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Happy Summer to all! (Hope you've been enjoying at least a bit of time off.) Before September kicks in and we jump into the fall schedule (to start the week of Sept 15), we've got some great things happening in August:
• A Quick Start class
• A NEW intermediate Copy Your Clothes class
• More teen and kid sewing camps
If we don't see you before September, we look forward to having you here in the fall. Keep an eye out for online registrations and digital classes all coming soon.
A NOTE TO EAST-ENDERS: CLASSES AT THE PICKERING LOCATION WILL RESUME IN SEPTEMBER. YOU'LL SEE THE SCHEDULE VERY SOON!
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Cupcake Pincushions
Seen: www.instructables.com
Make it TSS-style: Use scraps of lace or old embroidered doilies to decorate the cupcake's exterior.
Try: : Felting your old sweaters first. Sounds hard, but its super easy! Just throw them in the washing machine on a hot temperature.
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Tidy as you go! Ever finish a project and then take inventory of your surroundings? It's like another project just to get tidied up! Here are some tips:
• Keep snips or a pair of scissors by your sewing machine and trim all your threads immediately after sewing each seam.
• After you have completed a particular section of your project, take a 5-minute break to clean up the area. The break will not only prevent sewer's fatigue, but it'll make your final clean-up far less daunting.
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With all the kids and teen classes we've run in the past, we're starting to see a whole new crop of talented seamstresses developing. Their skills are evolving and we want to help them reach the next level. Coming this fall, look out for our advanced Kid and Teen classes. Designed with your child's needs in mind, we'll continue to build on what they learned in the Kids After School classes, Kids camps, or Junior Fashion Series classes and camps!
At TSS's head office, we're diving into sewing videos this fall. Keep an eye out for digital classes you can download. Coming soon!
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Upcoming
Workshops
Toronto and Pickering:
August 31st 10am-1pm
Intermediate (3 hours) |
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Ah August! Summer is just flying by! Hold on to what is left of summer and great ready for the new season's wardrobe at The Sewing Studio.
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 Kids Sewing Camp
Kids (week-long)
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Toronto (starting August 11 and 25) |
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This summer program is an excellent opportunity for your child to learn the basics of sewing while working on creative projects in small groups with other children their age. The class includes a snack and all fabric and supplies, and is open to children between the ages of 8 and 13. (Please contact us if your child is younger or older.)
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Bride-to-Be
Intermediate (4 weeks)
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Toronto (starting Aug 5)
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Attention all Brides-to-be (and their wonderful friends too), this class is made just for you! Planning a wedding can be stressful, and we would like to take some of the stress away for you. In this class you will learn to make some great crafts for your wedding and get a chance to talk to other brides-to-be. So take a deep breath, put down the guest list and come do something just for you!
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Junior Fashion Series
Bootcamp
Teens (week-long)
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Toronto (starting August 25)
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Hey Junior, we’ve got a bootcamp for you, only problem is it’s seriously cool. Super creative and intense, students will work on a creative garment and learn interesting ways to embellish and deck out their projects. A perfect preview of the fashion world; watch out Coco!
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Introductory Sewing
Bootcamp
Basic/Refresher (5 days)
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Toronto (starting August 25) |
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Eager to learn how to sew? Try our condensed version of our Introductory Sewing class. 14 hours in 5 days! Make a skirt, drawstring bag, and learn many basic sewing skills. Also a great option for someone who wants a refresher!
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Quick Start
Beginner/Refresher (4 weeks)
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Toronto (starting August 17)
Pickering (starting July 21) |
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Want to learn how to sew but you’re the victim of a busy schedule? Luckily you can learn the basics of sewing in four short weeks. Get comfortable with threading your machine, loading a bobbin and basic troubleshooting. Make an apron and a simple tote bag. We can’t think of anything better to do with four weeks.
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Ready-to-Wear 2:
Copy your Clothes!
Intermediate (4 weeks)
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Toronto (starting the week of August 23) |
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We've all owned that one perfect garment... that skirt that hugs your curves just right, the blouse that always makes you look 10lbs lighter, the pants that perfectly flatter. Well, this class is for you! Bring in that bum loving skirt and we will teach you how to knock it off! Never wonder what to wear again! |
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