Monday, June 17, 2013

New shipment of The Handmade Dress patterns just in!



Miss Penelope is a the newest style from The Handmade Dress.  We have restocked all other styles also.
 
 
A reminder:
Summer Hours 10:00-5:00 Monday-Friday
10:00-2:00 Saturday

Thursday, May 30, 2013

READY FOR SUMMER SEWING
 
Looking for a new boys' sun suit? We love Michie's pattern featured in the new Sew Beautiful. We have the pattern, fabric, piping and floss to complete the outfit.
AND
 We still have Chevron fabrics and many novelty prints to make darling outfits for your little girls, and boys, too.  Stop by the shop today and check out what we have for all your summertime sewing.
 
 
Also in the SHOP: 
The last issue of Australian Smocking & Embroidery #100 Celebrating 25 Years and  The AS&E Index. Both are 30% off while supplies.
 
New shipment of Children's Corner patterns, including all new designs, are in stock.  The Jane pattern is a very popular style: a sweet peasant dress.
 
Class Schedule

Tatting:
Teacher: Amy Young
Dates:  June 10th, 13th, 17th, and 27th
Time:  11:00-12:30 or 6:00-7:30
Cost: $40.00 plus kit
 
Pleater Class:
Teacher: Mary Strickland
Date: June 10th
Time: 10:00-11:30
Cost:  Call shop for details

Bishop Construction:
Teacher:  Mary Strickland
Date:  June 11th
Time:  10:00-4:00
Cost:  $35.00 (Need to have a bishop smocked ready to put together)

 A French Sewn Sundress or Adult Nightgown:
Beginning-Intermediate Heirloom French Handsewing Class-A fun, easy sewing class for beginners (as well as those who want a refresher) with a fun summer project.
Teacher:  Mary Strickland
Date;  June 8th
Time: 10:00-4:00
Cost:  $45.00 plus project kit
 
Wednesday Sit & Sew Group
This group meets weekly through the summer.  Bring you project, and work by hand or using your machine. Help is available if needed. This is not an instructional class.
Cost: $15.00 weekly
 
If these times are not convenient for you, or you do not see a class you would like, please contact the shop.

Friday, March 29, 2013

Happy Easter
 
 
All of us at The Smock Shoppe hope you and your family
have a Blessed Easter Sunday.
The shop will be closed on
Monday, April 1st for a little
“R & R”after all that Easter sewing.
We will be open again on Tuesday,
April 2nd to help you get ready
for Spring and Summertime sewing
for your special one.
Be looking for new and continuing classes
in future e-mails and let us know of any
project you would like for us to include.
We will do our best to include them in the schedule.
 
 
Class Already Scheduled:
Tatting
Teacher: Amy Young
Dates: April 9th, 12th, 16thand 23rd
Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Cost: $40.00 plus supplies
If you are interested in this class, call the shop today and reserve your spot.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Wear Your Green!!


St. Patrick’s Day falls on Sunday this year, so we are having our sale on
Monday and Tuesday (March 18thand 19th)
in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.


Any fabric with GREEN in it will be 20% off
for these two days only.


****E-mail or call the shop with your order and we will be
happy to send it to you.****


We have Chevron Fabric and more coming in.
Stop by and check it out.
 
Don't forget to also look at our store website
and our page on Facebook.
 

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Classes & Reminders

LAST CHANCE
 to Sign Up for
JEANNIE BAUMEISTER’S CLASS
Jeannie will be here February 22nd and 23rd
for her fabulous workshop.
She has taught workshops both nationally and internationally sharing her knowledge and techniques of her beautiful handwork.
She will be bringing her sample garments from
The Old Fashioned Baby pattern line that will be on display at the shop while she is here.
Limited space is still available. 
Please call the shop for more information. 
 
 
*****Weather Alert*****
Due to the heavy rain we experienced Monday, we postponed the Beginning Smocking Class a week.
If you would like to join this class, it will be meeting the next three Mondays—February 19th, 25th
and March 4th.
We would love for you to join us. 
Call the shop today and add your name to this class.
 
 
Chevrons Are in Stock!
 
We have a beautiful selection of Chevron stripes in stock! Stop by today to see our selection. We will gladly fill your order by phone also (334)793-8233.

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Happy Valentine's Day
from
The Smock Shoppe
 
 

Daddy’s Shirt Daygown- Make a daddy or granddaddy proud. In this class you will make a daygown using a man’s dress shirt. 
Date: February 9, 2013
Time: 10:00-3:00
Teacher: Cleta Harpe
Cost: $45.00 (includes Baby Daygowns Book II by Nancy Coburn)
Supplies: Man’s shirt, standard sewing supplies, sewing machine





Heirloom Workshop Resumes-Easter is coming!! This is a creative and fun class in designing and constructing an heirloom garment. (Must have some basic knowledge of heirloom sewing.)
Dates: February 13, 20 and 27, 2013
Time: 1:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M.
Teacher: Mary Strickland
Cost: $15.00 per session

 
Beginning Smocking
Date: February 11, 18, and 25, 2013
Time: 6:30 P.M.-8:30 P.M.
Teacher: Mary Strickland
Cost: $45.00 includes kit


 
Crochet
Date: February 12, 2013
Time: 10:00 A.M. -11:30 A.M. OR 6:00 P.M.-7:30 P.M.
Teacher: Rose Cooper
Cost: $25.00 plus supplies
Project: Burp Pad


 
Make and Take Mitered Corner Baby Blanket
Date: February 19, 2013
Time: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Teacher: Rose Cooper
Cost: $25.00 plus supplies
****All materials need to be purchased
at The Smock Shoppe****

Call the shop to sign up for classes or for additional information.

 
Check us out on Facebook.

It is not too late to sign up for Jeannie Baumeister’s Workshop if you have not already done so.
We are looking forward to her visit, February 22nd and 23rd.
Call today and register for this class. You won’t want to miss her!



Sunday, January 20, 2013

Elizabeth Vaness with the 1752 Lace Company
will be here next week----
Friday, January 25th-10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 26th– 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
The 1752 Lace Company offers the largest selection of
fine cotton English lace and lace fabrics
available in the United States
and is the primary source of English netting lace.
Elizabeth has designs in white, ivory, ecru, black
and a few in luscious colors.
She is also bringing antique French lace edgings,
insertions, and embellishments
and other one of a kind items.
She will also have an assortment of silk, satin,
cotton, and other fine fabrics.
Appointments will also be available on Friday and Saturday
for help in designing your one of a kind outfit.
 
Please call to schedule a time.
We look forward to seeing you.