August 2024

We heard you and are excited to announce we will be hosting an event to show you the latest releases from Brother!

What to expect: meet members from the brother team, see the machines and learn what they do, and how they will fit into your creative space! You will be meeting three new machines from brother. We hope you are as excited as we are!

September 10, 2024, more information to come. Would you like to pre-reserve your space for this event? Please send a message to: mikaela@thatsewingplace.ca

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We are so thrilled to announce that we are hosting a launch party for the BERNINA B 990 on Friday September 13, 2024 that will begin at 1pm. There is limited seating, so we ask that you please sign up to save your seat, even though the event is no charge.

What to expect: Meet a member of the BERNINA team and learn about the B 990. See it in action, ask questions, and enjoy some refreshments with us as we celebrate this exciting moment!

Save your seat here.

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COMING UP FAST, SAVE YOUR SPOT NOW!

We are so pleased to be welcoming in BERNINA Ambassador Tara Sinclair from Uh-Oh Creations into our shop for a two-day bag making event! Tara is an accomplished seamstress and bag designer from Alberta, and will be teaching the Rio Convertible Tote on Thursday September 19, and the Colby Sling on Friday September 20, 2024. Register for just one day, or both! We hope to see you there, we know you won't be disappointed.

Learn more about the Rio Convertible Tote here.

Learn more about the Colby Sling here.

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It's almost that time of year again! The shop will be closed from Saturday August 31 to Monday September 09, 2024. We resume regular hours Tuesday September 10, 2024. As many of you know, we are a small family run business, which we love. It means that we can keep in touch personally with our customers, see them and their businesses grow, and that brings us so much joy.

During our time away, we like to focus entirely on our family and honourary family. There are enough distractions these days, so rare and blessed is the time when we can turn off and be together. This means that while we are closed any order placed or messages sent will be attended to as soon as we are able to upon return to the shop. If your machine is in for repair, this closed period will not be counted as part of the expected turnaround time. On that note, we do our best to schedule things such that it should not interfere with your repair.

Once we are back, we do our best to attend to all concerns, messages and orders as promptly as possible. If you don't hear from us immediately please be patient. We haven't forgotten about you, and will be working as hard as we can to help everyone in a fair first come first served order.

Thank you for your support,

Jaret and The Seam Team

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Embroidery on screen mesh

Embroider on Screen? YES! It is possible to embroider on screen. Lea did a lovely job, check out how clean this design in! The design is the Sheer and Elegant Peony Corner #2 from Embroidery Library.

Lea made this project a success by hooping the mesh, and floating Badgemaster on top.

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Highland Cow Heat Transfer - Jennifer

Just love this monochromatic Highland Cow! Jenn used premium plus and glitter flake heat transfer. The designs is the Highland Cow Multilayer from Creative Fabrica. Marlene's favourite animal is a cow....so we thought why not surprise her with this sassy highland cow crewneck!

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Monarch Specimen Felt Wallet - Lea

Lea used the Monarch Specimen embroidery design from Embroidery Library to embellish this grey felt wallet she had. Love the contrast of the vibrant orange on grey! This is a great way to spice up an old faithful or make a quick hostess gift.

We all learned about Monarch migration in school, but have you ever seen them in migration? The lifecycle of a butterfly is incredible. They completely liquify inside their chrysalis before turning into something new and beautiful. To add to this miracle though, the monarch butterfly migrates 3000 kilometers south to their new home.

During late august to early October, you can see monarchs in southern Ontario, one place specifically is Point Pelee. Check out more information here.

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Marlene's Rose shirt from our Spring Jalie Retreat

At our Jalie Retreat in April Yvette demonstrated all sorts of sleeve adjustments that can be made to the pattern you're working on. Marlene was working on the Jalie Rose Button Down shirt, which is originally a sleeveless shirt. Generally, you cannot add a sleeve onto a sleeveless pattern without making some major adjustments, but this flowy petal sleeve is the perfect option! It is soft and sweet, and keeps your shoulders protected in the sun.

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Eco Wash tips from Eucalan

We are all trying to be environmentally conscious...but what's the scoop on routine wash day? Eucalan has some great tips to help save you money AND help the planet.

"Did you know?

• Automatic clothes washers account for about 20% of our total indoor water use.
• You can cut back water use by at least 50% using Eucalan.
• The solvents most commonly used by dry cleaners are perchloroethylene and petroleum. Perchloroethylene is a known toxic air pollutant, which can have catastrophic consequences on the environment:
• Perchloroethylene can contaminate water supplies and soils, making them toxic for the animals and plants that live there.
• Perchloroethylene also contaminates aquifers, rendering the water that we could use toxic.

Many dryer sheets contain fragrance and other chemicals that can trigger asthma and disrupt hormones. In one study, researchers tested five name brand dryer sheets. The findings showed that the dryer sheets emitted 15 endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) and chemicals associated with asthma. Evidence from studies suggests that EDCs can affect developing reproductive and nervous systems, metabolism, and cancer." - Eucalan

Find out some solutions in the full article in Eucalan's Laundry Lessons. Check out the full article here.

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See All Classes HERE

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Big Brother Club

Choose your own projects and accomplish them in-class with expert guidance. This club is for Brother sewing & embroidery machines that have an embroidery hoop of 6"x10" or larger.

This is the perfect opportunity to work on your own projects and complete the pile of UFO'S (un-finished objects), or to learn something new from what the others are working on.

Cost: $25

Dates: Wednesday September 11 & 25, 2024 from 10:30-2pm.

REGISTER HERE

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Time for U.S. (Uninterrupted Sewing)

Join other like-minded sewists and take advantage of Uninterrupted Sewing (U.S.) time in our classroom between 11am and 3pm on these posted in-store sew-days!

You can choose your own project and pace. Start new projects or catch up on the "work in progress" pile. This is independent sewing time (no teacher supervision) but of course our staff will be available to assist, and your fellow sewists love to chat and help each other.

Cost: $25

Dates: Thursday August 15, September 12, 26, October 10, 24, 2024 from 10:30-3pm.

REGISTER HERE

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Embroidery Intro: Brother Machines

In this class you will learn the essentials of your embroidery machine. You will learn about threads & threading, needles, hooping & stabilizing, how to navigate your machine, access built-in designs (including text) as well as working with importing designs. Leave this class with the confidence to tackle all your upcoming projects.
There is a required kit that includes class notes for this class, please be sure to pick it up or ask to have it shipped to you. 

Class fee is waived for embroidery machines purchased at That Sewing Place. If you have purchased your machine from That Sewing Place, please contact us and we will take care for registration for you!

Cost: $70

Date: Saturday September 14, from 1:30-4:30

REGISTER HERE

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Beginner Adult Sewing 1

This project-based beginner-level class for adults will start the students building a solid foundation in the world of sewing. Each of the three projects have been selected to focus on a different sewing skill and the students will complete this class understanding the basics of sewing machine safety and operation. Please bring your own sewing machine to class.

There will be homework in between classes.

Cost: $150 plus materials available at a 15% discount with the class.

Dates: Tuesday September 14, 21, 28, October 05, 12, 19, 2024 from 3-5pm OR October  01, 08, 15, 22, 29, and November 05, 2024 from 10:30-12:30

REGISTER NOW

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Kidsew Intermediate

Having had some experience at the sewing machines in KidStart children are now invited to add to their sewing knowledge bank. With a beginner's focus on pattern reading and different stitching practice.

Students are encouraged to bring their own machine, but if they don't have their own sewing machines will be provided. Materials for projects will be purchased at the end of classes.

Cost: $150 plus materials available at a 15% discount

Date: Tuesday September 17, 24, October 01, 08, 15, 22, 2024 from 4:20-6:30pm.

REGISTER HERE

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Kidstart Beginner Part 2

This class is a follow-up to Kidstart beginner 1 and will help you to build the skills needed to register into Kidsew Intermediate.

This class is a good option for the student who has beginner sewing skills and knowledge as a pre-requisite to Kidsew Intermediate.

Not sure which class to take? Call the store for more information so we can help to register your child into the appropriate classes.

Cost: $150 plus materials available at a 15% discount

Date: Tuesday September 17, 24, October 01, 08, 15, 22, 2024 from 4:20-6:30pm.

REGISTER HERE

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Bag Sewing Event with Uh Oh Creations - The Rio Convertible Tote

The Rio convertible tote is a three-way bag that can be worn as a backpack, or crossbody bag as well as carried in hand. The bag has one zippered pocket on the inside as well as one on the outside. This amazing bag would look great made with canvas, denim, cork or vinyl.
To find out more about this bag and to purchase the pattern please go to UhOhCreations.com. Find the pattern here. 

Please note that pattern pieces will need to be prepared before the class date and can take up to approximately 12 hours to prepare. 

*Lunch will be included in the cost of this class.

Cost: $120 plus materials available at a 15% discount with registration

Date: September 19, 2024 from 9-4

REGISTER HERE

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Bag Sewing Event with Uh Oh Creation - The Colby Sling

The Colby Sling Pack is a comfortable, secure and stylish bag that can be made with quilting cotton, light denim and light canvas materials. This bag is soft-sided and has a drawstring closure with flap that can be secured with a magnetic or twist lock. Inside there is a sunglasses pocket and an optional mesh water bottle pocket as well as an interior zippered pocket.

To find out more about this bag and to purchase the pattern please go to UhOhCreations.com. Find the pattern here

Please note that pattern pieces will need to be prepared before class and can take up to approximately 12 hours to prepare.

* Lunch is included in the cost.

Cost: $120 plus materials available at a 15% discount with registration

Date: September 20, 2024 from 9-4

REGISTER HERE

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Memory Quilt

Learn to make a memory quilt with Barb Thistle. A nice way to preserve memories. You will need a selection of T-shirts, sports jerseys or any special fabrics you have. Fabrics should be in good condition, and you will need 9 different items. Please note that sewing through vinyl on shirts is not recommended.

Finished Quilt size is approximately 60"h x 60"w.

Cost: $75

Dates: Saturday September 21, October 5, and 12, 2024 from 1:30-3:30pm

REGISTER HERE

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Canvas Workspace and Artspira

Join Nicole to learn how to use Canvas Workspace to customize your designs, or even create them from scratch! Have you tried Artspira yet? Learn about this amazing app and how it works with Scan'N'Cut DX machines so you can create, design, and transfer with WIFI to your machine.

This intro to the software will open up your skills so you can confidently go where your imagination takes you. Students come away with a foundation to begin expanding your creativity and project type.

Cost: $25

Date: Saturday September 28, 2024 from 1:30-3:30pm

REGISTER HERE

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Claudette Button Up Shirt or Shirtdress

Classic button-up shirt and shirtdress, featuring set-in sleeves, two flat pleats at the back and a rounded hem. Patch pockets with flaps on the chest (two pocket styles included). The dress version (B) is above the knee and includes additional patch pockets, a tie belt and belt loops for waist definition.

This Jalie pattern # 4451 comes in 28 sizes from kids 2 all the way to adult 2x. This pattern is suitable for light to medium weight woven fabrics including linen blend, poplin, lightweight denim or flannel.
Patterns can be purchased in store.

*Please note that this is an online zoom class only

Cost: $75

Dates: Monday September 30, October 07 and 21, 2024 from 6-7pm.

REIGISTER HERE

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Taming the Beast: Serger 101

Learn to confidently operate your serger by understanding the thread settings and how to make them work for you. Discover speed-threading techniques and how to adjust your stitch settings to suit your sewing needs. This class also covers serger maintenance, and what you can do at home to keep your serger running in peak condition in-between servicing.

This class is geared for the complete beginner and the experienced sewist that wants to hone their skills.

Class fee is waived for sergers purchased at That Sewing Place. If you have purchased your machine from us, please contact That Sewing Place for registration.

Cost: $70

Date: Tuesday October 08, 2024 from 6-8

REGISTER HERE

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Knitting or Tote Bag

A great beginner sewing project complete with an inside pocket for any age sewer. This portable tote can be used for yarn storage, craft items, picnic tote or use as a gift basket.

The pattern is included with the class price.

Cost: $25 plus materials available at a 15% discount after registration

Date: Saturday October 19, 2024 from 1:30-3:30pm

REGISTER HERE

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Introduction to Artspira and your Scan'N'Cut

In this beginner class you will make a cardstock bookmark, personalize a water bottle with water proof vinyl, and decorate a shirt or sweater with a variety of our heat transfer vinyl. You will also practice importing a design off of a memory stick.

Why not sign up for our Canvas workspace and Artspira App Intro class to learn even more and take your creativity even further.

Please bring one t-shirt and one water bottle you would like to personalize to class. Designs will be provided for you in class.

Cost: $30

Date: Saturday November 02, 2024 from 1:30-4pm

REGISTER HERE

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Taming the Beast: Serger 102 - Jaret

Dive into using your serger and learn a variety of techniques for garment construction. You will learn how to use your serger for a polished and professional finish on your clothing and come away inspired to use your serger.

This class is a follow-up to Serger 101.

Cost: $70

Date: Saturday November 09, 2024 from 10am-12pm.

REGISTER HERE 

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Akitu Dragonfly Pillow

This pillow is created with a choice of three different Batiks to give a stained-glass effect. There are so many color combinations and beautiful fabrics to use. This pattern could also be used to create a wall hanging and more. The downloadable Pattern can be purchased at thequiltersbouquet.com. Find it here.

The finished pillow cover will fit a 22" x 22" pillow form.

Cost: $50 plus pattern and material available at a 15% discount with the class.

Date: Saturday November 23 and 30, 2024 from 1-3pm.

REGISTER HERE 

Expert Tip: Dull needles are significantly more hazardous on a serger than on a sewing machine, and here is why.

The needles on your serger go down between the two needle plate pins. Once the needles become dull, instead of piercing the fabric, they punch it which puts extra pressure on those guide pins. Believe it or not, that pressure can be enough to bend, or even snap off the pins. With bent guide pins, your tension will be off, and the fabric will not feed properly. To repair the machine should this damage occur will be the cost of labour, plus parts which range from $30 to $80 depending on the machine. Needles are maybe $1 each, which is much more cost efficient then repair.

Keep your needles fresh. This means changing them approximately every 6 hours of use and your machine will be happy and treat you well. - Jaret

 

Fabric weights are a really underrated tool. They are perfect for keeping your Swedish tracing web in place for tracing and cutting.

See fabric weights here: https://www.thatsewingplace.ca/shop/c/p/Prym-Fabric-Weights-and-Organizer-4-Pack-x49937570.htm