Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - The Sewing Studio Monthly Newsletter - March

www.lovesewing.com                                                February 20010 Newsletter     It’s the month of love! And what do we love? SEWING! Check out our February issue of LoveSewing magazine for innumerable sewing and style tips, and if you missed the premier issue, see it here. At The Sewing Studio, not only do we have some of our all-time fave classes running this month, we’re gearing up for our super fun March Break camps, which, of course, mean summer’s right around the corner. (Right? RIGHT??!) Don’t forget to join Fashion Force, our online community, to share your love of sewing with others. Upload videos, blog, post pics, and share ideas with other sewing fans. See you in class!           - Founder This month, we put our annual charity mission to Ghana on hold (we’re still collecting T-shirts for next year, so bring yours by!) and have donated the cost of our tickets to the people of Haiti. Fashion tomes Our favourite fashion books Different Like Coco by Elizabeth Matthews: This children’s book tells the triumphant story of Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s childhood in an orphanage, her rise to fashion fame in late 19th century Paris, and the importance of embracing the things that set each of us apart. Influence 2. Influence by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen: This massive coffee table book is a scrapbook full of interviews with some of today’s hottest names in fashion as well as never-before-seen photos of the twins. Dior by Marie-France Pochna: This 80-page hardcover handbook by the French journalist and fashion historian contains personal quotes, photos from the Dior archive as well as personal details on the legendary couturier, who passed away in 1957. Avedon Fashion: 1944-2000: Avedon Fashion showcases the works of the legendary Richard Avedon from the past seven decades. A long-time contributor to Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue and The New Yorker, the American lens man captured the likes of Veruschka, Kate Moss and Audrey Hepburn on film throughout his illustrious career. The Golden Age of Couture: Paris and London 1947-1957 1957 by Claire Wilcox: Wilcox takes the reader through the beginnings of haute couture in London and Paris, starting with Christian Dior’s “New Look” movement in 1947, with in-depth looks at the houses Dior, Hardy Amies, Balmain and Jacques Fath. Style A to Zoe: The Art of Fashion, Beauty & Everything Glamour : Glamour by Rachel Zoe: Celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe packed this how-to with her years of behind-the-scenes Hollywood style knowledge, highlighting tips like “Developing a style for work or play that's unstudied and glamorous” and “Packing and travelling like a jetsetter.”   The latest on Fashion Force: showing off our projects! Our members posted photos of costumes, fashion reconstructions, gifts, home dec, and more!   American Girl Fashion Fun! We’ve posted photos from one of our most popular camps yet! In this camp, kids created one-of-a-kind outfits for their American Girl dolls (and matching accessories for themselves). Want in on the fun? We’ll be running this camp again for March Break.     Introductory Sewing Learn or refresh your sewing basics in our most popular course.   Begins the week of February 1.. Quick Start Get the basics quick with this four-week intro.   Begins February 3 & 7. QS: House n’ Home Whip up roman blinds in this intro course.   Begins February 2. Ready-to-Wear Work with more complicated patterns.   Begins February 1. RtW: Copy Your Clothes Create patterns from your favourite pieces.   Begins February 3 & 7. Man Class Learn buttons, hems and all the basics.   Begins Begins February 1. All About Alterations Master complex alterations in this seven-week course.   Begins February 6. Sewing PLUS Sew up any intermediate or advanced project(s) you choose!   Begins Begins February 4. Elite Fashion Prep Head to fashion school with two portfolio-ready garments   Begins February 13. Patternmaking 101 Learn to make and tweak a custom skirt template.   Begins February 13. Mommy & Me Master your serger in this thee-hour workshop   Begins February 14. Kids After School Creative classes for kids ages 8 and up.   Begins February 10 & 13.   Glam Flower Headband The perfect hair accessory to dress up or dress down. This month the TSS team reflected on sewing resolutions, using vintage inspiration in your sewing projects, and the merits of a fashion-forward video game. We also blogged a shirring how-to and a makeup brush project tutorial.                               This e-mail was sent to you because you are subscribed to our mailing list. If at any time you would like to remove yourself from our mailing list, please do so by visiting: $(OptOutAll)      $(TrackingImage)

Friday, February 12, 2010 - The Sewing Studio Monthly Newsletter - February

www.lovesewing.com                                                February 20010 Newsletter     It’s the month of love! And what do we love? SEWING! Check out our February issue of LoveSewing magazine for innumerable sewing and style tips, and if you missed the premier issue, see it here. At The Sewing Studio, not only do we have some of our all-time fave classes running this month, we’re gearing up for our super fun March Break camps, which, of course, mean summer’s right around the corner. (Right? RIGHT??!) Don’t forget to join Fashion Force, our online community, to share your love of sewing with others. Upload videos, blog, post pics, and share ideas with other sewing fans. See you in class!           - Founder This month, we put our annual charity mission to Ghana on hold (we’re still collecting T-shirts for next year, so bring yours by!) and have donated the cost of our tickets to the people of Haiti. Fashion tomes Our favourite fashion books Different Like Coco by Elizabeth Matthews: This children’s book tells the triumphant story of Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s childhood in an orphanage, her rise to fashion fame in late 19th century Paris, and the importance of embracing the things that set each of us apart. Influence 2. Influence by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen: This massive coffee table book is a scrapbook full of interviews with some of today’s hottest names in fashion as well as never-before-seen photos of the twins. Dior by Marie-France Pochna: This 80-page hardcover handbook by the French journalist and fashion historian contains personal quotes, photos from the Dior archive as well as personal details on the legendary couturier, who passed away in 1957. Avedon Fashion: 1944-2000: Avedon Fashion showcases the works of the legendary Richard Avedon from the past seven decades. A long-time contributor to Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue and The New Yorker, the American lens man captured the likes of Veruschka, Kate Moss and Audrey Hepburn on film throughout his illustrious career. The Golden Age of Couture: Paris and London 1947-1957 1957 by Claire Wilcox: Wilcox takes the reader through the beginnings of haute couture in London and Paris, starting with Christian Dior’s “New Look” movement in 1947, with in-depth looks at the houses Dior, Hardy Amies, Balmain and Jacques Fath. Style A to Zoe: The Art of Fashion, Beauty & Everything Glamour : Glamour by Rachel Zoe: Celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe packed this how-to with her years of behind-the-scenes Hollywood style knowledge, highlighting tips like “Developing a style for work or play that's unstudied and glamorous” and “Packing and travelling like a jetsetter.”   The latest on Fashion Force: showing off our projects! Our members posted photos of costumes, fashion reconstructions, gifts, home dec, and more!   American Girl Fashion Fun! We’ve posted photos from one of our most popular camps yet! In this camp, kids created one-of-a-kind outfits for their American Girl dolls (and matching accessories for themselves). Want in on the fun? We’ll be running this camp again for March Break.     Introductory Sewing Learn or refresh your sewing basics in our most popular course.   Begins the week of February 1.. Quick Start Get the basics quick with this four-week intro.   Begins February 3 & 7. QS: House n’ Home Whip up roman blinds in this intro course.   Begins February 2. Ready-to-Wear Work with more complicated patterns.   Begins February 1. RtW: Copy Your Clothes Create patterns from your favourite pieces.   Begins February 3 & 7. Man Class Learn buttons, hems and all the basics.   Begins Begins February 1. All About Alterations Master complex alterations in this seven-week course.   Begins February 6. Sewing PLUS Sew up any intermediate or advanced project(s) you choose!   Begins Begins February 4. Elite Fashion Prep Head to fashion school with two portfolio-ready garments   Begins February 13. Patternmaking 101 Learn to make and tweak a custom skirt template.   Begins February 13. Mommy & Me Master your serger in this thee-hour workshop   Begins February 14. Kids After School Creative classes for kids ages 8 and up.   Begins February 10 & 13.   Glam Flower Headband The perfect hair accessory to dress up or dress down. This month the TSS team reflected on sewing resolutions, using vintage inspiration in your sewing projects, and the merits of a fashion-forward video game. We also blogged a shirring how-to and a makeup brush project tutorial.                               This e-mail was sent to you because you are subscribed to our mailing list. If at any time you would like to remove yourself from our mailing list, please do so by visiting: $(OptOutAll)      $(TrackingImage)