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P. O. Box 4204
Crofton, MD 21114
Phone: 410-721-3245
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SMOCKING STITCHES--NOT FOR ARTISANS ONLY
6 hours [2 SAGA Artisan points]
Prerequisite skills: Familiarity with basic smocking stitches and principles.
Class description: Even those not enrolled in SAGA’s Artisan Program will benefit from this hands-on class which focuses on the standards SAGA has adopted to uphold its purpose to foster the art of smocking. Emphasis will be placed on the basic Apprentice level smocking stitches—cable, outline/stem, wave/chevron, trellis, flowerette, lazy daisy, French knot and stacked cables—and their execution, including tension, thread alignment, stitch depth, starting and stopping. Preparation requirements will also be discussed as well as the criteria used for evaluation of the Apprentice level smocking sampler. Students will practice stitches on their own pleated broadcloth and are encouraged to bring samples of their work for critique and discussion.
Kit contents and cost: Detailed and illustrated handout, thread conditioner and smocking needles. $9.00
SMOCKING PLEATER TLC
3 hours [1 SAGA Artisan point]
Prerequisite skills: Students should know how a smocking pleater works and to have used one a few times.
Class description: When was the last time you devoted a little time to care for your smocking pleater? You’d be surprised at how a cleaned and lubricated pleater can make the pleating process so much more positive! Learn how to take apart your pleater, clean and lubricate its parts, identify damaged needles, sharpen needles, and then put everything back together. Pleating tips will be offered as you practice pleating a fabric sample.
Kit contents and cost: Lubricant, sandpaper, 4” x 22” gingham fabric for practice pleating, handout. $6.00
SWIRLS OF SMOCKING
6 hours [2 SAGA Artisan points]
Prerequisite skills: Familiarity with basic smocking stitches and principles.
Class description: Who ever said that smocking stitches had to march in straight rows across the fabric! Learn how to stitch and manipulate smocking into a swirling kaleidoscope whose movement is further suggested by the color changes of overdyed thread. Detached buttonhole needle lace adds an effective accent. The class project is suited to a Shaker box lid or a pillow insert. Students furnish their own pleated fabric.
Kit contents and cost: Skein of floss overdyed, needles, button form and a handout including a photograph of the finished project. $7.00
We are sorry that this class may not be available until a suitable thread source is found. Please inquire.
MAD ABOUT PLAID!
3 hours [1 SAGA Artisan point]
Prerequisite skills: Familiarity with basic smocking stitches and principles.
Class description: If just the thought of smocking or sewing with plaid fabric drives you mad, then this class is for you! You’ll learn how to identify plaid types, how to lay out a pattern in order to match plaid lines, and how to utilize plaid as an effective accent. By stitching small notebook samples you’ll learn how to select thread colors and how to create your own smocking designs by simply adjusting smocking stitches. An original dress pattern for an 18” doll is included because you’re certain to become mad for plaid and be ready to start your first project! Students furnish 1/4 yard pleated plaid fabric.
Kit contents and cost: This is basically a notebook class, but an original dress pattern for an 18” doll is included as part of the handout in case you want to put your new-found passion to use! In addition to the handout and doll dress pattern, the kit will include spools of metallic and silk thread for you to try. $8.00
SMOCKING IN REVERSE
6 hours [2 SAGA Artisan Points]
Prerequisite skills: Students should be familiar with intermediate smocking stitches.
Class description: There is much more to backsmocking than holding pleats in place with a cable stitch for picture smocking. Smocking on the reverse side of the fabric, using a variety of stitches (wave/trellis, surface honeycomb, van dyke and feather), can produce exciting patterns and textures on the right side of the fabric. Prints as well as solids can benefit from this approach. Students will explore these possibilities as they stitch small reference swatches for their notebooks. They will also be able to plan and to begin their own "Reverse Sampler" of stitches. In addition, applications of reverse smocking in actual garments will be discussed. Students provide pleated fabric.
Kit contents and cost: Instructions and notebook pages. $5.00
THE SMOCKED MEDALLION
3 hours [1 SAGA Artisan Point]
Prerequisite skills: Familiarity with basic smocking stitches and principles.
Class description: This class presents an alternative to the smocked ball. The flat, smocked medallion shape lends itself to a number of finished applications including an ornament or pendant as well as mounting onto a pincushion. Students will learn about cross-over smocking stitches, stitching with metallic thread and stitching in-the-round to eliminate a finishing seam as they stitch their project. Design principles for the medallion shape will also be presented so that students can create a future project of their own. Spider webs and twisted cords will be discussed and demonstrated as finishing touches. Students will supply own pleated fabric and embroidery thread. One-half hour pre-class preparation time required (8 rows pleating).
Kit contents and cost: Choice of gold or silver Kreinik very fine (#4) braid, plastic canvas disc and a detailed handout which includes a color photo of the project, color graph of four different medallion designs and complete finishing instructions. $8.00
OVERDYED EASTER EGG VAN DYKE
3 hours [1 SAGA Artisan point]
Prerequisite skills: Familiarity with basic smocking stitches and principles.
Class description: In this hands-on project class students will use floss overdyed to stitch an Easter egg using the van dyke stitch. They will learn about floss overdyed and view the teacher’s many stitched samples. This is a great opportunity to brush up on the van dyke stitch and/or to perfect technique. Students will also learn how to stitch a project in-the-round to eliminate a finishing seam. Project finishing will be demonstrated; however students will be able to practice ribbed spider webs in order to complete their eggs at home. From this class students should be inspired to do other projects utilizing floss overdyed, the van dyke stitch and seamless smocking. Students provide their own pleated fabric in color of choice.
Kit contents and cost: Instructions with photograph, choice of floss overdyed color, Styrofoam® egg form and practice material for spider web finishing. $7.00
We are sorry that this class may not be available until a suitable thread source is found. Please inquire.
INSERTION WITHOUT FRUSTRATION
3 hours [1 SAGA Artisan point]
Prerequisite skills: Students should be familiar with their sewing machines.
SEWING MACHINE REQUIRED (Class Size Limit: 20 Students)
Class description: Joining smocking to a flat piece of fabric smoothly and evenly without distorted pleats is a source of frustration for many stitchers. This is a hands-on class. Students will bring smocked inserts or panels to be attached to yokes or flat fabric. Students will first learn about stabilizers and how to make corded bias piping which can also accent their smocking. Teacher will suggest and discuss different techniques and variations for attaching a smocked insert to a yoke, including those without corded piping. Using their corded piping and the disappearing basting tape method, students will attach their previously smocked insert to a yoke. Teacher has numerous samples and garments showing the various techniques. Advance preparation is required for this class.
Kit contents and cost: Cord filler for piping, basting tape and detailed instructions to save you from taking notes while trying to stitch. $6.00
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