Creations By Michie' Classes

Let's keep hand embroidery alive and well! Learn 16 basic stitches along with numerous hints and tips that will make any gift unique.

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In the Christening Gown class we make this lovely linen gown that features front pleats and a collar trimmed with lace.

We will also learn all of the embroidery stitches for the collar, which makes this gown a true heirloom.

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Learn how to construct your smocked garments in the construction school. We will make a baby apron with smocking at the neck, a sunsuit or sundress with a smocked inset, and a bishop. Along with construction, we will also cover the basics of geometric and picture smocking,

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Choose from patterns #126 or #127 as we learn basic heirloom sewing by machine. The class will cover tiny tucks, lace insertion, lace edging, and lace to entredeux.

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Using rickrack, floss, entredeux, and lace, learn 10 different techniques that will give any garment a finished look.

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Learn how to adapt pattern #128 for a bias bound edge that adds color without being fussy.

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This white bubble, using pattern #126, features shadow embroidery on the front and a blanket stitch around the collar and sleeves. A great gift for the new baby in your family, it can also be made in a girl version with puffed sleeves.

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