Local fabric artist Karen Jane Russell will be offering sewing classes in the basement of the Yellow Springs United Methodist Church, 202 S. Winter. She will teach all aspects of fashion sewing from the very basic to basic haute couture level, sewing machine care and maintenance, all techniques of tailoring and pattern cutting, soft toys, soft furnishings, curtains, children’s clothing and costumes, prom dresses and more.
Plans are to have a full day open class where participants can drop in at the hours of their choosing to work on any project with Karen there to guide and assist. BYOSM (Bring Your Own Sewing Machine). Class fee is $10 for the first hour and $5 for subsequent hours along with a donation to the food pantry of either food or a minimum of $2 in cash.
KAOS classes will begin Wednesday, Sept. 14. If you are interested, you need to register so organizers can get an idea of participant numbers and where everyone is at on a skill level. Please contact the class administrator, Karen Moore, at (937) 689-4077 or karen.moore.2006@hotmail.com. Or feel free to stop in at the Methodist Church on Wednesday, Sept. 7, between 11 a.m.-1 p.m., to meet with the instructor, Karen Russell, ask any questions, tell her your time preferences, and register for the class.
Please feel free to ask questions and make suggestions. All input is greatly appreciated.
photo by Corrine Bayraktaroglu