Saturday, April 14, 2012

LEARN TO SEW!


Have you ever wished you could sew things for your home?  Or have you just wanted to make simple things for yourself or your children?  Do you want your preteen/teen to know how to sew? I am now offering sewing lessons, ranging from beginner to more intermediate and advanced!

Beginner and intermediate classes will consist of  (4) two hour classes held once a week.  Class will be held weekdays and/or weeknights according to interest.
Advanced classes will be held in form of workshop, times and format will be discussed when class is formed.
Bring your own machine (can use mine in class if needed) and materials and choose your own project.
Cost for entire program is $75 for beginners, $100 for intermediate and advanced.

Apron with added detail



BEGINNER:  In the beginner class, (ages 10 to adult)  students will learn basic sewing skills including hand sewing, how to use their machine, read and interpret a pattern, and make a simple project such as pajama pants, aprons, simple pillows, or easy childrens clothes.

Pillowcase dress

Simple pillows, hand stiched closure
Draw string pj pants

INTERMEDIATE: In the intermediate class, I will be helping students who have sewn before develop skills in a little more intricate children's clothes and home decorating projects such as more difficult pillows, drapery panels, valances and roman shades.  These pictures show some of the types of projects you try out!
Corded pillow with zipper


Baby Bubble
 
Unlined Pleated Panels with sew on trim
Simple roman shade




ADVANCED:
In the advanced class, I will be teaching a higher level of detail and intricacy of home decor sewing.  This will be in the form of workshops for roman shades, drapery panels with details, valances with details and more intricate pillows and cushions.  The pictures below give an idea of what we can accomplish.
Grommet Panels/ Roman shade with banding
Shaped bottom roman shade with trim





















































                                                                                     
Drapery panels with added details

                                              






Depending on interest, I am hoping to offer week long summer camps for preteens and teens.  Please let me know If you are interested so that we can start forming a schedule.  
Contact me now at mnmterry@gmail.com or 678-549-9292 to sign up.


Tuesday, April 3, 2012

IT'S SPRING, TIME TO SPRUCE UP YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE!


kenrashsoutdoorfurniture.com
 The pollen is almost over, so it is time to spruce up that outdoor space! Let Best Dressed Interiors help with new pillow and cushion covers or start fresh with new foam and covers.
Using a variety of colors and patterns you can bring new life to your outdoor furniture and increase your living space.  Now is the time so that you can really enjoy it before the typical Atlanta hot weather sets in!




the-dreamhome.com
 Stripes are traditional and give a crisp and fresh look, and they are really nice paired with florals!  
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 Its always great to mix up patterns just remember to pair different size patterns for the best look!
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 Try out the newest bright colors, Orange is really on fire this season!  Check out stores like Lewis and Sheron (lsfabric.com) Forsyth Fabrics   (forsythfabrics.com) Calico Corners and Frugal Fabrics for all the great choices and contact me for fabric yardages.  The time is now, have fun shopping!!