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Our classes have been SEW popular! Thank you so much for wanting to share your creative experiences with the Stitch Lab! We love getting to know you all! If you've never threaded a machine, or if you're ready to dive in to more advanced classes, we've got you covered. Bring a friend, share the love and come stitch with us! Don't see a class you wanted to take? Have an idea for a class you'd like to see added to the schedule? Just shoot an email to info@glitzkrieg.biz and we'll try to get you taken care of.

Upcoming ClassesAprons
Beginning I Series
Beginning II Series
Earrings and Bracelets
Felt Fun
Hand Embroidery
Handbags & Totes
Anne Marie's "Erin" Hobo Bag - special guest instructor!
Anne Marie's "Tiffany" bag - special guest instructor!
Hemming and Basic Alterations
Monsters, Dolls & Plushy Toys
Open Studio
Pillows and Bolsters
Ribbon Flowers
Stitching a Fit - NEW! New openings available!

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Sassy Apron Makers!*APRONS*

From the flour-dusted cotton bib aprons of our grandmothers to the crisp, smart printed Donna Reid variety to swanky, frilly & embellished cocktail aprons, we've been itchin' to stitch up some of these vintage delights!

Choose from five apron designs and customize to your tastes. You can go fun and frivolous or go fully functional with a chef's apron or kid's craft apron.

View our Flickr set of samples and of student creations!

3 students per class
one 4.5 hour class
$40 per student
Supply list provided upon enrollment

Saturday, August 16 from 12:00 - 4:30 PM *note extended time!*
FULL -Please email info@glitzkrieg.biz to get your name on the wait list, or sign up for the next available class!

*BEGINNING I SERIES*

For first time stitchers or those who need a refresher course.

    In this class you will:
    Learn all the functions of your sewing machine or learn on one of mine
  • Learn all basic machine skills and introduction to hand sewing skills
  • Learn about fabrics, marking, pinning and cutting
  • Students will complete a drawstring bag, square pillow, round pillow with zipper and a fourth project of either an elastic waist skirt, a simple handbag or a pillow with piping or other trim.
  • View our Flickr set of some of our students' final class creations!

4 Students Per Class
Three 3.5 hr classes
$125 for Series
Supply list provided upon enrollment

Classes full? Don't fret! Email to get on the wait list! We also love to listen to you and give you exactly what you want, so let us know what days/times work for you, and we'll try to accommodate that when scheduling! Just send an email to info@glitzkrieg.biz.

Saturdays, July 12, 19 and 26 from 12:00 - 3:30 PM
FULL -Please email info@glitzkrieg.biz to get your name on the wait list, or sign up for the next available class!

Wednesdays, July 16, 23 and 30 from 6:30 - 10:00 PM
FULL -Please email info@glitzkrieg.biz to get your name on the wait list, or sign up for the next available class!

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, August 12, 13 and 14 from 6:30 - 10:00 PM
FULL -Please email info@glitzkrieg.biz to get your name on the wait list, or sign up for the next available class!

*BEGINNING II SERIES*

For students who have completed Beginning Sewing I, or those who would like to improve their sewing skills. The first class of this series meets in a fabric store and students will have guidance in pattern selection, fabric types and selection, sewing notions, gadgets and more. The remaining four classes will meet in Leslie's studio.

    In this class you will:
  • learn how to alter a commercial pattern to fit
  • learn common commercial pattern terms and techniques
  • receive professional friendly guidance each step of the way in sewing from a pattern
  • finish a great new garment of your choosing
  • View our Flickr Set of some of our students' class creations!

3 students per class
1, 3 hr class and 4, 3.5 hr classes
$175 for series
Supplies list provided at enrollment. Students will vote for the most
convenient fabric store location for first class.

Mondays, July 7, 14, 21, 28 and August 4 from 6:30 - 10:00
FULL -Please email info@glitzkrieg.biz to get your name on the wait list, or sign up for the next available class!

*EARRINGS & BRACELETS*

Making earrings is FUN!*Can I just say that Earrings class is a BLAST!? Do you have a million BFF's, office gals, kid's teachers and family you'd like to get a little somethin' somethin' for the holidays but don't wanna spend a million? You can make earrings for as little as a buck a pair in Earrings class! You can also make sassy bracelets! Some gals bring a little bottle o' vino or some frosty beers and make it a fun girl's night out! Don't miss the fun, ya'll! Here are a few samples of what you can make

The thing I love most about sewing is that I'm able to express myself with clothing and accessories in custom styles, colors and textures. This is also explains my passion for jewelry making.

In this class you will learn how to make simple dangle earrings, chandeliers, hoops and more. Bring your own supplies or purchase from my huge selection of beads and findings. View our Flickr set of Earrings & Bracelets students in action!

Six students per class
One 3 hour class
$25 per student
Supplies list provided upon enrollment. Tools provided in class.

Thursday, July 10 from 6:30 - 10:00 PM
FULL -Please email info@glitzkrieg.biz to get your name on the wait list, or sign up for the next available class!

*Felt Fun*

Gee! That Felt Fun! Felt brings out the giddy kindergartner in all of us! The vibrant colors, non-fraying easy to cut texture and endless possibilities make it irresistible! Felt doesn't have to have that krazy kraft feeling--it can be made into modern and sophisticated gifts and accessories in the right hands! Bring your adult AND kid self to class and we'll make a variety of fun and fabulous felt projects including:

Barrettes and Hair Ties
Business Card Holders
Coasters
Small dolls and toys
Ornaments
Pins
Re-usable gift tags
Finger puppets
Baby booties
Tooth fairy pillows

You can use hand stitches, machine stitch or even hot glue! No previous sewing experience required. Choose from many patterns or get help making up your own adaptations. You can view our Felt Fun Flickr set to see samples and student creations!

*Four students per class/3.5 hour class/$40 per student

Saturday, August 9 from 12:00 - 3:30 PM
FULL -Please email info@glitzkrieg.biz to get your name on the wait list, or sign up for the next available class!

*HAND BAGS AND TOTES*

Totes! All your friends will be jealous! Love all the new handbags, but don't want what everyone else is toting?

This one night class will send you home with a fun, fabulous, and functional handbag or tote of your unique design and creation. Just get used to the phrase "thanks, I made it!"

Students must have completed Beginning I or have good sewing machine skills. Students will choose from 12 basic bag shapes with patterns provided in class or can make simple alterations to the bag patterns to customize. You can view our Handbags & Totes Flickr set to see samples and student creations!

There are more challenging patterns for a diaper bag tote, yoga mat bag and a messenger bag in the mix for those who have already completed a simpler bag.

Students bring own materials (list provided upon enrollment).

4 students per class
One 3.5 hr class
$40 per student
Supply list provided upon enrollment

Tuesday, August 5 from 6:30 - 10:00 PM
FULL -Please email info@glitzkrieg.biz to get your name on the wait list, or sign up for the next available class!

The Anne Marie "Erin" Hobo Bag Class - with special guest instructor, Anne Marie Beard

Anne Marie Beard "Erin" bagAnne Marie Beard is a 5th generation Austinite and loves all things artistic. Her first sewing project was a tube top at age four. Many years later she graduated from the University of Texas with a BA in Costume Design. Anne Marie now designs handbags, accessories and home decor items as an expression of her love of life and art. She uses vintage fabrics, findings and original designs to create limited edition wearable art. She is currently working on a line of purse patterns for sale, and is very excited to begin teaching with the Stitch Lab!

Bag description:
The Erin bag is a classic hobo shape with a zipper closure. This bag will add style to your everyday outfit. No hand sewing required!
Finished size: Bag: 9" h x 16" w, Handle: 1.5" w x 25" l

One 3.5 hour class
Four Students Per Class
$40 per student - Intermediate to advanced sewing skill are required for this class. Please email if you have questions.

Sunday, July 20 from 2:00 - 5:30 PM
THREE SPOTS OPEN - REGISTER NOW!

The Anne Marie "Tiffany" Bag Class - with special guest instructor, Anne Marie Beard

Anne Marie Beard "Erin" bagAnne Marie Beard is a 5th generation Austinite and loves all things artistic. Her first sewing project was a tube top at age four. Many years later she graduated from the University of Texas with a BA in Costume Design. Anne Marie now designs handbags, accessories and home decor items as an expression of her love of life and art. She uses vintage fabrics, findings and original designs to create limited edition wearable art. She is currently working on a line of purse patterns for sale, and is very excited to begin teaching with the Stitch Lab!

Bag description:
The Tiffnay bag is a sleek shoulder bag with squared edges.  Tiffany features two pockets and a magnetic snap closure.  She is sure to add sass to your outfit! 
Finished size:   Bag: 10.5" h x 17" w  Handles: 3/4" w x 25"

One 3.5 hour class
Four studens per class
$40 per student - Completion of Beginning I Sewing Series or equivalent required for this class. Please email if you have questions.

Tuesday, July 15 from 6:30 - 10:00 PM
TWO SPOTS OPEN - REGISTER NOW!

*HAND EMBROIDERY PROJECT CLASS*

Sweet Vintage Embroidery ROCKS MY WORLD! I LOVE to hand embroider tea towels and dinner napkins for friends as gifts. You can customize with their name or an inside joke catch phrase or coordinate the design with their vintage dishes or kitchen decor. How swank would it be to embroider a napkin for each of your guests at your holiday table? What about tricking out a western shirt for your brother/husband/dad/boyfriend or yourself?

This class introduces students to many traditional embroidery stitches using DMC floss, ribbon and beads. Embroidery is a beautiful and inexpensive way to embellish sweaters, linens, western shirts, skirts, handbags, pillows and quilts.
You bring an item or items to embroider--plain dinner napkins, flour sack or tea towels, a vintage/contemporary garment, designs you want to transfer and I show you how to transfer the patterns and get to stitchin'!
LOVE Jenny Hart's books and embroidery patterns

No previous sewing skills required. Students bring materials to practice stitches in sampler form. You can view our Hand Embroidery Flickr set to see class samples and students' creations!

4 students per class
One 3.5 hour class
$40 per student
Supply list provided upon enrollment

Embroidery = LoveThursday, July 17 from 6:30 - 10:00 PM
FULL -Please email info@glitzkrieg.biz to get your name on the wait list, or sign up for the next available class!

This class will be taught by Stitch Lab Studio Assistant, Rachel Hobson!

Tuesday, August 19 from 6:30 - 10:00 PM
Please email info@glitzkrieg.biz to get your name on the wait list, or sign up for the next available class!

This class will be taught by Stitch Lab Studio Assistant, Rachel Hobson!


*HEMMING AND BASIC ALTERATIONS*

Tired of paying for simple alterations? This class will take the mystery out of hemming techniques on pants, cuffs, and skirts. Basic alterations such as tapering in side seams, adding darts for shaping and taking in waistbands will also be covered. Students will bring one item of clothing to be hemmed or altered and will learn various machine and hand-sewn methods.

4 students per class
One 3.5 hour class
$40 per student
Supply list provided upon enrollment

** There are no hemming/alterations classes at this time. Please email info@glitzkrieg.biz to request a class**

*MONSTERS, DOLLS AND PLUSHY TOYS*

Monsters! Rawwwrrr!You see them everywhere and these creatures appeal to kids and adults alike. I love the funky folk art handmade quality of these stuffed toys and they make wonderful gifts. You can go cute and cuddly or voodoo, oddball monster-y--each toy has it's own unique personality cuz YOU made it! The perfect way to use your stash of trimmings, buttons, embroidery floss, sequins, rhinestones, felt scraps and new/vintage fabric remnants.

You'll have many pattern styles to choose from or can make your own creature. There are no rules here! Keeping the construction simple will allow for much embellishment fun. You can hand sew or machine sew. Some previous sewing skills helpful but not required. You can view our Monsters, Dolls & Plushy Toys Flickr set to see class samples and students' creations!

4 students per class
3.5 hour class
$40 per student
Supply list provided upon enrollment

Saturday, August 9 from 12:00 - 3:30 PM
FULL -Please email info@glitzkrieg.biz to get your name on the wait list, or sign up for the next available class!

*OPEN STUDIO*

For students who have completed Beginning I or equivalent.

Students may use this open studio class to receive assistance, advice, and support on individual projects of most any kind. Sometimes you just need a little extra help on a project, but don't need a full class series. This class is for you!

3 students per class
One 3.5 hr class
$40 per student

** There are no Open Studio classes at this time. Please email info@glitzkrieg.biz to request a class**

*PILLOWS AND BOLSTERS*

Nothing lights up a room like colorful, custom accent pillows.

4 students per class
One 3.5 hr. class
$40 per class
Supply list provided upon enrollment

Monday, June 30 - 6:30 - 10:00 PM
FULL -Please email info@glitzkrieg.biz to get your name on the wait list, or sign up for the next available class!

Ribbon Flowers*Ribbon Flowers*

Learn the classic art of creating flowers using ribbon, needle, thread and beads. Students will learn to make beautiful ribbon roses, pansies, six and five petal flowers, daffodils, berries and leaves and their applications in fashion, accessories and home decor.

If you've seen Leslie's gorgeous display of her handmade ribbon flowers at Stitch or Cherrywood Art Fair, now is your chance to learn how to make them yourself!

Four Students per class
One 3 1/2 hour class
$40 per student

Saturday, July 12 from 4:30 - 8:00 PM
FULL -Please email info@glitzkrieg.biz to get your name on the wait list, or sign up for the next available class!

Stitching a Fit - NEW!

In this class you will learn how to take ordinary off the rack clothing and customize it through alterations, re-cutting, re-constructing and other methods or re-purpose/breathe new life into threadbare/too small beloved faves. Learn how to make darts, pleats, pin tucks, re-set sleeves, change necklines, hemlines, use elastic thread for shirring, and more.

My serger will be available to experiment with for quick and simple alterations especially on knit wear.

One 3.5 hour class
Four students per class.
$40 class fee includes machine rental, use of serger, dress forms, tools and notions.

Saturday, July 19 from 4:30 - 8:00 PM
TWO SPOTS OPEN - REGISTER NOW!

Wednesday, August 6 from 6:30 - 10:00 PM
TWO SPOTS OPEN - REGISTER NOW!

Monday, August 11 from 6:30 - 10:00 PM
FULL -Please email info@glitzkrieg.biz to get your name on the wait list, or sign up for the next available class!