 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm 82B07b
Knits and Fits
Pamela Leggett / Pamela’s Patterns
Take the fear out of selecting, cutting and sewing
stretchy, slinky knit fabrics. Learn the easiest way
to cut the fabric, what the best machine and stitches
are to use, and ready-to-wear secrets for getting your
seams, necklines, and hems to lay smooth. Discover
how to make your garments fit better and easy ways
to correct the most common fitting problems.
Sat 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 90A01b
Elementary Fleece
Fleece is everywhere you look: catalogs, websites,
store racks. Learn the basics of sewing on fleece
and fill your closet with jackets and pullovers that
can be sewn in an evening and hats, mittens and
other accessories in even less time. Discover simple
techniques for working with fleece including sizing,
seaming, zipper application, buttonholes, edge
finishes, pockets and closures.
Fri/Sat 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 90A06ab
Pocket Perfection
Everyone loves pockets so plan ahead and add them
as you sew. Begin by thinking about what you want
a pocket to do before planning to place them in your
favorite garments. This trunk show will feature a
variety of functional and decorative pockets, examine how they are structured and how they must be
supported so their contents don’t skew the garment.
Be inspired to plan your own pocket creations.
Sat 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 90A03b
Finding Pants Heaven
Do you have a hard time finding pants that are comfortable and feature the finishes you want? Take
control of the process and sew! This trunk show
will feature pants with a variety of waist finishes,
silhouettes, and zipper openings. Pant shapes
for different body types, openings that are most
flattering, and how pockets impact the look and fit
will be discussed.
Fri 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 90A03a
Fitting
Seminars
Shape, Proportions & Fit
LoriAnne Reeves / Textile Transformations
(Hands On) Sewing a flattering garment begins with
shape, proportions and fit working together to create
the illusion of a balanced figure. Discover the four
key measurements to determining your shape and
learn how to determine the best style pattern for your
body. See samples of garments and discuss their
relationship to shape and proportion including hem
lengths for pants, dresses and sleeves for a pleasing
look. Work with a pattern to design balance and
harmony in your garments and leave with your own
personal chart planner. Kit Fee $15.00
Sat 8:30 am - 11:30 am 12C04b
The Perfect Proportioned Top
(Hands On) Join Designer Joi as she takes you
through her fitting method on her new McCall’s
pattern. You will scale a pattern to your correct body
shape, make a fit sample and sew a great new addition to your wardrobe. Kit Fee $52.00
Fri 8:30 am - 12:30 pm 12D09a
Full Bust and Dart Adjustment
(Hands On) If you are interested in a more in-depth
look at adjusting commercial patterns to fit a full
bust this hands-on class is for you. Learn to size a
commercial pattern using “tissue fitting” to increase
the cup size on many types of patterns, including
armhole and shoulder princess seam patterns. Also
learn how to change where a dart is placed (rotation),
move a bust dart into the waist or shoulder, add
pleats and gathers and more! Kit Fee $10.00
Fri 8:30 am - 12:30 pm 12D05a
What Size Am I?
Learn the history of sizing for the sewing industry
and see how the “ideal” body shape has changed
over time. See how to correctly measure the body
and discover tips on fitting yourself when no one is
around to help.
Fri 9:45 am - 10:45 am 23A11a
Mastering Measuring
Lorraine Henry / Lorraine Henry for Conselle
Who fits the dressmaker? Accurate measurements
are key to getting a good fit especially if you sew
for yourself. The four measurements listed on the
pattern envelope aren’t enough. Learn why the side
seam measurement so important, how to take front
and back measurements rather than all around measurements for a fit that stands out in the crowd!
Fri/Sat 9:45 am - 10:45 am 23A02ab
Body Shaping Your Dress Form
Joe Vecchiarelli / Fashion Supplies, Inc.
When making a garment it becomes faster, 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.
Lower Body - Fast Track Fitting
(Hands On) Join Designer Joi as she takes you
through her fitting method on her new McCall’s pattern. Learn the most effective way to measure a body
and scale a pattern to your correct body shape, make
a fit sample and Joi will help you complete your
fitting. Go home with a perfectly fitted pattern ready
to sew into many fabulous fashions. Kit Fee $25.00
Sun 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm 50C09c
Slimming Sweatshirt Jacket
Barbara Crawford / Barbara Crawford
Learn to modify a standard sweatshirt by drafting
pattern pieces to construct a slimming top. Barbara
will show you how to fit the shoulders, modify
the front for a zipper, construct a stand up collar,
set in pockets and of course add curve appeal for
a shape that compliments your figure by adding
seams. Putting in a separating zipper is easier than
you think, creating a whole new look with a snap of
your fingers!
Great Fit Seams Easy
The seam method of pattern alteration is a technological break-through in achieving a good fit.
Tested and proven to be the easiest to understand it
eliminates distortions often caused by other methods.
Eighty-eight figure variations have been recognized
and often one thing leads to another. Learn to make
alterations for combinations of figure variations.
Bring scissors and tape for a hands-on experience.
Fri 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm 73A02a
Measurement Relationships
Gain an understanding of what measurements are
needed and how they relate to one another. Side
seam to full bodice length? Back length to shoulder
slope? A sloping shoulder or a high neck base? The
angle looks the same but alterations are completely
different. Questions such as these will be discussed
and proper alterations shown. The relationships of
measurements are key for correct pattern alterations.
Sat 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm 73A02b
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The Shortcut Express!
Eliminate Pant “Fitting Fits”
Curves, droopy bottoms, flat or large buttocks and
issues such as different shaped bone structures in the
crotch area, sway back and sway front all combine
to give us fitting headaches. Learn the principles
and see the alteration methods that work best to
overcome these fitting challenges.
Sun 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm 73A02c
Full Bust Adjustment-DD+Cup
Specially designed for women who have challenges
adjusting their patterns for a DD Cup or larger, Jennifer will take you step-by-step through the process
of adjusting a bodice sloper to fit large bust sizes.
Learn a multi-step process that results in a better
fitting bodice and is gentle to the grain line and does
not distort original shape of the armhole.
General
Seminars
Photos, Labels & Legends with Word
Mike Shetter / Soft Scrap … and more llc
Learn to bring your photos into your computer and
position them on a page for printing using Microsoft
Word. Explore making labels, adding photos, drawings, clip art and colored backgrounds. Also explore
adding a key or a legend to the back of your photo
quilts to document a person, place or event or just
“tell a story”. Go beyond the label.
The Fabric Designer In You
Stephanie Kleinman / Fabric Studio
It’s easier than ever to create your own personalized
fabric designs and turn them into yardage. Discover
the various software programs available to create a
seamless graphic to be repeated over a yard of fabric.
Learn different choices for printing your designs
and options that affect your final output. See many
different projects made with personalized fabrics that
will get your creative juices flowing.
Sun 8:30 am - 9:30 am 12A01c
My Life as a Commercial Pattern Maker
Discover how a pattern goes from inception to a
completed pattern from Simplicity pattern designer,
Andrea Schewe. Learn about her background, how
she got this cool job, and her design and pattern
making process. See the step-by-step process a
pattern makes through the Simplicity workroom on
its way to the drawer at the fabric store.
Sat 9:45 am - 10:45 am 23A11b
Ten “Must Have” Machine Feet
Join Pam as she shares how she makes her
creative embellishments using 10 of her favorite
accessory feet. Whether you sew quilts, garments
or home dec. items, learn how these feet will save
you time and money.
Fri/Sat/Sun 11:00 am – 12:00 pm 40A03abc
Looking for ways to speed up your projects? Learn
shortcuts, techniques and tools that will cut your
time considerably without sacrificing quality. See the
many great gift ideas Connie has created using her
time saving tips. Hop on the shortcut express!
Sat/Sun 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm 51A02bc
Running with Scissors
Yes, this is what your mother told you never to do!
Discover new sewing products, what to look for in
quality tools and how to care for them. Learn the
proper way to cut with scissors, how to hold a rotary
cutter, which end of a seam ripper is up, and which
iron is best for your needs. The right tools for the job
can make all the difference in our sewing enjoyment.
If you’re new to sewing or want to update your “tool
box” you’ll want this information so you don’t waste
your money.
Smartphone/Tablet Photo Projects
Turn your smartphone or tablet into a camera, and
see how these images can be used for social media
and more. Learn what’s available for photo editing
online, and how your images can be utilized on
Pinterest, Etsy, CafePress, Shutterfly, Fabric Studio
and beyond. Explore ways to use your photos to
create unique projects with some of the hottest sites
on the web.
Fri 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm 73A03a
Sun 8:30 am - 9:30 am 12A12b
Organizing for the Creative Mind
Did you waste time searching through all your
“stuff” to find everything you needed before starting
your last project? See how to increase your productivity and learn how to redefine your left brain
analytical thinking so your creative right brain can
organize and increase your efficiency. Become more
orderly to have more time to enjoy your passions.
Fri/Sun 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm 73A12ac
Out of the Ordinary Embroidery
Learn how to work with unusual or difficult fabrics,
to create wonderful embroideries. Discover how
to choose appropriate designs and stabilizers, hoop
your projects and more. See an amazing collection of
personalized gifts items made from anything-but-ordinary fabrics, shapes and textures.
Embroidery Software Solutions
Clarrisa Gossett / Floriani
With many digitizers offering so many designs, we
often learn the hard way to test before we embroider.
What if you could evaluate the design without even
threading your machine? Discover how to proof any
design and make corrections before pressing start on
your embroidery machine. How great is that?
Fri/Sat/Sun 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 40A01abc
Do it in the Hoop
Creating with your machine embroidery hoop is so
much fun-just hoop up some stabilizer and you’re
on your way. Discover ideas and how-to’s for using
your hoop when making quilts, blankets, boarders,
purses, bags, pouches, and more and see just how
much you can create in your hoop.
Fri/Sat 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm 51A01ab
Stabilizer 101
Meg Covalt / Floriani Stabilizers
Excited about your recently purchased embroidery
machine but don’t know where to begin? Or, maybe
you have had a machine for some time but are apprehensive about moving forward due to the lack of
knowledge on proper stabilization. Gain confidence
to select the correct stabilizer for each of your projects for amazing results. Learn special techniques
and ideas to make your embroidery experience a
great journey.
Perfect Lettering and Monograms
Dawn Lucero / Floriani
If you’re not entirely confident about the different
requirements for small lettering and large monogram embroideries, you are not alone. Regardless of
Expert Alterations
which software you own, the same basic rules of emRobin Bolton / Islander Sewing Systems
Make inexpensive clothes look custom made by cor- broidery ensure success when lettering on delicate
recting the fit. Robin will teach you to alter pants and fabrics or monogramming those hefty guest towels.
shirts for yourself and other family members. Learn See what it’s all about, and leave with the confidence
to hem jeans European style, as well as several tricks to tackle all your projects.
for minor mending.
Sun 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm 73A10c
Needle
Arts
Mach
Embroidery
Seminars
Seminars
The 4 W’s of Stabilizing
Nancy Sapin / Sulky of America
Not sure which stabilizer to use with what project
and which thread? Sulky’s color coding helps to simplify your stabilizer and thread uncertainty. Nancy’s
trunk show will help break down the stabilizing and
thread mystery in embroidery, quilting, garments,
and just for fun projects.
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Learn to Crochet
(Hands On) Hand stitched edge finishes are making
their way back into fashion, even on the New York
runways. Crochet is a quick and easy edge finish
that can add a bit of whimsy with eyelash yarns or
a touch of elegance with metallic yarns. Learn the
basics of crochet, focusing on the essentials of hand
position, the chain stitch and single crochet. Using
these techniques see how they are used to edge a variety of fabrics. Tips on selecting yarn and preparing
the fabric will also be included. Kit Fee $10.00
Sat 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm 50B05b
Sun 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm 72B04c
Quilting
Seminars
Easy Paper Piecing
Want perfection in your quilt blocks? Paper piecing
can master those goals by sequentially stitching on
the lines of your printed pattern. Learn helpful tips
for perfect points and squares. Whether you’re a
beginner or skeptic, you can achieve success.
Fri/Sun 8:30 am - 9:30 am 12A02ac
Boutique Style Table Décor
(Hands On) Get ready for entertaining with attractive
and elegant table decor. While making a placemat
and napkin learn great serger techniques including
serge & flip, bindings, decorative edgings and mitered corners, that also work equally well on fashion
and craft sewing. Kit Fee $15.00
Sat 8:30 am - 11:30 am 12C08b
Decorative Serger Stitch Pillow
Sara Gallegos / Baby Lock
(Hands On) Join Baby Lock serger expert Sara
Gallegos to make a unique decorative pillow totally
Making Memories with Fabric
on the serger. Learn how to create embellishments
using the ladder, flat lock and rolled hem stitches that
Discover how easy it is to simply add a photo to
can be used on both home dec and garments for a
your project and create your own unique memories. customized look. Kit Fee $25.00
All you need to get started are Inkjet Printable Fabric Sergers generously provided by Baby Lock.
Sheets and a little creativity! Learn about the current Sat 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm 50C08b
products that are available for printing your projects and see what works best.
Stunning Scarves
Fri 8:30 am - 9:30 am 12A12a
(Hands On) Scarves are back and these beautiful
Tantalizing Tileworks
accessories will enhance any outfit. You will make
a Dior-Inspired scarf with flawless rolled edging, a
(Hands On) Create unique quilt blocks inspired by
quick knit Infinity scarf and a beautiful texturized
Mexican hand painted ceramic tiles using Paintstiks, scarf using the coverstitch to ruche. Learn many
stamps, and fusible web. Sewing is not required
useful techniques on the serger including profesbecause painted and layered shapes are fused to a
sional rolled hems on fine fabrics, turned corners,
background fabric. Complete a one-of-a kind small
differential feed and much more!
block in class that can be integrated into quilt projNote: This class will require some sewing supplies.
ects, garment embellishments or home dec.
Kit Fee $15.00
Sun 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm 50C08c
Fri 8:30 am - 11:30 am 12C04a
Serger 911
In a Bind?
Is binding your quilt keeping you from finishing?
Discover how easy strip binding, bias binding,
prairie points and ruffles as a finished edge can
be. Learn to bind 90 degree corners, octagons, and
curves for beautiful edges. It is fun, easy and you can
be successful - no kidding!
Fri 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm 51A02a
Has Your Fusible Fizzled?
Got fusible everywhere except the fabric? Discover how to fuse your appliques and remove the
frustration. Learn to choose and apply the correct
interfacing, when to prewash, how to enlarge and
reduce patterns and finish the edges. Join us for easy
instructions, and leave with a free applique pattern
and handout.
Sat 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 90A02b
Serger
Seminars
Totally Terrific Trims
(Hands On) Can’t find just the right trim for your
garment? Using a serger, stay tapes and fabulous
threads, learn to create samples of unique trims that
can be applied by hand or machine. These edgings
will turn your garments into statement pieces that are
sure to receive compliments. Kit Fee $15.00
Fri/Sun 8:30 am - 11:30 am 12C08ac
All serger owners and prospective owners need to
know how the serger operates from the inside out.
Learn about burrs, how width is used to improve
stitches and how to create a perfect balanced-tension
control strip. Discover a sequential tension formula
that works on many sergers and all thread types. A
five-minute serger pocket that can be added to any
pattern plus some fun project using a balanced stitch
will be demonstrated.
Sat 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm 62A12b
Cover Hem Workshop
(Hands On) The cover hem stitch has built-in stretch,
is a wonderful way to hem knits. Discover other uses
for this versatile stitch including a separating zipper
application, a lapped seam, a no-facing neckline finish, an elastic application, and stitch “in the round”.
See what happens when you put decorative thread in
the chain looper and learn how to “draw” on fabric
with a chain stitch. Kit Fee $24.00
Fri 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm 50D08a
Pam’s Swing Top
Add a fun twist to your wardrobe with this versatile
swing top made with soft drapey fabric featuring a
moebius (1/2 twist) drape in both the front and back.
Once the top is stitched together, the edges will be
finished using the serger wave stitch and specialty
decorative threads for a beautiful hem. With or without sleeves, it is made to be worn with a tank top and
jeans, a little black dress or as a swimsuit cover up.
Kit Fee: $25 Sleeveless, $30 Sleeves
Sat 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm 82B08b
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Wearable
Arts
Seminars
Fabric Manipulated Scrunched Scarf
Nancy Sapin / Sulky of America
(Hands On) Discover how easy it is to create your
own designer batik scarf. Sulky’s 30 wt. cotton
Blendables and built-in decorative stitches gives
your unique one-of-a-kind scarf that couture look.
Sulky’s 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
admire your creativity. Kit Fee $25.00
Sat 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm 50C07b
Creative 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.
Fri/Sun 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm 62A02ac
Embellishing and Designing w/ Texture
Nannette Holmberg / Faux Chenille
Take inspiration from the pages of exclusive catalogs, combine all of your favorite embellishment
techniques and pull out the specialty feet for your
machine! Nannette shares her newest techniques for
adding texture to everything from ready to wear to
home dec and unusual quilts. Discover unexpected
combinations of fabrics and fast and easy ways to
design with texture. If you think this is just chenille,
think again! High Fashion designer jackets to magazine cover quilts, be ready to be inspired.
Sweatshirt University
We’ll take you to school for the fun, easy process of
turning a sweatshirt into a great jacket. Beginning
with a prewashed sweatshirt, learn tips and tricks
to turn it into a great jacket, finished with an easy
binding. See ideas to boost your creative juices and
speed the process.
Fri 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 90A02a
Basic Sewing Supplies!
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•
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Scissors
Pins
Tape Measure
Seam Gauge
Seam Ripper
Marking Pens
Special Exhibits
Dream Come True
Dream Sewing Room
The contest anyone can win! An annual favorite event, everyone arriving
by 12:00 noon on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014 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 3160QDC sewing machine and Janome
1100DX serger!
While at the expo, stop by the DSR display booth to see all the beautiful
gifts included in this great contest. Thank You Gall Sewing Center!
Fashion Design in 1/2 Scale
American Sewing Expo and Designer Joi challenged
participants to create a garment on a half scale dress
form using the theme, Fashion Icons thru the Ages.
Fashion icons are defined as someone known for
wearing fashion, designing fashion or having a
strong influence on fashion.
Baby Lock Trunk Show
Designer Joi’s Baby Lock trunk show displays
creative and fashionable garments with an emphasis
on Sashiko and machine embroidery. Featured
garments include Joi’s own McCall’s line of patterns
and custom embroidery targeted to the fashion and
garment sewer. This new innovation in fashion
embroidery is available to the retail market this fall.
Threads sponsored by Mettler Threads.
It’s Time for A Party
Lakes “Sew”Ciety members bring us their 2014
charity project for the Christmas Closet at West
Highland Baptist Church. Party dresses are sure to
bring joy to the lucky little girls who receive them
this December!
A New Angle on Fashion
Passion For Fashion 2013 winner, Vera Lukiy
created three mini collections with the same
geometric theme. These simple silhouettes create
details through colors or fabric manipulation in three
color options; monochromic colors like whites,
blacks, and grays, neutral and earthy pastels, and
bright colors like red, rust, and orange.
Young Sewers Boot Camp
9 - 18 Creative Workshop
Fashionistas ages 9 to 18, join
the fun at Boot Camp. This year,
the lucky sewers get to make
two projects in one! A fabulous
and stylish dress that converts
into a oh- so trendy skirt.
This class is Saturday, 8:30 am
to 11:30 am with a runway show
to follow on the fashion stage.
See page 7 for description.
American & Efird Push the Envelope:
Pocket Pizzazz
Entrants in the Push the Envelope challenge used
products supplied by American & Efird to put
some pizzazz in the pocket of their choice. These
amazing entries give us a whole new view of
pockets with purpose!
Passion For Fashion
ASE is pleased to display the qualifying entries for
the 2014 Passion For Fashion finalists.
Two Quarters and Some Change
Members of the Creative Seasons art quilting
group were given 2 completely random fat quarters
of fabric and challenged to make a wall quilt.
Additional fabrics could be used and embellishments
were encouraged. This exhibit includes many handdyed, silk screened, and painted fabrics created by
members of the group.
Costume Fantasy
This collaborative exhibit by some of our area’s
finest costume designers features samples from their
personal collections. Historical, anime, cosplay,
theater or just plain fun, these costumes reveal the
designers construction skills and sense of humor!
Party Like a Rock Star
“How would you party like a rock star?” was
the question asked by The Independent Pattern
Company Alliance for their 2014 contest. Entrants
selected any IPCA pattern and transformed it from
its original concept to rock star through fabric
selection, embellishment and pattern modification.
IPCA is proud to present the winning garments.
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ASE
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
Free Demo Stage 3
9:30 am - 10:00 am
Floriani Secrets for Perfect Embroidery:
Home Dec Edition
Dawn Lucero / Floriani
9:30 am - 10:00 am
Upcycle! The T-Shirt Makeover
Sunday Only
9:30 am - 10:00 am
Zentangle Basics
10:15 am - 10:45 am
KNITS: Stylish Jackets & Tops
10:15 am - 10:45 am
Jacket Inspiration! Tapping Your creativity!
Daily
Daily
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Jenny Haskins Techniques/Trunk Show
Meg Covalt / Floriani Stabilizers
11:45 am - 12:15 pm
Notions: The Latest and Greatest
Phyllis Vandergriff / Fabric Creations
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Pattern Alterations for ‘Busty’ Topics
1:15 pm - 1:45 pm
New Pattern Collection
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Upcycle! The T-Shirt Makeover
Friday Only
2:45 pm - 3:15 pm
A Tour of My Closet
Frances Krupka / Franceska Creations
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Magic Patterns! A Whole Wardrobe in a Book
Amy Barickman
Country Stitches/Indigo Junction
Friday Only
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
New Tools and Techniques
For Creating Fabric Art
Saturday and Sunday Only
Free Dem
Daily
11:00 am - 11:30 am
$22 Quilts-Economy Quilting at its Best
Donna Robertson / Fabric Café
10:15 am - 10:45 am
Art On The Runway
Friday Only
10:15 am - 10:45 am
Great Gifts from Great Copy
Saturday Only
11:45 am - 12:15 pm
Sew To Look Slimmer
Friday and Saturday Only
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Tips for Recycled Ties
Frances Krupka / Franceska Creations
11:45 am - 12:15 pm
Sunday Only
11:45 am - 12:15 pm
Bias Cut Blueprints
Julianne Bramson and Susan Lenahan
Fashion in Harmony
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Friday Only
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
EQ 7 - Crazy Quilt Photo Block
Using Easy Draw
Mike Shetter / Soft Scrap...and more
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Art On The Runway
Saturday and Sunday Only
1:15 pm - 1:45 pm
Tips for Sewing Designer Jeans
with ABO APPAREL
1:15 pm - 1:45 pm
Techniques, Gidgets and Gadgets
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
The Magic of Texture Magic
2:45 pm - 3:15 pm
So Cute Boutique
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
That’s SO NOT a Sweatshirt
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2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Creating a Stable Environment
for Your Embroidery
Clarrisa Gossett / Floriani
2:45 pm - 3:15 pm
Tips for Sewing with Knits
with ABO APPAREL
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Tunics/Dresses They’re In and Feel Great
Friday and Sunday Only
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Magic Patterns! A Whole Wardrobe in a Book
Amy Barickman / Country Stitches
Indigo Junction
Saturday Only
ASE
ASE
Seminar Schedule
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
12A01ab New Life for Old Ties........................................................... 6
12A01c The Fabric Designer In You.............................................. 10
12A02ac Easy Paper Piecing............................................................. 11
12A02b Want A Little Extra Cash?.................................................. 6
12A03abc Wow Necklines for Knits..................................................... 7
12A06a Sew Better, Sew Faster......................................................... 7
12A06b A New Jacket 12 Ways......................................................... 7
12A10abc The 4 W’s of Stabilizing..................................................... 10
12A11abc Photos, Labels & Legends with Word............................ 10
12A12a Making Memories with Fabric........................................ 11
12A12b Smartphone/Tablet Photo Projects................................. 10
8:30 am - 10:30 am
12B12c
Costume Magic!.................................................................... 6
12C04a
12C04b
12C04c
12C05b
12C07a
12C07b
12C07c
12C08ac
12C08b
12C09b
12C09c
Tantalizing Tileworks......................................................... 11
Shape, Proportions & Fit.................................................... 9
Pants-One Pattern Many Looks........................................ 7
Being Creative with Tsukineko Inks................................. 6
Leather 101............................................................................ 7
Professional Jean Construction.......................................... 7
Tie It Up Bag.......................................................................... 6
Totally Terrific Trims......................................................... 11
Boutique Style Table Décor............................................... 11
Young Sewers Fashion Boot Camp................................... 7
Zipper Up!.............................................................................. 7
12D05a
12D05c
12D09a
Full Bust and Dart Adjustment.......................................... 9
Copy Pants You Love........................................................... 7
The Perfect Proportioned Top............................................ 9
8:30 am - 11:30 am
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
9:45 am - 10:45 am
23A01abc Out of the Ordinary Embroidery................................... 10
23A02ab Mastering Measuring........................................................... 9
23A02c Measurement Relationships............................................... 9
23A03ac Magic In Minutes - 5 Sleeve Variations............................ 7
23A03b Tremendously Awesome Trims.......................................... 7
23A06ac Sewing the Reverse............................................................... 7
23A06b Mastering the Sleeve............................................................ 8
23A10abc Buckets of Style..................................................................... 6
23A11a What Size Am I?................................................................... 9
23A11b My Life as a Commercial Pattern Maker...................... 10
23A11c Costumes That Move........................................................... 6
23A12a Instantly Slimming Pants.................................................... 8
23A12b Recreate Your Favorite Garments..................................... 8
40A01abc Embroidery Software Solutions....................................... 10
40A02abc Stitch and Rip Jackets......................................................... 8
40A03abc Ten “Must Have” Machine Feet...................................... 10
40A06ab Denim Reinvented................................................................ 8
40A06c A New Jacket 12 Ways ....................................................... 7
40A10ab From the Studio of…........................................................... 8
40A11ac Intro to Cosplay Sewing...................................................... 6
40A11b Found-Item Cosplay............................................................ 6
40A12a Color Blocking....................................................................... 8
40A12b The Business of Alterations................................................. 6
40A12c Sewing on Sherpa and Faux Leather................................ 8
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
50B04a
50B04b
50B04c
50B05b
50B07a
Ruffled Flowers..................................................................... 6
Wonderful World of Paintstiks.......................................... 7
Wired Woman Pin................................................................ 6
Learn to Crochet................................................................. 10
Beginner Free Motion.......................................................... 7
50C07b
50C08b
50C08c
50C09b
50C09c
Fabric Manipulated Scrunched Scarf............................ 11
Decorative Serger Stitch Pillow........................................ 11
Stunning Scarves................................................................. 11
Sensational Stay Tape Techniques..................................... 8
Lower Body, Fast Track Fitting......................................... 9
50D07c
50D08a
Waterfall Skirt....................................................................... 8
Cover Hem Workshop....................................................... 11
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
51A01ab Do it in the Hoop................................................................. 10
51A02a In a Bind?............................................................................. 11
51A02bc The Shortcut Express!....................................................... 10
51A03ac High Impact Jackets............................................................ 8
51A03b So Fun to Sew Drapey.......................................................... 8
51A06abc The Power of Spandex......................................................... 6
51A10abc Sensational Sequin Skirts.................................................... 8
51A11abc Body Shaping Your Dress Form........................................ 9
51A12abc Corset Supplies Demystified............................................... 8
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
62A01abc Running with Scissors........................................................ 10
62A02ac Creative Jacket Journey.................................................... 11
62A02b Sensational Flirty Details..................................................... 8
62A03abc Slimming Sweatshirt Jacket............................................... 9
62A06abc 4 Collars For Every Neck Size............................................ 8
62A10abc Embellishing/Designing with Texture............................. 11
62A11abc Stabilizer 101....................................................................... 10
62A12ac Sheath Dress/Upper Body Fit............................................. 8
62A12b Serger 911............................................................................. 11
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
62C05a
62C05c
62C09a
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Ribbon Weaving Sampler................................................... 7
StarBuilder Sensations......................................................... 7
No Pins, No Basting, No Kidding!..................................... 8
Work at the Expo
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
72B04c
Learn to Crochet................................................................. 10
72C04b
72C05b
72C07a
Ribbon Roses......................................................................... 6
Sleeves on Saturday.............................................................. 9
More Cool Tricks.................................................................. 9
2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
2:45 pm - 3:45 pm
73A01abc Perfect Lettering and Monograms.................................. 10
73A02a Great Fit Seams Easy........................................................... 9
73A02b Measurement Relationships............................................... 9
73A02c Eliminate Pant “Fitting Fits”............................................ 10
73A03a Smartphone/Tablet Photo Projects................................. 10
73A03bc Buttons, Buttons, Buttons................................................... 7
73A06abc Full Bust Adjustment-DD+Cup....................................... 10
73A10ab Beyond the Arty T................................................................. 9
73A10c Expert Alterations............................................................... 10
73A11ab Combining Commercial Pattern....................................... 9
73A11c Complimentary Embellishment........................................ 7
73A12ac Organizing for the Creative Mind................................... 10
73A12b Complimentary Embellishment........................................ 7
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
82B04a
82B07b
82B08b
82B09b
Tints and Textiles.................................................................. 7
Boundless Buttonholes......................................................... 9
Pam’s Swing Top................................................................. 11
Beginner Free Motion.......................................................... 7
90A01a
90A01b
90A02a
90A02b
90A03a
90A03b
90A06ab
90A10ab
90A11ab
90A12a
90A12b
Buttons, Buttons, Buttons................................................... 7
Knits and Fits........................................................................ 9
Sweatshirt University......................................................... 11
Has Your Fusible Fizzled?................................................. 11
Finding Pants Heaven.......................................................... 9
Pocket Perfection.................................................................. 9
Elementary Fleece................................................................ 9
Starting a Home Based Business........................................ 6
Living the Life of a Costume Designer............................. 6
Found-Item Cosplay............................................................ 6
What Is Cosplay?.................................................................. 6
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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 16
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 8, will be entered into a drawing for one
of three exciting gift packages.
Winners will be posted at the expo.
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.
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The
ASE
2014 American Sewing Expo™
Registration
must be received by
September 18, 2014.
Address_____________________________________________________________________
Registrations of any size
City _______________________________State__________Zip________________________ package received by August 8, 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
Name_______________________________________________________________________
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 2014
Friday, September 26
Class Number
Saturday, September 27
Time
Class Number
Time
Sunday, September 28
Class Number
Time
Example 10A01b 8:30-9:30 Example
Cast your vote here
Please vote only once!
Barb Callahan
Barbara Crawford
Cindy Losekamp
Connie Spurlock
Emma Seabrooke
Eric Drexler
Laura Murray
Londa Rohlfing
Lorraine Henry
Nancy Sapin
Pam Damour
Pattie Otto
Rae Cumbie
Some classes may sell out! Please make your alternate selections in the space below.
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Time
Class Number
Time
Class Number
Time
Register on the Web at: www.AmericanSewingExpo.com
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Thursday Workshops
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Sampler (3 seminar hrs. + 1 day admission)
$50.00$________
General Admission:
________ x $12.00/day $________
Individual Seminar Hours:
$14.00 1-hr seminar $________
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For questions or technical support contact
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Cancellation Policy -- No cancellation will be accepted after two weeks
from the date of purchase. Tickets must be returned within 7 days of
cancellation for refund. A cancellation fee of 20% will apply. No cancellation
will be refunded after August 14, 2014.
ADMISSION & EDUCATION TOTAL$________
Remember - Register by web and Earn Bonuses!
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2014 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 7, 8 & 11.
Kenneth King
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.
Angela Wolf
Winner of the 2008 Passion For Fashion, Angela
Wolf is a fashion designer, custom couture
clothier, and runs her own atelier in Benton
Harbor, Michigan. Angela is known for her
exquisite tailored jackets, gorgeous hand dyed
silk linings, and her ability to fit a garment
impeccably on every shape.
Joi Mahon
Joi is the winner of “Passion For Fashion - 2009”
One of “Designer Joi’s” passions is bridal
and evening wear and she often creates
non-traditional bridal gowns for clients across
the country. To see Joi’s designs,
go to dressformsdesign.com
Robin Bolton
Robin Bolton is a graduate of Northern
Illinois University with a degree in Fashion
Merchandising. She is an alterations expert and
award winning designer who has specialized in
formalwear during her 30 years in the Fashion/
Sewing Industry. Robin taught sewing classes
at the college level and is a Certified Islander
Sewing Systems Instructor with a wide variety of
fashion sewing experience.
Class descriptions on pages 5, 7, 8, 9 & 10.
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.
Class descriptions on pages 4, 6, 9 & 10.
Bernadine Vida
Bernadine Vida, world renowned costume and
fashion designer, has been designing featured
costumes for film and television programs for
many years. Her background includes Billy
Crystal’s baseball epic “61” for HBO, Eminem’s
bio pic for “8 Mile,” “Kid Fitness” for PBS Kids,
and many others. Currently, she is focusing on
designing costumes for cruise ships.
Class description on page 6.
Katherine Tilton
Katherine Tilton’s patterns for Butterick and
Vogue Pattern Companies inspire sewers to
enhance and expand their wardrobes. Her
work has appeared in Vogue Pattern Magazine,
Threads, Ornament, The Singer Sewing
Reference Library and Fiberarts. Katherine
makes clothing that she likes to wear everyday couture for women who are confident,
creative and chic.
Class descriptions on pages 8 & 9.
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.
The American Sewing Expo
™
1385 Clyde Road
Highland, MI 48357
Fashion Sewing, Quilting, Home Dec, & Fiber Arts
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:
Seating is limited. To register, see page 16.
Audience Gifts This Year
With the generous support of Baby Lock
there will be fabulous door prizes of
1 Baby Lock Crescendo Sewing Machine
1 Baby Lock Eclipse DX Serger and
1 Baby Lock Anna Sewing Machine
Copyright 2014
by American Sewing ExpoTM
Printed in U.S.A.
All rights reserved.

September 26th - 28th, 2014

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