End of the Month News

We will be closed Saturday, May 29, and Monday, May 31, 2010 for the Memorial Day holiday to honor our military service people both past and present.

When the shop reopens on Tuesday, June 1, we will begin our SUMMER HOURS: 10-5, Monday-Friday, and 10-2 on Saturdays.

UPCOMING CLASSES:

June 3: Machine Embroidery Class~ 6-9PM, Teacher~ Tami Stanford
Cost~ Free to those whose machines were purchased at The Smock Shoppe; $30.00 to others
June 10: Monogram Wizard~ 6-9 PM, Teacher~ Tami Stanford
Cost~ Free to those who purchased at The Smock Shoppe;
$30.00 to others
June 21: T-Shirt Insert Class~ 6-9PM, Teacher~ Jennifer Watson
Cost~ $25.00 (includes supplies, except t-shirt) You MUST have insert completely smocked to take this class. You will need to bring a t-shirt with you. You will also need your sewing machine.

Classes fill up quickly! Please come by ASAP to pay your class fee to reserve your space.

Something NEW....on your next visit to the shop, ask about the FREQUENT BUYING CARD!

More New Fabrics Are Here!

These new prints are simply gorgeous!

This easy pattern by Bonnie Blue just arrived and is flying out the door! Call or email us to get your copy of "Aimee" today. Sizes 3-10.

And here are some cuties that the shop did for a customer. If you need some inspiration for some shorts for a little girl, try one of these combos!

A Little Something for Beginners.....

This is the perfect book for every seamstress to have on hand but is ideal for those of you who are just learning to sew. The illustrations are wonderful! All of the A to Z books are excellent when you need a reference book. Call or email to order your copy today!

New AS & E is here!

This issue is filled with some of the sweetest dresses! You don't want to miss getting yours and remember that the patterns are included in the magazine~how awesome is that!

Look how cute this is! The fabric is a pique, perfect for summer. The collar and cuffs are piped in red gingham. Bloomers were also made from the red gingham. This is a 12 months size. A precious outfit for the little guy in your life.... Children's Corner Jackson. The pattern goes up to size 4.


For a little older fella, try the Pintucks and Pettiecoats Luke shirt which buttons down the front.

NEW CLASSES

~Machine Embroidery Class: Thursday, June 3, 6:00-9:00
Free if purchased from The Smock Shoppe, others: $ 30.00


~Monogram Wizard: Thursday, June 10, 6:00-9:00
Free if purchased from The Smock Shoppe, others: $30.00


~Sewing Construction~Aline Jumper (Lined)
Saturday, June 12, 10:00-1:00
Cost: $30.00 plus fabric and pattern to be purchased at The Smock Shoppe
Teacher: Tami Stanford


~Tami is also planning another Beginning Smocking class that will probably start in July. She is checking on the dates. I will post this as soon as we have it set up.


One last class.....

~Smocked Insert T- Shirt: Learn to put a smocked an insert into a t-shirt; a quick and easy project! You will need to bring a completed insert t-shirt, and fabric for piping to class.
Cost: $25.00 (supplies included)
Teacher: Jennifer Watson
*****I do not have a definite date for this class yet because I am going to be moving. It will either be June 7 or 21 but I wanted to let you know it's coming up so you can be smocking an insert, if you are interested! Several people have asked about this.

These Are New Too!

Orange with Navy Dots and Navy with Orange Dots for all you Auburn people.....

Both will coordinate with the tiger paws and orange and navy check that are already in stock.

Just In

These just walked in the door!

The purple gingham coordinates with these two pieces also!

New Fabrics!

Just as promised, here are two pictures of the newest fabrics in the shop.


These "skinny" piques are absolutely luscious! You have to come in to feel just how soft they are. It's perfect for a sweet little dress or short outfit. I am planning a two piece Sunday outfit in the green for my little guy.

Two new colors in seersucker: classic red and a beautiful blue. These are perfect for shorts, jumpers, swimsuits, just about anything summer! If you haven't seen the precious little girls' swimsuit in the latest Sew Beautiful, you must get a copy. Seersucker is perfect for the pattern. We also have pink, lt. blue, and stripes.

Back in Stock

We have the Figgy "Ofelia" pattern back in stock that Darby featured on her blog. It is a wonderful beginner pattern that I have posted before. If you didn't get yours, please call or email us to reserve your copy!

Happy Sewing!

Class Reminder

Tami's Shorts/Pants Construction Class is Monday, May 17th from 6:00-9:00. The cost of the class is $30.00 plus pattern and fabric to be purchased at The Smock Shoppe. The class is a wonderful beginner class and perfect if you are sewing for a boy or girl! There are still spots available. Call the shop to sign up (334-793-8233).

We received another shipment of fabrics! I promise to be back in the next day or so with pictures! They include 4 colors of a new skinny pique that is luscious, 2 new seersucker colors, and 3 micro-check blends. We are expecting 3 pieces tomorrow also. I ordered several new patterns today and will post pictures of those when they arrive.

Don't forget that The Smock Shoppe is a wonderful place to purchase a gift for that special mother in your life! Gift certificates are available too.

Happy Sewing!