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Cal Poly University Conference Center
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Registration Info Hotels Fashion Show Bridal Extravaganza Home Décor Show Home |
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Need help? Call 24 hours: 1-800-795-8999 Free Demos with General Admission Free Demos |
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Seminars:
Seminars A - P
Seminars
Q - Z
Workshops
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Create Quilted Wearables Sue Hausmann See Sue's trunk show of quilted Wearables bursting with inspiration. The demonstration of easy step by step demonstration of techniques will inspire you to create. Tips for lining, easy construction, binding, fasteners, and more! Saturday 5:00 -- 6:00 B2S Sunday2:00 -- 3:00 B4S
Developing Classes for Quilters Karen Boutte closed
Designed for individuals interested in developing their own classes. We will
discuss various methods for creating informative fun-filled classes. Explore
technique, process and project oriented classes, brainstorm class
objectives, create a teaching outline and class handouts.
(Hands-on)
Becoming a Quilt Diva Karen Boutte closed Learn how Karen went from fledgling quilt teacher to a National lecturer, author, designer and Quilt Diva. Discover tips to market yourself and your special skills. Saturday 10:30 – 11:30 A3S Sunday 12:30 – 1:30 A5S
Crazy Quilting Using Scraps Ann Poindexter 8 seats left
Design and sew a Crazy Quilt pillow or purse using scraps highlighted with
silk ribbon embroidery, decorative stitching, and fun buttons and couched
thread. This class is so much fun.
Soft Luggage & Totes Pats Mundwiler Create from quilted fabric: an overnight bag, garment bag, cosmetic bag, presentation case, a quilting frame bag or a knitting bag, sports covers for tennis rackets, hockey sticks, cover toasters, and mixers—all easy, economical and stylish. Saturday 12:00 – 1:00 R2S
Seminole Patchwork Pats Mundwiler This easy form of strip-piecing lets you create rich, complex designs with a surprisingly simple method of construction. Create trims for towels, tote bags, decorator pillows, curtains and clothing with small patches that make you look like an expert. Sunday 2:00 – 3:00 R6S
Scrapbooking With Fabrics
Scrapbooking
Using Your Sewing Machine Using your sewing machine, you can add all kinds of interesting designs to your Scrapbook using ideas like Trapunto, fabric folding, or finger puppets. Give your old pictures character by adding themes to your Scrapbooking pages. Sunday 11:00 – 12:00 V10S Self-Improvement & Self-Publishing
How to
Write, Self-Publish and Market Your Book
Thinking, planning, writing, or producing a book? Linda shows you a
faster, easier, more cost effective and successful approach. Learn how In
this content-filled, interactive, high-energy seminar.
Overcoming
Doubt, Fear & Procrastination
Get past doubt, fear and procrastination by facing the challenges that keep you from a happy, productive and successful life. Learn to leave your comfort zone, initiate positive changes, gain confidence and a level of commitment to succeed. Sunday 4:00 – 5:00 Z3S
Serging Easy Serger Techniques Ann Poindexter 5 Seats Left
Ann uses vest
variations to demonstrate: pin tucking, rolled hems with strips of fabric,
gathering using your serger, attaching ruffles and how to tackle adjusting
tension. Plus how to use threads and more.
Serging to the Sky! Ann Poindexter 12 seats left
Learn how to
create fabulous decorative trims, make and insert piping, make ruffles the
easy way. Ann will also show you how to pipe the edge of blankets and use
the blind stitch to finish.
Serger 911 Kathy Ruddy 13 seats left (O5S) Learn how sergers operate, how width is used to improve stitches and create a perfect balanced-tension control strip to use for each new fabric and thread and a sequential tension formula that works on any serger model and all thread types. Plus a 5-minute serger pocket that can be added to any pattern. Saturday 2:00 – 3:00 O3S Sunday 11:00 – 12:00 O5S
Sewing Basics Fashion Sewing For the Novice Nick Coman The beginning garment sewer will learn terminology, techniques, tools, textiles and take a guided tour of the sewing machine, needles, optional accessories, thread, fabric, measuring/ marking tools & more. Saturday 4:30 – 6:00 E7N
Sewing Quilts: A Primer Nick Coman 11 seats left The beginning quilter will learn terminology, techniques, tools, textiles available and be will taken on a tour of the sewing machine, needles, notions, thread, fabric, measuring - marking tools & more. Bring a note book. Sunday 9:00 – 10:30 E8N
Home Dec: Learning the Basics Nick Coman
The beginning Home Dec sewer will learn terminology, techniques, tools,
textiles and take a guided tour of the sewing machine, needles, special
pressure feet, thread, fabric, measuring/marking tools and more.
Sewing For Profit Make Money Doing What You Love Nick Coman
Going into a
sewing business or in business and having trouble getting motivated? Learn
and share ways to stay excited by re-evaluating and revamping the way you
look at your business.
Marketing Your Sewing Business Barbara Wright Sykes (Hands-on) Learn successful marketing techniques to attract clients and earn a profit. Discover how to utilize non-traditional advertising and promotions and how to market using attractive flyers, fabulous collateral pieces and more. Saturday 5:00 – 6:00 Z1S
Pricing Without Fear Barbara Wright Sykes 11 seats left
(Hands-on)
No more under-charging! Learn how to develop a profit-making price list that
works for you. Learn how to earn $800-$1000 a day through an in-depth
study of pricing for profit. Examine three pricing methods and the
pros and cons of each.
Life is "Sew" Exciting Sue Hausmann Ever wonder how to take your life skill of sewing a step further. Sue is often asked "How did you get this job" or How do I get your job"? Join Sue for an inspiring presentation full of ideas for new opportunities plus a variety of sewing and quilting projects that prove "you can make it"! Saturday 2:00 -- 3:00 B1S
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Sewing With Handwoven Fabric Linda Kubik Learn the correct pattern and fabric and their compatibility for a garment. See techniques for seam finishes unique to hand woven fabric. Remember, a great garment is held up by good construction. Saturday 8:30 – 10:00 J1N
What's Wrong With This Fabric? Linda Kubik You’ve constructed (woven, knit, crochet, dyed, etc) the perfect fabric. Unfortunately, it didn’t turn out quite as planned. Bring your problem fabric, pattern, etc. for some creative problem solving with Linda who has over 40 years of garment construction and design. Saturday 2:30 – 4:00 J3N
Fashioned in Silk Lecture Linda Lee 9 seats left Incorporate silk duoppioni, shantung, tussah and more into your wardrobe. Learn how to cut, sew and care for silks using the right tools, techniques and styles. See lots of clothes and the best sources for incredible fabrics. Sunday 11:00 – 12:00 K4S
Sophisticated Fleece Techniques
Lyla Messinger
9 seats left
It's All About the Fabric Linda Lee Learn which fabrics drape well, take off ten pounds and maintain their beauty for years. Find out where to buy great fabrics, even if there's no fabric store near you. A portion of the class will be devoted to Q&A. Sunday 1:30 – 2:30 K5S
Sheer Delight Lyla Messinger
Learn a variety of narrow hem edges, problem solve appropriate seams, add a
buttonhole and small sheer design pieces to an existing pattern, create
reversible pieces, layer fabrics to add dimension and color variation, add
innovative accents and more.
Let Go of Your Fabric Fear Dorine Nieuwenhuijs
Overcome the fear of using unusual fabrics in your quilting and garment
making. You’ll learn the tricks and joys of combining such fabrics as
silks, linens, rayons, ethnic cottons, heavy and light fabrics all into
beautiful finished projects.
Successful Sewing With
Knits Lyla
Messinger
5
seats left
Sewing With Computers Sew With Your Computer Nick Coman 7 Seats Left Discover what computers allow us to do with our machines, patterns, stashes, threads, embroideries, color choices, designing, etc. Learn about sewing technology such as EQ, Body Scanning, or 3D Pro. You will be amazed! Saturday 8:30 – 10:00 E4N
Textile & Surface Design
Batik-Textile Treasures of Bali
June Colburn:
13 seats left
Fabric Knit Accessories (Hands-on) Dorine Nieuwenhuijs Learn how to choose and cut fabric to use for knitting and how to cast on, knit, cast off and combine fabric with yarns to make stylish and fun accessories. Demonstrations and materials will be provided. Friday 4:00 – 5:30 T2N Saturday 8:30 – 10:00 T3N
Microwave Dyeing (Hands-on) Diane Ricks Sculpt fabric into amazing works of art. This technique is simple, its easy and fast. Use a microwave to dye a beautiful scarf or fabric. It's amazing what wonderful results you will get. Saturday 10:30 – 11:30 X2S
Fibers & Fabrics Linda Kubik
Natural, man made, synthetic: See how different fibers affect the hand and
drape of fabric. What contributes to wearability and ease of care?
Explore the diversity and complexity of fabrics and learn how fibers
influence fabrics and how to identify them.
Wardrobe Planning Reality Wardrobe Linda Lee
Linda show you how to assemble a core wardrobe of wearable clothes in
today's fabrics sprinkled with a little outrageous color and kick which
represents a new era in sewing, fitting and image.
5 Easy Pieces Judith Rasband
Learn Judi’s fascinating approach to pattern selection to pull together
fabrics, styles, colors, and accessories that will fire your imagination,
increase wardrobing skills, eliminate clothing anxiety, saving you time and
money. You'll love to wear what you sew!
Wardrobe Strategies For Lifestyles 2006 Judith Rasband See 12 wardrobe strategies and how to carry out a wardrobe evaluation. Eliminate "wardrobe orphans," to better organize what's left. See cluster wardrobing and wearable art in the latest designer looks and how to use the fabrics in your stash! Sunday 9:00 – 10:30 W4N
Image Integrity For Sewers Judith Rasband Internet chat reveals sewers share common concern as traditional values in dress are traded in for sloppy and revealing clothing. See an eye-opening photo essay that illustrates the trend to deconstruct beauty and quality in dress. Receive fashion solutions you can use in your own families, communities, schools, and churches with outcomes that bless lives. Sunday 8:00 -- 9:00 W6S
Weaving Weaver's Art in Traditional Japan June Colburn From plain weave to summer gauze, brocade, jacquard and kasuri, the Japanese have produced some of the finest woven textiles. Learn how they were used in garments and why kimono fabric is only 14" wide. Trunk show featured. Saturday 10:30 – 12:00 C2N
Weaving Without a Loom Pats Mundwiler
Create unique garments embellished with trim or fabric hand-woven without a
loom, make jewelry, purses, and home décor items by this special technique.
You need pins, foam-core board, an ironing board/pad, a pencil, ruler, yarn,
beads, fabric & iron-on interfacing.
Need help? Call 24 hours: 1-800-795-8999
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Art-to-Wear
Sweat Shirt Jacket
Dorine Nieuwenhuijs:
12 seats
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Draping & Pattern Drafting
Drafting & Designing Pants
With Couture Fit:
4 Seats Left
Draping: Fitting Solutions
That Work :
8
seats left
Embroidery
Fearless Free Motion
Stitching Nick Coman:
13 seats
left
Embellishment & Color Design
Hand Beading Basics
Nick Coman:
12 seats
left
Color Sense For Sewers Judith Rasband: 13 seats left (Hands-on) Learn the dimensions of color, its effect on clothing design, fabric selection, fit, coordination and wardrobe planning. You’ll increase your color memory for easier fabric matching and accessory coordination. You'll see creative color schemes that will inspire you and eliminate anxiety about color in clothing. Bring favorites from your fabric stash to plan around. Friday 12:30 – 4:00 W1W
Thread Sketching a Field of Flowers: Linda Visnaw 12 seats left
(Hands-on)
Create a beautiful field of flowers using some of the most
exciting coloring techniques available to sewing enthusiasts today.
Learn a variety of ways to transfer designs to fabric. Color your fabric and
then thread "sketch" to bring out the "WOW". It is fun, fast, and
something you will want to do over and over. You will be excited to show off
these techniques to your friends.
Fashion & Costume Design
Fashion Design I: Concept
Development
Fashion Design II:
Designing a Collection
Fitting
ABC's of Pattern Alteration
Lorraine Henry:
8
seats left
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Home Décor Basics of Foundations Muslin Piecing June Colburn
(Hands-on) Learn
how to mark the muslin, rotary cut the fabric, sew-and-flip the pieces, and
finish the placemat. Use batiks, prints to match kitchen/dining decor, or
holiday themed fabrics.
Secrets of a Decorator Workroom Pam Damour (Hands-on) Create professional home Dec embellishments like the pros!. Learn how to make welt cord, double welt, faux piping, flat piping, ruffles, use twisted cord & more! Included is a sample workbook to help you sew home dec, quilting and apparel projects easier. Friday 8:30 – 12:00 G1W
Table Runners, Dish Covers & Silverware Holders 13 seats left
Ann Poindexter: (Hands-on)
You will enjoy learning
how to make an innovative table runner with a unique way to hold it down on
the table. Add a small design in the middle of a pieced flag.
Add a hot dish cover to match, and napkins that hold silverware.
Magic Miters, Hems & More (Hands-on) Pam Damour
Afraid of mitered banding? Then this is for you! Learn how to
make several mitered embellishments from mitered hems, to lined mitered hems
and mitered banding. Then, learn which hems work for each projects, and how
to use all those feet!
Basic Decorator Pillow
(Hands-on)
Bobbie Moon:
Reversible Table Runner Shannon Mullen 13 seats left You'll never believe where sewing is today! Join Shannon as she teaches an amazingly trendy reversible table runner as seen on America Sews with Sue Hausmann. Learn to unlock the creativity you have as you complete this project without a pattern and embellishments to make it unique to you. Friday 12:30 to 4:00 D2W
Quilting Stitch-a-Story Wall Hanging Karen Boutte: closed
(Hands-on)
Learn how to “scrapbook” with your fabric
stash and sewing machine. Create one-of-a-kind wall hanging. We’ll use raw
edged appliqué, decorative stitching, couched fiber and machine quilting to
preserve your special memories in fabric.
Whole Cloth Clutch Bag Karen Boutte: closed
(Hands-on)
Create a one-of-a-kind clutch bag made with wonderful dramatic fabric. We’ll
use raw edged appliqué, decorative stitching, couched fiber and machine
quilting to enhance our bags. Requires basic sewing supplies and sewing
machine.
Serging Serger 911 - Workshop (Hands-On) Kathy Ruddy: Learn how sergers work and eliminate serger tension! Discover a sequential tension formula used on all kinds of fabrics, threads and sergers. You’ll make completed samples from pre-cut fabric pieces. Bring basic sewing supplies, scissors, colored felt tip pens, see-through ruler, and pins. Kit Fee: $10 (includes: instruction booklet, pre-cut fabric samples and thread) Friday 4:00 – 7:00 O1W
Sewing Specialty Fabrics
Fashioned in Silk Workshop
Linda Lee
11
seats left
Textile & Surface Design
Bobbins Up
Nick Coman:
(Hands-on)
13
seats left
Designing with Discharge Paste & Paint Diane Ricks: (Hands-on) Use stamps, stencils and silk screens to design your own fabric. You will make a group of samples of a variety of techniques. Diane Ricks is a master at this technique. Her creative garments have been in the Bernina Fashion Show. Friday 12:30 – 4:00 X1W
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Tenerife Needle Weaving
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