American Sewing Expo. Classes. Celebrity Teachers Luke Haynes Kathleen Andrews Latifah Saafir. Classes. Experts. Exhibits & Contest!

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1 American Sewing Expo Sept 25-27, 2015 Novi, Michigan Classes Celebrity Teachers Luke Haynes Kathleen Andrews Latifah Saafir Kids Beginner Advanced Expert Contests Fashion Shows Costume Making Shopping Find things you won t see anywhere else! Classes Experts The perfect Exhibits & Contest! Sunday is Costume Day! Weekend Getaway for all things sewing! ee! e n r eo F ak T

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3 Dear Sewing Friends Are you ready for the most sewing fun you have ever had? This year s expo is sure to excite and inspire sewing enthusiasts of all levels. We have something for everyone, beginner classes to expert as well as specialty classes using paint sticks, inks, felting and more. Returning again this year are classes, fashion show and contest for costumes and Cosplay. We are also happy to present some really excellent quilting classes and brand new this year, Michigan Quilters exhibit to inspire us all. One more addition for this year s expo attendees is the Sewing Scavenger Hunt where you will learn more about the expo happenings and have a chance to win prizes. We know the class schedule is filled with inspiring seminars and workshops but do leave time to enjoy shopping in the vendor hall. You ll be glad you did! Sincerely Sew, Table of Contents Information for Page ASE Passion For Fashion... Outside Back Cover Featured Teachers...Inside Back Cover Show Sponsors... 2 General Information... 3 Wednesday and Thursday Workshops... 4 & 5 Fri Sun Special Exhibits Free Demo Schedule Fashion Stage Social Media Lounge Seminar Schedule & 19 Registration Form Cosplay... Inside Front Cover Register online to receive BONUSES!! (see page 3) Pre-Registration for and Workshops July 21 through September 17 Tips for attending the expo: wear walking shoes, bring patterns and fabric swatches for shopping, bring address labels for adding to mailing lists and entering prize drawings, bring a notebook and pen for class and demo notes. Be sure to bring your smartphone and/or camera. On the cover Blue Maze quilt by Latifa Saafir ASE Join Us! American Sewing Expo Novice, Beginner, Intermediate and Experts Learn to Sew Learn to Quilt Make Costumes Sew Better September 25th - 27th, 2015 Sew for a business Sew for a hobby Discover New Products Enjoy a weekend getaway 22nd Year 1. Sunday Cosplay Contest 2. Social Media Lounge 3. Costume Classes 4. Passion For Fashion 5. Shopping! 6. Games 7. Workshops Make & Takes 10. Free Demos 11. Innovation Generation 12. Dream Sewing Room 13. Shopping! 14. Special Exhibits 15. Celebrity Teachers 16. Sew Party Café 17. Fashion in 1/2 Scale Exhibit 18. Meet New Friends 19. Fashion Shows 20. Enjoy the Bargains! 21. Shopping!

4 Call for Entries ASE Innovation Generation The Innovation Generation contest fashion show will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2015 from 2:00 to 3:00 pm on the Fashion Stage. There are three age catgories, 8-11, and Contestants must enter by September 9, For details and entry form visit our website or call , Mon-Thurs., 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. AmericanSewingExpo.com/contests.html Scavenger Hunt Join in the fun by participating in the American Sewing Expo Scavenger Hunt! You are going to be up and down the show floor scouring for your own personal treasures, so you might as well look for ours and win a prize at the same time! Each person to correctly finish the scavenger hunt will receive a gift from SCHMETZneedles.com and entered to win 1 of 6 sewing prize packs! Full details will be available in the show program. OUR SPONSORS Page 2

5 ASE General Information Hours, Hotels, Locations How To Register Prices Pre-Show Workshops Wednesday, Sept. 23, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday, Sept. 24, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Vendor Hall is not open on Wednesday or Thursday Expo Activities Show Floor, Exhibits, Demos & Fashion Friday, Sept. 25 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday, Sept. 26 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Passion for Fashion 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Sunday, Sept. 27 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday Registration opens at 8:00 am Fri - Sun Registration opens at 7:30 am Dream Sewing Room Drawing 5:00 pm (Sunday) Hotels Ask for the special American Sewing Expo rates available at these hotels. When reserving online, please visit for a discount code. Hyatt Place Detroit/Novi At Suburban Collection Showplace Doubletree Hotel Detroit/Novi Crescent Blvd., Novi, MI For transportation services to and from DTW Airport see Location The Expo takes place at The Suburban Collection Showplace, Grand River Ave, Novi, MI For detailed directions, contact the Expo Center at or visit them online at: Pre-Registration Pre-registration begins July 21, 2015 and all registration forms must be received in our office no later than September 17, Pre-registrations not received in sufficient time to return tickets by mail will be held at the Will Call counter near the registration desk in the Expo Center. Register By Web Visit our website at and fill out your registration form. Online registration begins July 21, 2015 at 9:00am EST. Register By Mail To register by mail, fill out your registration form and send it with your payment to: American Sewing Expo, 1385 Clyde Road, Highland, MI Register By Fax Fill out the registration form and fax it with your credit card information to (Our fax line is available 24 hours a day). Register On Site To register for classes at the expo please arrive at least one hour prior to your first seminar time. No Phone-In Registration! Registration of any size package received by August 7th will be entered into a drawing for one of three exciting gift packages. Web Bonuses Register on our website and receive one of the following bonuses: Sampler or Silver Needle Free Seminar Voucher* Gold Star Free Seminar Voucher* plus auto-entry to DSR** All American Free Collectable Gift plus auto-entry to DSR** *Seminar Vouchers are redeemable at the expo. **Dream Sewing Room Contest is on Sunday at 5:00pm. You must be present to win! (see pg 15) General Admission The cost is $12 during pre-registration or $14 at the door and covers one day s admission. The general admission will allow you to attend the expo exhibit floor and take advantage of Make & Takes, FREE Demos and Fashion Shows. Children under the age of 16 are welcome in the vendor hall at no charge when accompanied by an adult.there are NO STROLLERS OR ROLLING TOTES ALLOWED in the vendor hall. All Day Workshops All day workshop fees are $130 for one day and cannot be included in a seminar package. Please Note! Kit fees for all hands-on classes and Make & Takes are payable to the instructor at the time of class. ASE Passion For Fashion Finale Saturday - $14.00 Seminar Package Prices (One person per package - One package per person) All American Save $60... $ (includes 15 seminar hrs + 3 days admission) Gold Star Save $32... $ (includes 10 seminar hours + 3 days admission) Silver Needle Save $12...$86.00 (includes 5 seminar hours + 2 days admission) Sampler Save $6...$50.00 (includes 3 seminar hours + 1 day admission) Ala Carte One hour seminars...$14.00 each Two hour seminars...$28.00 each All seminar participants must be at least 11 years old. Parking Parking available at the Expo Center for $5 per vehicle. Four day parking passes are available for purchase Thursday only for $10. Ask parking attendant. Those with special needs, please give us advance notice so that we may better serve you. Page 3

6 ASE Wednesday and Thursday all day workshops are all $130 and do not require a general admission ticket. The registration form is on page 20 or register online at Supply lists for all Workshops will be included with your tickets. Photos of hands-on projects can be seen at AmericanSewingExpo.com. Wednesday Hands-on Workshops - $130 each September 23, H01_WE Child Safe Roman Shades Terri Booser / The Workroom Channel Discover how the professionals make classic (and child safe) working roman shades. Learn accurate measuring techniques, mounting considerations, appropriate fabric selection, and yardage and ring spacing calculations. The heart of the class is the layout, cutting and fabrication of the shade using techniques for professional results. Leave with a fully functioning roman shade utilizing the Pro-Lift system, the newest, most complete professional lift system in the market. After class you will be able to transform your windows with these practical, stylish and safe shades. Kit Fee $50.00: includes Safe-T-Shade Pro Lift mechanism and 2 yards premium drapery lining. Please bring your own sewing machine to class. 20H02_WE Fitting the 4 B s Plus Arms Lorraine Henry / Lorraine Henry for Conselle Don t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the BEST teachers in the country for pattern alterations! Bellies, Boobs, Back, Butts, and don t forget the Arms. Learn to alter for a multiple number of figure variations that affect all these areas of the body such as prominent abdomen, large/small bust, broad/ narrow back, larger waist, etc. Discover how to alter for one variation without causing a change to an area that fits. This is a mini semester university course in fitting and the beginning of building an alteration file for future reference. Kit Fee $14.00: includes binder, practice patterns, alteration papers, page protectors, information and instruction sheets. Pre-Show Workshops 20H04_WE Creative Convertible Jacket Barbara Crawford / Crawford Designs Join Barbara, the Fashionista of sweatshirt transformations for this absolute game changer in creating a fitted jacket from a sweatshirt. This creative jacket design is current, fashionable and has a clever zipper closure that converts to a button closure. Added bonus: If you want to look 10 lbs thinner, and who doesn t, this Jacket class is for you. Kit Fee $65.00: includes Comfort Color sweatshirt, lining, covered buttons, stabilizer, snaps, tissue paper, zipper, pattern, tape, fabric for under the collar and bias tape. Barbara will have a variety of premade batik bias tape for students to use. Sewing machines generously provided by Janome. 20H05_WE Creating Depth, Movement & Optical Illusions Kathleen Andrews / KwiltArt Learn to create depth, dimension and optical illusion in an easy quilt made entirely with strip piecing. This dynamic art quilt design is very easy but has the look of being much more complicated. Discover how to combine shading and shapes to create depth and movement. The quilt top will be partially finished during the workshop but you will leave with the knowledge to complete it at home. Kit Fee $10.00: includes Convex Illusions or Poppin In pattern. Sewing machines generously provided by Janome. 20H06_WE Pants for YOU: Personal Fit and Styling Kathy Ruddy / KathyRuddy.com Create the only pant pattern you ll need for years to come! Measurements and visual keys are the foundation for creating a custom pants pattern. Members of the class will receive a visual fit chart on which Kathy will analyze and record the changes needed to create a custom fit. Kathy will demonstrate taking correct measurements as class members work in pairs to complete their individual measurement charts. Using 1/2 scale patterns, practice the fitting changes outlined in the personal analysis to create your very own custom pant pattern. As the class progresses, learn how to use a pattern block to restyle pant legs that follow current trends and how to convert a fitted zipper faced waist to a smooth pull-on pant. Many more tips and lots of fun will be had by all! Kit Fee $25.00: includes 1/2 scale patterns, tutorial, seam allowance curved ruler and one drafting pen. 20H07_WE Serged Twin Set Angela Wolf / Angela Wolf Pattern Collection Serge a sweater set in a day! One of Angela Wolf s favorite tops will soon become one of your go to patterns. Learn quick and easy construction techniques with the serger including stabilizing seams with clear elastic, ruching, inserting sleeves, lettuce edge and more. Join Angela for a fun-filled day of serging and leave with expanded knowledge of serger construction and a fashionable top! Kit Fee $29: includes pattern, clear elastic, twill tape, and fray check. Sergers generously provided by Baby Lock. 20H08_WE Every Bodies Shirt Robin Bolton / Islander Sewing Systems This classic women s shirt is a must have for every wardrobe. The design is highlighted by long front darts and three piece back shaping for the ultimate feminine fit. Included in the pattern are options for a two piece collar or a stand up collar. Also featured are two piece sleeves with beautiful topstitching details along with easy to accomplish front and sleeve button plackets. As you construct this shirt you will learn how to sew without pins along with time saving, quality improving techniques from Islander Sewing Systems. Other great tips include: what you need to know about fusible interfacing for shirt making, easy marking, perfect topstitching every time, why seam allowances should not always be 5/8 and sew much more!! Kit Fee $17.97: includes pattern (retail value $23.95). Sewing machines generously provided by Baby Lock. Thursday Hands-on Workshops - $130 each September 24, H01_TH Perfect Box Cushions Jeanelle Dech / The Workroom Channel Learn techniques upholsterers use to create perfect box cushions with welt cording. Topics include pattern matching, welt cord, zipper insertion, and foam inserts for indoor and outdoor applications. Tips for long bench cushions and welt-edge throw pillows are also included. Kit Fee $15.00: includes 20 yds. medium weight 5/32 polyester cord, 2 yds. #4.5 zipper chain and pulls, double-stick adhesive tape, and detailed handout with full-color close-up photos. Please bring your own sewing machine to class. 20H02_TH Clothes to Quilts Luke Haynes / Luke Haynes Spend a relaxing day working with abstract forms and learning how to harness fabrics that may be a little outside of the norm of today s quilting world. Learn to take clothing or just your stash and work organically to create a small quilt top the Luke Haynes way. Luke will walk the class through a series of steps that will deconstruct and reconstruct fabric into something greater than the sum of its parts. Don t miss the creative fun this class will bring to your quilting! Please bring your own sewing machine to class. Page 4

7 ... Pre-Show Workshops Continued 20H03_TH Charm ing Snowman Wall Quilt/ Snowflake Pillow Vicky Bowman / Vicky s Quilting Studio Discover the ease and convenience of working with pre-cut fabric charm bundles. No more spending hours picking out fabric and hauling bolts to the counter to be cut, we can now just grab a pre-cut bundle and we are ready to go. Spend the day learning simple piecing techniques, raw edge applique and how to bind quilt projects. Enjoy a slideshow of different projects that can be made by using precut fabrics. Whether you re a novice or experienced quilter you ll have fun completing your 13 ½ x 11 ¼ wall quilt and 13 x 13 snowflake pillow just in time for the holidays. Kit Fee $45.00: includes patterns, all fabrics for quilt top and binding. Please bring your own sewing machine to class. 20H04_TH Glam Clam Quilt Latifah Saafir / Janome Everything is better when it s bigger, right? Even clamshells? Learn an alternative to hand piecing clamshells, by learning to piece these with your sewing machine. They are big, bold, and fun. Learn the tricks and tips to work with 12 Glam Clams to create a 48 x 60 baby-size or 60 x 72 lap quilt, all without pins or ironing! Taught by modern quilter Latifah Saafir from Los Angeles, you will leave class never fearing curves again. Sewing machines generously provided by Janome. 20H05_TH Embellish with Embroidery Angela Wolf / Angela Wolf Pattern Collection Join It s Sew Easy s Angela Wolf for tips and techniques on embellishing with embroidery, perfect for home dec, accessories, and garments. Learn to embroider on fabrics such as vinyl/faux leather, tulle, satin, chiffon, even monograming a towel. Angela will share hooping techniques, stabilizer options, placement ideas, and so much more! You will leave with an embroidery notebook full of information and samples, along with many embroidered fabrics for future use. Kit Fee $76: includes embroidery notebook, stabilizers, padding, fabric for projects and more. Embroidery machines generously provided by Janome. 20H06_TH Upcycled Fantasy Fashion Sweater Andrea Schewe / Andrea Schewe Design Join fashion and costume pattern designer Andrea Schewe for a fun filled day of creativity. This lovely sweater is Andrea s original design that will make an adorable little evening sweater, a stunning evening cover-up or a cute little costume piece. Create this wearable art sweater by cutting up 2 or 3 thrift store sweaters and sewing them together with irregular hems and edgings, making the sweater shapelier, adding trims and other embellishments. Students will work in pairs because some pinning and fitting need to be done on the wearer. Think of this as the sewing equivalent of water color painting. All the edges are soft and the garment is planned and created as you make it. Please bring your own sewing machine to class. 20H07_TH Cool Serg-ical Procedures Gail Yellen / Gail Patrice Design Expand your serger skills with specialty feet and attachments in Cool Serg-ical Procedures! Attach and gather fabrics in one step with a ruffler foot. Piping is easy with a cording foot. Apply lace perfectly with a lace applicator foot. Wondering how to use a double fold bias binder attachment? Create sturdy tote bag handles and fashion accessories with the belt loop binder. And what on earth is a downturn feller? Learn all this and more when you join serger expert Gail Yellen for a day of expanding your sewing/ serger knowledge. Kit Fee $24.00: includes notebook with page protectors, 10-page color photographed handout, cording, grosgrain ribbon and all fabrics for techniques. Sergers generously provided by Baby Lock. 20H08_TH Easy Fit, Fun to Stitch Reversible Jacket Joi Mahon / Dress Form Designs LLC/Baby Lock Join Designer Joi to create a fashionable two piece reversible jacket. First, determine your size by trying on samples. Using an exclusive brushed rayon reversible fabric for the body and comfortable knit for the sleeves, construct your jacket using the decorative machine stitches that create beautiful lapped seams. This garment is a blank canvas for embellishments including machine embroidery, decorative overlock stitching and more. Students will have the opportunity to play with stitches on the Baby Lock Sashiko machine and Ovation serger to add flair to their design. Kit Fee $58.00: includes all fashion fabrics, decorative thread, reusable sloper pattern, tote bag and more. Sewing machines generously provided by Baby Lock. 20H09_TH Jean Fit Workshop Jennifer Stern / J Stern Designs Join Jennifer as she takes you step-by-step through the process of fitting a pattern that will surely become your new favorite pair of jeans! Students have the opportunity to try on fitting muslins to help determine the best starting size. These muslins are used to determine which adjustments are necessary to achieve a perfect fit. Learn how to make the necessary changes to the pattern which is then used to cut out a customized muslin and adjusted pattern that is ready to cut out and sew. Kit Fee $40.00: includes Misses or Women s Jean Pattern, 3 yds. heavy weight muslin, tracing paper and Jean Fit Workbook. Please bring your own sewing machine to class. 20H10_TH A Day to Embroider Pattie Otto / Great Copy Patterns Learn three special embroidery techniques while you spend the day with your embroidery machine. Pattie will take you beyond basic design to show you how to master wing needle embroidery, classic cutwork and fun bracelets from colorful zippers. Class projects include two lavender sachets done in the hoop and embellished with the wing needle, two table scarves with elegant cutwork done on the embroidery machine and two fab bracelets created from decorative zippers. Pattie will share other great projects using these clever techniques. Kit Fee $35.00: includes two wing needle sachet kits with lavender inserts, two table scarves, two zipper kits, stabilizers, four embroidery designs used in class and illustrated handouts. Included in your kit will be your choice of one of the embroidery packs used in class from Great Copy Patterns. Please bring your own embroidery machine to class. 20H11_TH Learn to Custom Fit and Design Connie Crawford / Fashion Patterns by Coni This class covers fit and styling pants, skirts and blouses for all cup sizes and hip measurements. Learn the art of achieving a personal fit for the A/B cup, C/D/DD cup, DDD/F/G cup or H/I cup for both woven and knit designs. Using your personal measurements and pre-sewn blouse patterns with the above cup sizes, Connie will demonstrate how to achieve a custom fit in 10 minutes and how to fit the necklines correctly, make a shoulder and armhole fit properly and match the collar to necklines. In addition, various blouse, dress, vest and jacket designs will be shown. This class starts with demonstrating the industry method of drafting and styling a custom skirt and pant sloper, giving the starting points to develop quick, easy skirt and pant designs or to copy your favorite designer. Other designs include fitted skirts, skirts with fullness and skirt with style lines, flared gores, kick peats, style lines, sarongs, flounces and more. Kit Fee $5.00: includes copy of the power point presentation and 1/3 scale patterns for the pattern exercises. There will be soup, salads and sandwiches available for purchase on Thursday with an expanded menu available Friday - Sunday Page 5

8 ASE Supply lists for all hands-on seminars will be included with your tickets. Photos of hands-on projects can be seen at For pricing see page 3. Accessories Intro to Bias Cut Blueprints Julianne Bramson / Fashion in Harmony (Hands On) Discover the amazing and versatile bias cut! Learn how to construct a bias tube, the foundation for the designs in the instructors new book, Bias Cut Blueprints. Our unique garment construction method starts with YOUR measurements and uses the properties of bias cutting and woven fabrics to provide flattering fit. Students will construct a bias tube that can be worn as a scarf to learn the technique. Kit Fee $15.00 Sewing machines generously provided by Baby Lock. Fri 8:30 am - 10:30 am 12B08a Pictures and Bags Barb Callahan / Barb Originals (Hands On) Create three bags with an easy construction method including a fast and simple zipper insertion technique. Barb will also share her inexpensive and simple method for creating graphics and transferring them onto fabric with ease. Kit Fee $21.00 Sewing machines generously provided by Baby Lock. Sat 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 60B08b Business Creative Business Success LoriAnne Reeves / LoriAnne Pattern Collection Do you have a business? Are you contemplating a creative business? Good skills are just not enough these days. Finding your niche and standing out in this noisy world are necessary skills for a creative entrepreneur. Join us as we map out ways for you to succeed. Fri/Sun 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm 51A11ac Profit or Just Cash Flow? Connie Spurlock / Sew Wonderful Dreams Selling your creations may generate cash but are you generating profit or cash flow? Learn what you need to know to insure deductions and manage inventory. Buying wholesale, tools, techniques, knowing the trends and finding places to sell will all impact the bottom line. You will PROFIT from this class. Sat 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm 62A02b Friday, September 25 - Sunday, September 27, 2015 Let s Teach Sewing Connie Crawford / Fashion Patterns by Coni Discover efficient and successful methods of teaching sewing for both beginners and advanced students. With Connie s many years of teaching sewing at the high school and college level, she will share with you various sewing curriculums and many projects to teach sewing to all age levels. At the same time, she will demonstrate various sewing techniques to make the teaching process easier and more efficient. Sat/Sun 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm 73A11bc Costumes Intro to Cosplay Sewing Kristie Good So you want to start making cosplay costumes but aren t sure where to start? Learn the basic sewing essentials and how to choose a costume and pick appropriate fabrics. Kristie s many years of cosplay will inspire you to find your inner fun. Fri/Sat 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 40A03ab Introduction to Cosplay Kristie Good Cosplay, short for Costume Play, is all the rage, but what is it? Let Kristie introduce you to the world of Cosplay, the different types of events, how it compares to other types of costumes, as well as how to start your own cosplay journey! Fri 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm 62A03a Combining Commercial Patterns Andrea Schewe / Andrea Schewe Design (Hands On) Now you can realize your own designs by combining two or more commercial patterns. Using 50% scale patterns, learn to make a sleeve or collar from one pattern fit on to another. Create a jumpsuit using pattern pieces from 2 or 3 separate patterns and other combinations along with some basic pattern making techniques. Test out your new pattern by stitching up a muslin and leave with the confidence to design your own creations using your existing patterns. Kit Fee $7.00 Sat 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm 50C06b Cosplay: Level Up! Kristie Good Want to take your cosplay to the next level? Learn advanced sewing tips including inserting an invisible zipper, tailoring and using horsehair braid for a cleaner, more detailed look. Discover frankenpatterning (combining patterns) and alternative materials such as craft foam, pleather and worbla for creating accessories. Make your costumes even better by adding refined details for a more professional look. Sat 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm 62A03b Sun 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 40A03c Found Item/Closet Cosplay Kristie Good Cosplay costumes don t always have to be entirely hand-made. With a few simple alterations it s possible to create a costume using items or garments found in your house or in store. This seminar focuses on advice on how to make Found Item Cosplay and showing that you don t have to make everything from scratch! Sun 8:30 am - 9:30 am 12A09c Page 6 Making Clothing for Movement Andrea Schewe / Andrea Schewe Design Can t lift your arms? Neckline won t stay put? Learn how to modify costumes and any garment for easy movement. Discover how to cut a garment to enhance movement and how to choose the correct fabric to achieve the effect you want. Sun 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 40A10c Embellishment Exotica Quilt Block Laura Murray / Laura Murray Designs (Hands On) Evoke the exotic designs of ancient Persia while completing a one-of-a-kind quilt block. Have fun learning to use Paintstiks for stamp rubbings with Laura s newest stamp set to create painted curved square shapes. No sewing is required because the shapes are layered and fused to a background fabric square. Most students will complete one block in class for later use in quilts, garment embellishment, or home dec. Kit Fee $16.00 Sat 8:30 am - 11:30 am 12C06b Bobbin Work Revealed Cindy Losekamp / Sew Artfully Yours (Hands On) Discover how to create beautiful dimensional embellishments on the underside of the fabric using the machine s decorative stitches and heavy threads in the bobbin. Make a cover for a small notebook in this sampler class as you learn tips and tricks to make this technique a great addition to your creative world. Perfect for adding pizazz to ready-towear garments and even paper. Kit Fee $25.00 Sewing machines generously provided by Baby Lock. Sun 8:30 am - 11:30 am 12C08c Creating 3-D Applique Nancy Sapin / Sulky of America Explore sew many different ways to create a 3-D applique that puts pizazz into your garments, quilts, wall-hangings or art projects. If you are a beginner or just desire more information about how to create 3-dimensional appliques, you ll want to catch this Sulky trunk show of fun projects you can make. Fri/Sat/Sun 9:45 am - 10:45 am 23A03abc Tremendously Awesome Trims Emma Seabrooke / SewkeysE Have you ever searched for a trim or edge finish to match a garment only to be disappointed? Discover how easy it is to make special trims and details using your serger, stay tapes and fabulous threads which can be applied by hand or machine. See samples of flat edge finishes, edgings, lace-like Chanel inspired trims and the many ways to use them. Leave with the knowledge to turn a nice garment into a classic. Fri 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm 51A09a Sun 9:45 am - 10:45 am 23A01c Kaleidoscope Magic Laura Murray / Laura Murray Design (Hands On) Love Kaleidoscope designs, but not the challenges of traditional piecing techniques? Enjoy an easy way to make gorgeous designs by using Paintstiks and Kaleidoscope rubbing plates. No artistic skills are required; just bring your sense of adventure! Students will complete up to six 7 blocks in class for later use in quilts, home dec or garment embellishment. Kit Fee $12.00 Fri 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 60B06a

9 It s All About the Bling! Cindy Losekamp / Sew Artfully Yours Add just the right touches of eye popping bling to your projects. Discover how to make iron on designs for hot fix crystals so you don t have to glue them down one at a time. Learn about metallic threads, Mylar for embroidery and how to insert crystal zippers. If it sparkles, you learn about it in this fun, exciting class. Fri 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm 73A01a Fabric Inking 101 Joyce Tam / TSC Designs (Hands On) Discover techniques to transform plain yardage into one of a kind fabrics that can be used in any project from quilts to wearable art. Create a 12 block using one of the Tree of Life stencils, Tsukineko inks, and simple tools and supplies. Learn everything you need to know to begin creating unique quilts and fabrics of your own. Appropriate for beginner or intermediate level students. Kit Fee $30.00 Fri/Sat 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm 82B06ab De-Mystifying Bobbin Work Cindy Losekamp / Sew Artfully Yours Join Cindy as she takes you through the many secrets to perfect bobbin work. Learn about decorative and free motion stitching, thread painting upside down, and embroidery designs that sew with heavy thread in the bobbin. Threads, needles and stabilizers for success will also be discussed. Your creative world will never be the same! Sun 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm 73A01c Fashion Sewing Sew Better, Sew Faster: Advanced Industry Techniques Mickey Hudson / Islander Sewing Systems If you like to sew, after learning these techniques you will LOVE to sew! Sew faster & easier with speed techniques adapted for home sewing from the garment industry. Mickey will demo several industrial techniques used in ready-to-wear garments, including handling curves, crossing seams, special methods for pockets, hems, flat felled seams and finally, master the industrial secrets to setting zippers. This will save you hours of time with professional results. Fri/Sat/Sun 8:30 am - 9:30 am 12A01abc Perfect Fitting Tee Nancy Cook / FitNice (Interactive) Looking for that perfect tee shirt that makes you look and feel fantastic? In this two hour lecture/demo learn how and where to measure yourself and how to transfer those numbers to a pattern. Leave class armed with all the sewing and finishing tricks. After class, in my booth, I will measure you and show you where and how to draw your individual pattern. You will be amazed at how many styles of tops you ll learn to make. Kit Fee $35.00 Fri 8:30 am - 10:30 am 12B09a What Size Am I? Andrea Schewe / Andrea Schewe Design How did we end up with the nonsensical measurement chart we have today for commercial sewing patterns? Learn the history of sizing for the sewing industry and how the ideal body shape has changed over time. See how to correctly measure yourself when no one else is around and how to determine what size pattern to use. Fri/Sat/Sun 8:30 am - 9:30 am 12A10abc The Taming of the Knits Emma Seabrooke / SewkeysE The little things you do while sewing with knits can make a big difference in how professional the finished garment looks. Learn the correct stitches to use on the sewing machine and serger. Use the correct stay tapes to strengthen seams and make great hems. Leave with the knowledge to sew on stretch laces, sweater knits, tiny pleated fabrics and more. Fri/Sat 9:45 am - 10:45 am 23A01ab Sewing Knits With Ease Kathy Ruddy / KathyRuddy.com You ll love how easy it is to body fit your fabric and sew with knits, even if you ve sewn knits before! Learn pattern sizing, how to handle stretch factors, marking, cutting, seaming and setting in sleeves. Learn to strengthen and stabilize seam and hemlines, and control the shape of corners. Make a pattern from a favorite knit top and see how to convert it to a dress with easy design changes to make you look your best! Fri/Sat 9:45 am - 10:45 am 23A10ab Inside Tailored Jackets Connie Crawford / Fashion Patterns by Coni Lined jackets are more comfortable, easier to wear and will last much longer. Learn to build shape and support into the jacket with tailoring methods from the garment industry to achieve professional results. Discover how to adjust the lining pieces to fit correctly and the easiest method to insert a lining by machine with no hand sewing. Insert a sleeve with no puckers and add a welt pocket quick and easy. With these industry shortcuts you will be able to construct a lined jacket in one day. Fri/Sat 9:45 am - 10:45 am 23A11ab How to Read the Wrinkles Jennifer Stern / J Stern Designs Muslin fitting is the key to a great fit. Learn what the wrinkles in your clothes are trying to tell you. Discover how to use a jean muslin to identify fitting issues and how to correct them. Fri/Sat/Sun 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 40A09abc Secrets Underneath Andrea Schewe / Andrea Schewe Design What can we learn from the hidden secrets from fashion history? How did big puffed sleeves stay puffed or giant collars stay up? How did people sit down in a bustle? What kind of fabrics are inside a period bodice or tailored suit? Where was boning used? Learn the answers to these and other fascinating period construction techniques. Fri 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 40A10a Think Outside the Pattern Nancy Cook / FitNice Start with a basic tee pattern that includes a front, back and sleeve. Now take it to a whole new level you have to see to believe! Learn all the tricks to keep up with the latest design features but keeping the comfort of a tee. Go from simple to amazing! Fri/Sun 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm 51A01ac The Magic of Bias Cut Julianne Bramson / Fashion n Harmony The secret to red-carpet-worthy garments is the amazing bias cut. Bias-cut garments flow around the feminine lines of the body. Discover how the bias cut can be flattering for all! Fabrics, sewing tricks, and how to pre-treat fabrics to reduce their tendency to stretch and distort over time will be shared. Fri/Sat/Sun 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm 51A02abc Page 7 Perfect Fabric Cocktails Rae Cumbie / Fit For Art Patterns Layer together the ideal combination of fabric, interfacing, underlining, and lining to create your garment s perfect fabric cocktail. The result will be beautiful, well supported garments that keep their shape for years of wear. A trunk show of everyday and special occasion garments will highlight both classic and adventurous fabrics that will move your sewing to new heights. Fri/Sun 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm 51A03ac Professional Jean Construction Jennifer Stern / J Stern Designs (Hands On) Discover the tricks of the trade while working with a kit that includes pre-cut pattern pieces. See how easy it is to construct a fool-proof front fly zipper. Tackle front hip pockets with confidence and learn how to sew a curve without clipping the seam allowances. Discover how adding topstitching can add style and personality to your jeans. Kit Fee $25.00 Sewing machines generously provided by Janome. Fri 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 60D05a Sewing Designer Jeans Angela Wolf / Angela Wolf Pattern Collection Did you know sewing jeans is so much easier than you might think? Learn Angela Wolf s tips and tricks for sewing professional looking designer jeans including: topstitching ideas, distressing techniques, and more. Be the envy of all your friends when you start sewing your own designer jeans! Fri/Sat 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm 62A09ab Sew What You Want! Kathy Ruddy / KathyRuddy.com Learn techniques to sew clothes with ready-to-wear details such as ruffles, pleats and pockets. Gather tips for choosing the right fabric, drafting a pattern from your favorite garment, adding facings, seam allowances, and more. Discover Kathy s rules for copying sleeves, darts, seams and gathers for a whole new wardrobe inspired by your favorite looks. The easy way to sew what you want and love what you sew! Fri/Sun 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm 62A10ac Bias Bodice Joi Mahon / Dress Form Designs LLC/Baby Lock (Hands On) Join Designer Joi to learn all about the bias bodice, how the pattern is made and how different fabrics create different effects when bias sewing. Debunk the mystery behind bias sewing by constructing your own bias blouse from a lovely printed denim color rayon. No pattern fitting required. Students will try on various samples to select the right size and receive an oak tag pattern sloper to take home. Once you learn the ease of working with bias and the comfort of this bodice, you will want to make many more as a wardrobe staple from different fabrics. Kit Fee $55.00 Sewing machines generously provided by Baby Lock. Fri 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm 62D08a Making and Using a Sloper Lorraine Henry / Lorraine Henry for Conselle What is a sloper and how do I use it? Discover the advantages of having a personal sloper to help you with your personal pattern alterations. Learn how to make one and how to compare it to the fashion patterns you know must be altered for your figure. See how to use it as a design tool to create something unique for yourself. Fri 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm 73A02a Continued next page...

10 ASE continued Friday, September 25 - Sunday, September 27, 2015 Fashion Sewing Continued Sew Faux! Melody Sellers / Haberman Fabrics Learn to work with this season s hottest faux leather trends! Whether you are wearing the look head to toe or just experimenting with touches of faux leather accessories, you ll gain confidence to make your own tops, pants, skirts, and jackets that ring true with your personality and individual style. Fri/Sat/Sun 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm 73A03abc Bias Bound Jackets Pattie Otto / Great Copy Patterns An easy alternative to the traditional turned and topstitched facings, the bias binding is quick and easy to do and adds color and texture to almost any jacket. Simplify jacket construction by eliminating facings and linings. Pattern selection, binding techniques and mitering techniques will also be discussed. Fri 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm 73A09a Stitch n Rip Jackets Barbara Crawford / Crawford Designs Barbara has created an exciting and beautiful fashion jacket using two complimentary colored long sleeve t-shirts. Learn creative stitching and ripping techniques to create windows, laddering for texture and design and twist weaving for structure. Discover even more creative embellishments and closures for a trendier look. The result is a beautiful medium weight jacket with metal teeth zipper sewn to the outside for another design element. Fri 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm 73A10a Sat 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm 62A01b Sew Like a Pro Connie Crawford / Fashion Patterns by Coni Hear the inside scoop for tips and techniques used in the garment industry to sew fast and achieve professional results. Discover efficient cutting techniques, notching, crimping vs. ease stitching and fast easy placket techniques. Learn to produce smooth sleeve caps, which is the best foot for zippers and gathering, perfect topstitching, setting invisible and mock fly zippers, insert pockets, along with fail proof methods for working with slippery fabrics or fabrics with pile. Fri 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm 73A11a Sun 9:45 am - 10:45 am 23A11c Origami Tops, Dresses and Jackets Emma Seabrooke / SewkeysE Learn to create garments from squares of knit fabric by cutting, folding, manipulating and sewing to make fashionable tops, jackets and dresses. All you need are two measurements to create the correct size and inspiration from Emma s many samples. Fri 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 90A01a Shirt Making for Every BODY Mickey Hudson / Islander Sewing Systems Join master shirt maker, Mickey Hudson, as she gives you the best tips and techniques for making men s or women s shirts. Learn which interfacing to use, when, where and how to apply them, how to choose appropriate shirting fabric and where to find it, successful topstitching techniques, how a pocket is set and so much more, all without pins or basting!! Soon you too will be producing shirts that rival designer versions retailing for $100 to $800! Fri 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 90A03a Sat 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm 51A09b What is Couture Sewing? Rae Cumbie / Fit For Art Patterns Explore the definitions of Couture and Haute Couture sewing as you consider its relevance for you, the modern garment sewer. A trunk show of garments featuring couture sewing will illustrate techniques including muslins for fitting work, fabrication, inner support, basting, construction and hand finishes. Appreciate the value of adding couture sewing techniques to your arsenal of sewing skills. Fri 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 90A10a Stretch your Knit Knowledge Rae Cumbie / Fit For Art Patterns Learn about the varieties of knit fabrics and the techniques that make great knit garments. Catch up on the latest techniques for cutting and fitting knits. Explore a variety of flexible knit seams and lovely knit finishing techniques as you watch a trunk show of fun and easy to make knit garments. Sat 8:30 am - 9:30 am 12A03b Young Sewers Boot Camp Joi Mahon / Dress Forms Design Studio, LLC/ Baby Lock (Hands On) Always a Sell-Out!, Young Sewers Boot Camp is back as Designer Joi invites sewers ages 9 to 18 to a fashionable boot camp experience. This year Joi will lead the class through the making of their very own, oh-so trendy ponchos. Always a wardrobe plus, the poncho goes anywhere, anytime so students are bound to wear it over and over again! Learn to construct the project and have a designer experience using decorative stitches as you discover how much fun sewing can be. You will receive a kit with all the supplies needed to make your designer poncho. Immediately following class, prepare for your photo shoot and walk the runway like a fashion model. Kit Fee $45.00 Sewing machines generously provided by Baby Lock. Sat 8:30 am - 12:30 pm 12D08b Pants That Fit! Nancy Cook / FitNice (Interactive) Take the smiles out of the front of your pants and learn all the tricks to measuring, sewing, fitting and pattern altering in this two hour lecture/demo class. We will discuss fabrics, elastic application and finishing techniques. After class, in my booth, I will measure you and show you where and how to draw your individual pattern. Make your pants look and feel perfect every time and look like you lost 10 pounds. Kit Fee $35.00 Sat 8:30 am - 10:30 am 12B09b Jacket Appeal Barbara Crawford / Crawford Designs Barbara is back with even more ideas to modify a standard sweatshirt to construct a slimming jacket. Learn to incorporate home dec fabrics and add unique closures, pockets, collars and more. Create a whole new look with a snap of your fingers. Sat 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 40A01b Sun 9:45 am - 10:45 am 23A10c Page 8 Combining Commercial Patterns Andrea Schewe / Andrea Schewe Design (Hands On) Now you can realize your own designs by combining two or more commercial patterns. Using 50% scale patterns, learn to make a sleeve or collar from one pattern fit on to another. Create a jumpsuit using pattern pieces from 2 or 3 separate patterns and other combinations along with some basic pattern making techniques. Test out your new pattern by stitching up a muslin and leave with the confidence to design your own creations using your existing patterns. Kit Fee $7.00 Sat 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm 50C06b Pockets and Zippers Nancy Cook / FitNice Avoiding putting in pockets and zippers? Frustrated by the experience? Not anymore. Discover how to accomplish different types of pockets and to quickly and easily sew a fly front zipper. With these techniques, your garment sewing will be easy, fast and fun! Sat 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm 51A01b Let s Teach Sewing Connie Crawford / Fashion Patterns by Coni Discover efficient and successful methods of teaching sewing for both beginners and advanced students. With Connie s many years of teaching sewing at the high school and college level, she will share with you various sewing curriculums and many projects to teach sewing to all age levels. At the same time, she will demonstrate various sewing techniques to make the teaching process easier and more efficient. Sat/Sun 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm 73A11bc Reversible Jackets Rae Cumbie / Fit For Art Patterns Learn tips and tricks for planning and sewing wonderful reversible jackets. Consider closures, pockets, interfacings and other structural elements so your jackets work on both sides. See examples of reversible jackets made with a variety of fabrics to inspire you to start sewing your own double sided creations. Sat 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 90A10b Make It Today! Wear It Tonight! Kathy Ruddy / KathyRuddy.com (Hands On) Learn to draft, fit and construct a bias-cut skirt that can be sewn in as little as 45 minutes. Leave class with a skirt pattern that fits you and the knowledge to fit others too. Kathy demonstrates construction techniques and teaches you to cut, seam and hem bias using a fast machine technique used in couture sewing and a waist finish technique that inserts elastic and sews a casing, all in one step. Kit Fee $25.00 Sun 8:30 am - 11:30 am 12C06c

11 Sew Elastic Waistbands Like A Pro Pattie Otto / Great Copy Patterns Elastic waistbands, the ultimate in comfort for skirts, pants and shorts can be sewn with professional results every time. Learn fool proof tips for both insertion and hidden applications that eliminates bulk. Pattie will discuss the appropriate elastic types, show how to measure, mark, and stitch elastic waistbands as well as helpful fitting tips. Sun 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 40A01c Making Clothing for Movement Andrea Schewe / Andrea Schewe Design Can t lift your arms? Neckline won t stay put? Learn how to modify costumes and any garment for easy movement. Discover how to cut a garment to enhance movement and how to choose the correct fabric to achieve the effect you want. Sun 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 40A10c Tame Those ITY Curls Pattie Otto / Great Copy Patterns The new darling in knit fabrics, ITY and other specialty knits are making their way into fabric stores. These knits are simple to work with once you know the techniques. From ITY to jersey knits to sheers, discover how to manage curly knit fabrics with techniques to control the rolling during layout and cutting. Learn stabilizing and seaming basics to create a flawless garment and hemming techniques to give your garments a professional finish. Sun 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm 73A10c Fitting Great Fitting Pants Rae Cumbie / Fit For Art Patterns Everyone is in a hurry for perfect pants, but getting a great fit in pants is a slow process. Acknowledge the importance of grain lines and horizontal balance lines in sculpting the pants to your unique curves. After fitting incrementally, walk, bend, and move in the pants before tweaking each pair to move them from fine to fabulous. Fri 8:30 am - 9:30 am 12A03a Conquer Your Curves LoriAnne Reeves / LoriAnne Pattern Collection Understanding and conquering your curves is the missing piece of integrating your body shape, proportions and fitting to create garments that flatter you and are comfortable to wear. It s the integration of all three that helps get you the best look. Discover why these are important and conquer your body curves. Fri/Sat/Sun 8:30 am - 9:30 am 12A11abc The Fine Art of Measuring Lorraine Henry / Lorraine Henry for Conselle A complete and accurate set of body measurements is the basis in achieving a good fit. Did you know that the side seam measurement is the first length that should be checked on your patterns? Learn the marking procedures, locations and order to be followed in taking a complete set of body measurements! This is an essential class for dressmakers. Fri 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 40A02a Body Shaping Your Dress Form Joe Vecchiarelli / Fashion Supplies, Inc. When making a garment it becomes faster, more accurate than ever, to create your fit on any dress form with easy placement of sizing material. Learn to make those simple adjustments and eliminate the frustration of fitting the pattern to your shape. These are the same methods used for Dancing With the Stars to achieve fabulous fit. Fri/Sat/Sun 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm 62A11abc Dress Form Draping Joe Vecchiarelli / Fashion Supplies, Inc. Join Joe Vecchiarelli, the dress form king, to learn how to easily design your own fashions. See how simple it is to create a princess line garment that fits you with comfort and style. Leave class with enough knowledge to get started draping and designing garments that fit better than ever before. Fri 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 90A02a Sat 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 40A10b Sun 9:45 am - 10:45 am 23A09c Dealing with the Droopies Lorraine Henry / Lorraine Henry for Conselle Drooping bustlines, butts, abdomens, and saggy arms all cause clothes to wrinkle in places we would prefer to not see. Learn how to work magic with your patterns so these wrinkles disappear. Eliminate the wrinkles for a slimmer appearance that will have people asking if you lost a few pounds. Sat 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 40A02b A Difference A Dart Makes Lorraine Henry / Lorraine Henry for Conselle Not happy with your fit? Discover how adding a dart or modifying the shape of an existing dart can improve the contour of the garment. Learn to add or transfer darts from one place to another for a better fit. Flat fabric placed on rounded bodies creates folds which are the equivalent of darts. Turn those folds into better form fitting clothes. Sat 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm 73A02b Easy Does It Pattern Alteration Lorraine Henry / Lorraine Henry for Conselle Tested and proven to be the easiest to understand, the seam method of pattern alteration eliminates distortions often caused by other methods. Learn how to make multiple alterations in one step and leave class with the confidence to easily achieve a great fit. Note: Bring small scissors and Scotch tape for a hands-on experience. Sun 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 40A02c Fast Track Fitting LIVE Joi Mahon / Dress Forms Design Studio, LLC/ Baby Lock (Hands On) Join Designer Joi as she takes you through her unique method of fit and find real fitting solutions. Learn the most accurate way to measure the body and scale a pattern correctly to your body shape. Practice on half scale patterns in class to learn a solid foundation for successful garment fitting. This method is timeless and works on any pattern, any body shape, and any size to easily and quickly eliminate most fitting issues. Kit Fee $15.00 Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 60C09c Demystifying Pattern Alterations Lorraine Henry / Lorraine Henry for Conselle An understanding of the order involved in doing alterations is key for a successful fit. See an example of how to approach a figure with a multiple number of figure variations-short midriff, larger bust, forward arm joint, short arm joint, rounded back with a dowager curve, broad back and narrow chest and a larger waist. Don t despair. Learn from a master fitter how to achieve a great fit. Sun 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm 73A02c Page 9 General Birth of a Commercial Pattern Andrea Schewe / Andrea Schewe Design Andrea Schewe will take you from conception to the printed pattern in the envelope. Learn about her background, how she got this cool job and her design and pattern making process. See the step-bystep process a pattern makes through the Simplicity workroom on its way to the drawer at the fabric store. Fri 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 90A09a Organization for the Rest of Us LoriAnne Reeves / LoriAnne Pattern Collection Feel like you can never find what you re looking for? Have so many ideas your distracted from what you re currently doing? Creative minds have a particular rhythm to organizing themselves, their spaces and their businesses. Learn about organization for the rest of us that will help you save money, time and energy. Sat 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm 51A11b A Galaxy of Sewing Mickey Hudson / Islander Sewing Systems (Hands On) In this class we will be covering a galaxy of some of the industry s best and most wellkept tips and secrets. Improve the quality of your sewing, with so many wonderful techniques that will put the JOY back into sewing. Learn simple pattern prep, fool proof bound buttonholes, the perfect shoulder pad, easy high cap sleeve setting, a unique answer to Stitch in the Ditch, and excellent mitered hems. Kit Fee $10.00 Sewing machines generously provided by Baby Lock. Sun 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm 50C08c Home Dec Parsons Chair Slipcover Jeanelle Dech / The Workroom Channel Slipcovers bring warmth and style to any room. Discover the basics of professional slipcover design and fabrication as you follow the step-by-step construction of a Parsons Chair slipcover. Learn the professional techniques for proper pattern placement, reverse pin-fitting, and efficient stitching. The instructor will bring several examples of creative skirts and closures so bring your sketchbook and camera. Fri/Sat/Sun 8:30 am - 9:30 am 12A02abc Grommet Panels Terri Booser / The Workroom Channel Explore innovative ways to use grommets in home decorating and document the professional step-bystep method for creating grommet panels. Leave with an understanding of drapery fullness, lining options, grommet sizing and placement, and the confidence to make them on your own. Fri/Sat/Sun 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm 51A10abc Continued next page...