You want us to do what, Ms. Cathy?

I somewhat introduced my Level II Thursday class to embroidery. I was a bit jaded with my efforts and I think the students were too. The concept flew right over their heads and for the first time I lost their attention.
I spent most of the evening fretting over my failed attempt to teach them to the idea of making stitches in tiny little squares printed on fabric. I'm not sure any of them grasped the concept. This was a huge leap of faith!
Embroidery is a bit more in depth and tedious than the little shapes they're accustomed to sewing. So, I went back to the drawing board and devised a more clear and precise technique for teaching embroidery. I'm confident my idea will hold their attention long enough for them to grasp the concept. I know they will love it once they get it!!!

Come, join us, we have so much fun at The Sewing School!!!
"any day spent sewing is a good day"
Ms. Cathy

Expansion Needed

It's exciting to think I may need to expand sooner than I thought. With the beginning of each new session more students are enrolling and I receive more inquiries. It seems the word on the streets these days is "The Sewing School". My sweet "little women" are shouting praises from the rooftops. I'm so blessed to be the hot topic in this neck of the woods. I have students, parents, teachers and those who wish they had girls singing praises for my renewing an interest in an age old craft which has skipped a couple of generations.

Boys are also welcome to learn to sew...in the north, boys learn to sew; here, not so much...it must be a Southern thing!!! However, I have a neighbor friend who said he learned to sew from his grandmother...he sews all the time. His wife doesn't know how to sew! I thought his story was so cute! My three brothers sew! My youngest brother is a skilled craftsman, has been making leather purses, wallets and shoes for many years. In 1938, my dad hand sewed my sister's first little dress out of fabric from the Olympia Cotton Mills. How sweet is that?

At this late date in my life I never dreamed something so wonderful as The Sewing School would come from an art I learned many years ago. I can simply say this is wonderful and I love it! I truly thank everyone for their love and support!

Come, join us. We have so much fun at The Sewing School!!
Any day spent sewing is a good day!

Ms. Cathy

New Year, New Classes, Lots of Fun!!!

The four week schedule is working out for everyone. The parents like this because there are options available for their busy schedules. Our Thursday class has been busy making beautiful Valentine hearts and learning to sew on buttons. They are such a happy group of little women and a pleasure to teach.

Our Monday class is doing quite well. They have caught the sewing bug too. They've asked me to ask their parents if they could come sew everyday! Well, wouldn't that be nice? They've finished a little bird and a beautiful Valentine heart accented with a satin bow. One student, so proud of her little birdie, took it for show and tell at her school. They too, are so talented and such a pleasure to teach. I love all of my little women!

Our next four week session will begin Tuesday, February 9th. We're also planning summer camps, so stay in touch. Come join us, we have so much fun at The Sewing School!!!

Any day spent sewing is a good day!

Ms. Cathy

Classes Have Resumed

I was so happy to see my "little women" for our Thursday class. They were so excited to be back and shared all of their holiday happenings with me. All of them "sewed" a gift for someone during their break.

Each student chose their own project to work on. Currently, we have an alligator, a heart and two teddy bears. All are working at their own pace and very comfortable doing so. I could certainly see they had practiced during their holiday break.

I'm looking forward to my Monday class which begins on the 18th.

Call and schedule a class for your child or your group. We'll be happy to set up a specific time for you..we have so much fun! Come, join us! "any day spent sewing is a good day"!!!

Thanks, and best stitches

Ms. Cathy

Happy New Year from The Sewing School

Happy New Year! I hope all of you had a very happy holiday season and are settling in for the New Year 2010.

We wrapped up the fall season prior to Christmas break. I'm very proud of the little women in my sewing school. They are amazingly talented and eager to learn more. I presented each of them with a sewing kit box with several projects to keep them busy during the holiday break.

I'm looking forward to the winter session classes to begin the second week in January. If you haven't signed up for a class please do so or call me regarding schedules and I'll be more than happy to personalize a class for any group. Monday through Friday, classes begin at 3 pm.

I'm also excited to be working with Richland County Recreation Commission offering classes on Mondays at 4 pm, Trenholm Park in Forest Acres, beginning Jan. 18. If that time frame suits your schedule, call the park and register for the class.

2010 is going to be an exciting year for The Sewing School. My goal for this year is to eventually open an actual school...complete with sewing necessities, fabrics, tools and many, many classes offered through out the week. Summer camps are in the works, too!

Thanks for your support and trust! I look forward to seeing you soon!

"any day spent sewing is a good day"

Best stitches,
Ms. Cathy

The past eight weeks have flown by. To coin the old phrase, "time flys when you're having fun". We've had so much fun at The Sewing School this semester. I'm so proud of how much the little women have accomplished and progressed. They don't cease to amaze me! I learn many things about life when they are in class, they love to share their experiences with me. We've learned more than a few stitches.

They've completed their little birds, gingerbread man, practiced and reviewed and are finishing up a sweet little Christmas Tree. The Thursday class will review all the rules of sewing, applications and stitches they have learned.

They surprised me with a beautiful white poinsettia and Christmas card. Ironically, I wanted to get a Poinsettia because I had the perfect container and place for it. Voila, I was delighted to recieve it. Thank you, sweet girls!

I will be posting a schedule for classes beginning in January. If any of you are interested in beginning classes or continuing, please contact me. I will do my best to accomodate anyone interested in a class. 3 students minimum and 6 maximum per class!

Any day spent sewing is a good day!

Best stitches,
Ms. Cathy

December is upon us and time is moving fast. The little women enjoyed their Thanksgiving break and are back to sewing and right on schedule. Tuesday they completed their adorable Gingerbread men. Thursday we reviewed our previous lessons and practiced threading the needle and some basic stitches. Threading the needle is so important for them to learn. Now we need to accomplish tying the knot at the end of the threaded needle, it's a bit tricky but they are trying their best. Next week we will begin making other exciting Christmas related items.


The children are developing a great sense of accomplishment! They are having so much fun and learning a life skill at the same time. Please join us, you will love The Sewing School!

Until next time," any day spent sewing is a good day! "


Best stitches,

Ms. Cathy