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Fabulous Fall Sale!
Starts Sunday, Sept. 10!
Prices good 9/10/06-9/23/06 -- Unless otherwise stated.
Fall Fashion Preview!
Fall Home Makeover Sale!
National Sewing Month Events!
Quilting and Applique Month Events!
New Classes and Free Demos!
Our stores are located near highways and public
transportation for your convenience.
Visit the Stores Below For
Our Two Week Sale.
718-732 Main Street --Our Flagship Store
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 864-9600
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Sunday Noon-5pm
Sale Sundays 11am-5pm
Mon. & Thurs. 9am-9pm
Tue., Wed., Fri., Sat 9am-5:30pm
623-627 W. Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 829-2505
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Sunday Noon-5pm
Mon,Tue,Wed, Fri, Sat 9:30am-6pm
Thursday 9:30am-8pm
16919 Torrence Ave.
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 474-4200
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Sunday Noon-5pm
Mon. & Thurs. 11:30am-8:00pm
Tue., Wed., Fri., Sat 9:30am-6pm
www.myvoguefabrics.com
www.voguefabricsstore.com
Visit this site to see a list of sale items, classes,
and upcoming special events.
Hundreds of new items uploaded every month!
Register for classes anytime from your computer!
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Fall Fashion Preview Sale at all Locations -- September 10 - 23, 2006
$
2.99 yd
UNIQUE PRINTS
20% OFF
DESIGNER CLEARANCE
FALL CHALLIS
20% OFF
MENSWEAR SUITINGS 20% OFF
100% Polyester
54”- 60” wide
Machine Wash
$3.99 $3.19 yd
Nature’s golden hues of fall are captured in this spectacular array of light to
medium weight prints. A simple shell and skirt can easily be made by the
beginner sewer. Choose a print to match your favorite classic jacket.
100% Rayon
54”- 60” wide
Hand Wash
$3.99 $3.19 yd
September is the time to celebrate National Sewing Month. Use these exciting
prints in a multitude of color combinations using “wearable art” patterns from
Lois Ericson, Akasha, Park Bench and more.
LIZ CLAIBORNE FALL 20% OFF
Asst’d Fibers
45”- 60” wide
Care as Listed
$3.99 $3.19 yd
Our new fall and winter selection has arrived from this stylish designer’s mills.
Use these sophisticated fabrications as the basis for a new season’s wardrobe.
Don’t miss the many textured fabrics in the designer room currently on sale,
such as washable suede at $2.99 per yard for accents!
SWEATSHIRT FLEECE 20% OFF
Cotton/Poly
54”- 60” wide
Machine Wash
$3.99 $3.19 yd
September is the perfect time to embark on a new learning experience. Use
these sweatshirt fleece solids to teach your teens the joy of sewing - soft beiges,
heather tones to dark hues. Keep it simple and have a plan - comfy lounging
pants one week and an easy pullover top the next. Voila!
FALL KNITS
20% OFF
Asst’d Fibers
45”- 60” wide
Care as Listed
$3.99 $3.19 yd
Knits are a great choice for everyone from the beginner to the advanced tailor,
because they are easy to work with and forgiving when completed, as well as
easy to manipulate for artistic applications. This season we offer you four sale
items to mix and match. Exciting textures await! Grab a pattern and sew!
BOUCLES
20% OFF
Poly/Rayon/Acrylic
54”- 60” wide
Dry Clean
$3.99 $3.19 yd
Textured yarns are crafted together in shades of deep jewel tones to basic denim
blues. Check out our Neue Mode and Kwik Sew patterns for an impressive collection of patterns for knits. Mix many textures with these heathered tweeds, such
as velvet, wool crepe, suede and corduroy. Trim your cuffs and enjoy!
METALLIC KNITS
20% OFF
Asst’d Fibers
45”- 60” wide
Care as Listed
$4.99 $3.99 yd
Imagine a wardrobe full of tunics, gauchos, sheath dresses, and pull-overs
made from easy to wear knits. Now picture those knits in shimmering pastel
shades, emblazoned animal prints, and everything in-between. Our drapey
metallics will take you thru the whole holiday season!
SUEDE COORDINATES 20% OFF
100% Polyester
60” wide
Machine Wash
$4.99 $3.99 yd
Be sure to check out this new sportswear look! Heathered suedes with and
without metallic studs. You can sew a jacket from the unstudded fabric, then
fashion the collar and pockets from the studded version. This bottom weight
fabric is also fabulous for light home decorating applications, fashion handbags
and other imaginative accessories. Wonderful colors abound! Start your fall
sewing NOW and look hot when the weather cools!
Asst’d Fibers
45”-60” wide
Care as Listed
Values to $14.99
This season’s clearance is delightful, with a collection of novelty taffetas being
closed out. If you are making Halloween costumes including princesses, ballerinas,
renaissance outfits and fanciful capes, this collection should be your starting point!
$
100% Wool
54” - 60” wide
Dry Clean
19.99 $15.99/ $9.99 $7.99
Menswear has been one of many fabrics that have made Vogue Fabrics famous
the world over. Our selection of high-end menswear fabrics are regularly well
priced from $9.99 to $19.99 per yard, which is fabulous for quality cut yardage
menswear. For two weeks only take an additional 20% off! Bonus offer: Take 20%
off any Superfine Menswear and Super 120’s ticketed price, normally not a sale
item!
DESIGNER WOOLS
20% OFF
TEXTURED TENCELS
30% OFF
100% Wool
54”- 60” wide
Dry Clean
$9.99 $7.99 yd
For the first two weeks of the season, during our storewide sale, you can take
home beautiful wool fabrics straight from designers’ mills and cutting rooms.
Create a couture masterpiece for hundreds to thousands of dollars less than what
the designers charge in the department stores! Don’t miss this sale!
100% Rayon
54”- 60” wide
Dry Clean
$6.99 $4.89 yd
Our Textured Tencels collection features soft brushed fabrics in frosty fall colors.
Choose a wonderful pattern from Dos de Tejas Patterns or mix and match these
tencels with our Fall Challis in an Akasha coat pattern for a stunning fall look!
STRETCH BULL DENIM 40% OFF
Cotton/Lycra
60” wide
Machine Wash
$7.99 $4.79 yd
This collection was purchased from a top clothing line in New York. You can make
the same garments for a fraction of the designer’s retail price for their ready-towear. Check out the cool colors, appreciate the added comfort of subtle stretch
this blend provides, and enjoy the strength of the weave.
SAVOY KNITS
50% OFF
WASHABLE SUEDES
50% OFF
39th STREET DRESS KNIT
50% OFF
Acetate/Poly/Spandex
52” wide
Hand Wash
$11.99 $5.99 yd
Add excitement to your wardrobe with a simple top from this soft and warm,
textured knit collection. Abstract designs, some with metallic gold veins, spring
to life on these textured beauties. Enjoy the weight of a double knit and the soft
reverse for a quick pull-over or tunic under a Stretch Bull Denim jacket.
100% Polyester
45” wide
Machine Wash
$5.99 $2.99 yd
The look and feel of suede is combined with the wash and wear ease of polyester.
This medium weight suede is very popular in ready-to-wear for both men and
women. These is an amazing selection of prints and solids. There are more
colors to choose from than we can list, but you will see neutrals and basics, some
brights and mid-tones too.
100% Polyester
60” wide
Machine Wash
$9.99 $4.99 yd
39th Street Dress Knit would also be a great pant or suit weight basic for your
wardrobe. It was created for high end designer lines as a firm, almost double knit
weight fabric that would show well both on the catwalk and off. Create a knit line
for yourself that would be worthy of a fashion show. If you are a designer, come
to our warehouse and see all the wonderful new items we have for you!
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Photo Credit: Conso. Vogue Fabrics proudly offers Conso products in-store and on-line.
Drapery, Upholstery and Custom Labor Sale in Evanston
Fall
Home
Makeover
Sale
SAVE 20%
Fabric and Labor
Renew your love for your home by treating it to a
facelift$ Come and choose from hundreds of yards
of instock regular priced fabrics and design the
window treatments of your dreams$ From formal
draperies with festoons and cascades or even just a
simple rod pocket with a soft flowing scarf let our
Master Drapery Service work for you$ Write up your
order during our twoweek sale and we will take "#
off the fabric and labor$
Photo Credit: Conso. Vogue Fabrics proudly offers Conso products in-store and on-line.
EURO SATEEN
$6.99 yard
SEN SUEDE
$5.00 yard
Asst’d Fibers
54” wide
Dry Clean
Valued to $18.99
Enjoy old word elegance with new world design. This is a collection of
flowing patterns in soft muted colors - natural, peach, buttercup, celadon
and more - flowing together. Make gorgeous draperies to coordinate with
a new lavish bedspread and throw pillows to give your bedroom the look
and feel of a Serenity Room. Don’t forget to add rich, beautiful Conso Trims.
100% Polyester
54” wide
Machine Wash
Valued to $18.99
Microfiber Suedes are the hottest fabric in home decorating. Vogue Fabrics now
offers Sen Suede at an incredibly low price of $5.00 per yard! This microfiber
suede is the perfect weight for bedding and window treatments, but it is also
heavy enough for upholstery. Our great colors make it easy to add this durable
fabric to rec rooms, family rooms and great rooms. Sen Suede is backed with a
small dot pattern stamped in. Imagine recovering your large sectional for a cost
of about $200 in fabric instead of $1600, as many sectionals require 40 yards!
SAVE 20%
September ."/ ""0$ Evanston only$ Sale price of "# comes off of regular priced in
stock fabrics from the Home Decorating Departments when bought in conjunction with a
custom drapery labor order$ Sale price not applicable to prior purchases or labor orders$
All Upholstery Fabrics
Vogue Fabrics in Evanston offers a large selection of supplies for making
draperies and reupholstering furniture yourself. Come see our extensive
collection of items including:
During our week sale our entire selection of
Upholstery Fabrics will be offered at "# off the
normally low ticket price$ Chenilles velvets
brocades tapestries and more! Get your home ready
for winter nesting and enjoy the new look for years!
See tickets for markdowns$ Limited selection available at Roosevelt Road and Lansing locations$
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drapery rods and hardware
pleater and grommet tape
roman shade linings
nail heads and upholstery tacks
• welt cords in several sizes
• high density foam & dacron wrap
• jute webbing and stretchers
and so much more.
Some items can be previewed at www.VogueFabricsStore.com.
2 Need inspiration and guidance? Pick up some how-to books and DVDs.
Don’t miss our Home Decorating
classes with Cathy Briscoe! Buy
now and sew through the fall!
September Events
October Events
September is National Sewing Month,
and Vogue Fabrics invites you to participate
in our wonderful events!
October proves to be a very busy month at Vogue Fabrics as
we feature our own Quilt & Applique Month, leading
up to a happy Halloween!
Help us fight Breast Cancer with Quilt Pink events.
First, attend the FREE demonstration by Mac Berg to see
how this special quilt block is put together, then come in
on September 30 and make the block with your friends,
daughters, mother or just on your own. Vogue Fabrics
has the pieces already cut for you, so all you have to do
is piece and sew! The kit is $5, and $2 of that is a donation
to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. For dates and
more info, look on page 6 in the Stitching Outside the
Lines column.
Mac Berg is offering free-demos and creative classes in
October focusing on quilting techniques. If the words
Thangles, Stack & Whack and quilt block don’t ring a
bell, you have to come and see these wonderful products
and techniques that make quilting by machine fast, easy
and fun! Beginners will have the opportunity to make a small project in just a
three-hour session to learn the technique. Seasoned quilters will love learning
how to create their own quilt patterns. Don’t forget to join Mac in September for
Quilt Pink events to raise money for the Susan G. Komen Cancer Foundation.
Get your creative juices revved up with our Fall Home Makeover Sale
in the Home Decorating Departments in Evanston. Save 20% on fabric and labor
when you let our Master Drapery Workrooms give your windows a fashionable
new look. All of our Upholstery Fabrics will be on sale for 20% off as well! Need
inspiration? Check out our stock of idea and how-to” books, or join Cathy Briscoe
for her home decorating classes.
Keeping the World Sewing Club meets on September 11 at Evanston.
Join the fun and bring your computerized sewing machine to learn new tricks!
Beginners to advanced sewers are all welcome. Register for your preferred time
slot. Sewing is very social and satisfying! It’s never too late to join the club!
Keeping the World
Sewing Club
Come, relax, enjoy, have a snack,
chat and explore wondrous new
ways to use your computerized
sewing machine creatively,
in a non-threatening format!
Great projects every other month!
Meet in the Evanston Classroom
with sewing specialist Mac Berg.
Bring your computerized
sewing machine and learn
exciting new techniques
through the creation of fun
projects in an engaging & social
atmosphere. These projects are
geared towards computerized
Husqvarna Viking machines,
but we welcome all brands to join us.
Register now for
our next meeting:
Monday, September 11
1:30-3:30 or 6:00-8:00
Cost: $15 plus supplies
Cathy Briscoe has created fabulous applique classes to show you how wonderfully
easy it is to take small designs and satin stitch them to a larger background. Start
with her Beginning Applique class, then get ready for fall with her appliqued banner,
appliqued sweatshirt, and a beautifully appliqued pillowcase with heirloom edge.
Save 25% on all Quilting Cotton Prints the whole month of October,
and take 10% off all Olfa Rotary Cutters & Olfa Cutting Mats.
See details below!
October 31 is Halloween!
Bring in your kids to pick out their costumes and fabrics,
and choose something they can help make. Kids love
getting involved in the creative process, and they take
pride in saying, “Look what I
made!”
Your princess can
decorate her crown, your
dinosaur can stuff his spines with
fiberfill, and everyone can make
their own bags out of remnants!
These patterns are from Kwik
Sew, they are easy to make, and
they are less than $6.00 per
pattern! Come see the full collection in our Notions
Departments at your local Vogue Fabrics store. Don’t wait
until the last minute! Come in during our 2-week sale to
get your patterns and fabrics and start your costumes now!
October Sales Events
Quilting Cotton Prints
25% OFF
Hundreds of yards of exciting focus prints and blenders are on sale
for 25% OFF their normal ticketed price the month of October.
See stores for selections. 100% Cotton, 45” wide. Machine
washable. Values to $7.99 per yard.
Olfa Rotary Cutters
10% OFF
Save on Rotary Cutters and Replacement Blades from Olfa the
whole month of October. We offer three handy sizes, plus an
ergonomic cutter with safety features.
Olfa Cutting Mats
10% OFF
Protect your table when using your New Olfa Rotary Cutter by
placing an Olfa Cutting Mat under your fabric. These are self
healing and available in three sizes.
SEWING CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
To register for a class, please call the host store or go to www.VogueFabricsStore.com. You must cancel your registration at least 48 hours prior to class for a full refund.
Fundamentals
Fun Workshops
Fun Workshops
BEGINNING SEWING
PINTUCK PILLOW
ZIPPER WORKSHOP
Learn to sew and enjoy it! First timers learn to read, layout & cut a store-bought skirt pattern: insert the zipper,
put in the waistband, make pleats and stitch hems. Cover
all the basics to get you started with any sewing project.
Eight consecutive weeks, 2-hour sessions. Class fee: $100.
Instructor: Veronica Brackett
Create a beautiful pillow using your pintuck feet. Add some
decorative stitches with the twin needle. Other embellishments are possible as well with time, tools and know-how.
Add some piped cording for a finished look, and don’t forget to admire your work! One, 3 hour session. Class fee:
$30.00. Instructor: Cathy Briscoe.
Tuesday, September 26
12:00-3:00
Evanston
End the frustration now with this incredibly helpful workshop.
Learn once and for all how to get the perfect look with your
zippers. This hands-on workshop will leave you confident in
your ability to inset any zipper into any outfit. One, 21/2 hour
session. Class fee: $35.00 Instructor: Veronica Brackett
Saturday, November 11
10:00-12:30
Evanston
Thursday, December 7
5:00-7:30
Roosevelt Road
BEGINNING APPLIQUE
UNFINISHED PROJECTS
Several appliqué techniques are offered in this hands on
class. You will also create a small satin stitch picture to
sew into a project of your choice. Handouts with valuable
information will be included in your kit fee. One, 4 hour
session. Class fee: $55.00, project kit is included in the
fee. Instructor: Cathy Briscoe.
Tuesday, October 3
11:00-3:00
Evanston
Finally, put the finishing touches on that jacket you started,
the skirt that has no waistband or zipper, or that special
outfit you would like to wear to the holiday party. The
project has been driving you crazy, so bring it in and get
the help and motivation to get it done!!! Two, 3-hour sessions. Class fee: $60.00. Instructor: Veronica Brackett
Saturdays, Nov. 11 & 18 1:30 - 4:30
Evanston
Thursdays, Nov. 9 & 16
5:00 - 8:00
Roosevelt Road
*No Class Oct. 23 - **No Class Oct. 21 - ***No Class Sept. 28
Mon, Sept. 18 - Nov. 13
Mon, Sept. 18 - Nov. 13
Mon, Sept. 18 - Nov. 13
Sat, Sept. 9 - Nov. 4
Sat, Sept. 9 - Nov. 4
Thurs, Sept. 7 - Nov. 2
Thurs, Sept. 7 - Nov. 2
Thurs, Sept. 7 - Nov. 2
Sun, Sept. 10 - Oct. 29
1:30-3:30*
5:00-7:00*
7:00-9:00*
9:00-11:00**
11:00-1:00**
1:00-3:00***
4:00-6:00***
6:00-8:00***
12:30-2:30
Evanston
Evanston
Evanston
Evanston
Evanston
Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Road
Road
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STEP BEYOND BEGINNER
*No Class October 21
For those of you with a little sewing knowledge
who want an intermediate class--this is it! Learn
to sew a basic dress, blouse or shirt. Tackle new
issues, such as cuffs, collar, buttons & buttonholes, darts,
etc. Eight consecutive weeks, 2-hour sessions. Class fee:
$100. Instructor: Veronica Brackett
Sat, Sept 9 - Nov. 4
2:00-4:00
Evanston*
Sun, Sept 10 - Oct. 29
2:30-4:30
Roosevelt Road
SERGER BASICS WORKSHOP
So, you own a serger, and you know how to
thread it...now what?!? Join Mac and a classroom full of other serger owners who need
to refresh the important basics. Learn how
to adjust tension, familiarize yourself with
serger functions and get the idea about
when to use the serger. Please bring your
serger and thread. Register early -- this
class sells out FAST! One, 6-hour session.
Class fee: $49. Instructor: Mac Berg.
Wed., September 6
10:00-4:00
Evanston
ADVANCED SERGER WORKSHOP
You know how to thread your serger, adjust your tension,
and you whip along creating basic projects with no problem. Well, let’s have some fun and use the serger to create different effects with our edges and fabrics, such as
rolled hems, lettuce edges, cover stitch, flatlock and more!
Use this fantastic machine to bring your creativity to a
whole new level! Bring your serger and thread. One, 6hour session. Class fee: $49. Instructor: Mac Berg.
Wed., September 13
10:00-4:00
Evanston
APPLIQUE BANNER
This banner can be hung inside or out. It also has no right
or wrong side. Satin stitch this pumpkin for a great fall
decoration for your home. Add a face to make it a JackO-Lantern. Design included. Class fee: $55.00, project
kit is included in the fee. Instructor: Cathy Briscoe.
Friday, October 13
11:00-3:00
Evanston
FOLD & FINISH PLACEMAT
This “quilt as you go” technique is the latest thing in quilting. Betty Cotton developed and copyrighted this technique, and we are happy to be able to offer this class with
her permission. Offering unique surface dimension, the
pieces are quilted and seam allowances are finished as
you go. One, 4-hr session. Class fee: $45.00. Instructor:
Sharon Ramsey from Pins & Needles in Ohio
Sunday, October 15
12:00-4:00
Evanston
FALL SWEATSHIRT
Satin stitch appliqué embellishes these pumpkins or jacko-lanterns for a Sweatshirt to wear to your Fall parties.
You may also experiment with some of your decorative
stitches. Free motions embellishing will also be demonstrated. Look fantastic this Fall! One, 3-hour session.
Class fee: $30.00. Instructor: Cathy Briscoe.
Tuesday, October 17
12:00-3:00
Evanston
APPLIQUE PILLOWCASE WITH
HEIRLOOM EDGE
Combine some of your heirloom stitches to appliqué this
pillowcase. Create a finished edge using a wing needle
stitch. This is a lovely gift idea! One, 3-hour session.
Class fee: $30.00. Instructor: Cathy Briscoe.
Friday, October 27
10:00-1:00
Evanston
FALL TABLE RUNNER
October is
Quilting & Applique
Month at Vogue Fabrics!
Wonderful classes and
sale items await!
See page 3 for details!
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This table runner combines many sewing techniques including serged edges, free motion quilting, and satin stitch
appliqué. You’ll also learn to make twisted cord to coordinate your threads. Try these techniques on your fall jackets and living room pillow shams. One, 3-hour session.
Class fee: $30.00. Instructor: Cathy Briscoe.
Friday, November 3
10:00-1:00
Evanston
BEGINNING HOME DEC
Cathy provides valuable information you can apply to many
home decorating projects. Take your new knowledge and
make a simple pillow to accessorize a room of your choice.
One, 4-hour session. Class fee: $40.00. Instructor: Cathy Briscoe.
Tuesday, November 7
10:00-2:00
Evanston
STUFF A TURKEY DECORATION
This fun turkey table decoration includes embellished feathers and a small amount of appliqué. Stuff with NO COOK
poly-fiberfill and add to your Thanksgiving table. Be prepared! Everyone in the family will want one! One, 4-hour
session. Class fee: $40.00. Instructor: Cathy Briscoe.
Friday, November 17
10:00-2:00
Evanston
SHOE COVERING WORKSHOP
Take an old pair of pumps and breath new life into them!
Learn the professional techniques to recover your shoes
and boots for extended wear. You can even buy new shoes
on sale and transform them into the perfect match for that
special outfit. You will gain the confidence to apply decoration to your shoes for that true designer look. One, 3hour session. Class fee: $40.00 Instructor: Veronica
Brackett
Saturday, November 18
9:30-12:30
Evanston
Thursday, November 30
5:00-8:00
Roosevelt Road
EASIEST TAILORED JACKET
Jackets are big this fall, so learn these quick, easy techniques
for a classic tailored jacket with lapels to sew your way to a
stylish new wardrobe! Choose interesting fabrics for stunning
jackets at a fraction of the ready-to-wear prices. The latest
notions & techniques presented. Three consecutive, 2-hour
sessions, beginning with date below. Class fee: $60.00
Instructor: Veronica Brackett
Monday, November 20
6:00-8:00
Evanston
Sunday, November 5
1:00 - 3:00
Roosevelt Road
EMBELLISHED FLEECE PILLOW
This is a quick way to make an embellished fleece pillow to
accessorize your family room. Pamper your family with the
cuddly goodness of Vogue Fabrics’ super soft fleece! Great
gift idea! This workshop is wonderful for beginners, as fleece
is such a forgiving fabric to work with. One, 3-hour session. Class fee: $20.00. Instructor: Cathy Briscoe.
Tuesday, November 21
1:00-3:00
Evanston
YOUR IDEAL SILHOUETTE
Get measured in 13 specific areas and have a computer
analyze your body type for better fashion choices. Includes
workbook, printout and shopping guide for ready-to-wear
and patterns. One, 15-minute measurement appointment,
& one, 1-hour group workshop. Class Fee: $40.00 Instructor: Veronica Brackett
Monday Dec. 11
5:00-8:00 by appointment
SaturdayDec. 16
2:30-3:30 workshop
Evanston
SEWING CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
To register for a class, please call the host store or go to www.VogueFabricsStore.com. You must cancel your registration at least 48 hours prior to class for a full refund.
Younger Sewers
Ages 8-14, all sewing levels!
APPLIQUED PHOTOBOOK
We will make a cover for a book to hold your fall photos.
Fall is a great time for older tweens and teens to learn
how to applique. The design will include your initials. Class
fee: $29, project kit is included. Instructor: Cathy Briscoe.
Tuesday, October 17
3:30-5:30
Evanston
FLEECE HAT & MATCHING SCARF
The kids love making these hats to match their coats for
winter. They’re easy, fun and warm. A matching scarf will
complete the outfit. Tell us the color of your coat and
we’ll find something to coordinate before class. One, 2hour session. Class fee: $32, project kit is included.
Instructor: Cathy Briscoe.
Tuesday, November 21
3:30-5:30
Evanston
FLEECE “QUILLOW”
Decorate some fleece for yourself or give your project as
a special gift this holiday season. This deliciously soft and
wonderful blanket folds into a plump pillow. One, 2-hour
session. Class fee: $29, project kit is included.
Instructor: Cathy Briscoe.
Tuesday, December 12
3:30-5:30
Evanston
KID’S CAMP: FLEECE PULLOVER
This introduction to sewing will teach basic sewing machine
mechanics using one of the most forgiving fabrics on the
market. Kids will create a wonderful and easy Fleece pullover for themselves in two fun classes. Vogue Fabrics offers
wonderful fleece fabrics for this class. Two, 4-hour sessions.
Class fee: $45.00 Instructor: Veronica Brackett
Saturdays, Dec. 2 & 9
10:00-2:00
Evanston
“Clone Yourself”
Custom Dress Forms
This patented series presents a wonderful way
to create a clone of yourself using duct tape,
then learn how to adjust patterns using your
clone as a guide. Whether you have fitting problems or simply feel you deserve the most flattering wardrobe, register today!
CLONE YOURSELF III & IV Package
Love your Lower Half!
No Prerequisites.
Get your rear in gear and looking it’s very
best with this weekend special package.
First, get your lower half taped for it’s custom dressform in a private appointment.
Then, stuff your clone to proper proportions in a fun group setting. On Sunday,
cover your form and mark the design lines
to use your form correctly when making
pants and skirts. This process will help you fit your
pants and skirts to your body in the most flattering way!
Weekend Package Class Fee: $275
Saturday,Oct. 7 9:00-2:00 private fitting by appt.
3:00-6:00 workshop
Arts Depot
Sunday, Oct. 8
10:00-5:00
Arts Depot
The Evanston Arts Depot is located in the Metra Train Station, one
block east of Vogue Fabrics. Parking is available at metered spots
under the “El” tracks on Washing Street to the south of the Depot.
CLONE YOURSELF VII - Project Draping
Prerequisites: Clone Yourself I & II
Learn how to adjust your store bought patterns to fit your
form. Bring in your clone and properly fit your pattern so you
can make all ofyour changes to the pattern before cut into
your fabric. This class has teamed up with Vogue Fabrics By
Mail, a swatch club featuring color coordinated fabric samples
from Vogue Fabrics. You can continue your education with
Jean through her on-line mentorship program. Be your own
fashion designer and give yourself fabulous oportunities to
improve the fit of your garments and the style of your clothes!
Class fee: $119. Instructor: Jean Haas
Thursday, Oct.12
10:00-6:00
Evanston
CLONE YOURSELF IX - Create Flattering Pants!
Prerequisites: Clone Yourself III
For those of you who have taken Clone III, bring
in your cloned lower half, professionally finish it
with a proper knit cover, and then Jean will add
design lines which are laser set in class! This
very cool technique is also extremely accurate.
Once you have this roadmap for style and design
changes, sign up for Clone X for draping your
clone with commercial patterns to learn how to
make the proper adjustments.
Class fee: $119. Instructor: Jean Haas
Thursday, Nov.2
10:00-6:00
Evanston
www.patternfitting.com
Silk Painting with Nancy Shriber
SNOWFLAKES FOR KIDS
Visiting Artist -- Nancy Shriber designs and constructs
Use a beautiful satin stitch to create decorative snowflakes
to hang in your windows or from your ceiling. Quick, easy
& very cool. One, 2-hour session. Class fee: $29, project
kit is included. Instructor: Cathy Briscoe.
Tuesday, January 16
3:30-5:30
Evanston
a wide variety of one-of-a-kind garments under the Contemporary Sashiko label. In addition to frequent contributions in Threads Magazine and other publications, Nancy
teaches workshops around the nation. She loves exploring
the magic of transforming fabric through paint and manipulation. Visit Nancy’s website at www.contemporarysashiko.com.
Bridal Seminars
BRIDAL GOWN SECRETS
Our Bridal expert & buyer explains the construction methods for sewing bridal gowns. Information on style & fabric
selection, laces, trims, underlining & linings,
hems, basic hand beading & applique, and
finishing techniques. One, 2-hour session.
Class fee: $25.00.
Instructor: Paterna Maranon
Thurs., Sept. 28 2:00-4:00 Evanston
BRIDAL HEADPIECE
SEMINAR
Our Bridal expert & buyer explains how
to easily create the one-of-a-kind headpiece of your dreams. It’s so easy, and
you’ll $AVE a bundle compared to bridal
shop prices! Come see her great examples. One, 11/2 -hour session. Class
fee: $20.00 Instructor: Paterna Maranon
Thurs., Oct. 19 2:00-3:30 Evanston
SILK PAINTING & SURFACE DESIGN
A class devoted to the creation of unique and colorful silk fabrics.
Learn the ease of painting fabric and the use of surface design techniques using environmentally safe paints and a bevy of tools, such as
stamps, stencils, silk screens and much more. Join us for a day exploring a simplified approach to painting on silk. Register early for this
wonderful class! One, 5 hour workshop. Class fee: $95. A Fabric Kit
is included in the cost of the class and provided by Vogue Fabrics.
Friday
October 6
10:00-3:00
Evanston
If you are coming to Evanston
for our sales or classes,
treat yourself to a stay at the
5-star Hotel Orrington.
See our web site for details.
Please register early so you do not get shut out of a class
you wish to attend. If you need to cancel your
registration, you must do so 48 hours or more before the
start of class to receive a refund.
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Stitching Outside the Lines
Go Beyond What You Already Know
In These Fun, Explorative Workshops
As Seen in the Chicago Tribune
Featuring Linda Sparks from Farthingales
Join Mac on Wednesdays in our Evanston Classroom to
practice new techniques that will take your sewing to a
whole new level. She makes these things look so easy in
her free in-store demonstrations, and now you can try them
out for yourself in a friendly and social environment. Bring
in your machine from home, so the techniques you learn in
class still make sense when you are on your own. Make
your sewing more meaningful and rewarding by expanding
your abilities and knowledge base with Mac. Registration
is available on-line or in-store:
www.VogueFabricsStore.com
&
847-864-9600
QUILT PINK DEMO -- FREE!!!
See Mac put together one of the featured blocks
for the “Quilt Pink” quilt. Then, purchase the
block pattern to support Bea and Joan from the
Evanston Store as they participate in the Susan G.
Komen 3-Day Walk to fight breast cancer.
Wednesday, Sept. 20 1:00-2:00
Evanston
Corset Construction
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QUILT PINK DAY - Special $5 Fee
Sign up to come and make a 9-patch block for this special quilt. The
$5 fee will be given as a donation to the Susan G.
Komen Foundation 3-Day Walk in support of our
co-workers, Joan and Bea, who are walking the
60 miles together. This event will be held in the
Sewing Machine Department, and you must register your time.
Saturday, Sept. 30
Evanston
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QUILT BASICS
Learn to rotary cut, strip piece, press properly, match corners, add
borders, backing, batting and binding while making a small table
topper. Quilting techniques will be discussed...but that’s a whole
other class! Don’t forget - Quilting Cottons are on sale 25% OFF!
Class fee: $59. One, 6-hour session.
Wednesday, Oct. 18
10:00-4:00
Evanston
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Basics of Corset Building Lecture
Basics of Period Corset Building
Join Linda Sparks from Farthingales of Canada for this 3
hour lecture/demonstration. She will explain the tools,
materials and methods used to build a Victorian/Civil War
corset. Fabric and boning choices will be discussed along
with various methods of construction. All information can
be applied to corsets and stays of other time periods. If
you plan on making a corset for Renaissance Fairs, costume, bridal, evening wear, Gothic life...this class is a must!
You will get to feel and explore all the samples. No cancellations will be accepted after October 1, 2006. One, 3hour session. Class fee: $40.00 Instructor: Linda Sparks
Friday
October 20
6:00-9:00
Evanston
Please note: Everyone is welcome to take just the seminar.
However, if you wish to take the Hands-On Workshop,
you must attend the lecture first.
Register on-line: www.VogueFabricsStore.com
Corset Building Workshop
Linda Sparks from Farthingales of Canada returns for this incredibly
informative hands-on corset building workshop. This workshop is open
to those who have attended Linda’s 3-hour seminar. Build a Victorian
style corset that fits you! Focus will be on construction and fit:
Pattern and fitting adjustments
Fabric selection and treatment
Boning selection and insertion
Busk placement and attachment
Two layer construction
Cutting and sewing made easy
Inserting Eyelet Tape
Adding your own style
STACK AND WHACK
Create a small quilt top with a kaleidoscope effect using this
easy method. Once you know the technique, you can make block
after block to form a large quilt, or incorporate it into
garments.Class fee: $59. One, 6-hour session.
Thursday, Oct. 26
10:00-4:00
Evanston
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WIRE EDGED RIBBON
Use your serger to create pretty trims for presents, home decorating and crafts. Make your holiday table more impressive this year
with special napkin rings, or WOW any gift recipient! Class fee: $29
Wednesday, Nov. 29
12:30-3:30
Evanston
#61129
CHENILLE JACKET WITH LOOP COLLAR
Create a festive jacket from a sweatshirt, some bias and some time!
Take time to do something for yourself this season! Class fee: $29.
Wednesday, Dec. 6
12:30-3:30
Evanston
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This hands-on time with guidance and mini lecture/demos by Linda will leave
you understanding the intricacies of corset building and inspired to create
your own fabulous corsets. Not all students will complete the corset project,
but you will have the knowledge and materials to finish on your own. The
class fee includes the corset materials, so all you have to do is show up ready
for fun and fitting! Class fee: $295.00. Two separate time slots are being offered
for this workshop. Choose either the 2-day weekend option or the 3-day
weekday option. No cancellations will be accepted after October 1, 2006.
Sat.-Sun.
Mon.-Wed.
Vogue Fabrics would like to congratulate Joan
and Bea from our Evanston Store for their participation in the Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk to
raise money for the Susan G. Komen Breast
Cancer Foundation. Their team, “Tits for Tat”,
will walk the 60 miles in Chicago
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September 8-10.
You go girls!!!
or 847-864-9600
October 21 & 22
October 23, 24, 25
9:30-6:00
10:00-4:00
Evanston*
Evanston
Class size is extremely limited. Register now so you don’t get shut out!
Limited registration available on-line at www.VogueFabricsStore.com.
*At the time this sale flyer was printed, the weekend session had sold
out. A waiting list is available. Register now for the Weekday Session!
Sewing Machine Sale at Evanston
Starting Saturday, September 16 while supplies last
That
70’s Sale
Husqvarna Viking 370
Perfectly balanced buttonholes.
Permanently lubricated. No oil means no stains on fabric.
Snap on and off presser feet.
Jamproof full rotary hook.
Top load drop in bobbin with clear magnifying window.
23 stitches: utility, stretch & decorative sewing
22 needle positions. Perfect topstitching and quilting.
Instant and permanent reverse. Bartack and mend easily.
Bobbin winds from needle. No need to unthread & rethread.
Slim free arm. Slide on accessory box with lift out tray.
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“That 70’s Sale” starts Saturday, September 16, 2006.
No Pre-sales or phone sales. Come in for a test sew.
All new & floor model sewing machines come with FREE,
unlimited usage lessons, and 1 year parts & labor warranty.
No pre-sales or phone orders. Sale offer valid while supplies last.
FREE IN-STORE DEMONSTRATIONS AT EVANSTON
Expand your options when it comes to sewing techniques.
Demonstrations held Mondays at 1:30 & 7:00 in
Vogue Fabrics’ Sewing Machine Department in Evanston.
Everyone is welcome! Fantastic information!
September 18 - Lingerie
Get tips on how to make your own pretty unmentionables.
September 25 - Anatomy of a Needle
Dispel all doubt about which needle to use when and how!
October 2 - Serger Florals
Check out this cute embellishment technique.
No need to register. Just come and enjoy!
October 9 -Design Your Own Quilt
It can be really easy and very rewarding!
October 16 - Watercolor Quilts
Mac will show you a foolproof way to sew this without
fretting about all those tiny squares. Tips on color choices
will be discussed.
October 23 - Stack & Whack!
Create a Kaleidoscope effect with fabric.
October 30 - Thangles/Freedom Grids
Ways to beat the half square triangle!
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