September 2014 to February 2015 OPEN HOUSE

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September 2014 to February 2015 OPEN HOUSE
September 2014 to February 2015
Coming Soon
BERNINA 350 Special Edition Machines
OPEN HOUSE
Saturday
September 13th
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Come in to see the new fall projects,
meet the teachers and get together with
fellow sewing enthusiasts.
Pick the classes that inspire you and have
the opportunity to be the first to register
and ensure you have a spot.
Refreshments will be served upstairs
where you can relax, socialize and exchange
ideas with our teaching staff.
So come in on Saturday September 13th
and have some fun at Triangle!!!
Tula Pink
Ricky Tims
Two new faceplate designs created by the talented Ricky Tims & Tula Pink
Bonus: Full shank presser feet (replacement of snap-on soles)
Slide-on extension table
BERNINA Free Hand System (FHS)
BERNINA Walking Foot
Bonus: BERNINA #29C Free-motion Quilting Foot
Our teachers will be here
from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
386 Woolwich St, Guelph Ontario N1H 8L2 Phone 519 822-9910 Fax 519 822-3145
Website www.trianglesewing.on.ca E-mail [email protected]
Committed to Customer Service
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SUNFLOWER CRAZY QUILT
CLUBS
Wednesday’s September 24th & October 15th, KIDS CLUBS
Tuesday’s
Tuesday’s
Fall/Winter Session (10 weeks for $150.00 + HST)
September 30,
October 7, 14, 21, 28,
November 4, 11, 18, 25
& December 2
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
January 6, 13, 20, 27,
February 3, 10, 17, 24,
March 3, 17
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Come and join our fun and exciting weekly sewing club. Choose your own projects and we will
assist you as you work your way through it. This club is both educational and social. Feel the
pleasure that sewing has to offer. You have the ability to express yourself creatively in all of your
projects. The club is paid in advance by session, NEW REGISTRATIONS ARE WELCOME
AT ANYTIME providing space is available. Please be sure to come prepared with all your sewing
supplies, sewing machine (if you have one), a project and all the requirements that the pattern calls
for. Ask for a detailed list of supplies upon registering.
JANOME SEW- A-LONG CLUB
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
$5.00 per month
The Janome Club meets the second Thursday of every month. To join, you simply must own a
Janome sewing machine! While we will always have a sew-a-long project going, we encourage
members to bring show and tell, new projects and ideas, or any project you would like to work on.
It is a place to socialize with other sewing enthusiasts, share, learn, and teach!
This club is designed to assist everyone who owns these types of machines in getting started and
continuing to grow. Guest speakers, problem solving, projects, new products, designs, and web
site information these are just some of the things the club offers. More importantly its major backup with a bit of socializing all rolled into one.
EMBROIDERY CLUB PLUS
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$5.00 per month
The Embroidery Club meets the fourth Thursday of every month. All brands are welcome. Our
nights can include demos, guest speakers and/or sew & tell. Although we feature machine embroidery, we share many different projects that are created using a sewing machine. Whether you are an
experienced sewer/embroiderer or a newbie, we welcome everyone. Bring your projects – finished or
not. Bring your questions, problems as well as your successes. The club is meant to help as well as
inspire. You will love all the down to earth girls in the group too! Come check it out! Our next meeting will be September 26th. (No meetings in December, January, February, July and August.)
THE QUILTERS CLUB
$150.00 + HST (per session)
New quilters welcome! Join fellow quilters, whether newbie or seasoned quilter, for an evening of
quilting fun! Start a new project or use these evenings as an opportunity to finish any UFO (unfinished project), get help with any “problems” that are preventing you from moving forward with a
project, get ideas or advice for new projects, learn new techniques, or just enjoy working with fellow
quilters. Each week the instructor will present useful tips on how: to use a quilting tool, tricky techniques, or other quilting applications to help Quilt Club members finish their projects. Mostly, you
find seeing so many different projects on the go at once, simply inspires new quilts and challenges!
Please register and let us know what your interests are so we can customize the evenings to meet
your specific needs.
Instructor: Monica Bell
Wednesday Evenings
10 weeks 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm (Join in at any time!)
Fall Session: September 24th - November 26th
Winter Session:
January 7th - March 11th
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
$120.00 + HST
This beautiful wallhanging is all done in the
hoop. It is a different embroidery technique
and a great way to experiment doing an
appliqué using a different format. The sky
fabrics can also be done in dark blues (we
refer to this as a night sky). You can also add
a bit of orange fabric for the flower. This is
an Anita Goodesign pattern.
Remember to ask for your supply list and
pre-class instructions.
Instructor: Betty Gardiner
TWICE THE FUN MINI QUILT
Wednesday’s November 12th & 26th, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
$60.00 + HST
There is lots to learn in doing this mini quilt. You will choose an embroidery
design that is 4.5mm x 4.5mm for the centre. You will learn how to do prairie
points with piping and you will use a decorative stitch from your machine on
the piping. The background can be done with a twin needle in a wavy pattern. You will learn a new way of putting on binding.
Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions.
Instructor: Betty Gardiner
Pj’s IN THE HOOP BLOOMIN’ TOTE
Wednesday’s October 8th, 22nd, & November 12th, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
9:30 am – 1:30 pm
$150.00 + HST
This tote is designed for a 6x10 hoop. It measure 18”x 5 1/2”x13 ¾”. The
tote is all done in the hoop as well as pockets on the inside. The bottom panel
of the tote is made from 2 ½” strips so a jelly roll will work. The panels are
joined together and you will then use some fancy stitches from your machine.
Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions.
Instructor: Betty Gardiner
HANDBAGS 2 DESIGNER KNOCKOFFS
Wednesday’s November 19th, & November 26th, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
9:30 am – 1:30 pm
$90.00 + HST
There are several different styles to choose from in this book. You can
choose to do a zipper across the top or a snap closure. The techniques in this
book tackle all of the tricky details of making bags with designer results. The
grommets are sized perfectly for two common sized grommets. The corner
designs are both functional and elegant. One style of bag introduces you to
an endless hoop embroidery. This project is a great way to learn machine
embroidery and end up with a beautiful handbag.
Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions.
Instructor: Betty Gardiner
BECOLOURFUL WITH PAPER PIECING
Thursday’s January 15th, 29th & February 12th, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
$120.00 + HST
This is a beautiful paper pieced quilt designed by Jacqueline de Jonge. The
finished size is 30" by 30". The pattern includes all the paper templates
needed in the quilt. You will learn how to paper piece a star, spikes, flying
geese, etc. A very fun technique and Jacqueline makes it soooo easy.
Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions.
Instructor: Betty Gardiner
Spring Session:
April 1st - June 3rd
If you wish to receive this brochure by email in the future; please send your
name, phone number and e-address to: Krista – [email protected]
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SIZZLE JACKET
Saturday’s November 1st,
& November 15th, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
$90.00 + HST
Make yourself a jacket that everyone will talk
about. Learn new ways of putting in a zipper
and doing thread work. I have muslins in
every size so everyone should get a good fit.
This is a day and a half class with homework
but you will be happy with the end result.
Remember to ask for your supply list and preclass instructions.
Instructor: Frances Dittenhoffer
WEEKENDER BAG
Saturday November 22nd, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
$60.00 + HST
Make yourself a bag that goes anywhere! A weekend away, on the train,
bus or plane. This is easy to do and it packs a ton of things. There
is some pre-homework so that you can finish your bag the day of the
class. You will want to make more as all of your friends and relatives
will want one!
Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions.
Thursday October 23rd, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
$60.00 + HST
The Metro Rings Quilt project looks difficult,
but is made very easy with the use of the
Quick Curve Ruler by Jenny Pendigo
(sewkindofwonderful.com). We will make a 4
block unit in class suitable for a table topper,
but if you want a larger quilt, you just make
more units. The pattern makes a 57” x 76”
quilt suitable for a couch throw or child’s bed.
Use 1 colour theme of mixed prints as I did,
or use a variety of colours from one of the precut strip sets for a scrappy version. It would even look good in pastels or
kiddie prints for a baby’s first quilt. This is a class where you must use
the foot control on your machine. Confident beginner with experience
using a rotary cutter and ruler.
Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions.
NEEDLES & THREADS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Wednesday’s October 29th
or Saturday November 29th, 10:00 am – 4:00pm
$60.00 + HST
Instructor: Brigitte Dimock
Thursday November 20th, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Would you like to make better use of
your machine’s decorative stitches?
Then sign up for this class. We will
make a whimsical mini art quilt using
various stitches and techniques. Don’t
worry that you may not have a particular stitch, you can always substitute
another one. Sewing these little quilts
is wonderfully liberating as there is
no right or wrong. It is whatever you
want it to be. It is also a good way to use up leftover fabrics, you probably already have everything you
need for the class. Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions.
PAINTING WITH FABRIC
Saturday November 8th or
Tuesday November 18th,
Instructor: Judith Eckhardt
Instructor: Frances Dittenhoffer
MINI ART QUILT
METRO RINGS
$60.00 + HST
Do you have tons of little scraps that you hate to throw out but don’t know what to do with them. Then
this class is for you. Using those scraps, we will paint a beautiful butterfly.
That butterfly can then be turned into a wall hanging, a cushion or used to
embellish the front of a tote bag. In this class there is no right or wrong way
to do things. The butterfly will be embellished with beads and crystals. Don’t
worry that you may not have enough small scraps; use some of your bigger
scraps and cut them up. Once you are familiar with the technique, you can
make projects in any shape or size.
Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions.
$60.00 + HST
Discover the wide variety of needles and threads available for use in your
sewing and quilting. We will find out what needles need to be used with
which threads and why; play with a variety of techniques using assorted
needles and threads, and look at both controlled stitching with a variety of
feet and a bit of semi-free-motion work for quilting and embroidery. In addition, we will learn how to make simple and corded pin tucks and do couching
with yarns, ribbons and cords. This will be a technique class with several
samples being the end result. Suitable for all skill levels.
Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions.
Instructor: Judith M. Eckhardt
STITCHER’S GARDEN BLOCK OF THE MONTH
Wednesday’s October 1, November 5, December 3,
January 7, February 4, March 4 & April 1
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
$420.00 + HST
The Stitcher’s Garden block of the month quilt is a great way to get to know
your sewing machine and what it will do for you. You will explore many
of the decorative stitches on your machine and get to use a wide variety of
different feet and techniques that will allow you to get the most out of your
sewing machine and have a pretty quilt in the end.
You will learn how to do successful machine appliqué, add 3D embellishments using couching, work with twin needles, and much more. Use all the
blocks to make the whole quilt or use individual blocks to make smaller items
like wall hangings or pillows. Beginner and up
Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions.
Instructor: Judith Eckhardt
Instructor: Brigitte Dimock
CLASS REGISTRATION POLICIES
• All class fees are to be paid at the time of registration. This guarantees you
a place in the class.
• Phone registration is welcome. Please have your Visa or MasterCard
handy.
If you wish to send a cheque please include class details on a separate piece
of paper.
• Cancellations must be made at least 7 days prior to the class date.
• The minimum number of students varies with each class.
• When applicable the teacher will provide class notes.
• Triangle reserves the right to cancel 24 hours prior to any class if participa-
tion level is below minimum/weather doesn’t permit or in case of an emergency.
• Triangle will issue a full refund for any and all classes we cancel.
• Please bring your slippers or indoor only shoes.
• Please pick up a supply list at time of registration.
• Purchase supplies prior to arriving for class.
• Please personalize all your belongings. Triangle is not responsible for
lost or stolen items.
• Classroom machines are available for use during class time upon request.
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JACOBEAN JOURNEY
Monday’s November 3rd, 17th, December 1st,
January 5th & 19th,
CHRISTMAS TREE SKIRT
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
$250.00 + HST
Using the HoopSisters meticulous instructions
and Joanne’s guidance you too can create
one of these quilts. These perfectly quilted,
pieced, and decoratively stitched quilt blocks
are all stitched in the hoop of ANY embroidery machine. Become a HoopSister as you
and our fellow classmates work through each
of the blocks together. The course INCLUDES
all of the designs for the quilt in block sizes
from 5” to 9”. Choose either style, the whole
cloth (shown in the blue) or the fabric appliqué option. The border CD, which is not
included, will be available for purchase as
well. We are currently working on blocks in the store for our sample, you are
welcome to come and have a look!
Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions.
Instructor: Joanne Alderson
Wednesday’s October 29th & November 12th,
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
$60.00 + HST
Here is your opportunity to create a family heirloom or a gift for someone
special. The Christmas tree skirt is created similar to the circle quilt using
strata instead of traditional quilt blocks and requires a 10 degree wedge ruler.
Once the skirt is assembled you can add your own touches through embellishments of your choice. The finished tree skirt is approximately 50” in
diameter. Pattern included, 10 degree wedge ruler must be purchased.
Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions.
Instructor: Kathy MacKinnon
STOCKINGS IN THE HOOP
Tuesday December 2nd, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
$40.00 + HST Kit - $15
Make a set of these adorable Christmas stockings all completed in the hoop
using an assortment of fancy fabrics and embellished with metallic threads.
The stockings can be used for tree decorations, a unique addition to your
Christmas table or perfect to hide a gift for someone special. A kit containing stabilizer, velveteen, organza, tulle, net, ribbon is available for purchase.
Embroidery files included.
Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions.
Instructor: Kathy MacKinnon
BEADED JEWELLERY BAG
Wednesday September 17th or
Tuesday October 7th,
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
$40.00 + HST
Learn how to make a versatile beaded jewellery bag, a great way to store jewellery or
other essentials. Make it using polka dot
denim, beautiful brocades or silks, the choice
is yours. It is a breeze to make and each
jewellery bag can be styled specifically for
the person who will use it. The possibilities
are endless. Come join the fun and see what
you can create. Pattern included. Remember to ask for your supply list
and pre-class instructions.
SCULPTURED FALL TREES
Saturday, October 4th,
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
$60.00 + HST
Learn to use a shrinking medium,
specialty surface embellishments and
even real bark to create a unique 3d
sculptured fall trees landscape.
Kit Fee: $30.00 Payable to the teacher
on the class date.
Remember to ask for your supply list
and pre-class instructions.
Instructor: Judy Gascho-Jutzi
Instructor: Kathy MacKinnon
MACHINE EMBROIDERED BEADED
JEWELLERY BAG
Tuesday September 23rd or Thursday October 16th,
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
$60.00 + HST
Learn how to make a versatile beaded jewellery bag that is embellished with
machine embroidery. You can use your own embroidery designs or designs
provided, the choice is yours. The completed jewellery bag is a great way to
store jewellery or other essentials. Make it using fabrics suitable for embroidery, such as velveteen, silk, denim. Each jewellery bag can be styled specifically for the person who will use it and embellished with crystals, decorative
stitches etc. The possibilities are endless. Come join the fun and see what
you can create. Pattern/Embroidery files included.
Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions.
Instructor: Kathy MacKinnon
STARS IN THE NIGHT - CIRCLE QUILT
Wednesday’s January 14th & 21st, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
$60.00 + HST
Are you ready to try something different? Then try your hand at making a
circle quilt that uses strata instead of the traditional quilt blocks for assembly.
This is a fun technique that uses basic quilting techniques and requires a 10
degree ruler which is used to create the strata. The finished quilt is approximately 50” in diameter and can be embellished with beads, crystals or decorative stitches. It makes a great wall hanging. Pattern included, 10 degree
wedge ruler must be purchased.
Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions.
Instructor: Kathy MacKinnon
KIDS CAMPS: THE BASICS OF
SEWING JUST ABOUT ANYTHING
$150.00 + HST + supplies
Campers will begin by making an easy environmentally friendly lunch bag to learn or review the
basics of cutting, finishing seams, and sewing straight lines. Having mastered the basics, campers will
then make a pillowcase to master the basics with the addition of topstitching and using decorative
stitching to personalize projects. Campers will then learn to read a pattern while making a backpack
which includes techniques for creating a drawstring casing and attaching web straps. Finally, zipper,
interfacing, and lining techniques will be used to make a case that could also be used as a pencil case
or to keep small sewing items in one place! Experts who whiz through these projects will have time to
begin a project of their choice - pajama pants, a beach bag, or a project approved by the instructor.
***If you have already attended one of our kids camps you are welcome to choose a project of your
choice and our instructor will guide you through completing the project. Please make sure that we
have approved the project in advance to ensure it, as well as the fabric, are appropriate.***
Christmas Camp
March Break Camp
Monday – Wednesday March 9th-13th,
December 22nd, 23rd, 29th, 30th, 31st,
10:00am - 1:00pm
10:00am - 1:00pm
Summer Camps
Monday - Friday Dates to be announced
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BEGINNER SMOCKING
Thursday October 16th, am – 5:00 pm
$60.00 + HST
10:00
The art of smocking is ever so rewarding
whether you smocked 30 years ago and just
need to brush up on your technique or you have
never taken a stitch. In this class you will gain
the confidence to carry on and start creating
garments on your own Kit ($20.00 + HST) to
include a smocking primer, 2 pieces of smocked
fabric (One to practise your stitches and one to
make a needle book), embroidery floss and needle. Remember to ask for
your supply list and pre-class instructions.
Instructor: Judith Marquis
SEAM FINISHES
Thursday November 6th, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
$60.00 + HST
Your garment should be as tidy on the inside as outside. In this notebook class you will learn how to do at least ten seam finishes which
you can use in a variety of garments and fabrics. From the simplest to a
more complicated type you may be inspired to create a garment just to
show off some of these creative techniques. Remember to ask for your
supply list and pre-class instructions.
Instructor: Judith Marquis
MAKE A NEWBORN SLEEP SACQUE
Saturday November 29th, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
$60.00 + HST
Since you cannot buy a baby nighties anymore and safety regulations have
outlawed baby blankets, these garments have become very popular and practical. We will make a baby sacque in class using Judith newest pattern, “Infant
Sleep Sacque”, which you can embellish with machine embroidery, applique
or decorate as you please – depending on the fabric you choose they can look
great without any extra embellishment. You choose the fabric keeping in mind
that they should be made of soft fabric that will stand up to lots of washings.
Even light weight cottons and cotton knits provide cover and some warmth
throughout the night. This is your chance to preview a new pattern! Remember
to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions.
BUTTONS, BUTTONHOLES & MORE!!
Wednesday January 28th, Ever stumped as to where to place a buttonhole or how large to make it? Do
you cringe at the thought of making buttonholes, for fear of spoiling your
otherwise perfect garment? Perhaps you would like to learn to apply snaps
and hooks and eyes so they look professionally done. Or perhaps you would
prefer to learn how to make a concealed placket for a perfectly tailored garment. Well we will tackle these problems and more like pattern adjustments
and how to make computer-free buttonholes! This is a notebook and sampler
class. Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions.
Instructor: Judith Marquis
DUPLICATE STITCH FOR NEWBORNS
Saturday February 7th, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
$30.00 + HST
With the revival of knitting this form of embroidery is also coming back. You
can design your own embroidery so easily and stitch on any sweater knit and
often on T-shirt fabrics if the gage is large enough. You can use many different fibres from embroidery floss to yarn to silk ribbon – even Pearle cotton
and other embroidery threads. It all depends on the gauge of the knit. You will
be surprised when you see what you can use and the results you can achieve!!
Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions.
Instructor: Judith Marquis
SHADOW EMBROIDERY IS EVER SO
EASY
Saturday February 7th, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Shadow embroidery has graced garments for centuries. And although it can
be done by machine, it is fun to see how it originated. Stitched mainly from
the wrong side of the fabric, it is like a little puzzle for you to work out. It
doesn’t take long and is almost addictive! We will stitch a simple design to
get you going. Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions.
Instructor: Judith Marquis
Instructor: Judith Marquis
DreamCreator™ X
Innov-ís VM5100:
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
$60.00 + HST
Quilting, Sewing & Embroidery: The DreamCreator™ XE combines the same large workspace and speed as
DreamCreator™ but offers the advanced Droplight™ Embroidery Positioning Marker as an optional accessory,
plus other visionary embroidery, quilting and sewing features to make this the perfect introduction to V-Series
$30.00 + HST
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ALL BRAIDED UP!
Tuesday September 30th, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
$60.00 + HST
LEARN TO SEW FOR BEGINNERS
Saturday September 27th, Gather a jelly roll, bali pop or an assortment
of fabrics to create an easy to sew braid.
Combine the braid with a favourite print and
you have a stunning quilt.
Remember to ask for your supply list and preclass instructions.
This class is for beginners of all ages. Learn to sew for yourself or for
your family. While making simple elastic waist pants suitable for pajamas
or children, students will learn to use standard sewing tools, the basics of
reading and using a pattern, cutting fabric, preparing to sew, finishing and
sewing seams, elastic waist casings, and hems. Standard sewing tools required for sewing projects are required for this class and a list is included
in the pre-class instructions.
Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions.
Instructor: Gloria Meyer
GARDEN TOPPER
Tuesday October 28th, Instructor: Ruthanne Finnigan
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
$60.00 + HST
This is a new twist to making a Grandmother’s Flower Garden all done by
machine. There are no “Y” seams, only straight sewing in rows. Can be made
from a jelly roll, bali pop or make yours scrappy!
Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions.
Tuesday November 4th, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
$60.00 + HST
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
$60.00 + HST
MILE-A-MINUTE QUILT
Saturday January 24th, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
$60.00 + HST
***Back by popular demand!!!!***
In this workshop, quilters will learn to use up those bits and pieces to make a
cozy quilt. Use those bits and pieces left from making your children or grandchildren’s clothes. Or just use the left-over pieces from making projects over
the years! Cotton is best, but poly-cotton and flannel work too! Great method
for making an I Spy quilt for a child using fabric printed with images of
animals, food, nature, etc.! You don’t think you have enough bits and pieces?
Do not fret! I have lots so you can use mine!
Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions.
Instructor : Gloria Meyer
Instructor: Ruthanne Finnigan
CHICAGO JACKET
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
$60.00 + HST
Join me to guide you through the construction
of a jacket in one day. This is a new pattern from
Sewing Workshop Patterns . . . Chicago Jacket
is an unlined jacket that has curved waist seams,
diagonal front darted seams with pocket openings. Center front darts shape the narrow lapels
leading to turn-down collar. Raglan sleeves
blend into short curved shoulder seams. Narrow
stitched hems with one-button closure. Wrong
side of fabric shows. Suggested Fabrics; light to
medium weight linen, wool, cotton, knit, corduroy or denim. You’ll go home with
a finished product... looks great in fabric ranging from denim to Dupioni Silk....this
pattern is a chameleon with the fabric dictating the look!!! This class is suitable to
all skill levels. Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions.
FUN WITH FATS – Learn to quilt
Monday’s October 20th, 27th, November 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
& December 1st, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Designer, speaker and teacher, Ron Collins is Canada’s best
known sewing personality. He has inspired audiences with
appearances on HGTV, Sew Perfect, Life Network, CTV,
Eyes on Toronto, and featured in Vogue magazine. Ron
and Sandra Betzina from Power Sewing together have
produced twelve DVD’s, along with an on-line TV show
that debuted in January 2009 with over 80 shows that have
been aired with great reviews. Sandra touts him as the
most promising star in the field. He is talented, hardworking and handsome – an absolute natural! Lucky for
us, he also loves to teach.
WORKING WITH KNITS
Instructor: Mary Humphries
$150.00 + HST
This class is for everyone wanting to Learn to Quilt. It is a quick and
easy quilt that will teach you the fundamentals of picking fabric, the
proper way to rotary cut, strip piecing, chain
piecing, putting a quilt top together, basting
and machine quilting and binding. This 7
week class will guide you through from beginning to end!
Remember to ask for your supply list and preclass instructions.
Instructor: Alyson Anker
Saturday December 6th, Instructor: Ruthanne Finnigan
Are you looking for a quick, simple pattern to learn fusible appliqué? “Flower
Power” is designed for a confident beginner, or a quick quilt for the seasoned
quilter. Assemble a selection of fat quarters and learn to use a “Triangle
Square-up” ruler to get perfect half square triangle blocks and add simple appliqué squares to create a cheerful quilt. Machine should be capable of doing
a blanket stitch.
Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions.
Saturday November 1st, or Tuesday November 25th,
or Thursday February 19th,
INTERMEDIATE SEWING
This class builds on the skills developed in Learn to Sew. Students will develop intermediate skills while
making a pajama top or child’s shirt. Sewing skills students will develop include transferring pattern
markings to fabric, aligning notches, using interfacing, inserting sleeves, attaching collars, and using
your sewing machine to make buttonholes.
Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions.
Instructor: Gloria Meyer
FLOWER POWER
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
$60.00 + HST
$325.00 + HST
Friday to Sunday October 17th, 18th &19th, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Uncover great techniques for this knit know-how-to workshop. Bring your favourite knit pattern (yoga pants, knit tops, dress, and zip up hoodie or whatever your
heart desires) and fabric to this hands on workshop. The first day Ron will cover
tips on layout, marking, cutting, interfacing, thread and appropriate needle sizes
and types. Followed by an hands-on segment on making samples on seam and
hem finishes, stabilizing necklines and shoulder seams; plus cool seam finishes for
armholes and necklines, closures and more (all samples that you take home).The
second and third day we will start on pattern sizing, adjustments and construction.
Learn how to make changes to your pattern for a large upper arm, slopping shoulders, high or low bust, sway back, flat seat or large seat, plus more. Come sew the
fabric of choice for most people....comfortable to wear, great for traveling, a great
staple in your wardrobe and you don’t have to iron it!!!
Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions. (3 days hands on)
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LEARN TO USE YOUR MACHINE: CLASSES FROM NANCY & KRISTA
SERGER ACCESSORIES DEMO
COMPUTERIZED SERGERS
(This class is free if you purchased from Triangle)
Have you wondered about the special attachments and threads that
are available for your serger? Let us show you what they are and how
they work. We’ll test out the blind hem foot, gathering foot, beading
foot, piping foot, and more. You will be pleasantly surprised to find out
how well they work! Bring a pen and paper.
Utilize your serger to the fullest! These machines are amazing, learn all
that they can do and do for you! This class will focus on getting comfortable with your serger and getting the most out of it. Then take it to the
next step. In part two we will cover all the questions and problems that
you have come across. Plus we will go over anything we missed in the
previous class. We will answer any questions you may have, giving you
enough confidence and knowledge to use your machine to its full potential. Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions.
$50 + HST
Monday’s
** Remember to register prior to class date as space is
limited. ** Note to all: If the machine you will be using for any of
the following classes has been purchased at Triangle Sewing Centre
there will be no fee as this is considered part of the free lessons given
with your purchase. If you have purchased your machine elsewhere
the charge can be found beside the class title. Remember to ask for
your pre class instructions.
SEWING MACHINES
$50 each class + HST
(This class is free if you purchased from Triangle)
This is a 2 part class. You will learn the basics and get comfortable
with your machine. Learn how to use all the stitches and where to
apply them. We will teach you what needles to use and when, how
to spot improper bobbins, and what types of thread to use. In this
two session class you will learn how to do buttonholes, blind hems,
mending, over casting and more. We will answer any questions you
may have, giving you enough confidence and knowledge to use your
machine to its full potential. Remember to ask for your supply list and
pre-class instructions.
Monday’s:
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Class 1
September 8th
November 3rd
January 5th
March 2nd Class 2
October 6th
December 1st
February 2nd
April 13th
$50 each class + HST
(This class is free if you purchased from Triangle)
This is a 2 part class. Familiarize yourself! Become friends with your
serger! Learn to thread and serge with ease, tension, curves, corners,
backstitching, picot edges, wrapped over locking & rolled hems. The
serger will become your best friend. We will answer any questions you
may have, giving you enough confidence and knowledge to use your
machine to its full potential. Remember to ask for your supply list and
pre-class instructions.
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Class 1
September 15th
November 17th
January 19th
March 9th Class 2
October 20th
December 8th
February 9th
April 20th
SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES
DEMO
$50 each class + HST
(This class is free if you purchased from Triangle)
Explore the possibilities in this two hour demonstration. Learn about
quilting attachments, ruffler attachments, invisible zipper feet, and much
more. We will show you how to attach and operate them with ease; as
well as the applications and uses for these wonderful gadgets. We’ll
share our tips and tricks with you so be sure to bring a pen and paper.
or November 24th
or March 30th
Thursday's
$70 each class + HST
(This class is free if you purchased from Triangle)
Get comfortable with your machine! In this three part series of classes
you will learn how to use all those stitches and where to apply them.
We will teach you what needles to use when, how to spot improper
bobbins and what types of thread to use. You will also learn how to
do buttonholes, blind hems, mending, over casting, decorative sewing
and much more. We will answer any questions you may have, giving
you enough confidence and knowledge to use your machine to its full
potential. Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions.
Thursday’s
Friday’s
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Class 1
October 2nd January 8th
Class 2
November 6th
February 5th
Class 3
December 4th
March 5th
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Class 1
October 3rd January 9th Class 2
November 7th
February 6th
Class 3
December 5th
March 6th
COMPUTERIZED EMBROIDERY
MACHINES
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
October 21st (Tues.) or December 2nd (Tues.) or
or February 23rd (Mon.) or April 27th (Mon.)
(This class is free if you purchased from Triangle)
In this three part class we will answer your questions about what
stabilizers to use and when, using different threads for different applications, design placement techniques, lace making... plus much
more. We will discuss the problems and successes you have encountered so be sure to bring your samples (good or bad), we will learn
from each other! We will answer any questions you may have, giving
you enough confidence and knowledge to use your machine to its full
potential. Remember to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions.
Friday’s
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Class 1
Class 2
October 10th
November 14th
January 16th
February 13th
Class 3
December 12th
March 12th
(Thurs.)
SIMPLE TRANSFER
$70 each class + HST
Have you just purchased an Embroidery machine? Are you wondering how to get all those fabulous designs that are available online or
by CD transferred to your embroidery machine? Well, depending on
the model you own, there can be a variety of ways that this can be
achieved. Let us open the door to a world of wonderful design options! Please bring a USB stick, pen and paper
Friday’s
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
December 12th or March 12th (Thurs.)
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Class 1
October 9th Class 2
November 13th Class 3
December 18th
January 23rd
February 20th
March 20th
Friday's
COMPUTERIZED SEWING
$70 each class + HST
SERGERS
Monday’s:
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
September 22nd or January 26th $70 each class + HST
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
KNOW YOUR BERNINA
$70 each class + HST
Just purchased a new Bernina! This class is designed for you. We take
you through the steps of basic operation to really understanding your
new machine. One step at a time you will grow to understand and
love the machine you knew you had to have. The fine operations and
exclusive features keep you from wanting anything more. We will
answer any questions you may have, giving you enough confidence
and knowledge to use your machine to its full potential. Remember to
ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions.
Thursday's
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Class 1
October 30th Class 2
November 27th Class 3
December 11th
January 30th
February 27th
March 27th
Friday's
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
JANOME DIGITIZER SOFTWARE
$70 each class + HST
(This class is free if you purchased from Triangle)
Learn to use your software to its full potential! Each of these classes
will focus on specific areas of the software. You can be assured you
will have a thorough understanding of all the tools necessary for
downloading, manipulating, and creating original designs. Let your
imagination run wild! Students should attend all 8 classes. Remember
to ask for your supply list and pre-class instructions.
Tuesday's
September 23rd, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
October 7th, 21st,
November 4th, 18th, Dec 2nd,
January 13th & 27th
***Note to all*** The time of day is flexible, please call or email if
this time does not work for you!
BERNINA ARTISTA SOFTWARE
$70 each + HST
(This class is free if you purchased from Triangle)
Learn to digitize like a pro! In this 8 part series of classes you will be
guided through Artista from beginning to end. We are confident that
you will not only know and understand the software you will master it!
Downloading, manipulating, and creating original designs we will do
it all. Students should attend all 8 classes. Remember to ask for your
supply list and pre-class instructions.
Tuesday’s
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
September 30th, October 14th, 28th,
November 11th, 25th, December 9th,
January 6th & 20th
***Note to all*** The time of day is flexible, please call or email if
this time does not work for you!
BROTHER PE-DESIGN CLASSES
$70 each + HST
Classes are available upon request. Please call to set up a convenient
time schedule.
VIP SEMINAR
Monday October 27,
9:30 am to 4:30 pm
for owners of our
Janome TOL’s for MC12000,
Mc15000 v1 & V2 only
This VIP Seminar will be a FULL day
of hand-on training, Q&A; fun project
ideas; door prizes etc. Customers will
bring their own MC15000 or MC12000.
They may bring their laptops for the
Horizon Link/Suite training although
they may choose to observe the laptop
projection if they prefer. A full supply list
will be provided in due course.
PURPle party
Tuesday October 28
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
This 3 hour lecture/demo trunk show
will introduce any & all of your customers to the added benefits of owning
a Janome MC15000 V2 as well as the
NEW AcuDesign app. We will also promote a range of feet & accessories –
some new & some review as there are
always some customers who have not
seen or purchased various items.