The Sewing
Classroom
With Denise Halada
Looking for Sewing space while spending time
with likeminded people?
Sewing Open Lab
Nov 7 – Dec 19 Mondays 1:00 – 4:00 pm 7 Weeks $126
Sewing Intermediate/Open Lab
Nov 7 – Dec 19 Mondays
6:30 – 9:30 pm 7 Weeks $126
Sewing Open Lab
Nov 1 – Dec 20 Tuesdays 9:00 – Noon 8 Weeks $144
Louise Cutting Blouse/OL
Nov 1 –
Dec 20 Tuesdays 1:00 – 4:00 pm 8 Weeks
$144
Louise Cutting Blouse/Open Lab
Nov 2 – Dec 21 Wednesdays 1:00 – 4:00 pm 8 Weeks $144
Altering Ready To Wear/Open Lab
Nov 2
– Nov 30 Wednesdays 6:30 - 9:30
pm 5 Weeks $90
Sewing Open Lab
Dec 7
– Dec 21 Wednesdays 6:30 – 9:30 pm 3 Weeks
$54
Serger 1/OL
Nov 3 – Dec 1 Thursdays 9:00 – Noon 4 weeks $72
No class November 24 for Thanksgiving
Sewing Retreat #2
Sleep In Your Own Bed – Sewing Retreat #2
Nov 18-19 Friday/Saturday 9 am – 5 pm $125
Dreaming about 16 hours of sewing time for yourself - while someone else prepares lunch and 2 snacks each day!! THIS RETREAT is for you. Bring the project of your choice, get help when needed and use the well-stocked Sewing Classroom to help you create OR take advantage of the many kits available.
Class Descriptions
Sewing Open Lab (OL)
This is a course designed for
the student wanting a workspace with sewing equipment. This is a good course for someone who has
completed Beginning Sewing and looking for individual help when needed. Open to
all types of sewing and quilting projects.
Students are responsible for bringing their
own sewing materials and supplies. The
sewing lab is well equipped with sewing machines, sergers, cutting tables and
pressing equipment .
Sewing
Intermediate/Open Lab is a continuation of the
Beginning Sewing course and includes lectures and demonstrations (given at the
beginning of the class) with the balance of the class for sewing. Topics
include: Taking Proper Measurements,
Understanding Fitting Ease, Pattern Alterations, Pattern Symbols and Layout, Pinning Know How – Cutting Knowledge, Threads and Needles, Stay Stitching
and Seams. Students will construct a
project of their own choice. Use of
equipment and technique inquiries on individual sewing projects is given.
Louise Cutting Blouse/Open
Lab
Construct
a Louise Cutting Blouse using one of the three chosen patterns - The Blouse Perfected, Timeless and Modern, Easy, Ageless,
Cool using the sizing and sewing techniques demonstrated in class
using the DVD The Blouse Perfected.
Altering Ready To Wear/Open Lab
This
class is designed for the person who wants to make their garments fit better.
Maybe you have lost or gained weight, your garments are too long or too short,
you are short or long waisted..... this class is for you. You will learn how to shorten or lengthen
pants, skirts and dresses, change the waist to fit, how to replace a zipper
plus the other alterations you bring to the class. This is a hands on class, so
you will be able to put your newly learned skills into practice
Serger Class Description - Using your own Serger* you will learn how to thread your serger, adjust tensions, secure and lock seams as well as other basic information. You will be making a serger workbook of the stitches and some quick projects. *There are 4 sergers available to use in the lab – so if you do not have a serger and want to learn - reserve a serger for your
Have you had all your Covid Vaccines? Small class sizes of 10 students!
Air purifier in classroom
and machines sanitized after each class.
Masks
are optional but may be required if Covid cases increase.
All Classes Meet at Dale Heights Presbyterian Church-5501 UniversityAve
To register for a class please email me at denisesniche@charter.net or call or text 608/219-3875.
Mail
fees - made payable to Denise Halada to 6121 Raymond Road, Madison, WI
53711.
Denise’s
Niche Classroom Policy
If you notify me prior to but no
later than the beginning of the first class that you will not be able to make a
class you can either choose to:
1.
make the class up in another class I am teaching. OR
2.
have your class fee prorated.
Missed classes need to be made up
during the dates of your original class.
Any class not made up during this time frame will be considered a
forfeited class.
Payment is due no later than the
first day of class unless you have made special arrangements with me.