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December 2009 Newsletter

Happy holidays, our lovely sewing stars!

Check out pics of your favourite TSS instructors at our holiday party last month.

It’s that time of year to take a break from the rush, enjoy everything that’s around you, and gear up for a fresh start come January. For us, we’re closing the Toronto studios (from Dec 21 to Jan 3) and we’re working non-stop to bring you something amazing: a website relaunch! You’ve heard us chatting about it for a while. And it’s about to go live! Jan 1st we’re introducing sewing classes online, a website overhaul, and…LoveSewing magazine, the first sewing mag that focuses on fashion and style! And it’s all as a thanks to you, our favourite sewing fans. You’ve showed us so much support over the years and we want to give you a place to come (no matter where you live) where you can get up close and personal with fashion and share and get sewing tips and tricks.

2010 is going to be a huge year for us, and we’re excited to have you with us as we grow!

- Founder

Hot-lookin’ hats

Cloche:
Made popular in 1920, this is a bell shaped hat usually made of felt. It was designed to be worn low on the forehead.
Fedora:
A popular style for men in the 1920s, fedoras are creased lengthwise down the middle and the front is pinched on both sides. They’re made of felt with a ribbon above the brim.
Beret:
Made out of wool felt, berets are worn tight around the head with the crown pushed to one side.
Bowler:
A hard, felt hat that fits snugly around the head and is very rounded at the crown, bowlers were designed in 1849 to protect gamekeepers’ heads from hitting tree branches while on horseback.
Sun hat:
Sun hats are fitted around the head but have a huge brim. These hats are made to keep the sun out of your eyes and off the neck and shoulders.
Newsboy cap:
This cap is tight around the head but has a roomy top. More structured than the beret, it has a short bill in the front. (aka a Baker Boy or a Jay Gatsby)

The Sewing Studio's forum discussions have turned to holiday gifts and winter wear!

The First TSSO Video Contest!
We’re launching The Sewing Studio Online (our fab new website extension) just in time for the New Year, and we want you to be involved! Enter our video contest and win awesome prizes! This month’s question: What's the coolest thing you've done with a T-shirt? Show us what you made and how you made it in a short video starring: you! Videos can be up to 50Mb and can be submitted by going to lovesewing.com/upload. Upload your video by December 20h for consideration. The winner will get their video online, plus a gift basket of beauty products worth $100.

Register now for classes starting in the new year, and get a jump on your resolution to learn something new and take time for yourself!

Winter White Fashion
Week-long winter camp
Ages 8-12 or 13-17

Runs December 28 to Jan 1

American Girl Fashion Fun
Week-long winter camp
Ages 8-12 or 13-17

Runs December 28 to Jan 1

A flowery clutch

Head to holiday parties in style with this ornamented clutch!

This month on the blog we’ve been sample sale shopping, sharpening our skills with a bias tape tut, fawning over our students’ awesome work, and getting in gift-giving mode! Also, we announced the TSS holiday charity mission!