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Sewing University
This school lasts four Saturdays and is designed to help brush up on your basic skills. It is a great way for beginners to pick up some new skills or to refresh you on skills you have not done for a while. You can take as many or as few classes as you like. You will get a certificate of accomplishment for each class you complete. If you complete 75% of the classes, you will receive a Diploma to show the world you have completed Waechter's Silk Shop Sewing University.
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Sit & Sew with Louise Cutting and Linda Lee
Sometimes we just need to do something for ourselves. For three days and nights immerse yourself in sewing, collaboration, inspiration, and learning. You will have a hands-on sewing-oriented learning opportunity.

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CLASS POLICIES
You receive a 10% discount on all class supplies. Fabrics and supplies must be purchased from Waechter's. We will send a supply list when we receive payment for your class. For more information or to register call (828) 252-2131 or email us at info@fabricsandbuttons.com

CLASS LEVELS & MACHINE RENTAL
Ever want to take sewing class just to try something new?
Ever wish you didn't have to bring your sewing machine to class?
Waechter's categorizes its classes into LEVELS from I (easiest) to Master (most challenging). This way you're sure to know that the class you choose is best suited to your current skill level.

We also offer sewing machine rentals for those you want to try a sewing class and don't want to purchase a machine or for those who want to travel light to class. Machines are $10 per day on a first come first served basis. Please call ahead to make your machine reservation.

LOOKING FOR OTHER ACTIVITIES & LODGINGS IN ASHEVILLE?
We've put together a brief listing of some places we think you'll enjoy while you're here taking a class at Waechter's. All of these listings have websites so you can find further information about current happenings. [READ LISTINGS]

Basic Sewing---Beginner Level
Many of you would love to learn to sew, but you need to have some structure to know how to start. This is the class for you. We will start at the beginning and teach you the skills you need to tackle simple projects. Start at the beginning and there is no telling where you will end up. Bringing your own machine is preferential or you can rent one of ours. You will learn how to lay your fabric pattern pieces on the fabric and cut it out. Learn how beginning sewing techniques as well as how to read patterns.
Choose Your Date:
Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm

Class Fee: $35.00 plus supplies
Instructor: March 3, Elizabeth and March 29, Susan

Fit a Basic Jacket
Select from any of three basic patterns and our instructors will help you to get the fit just right on your new jacket. Once you have the jacket fitted you can make it over and over in different fabrics. We have selected three jacket patterns that are good for any level of seamstress. Check out on our gallery and select from the Easy Silhouette from Indygo Junction, or Anything but Ordinary from Louise Cutting, or Retro Raglan from Indygo Junction.
Choose Your Date:
Date(s): Varies Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
BSM?: Yes
Class Fee: $35.00 plus supplies
Instructor: Susan Stowell

Kids Sewing --- Very Beginner Age 8 and up
I bet you know a child who would love to start to learn the lifelong skill of sewing. These classes will be for the very beginner. We will teach her to thread a machine and operate it. We will take the children through basic skills and end with a simple project -- a pillowcase. If there is time we can make a second item. This is the class for any child who has expressed interest in creating with textiles, but knows nothing about basics.
Choose your date.:
Time: 10am to 1pm
BSM?: Yes
Class Fee: $60.00 plus supplies
Instructor: Elizabeth Searle

Pants Fitting
We know you have the most frustrations when it comes to fitting your pants. Select from Loes Hinse’s Basic Pant or Oxford Pant. Let our talented instructors help you get either of these basic patterns to fit you properly. Both have the back darts to reduce the fullness through the pant back and improve the fit. Both are elastic waist - pull on pants. Oxford is a slimmer fit with less ease and a fuller leg. The Basic Pant is fuller with more ease with a slimmer leg. You pick and we will help you make a pant you can reproduce in less than two hours. I have made as many as three in a day when I am on a roll.
Choose your date.:
Date(s): Varies: Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm
BSM?: Yes	Class Limit: 7
Class Fee: $42.00 plus supplies
Instructor: Elizabeth Searle

Create Your Own Class--All Levels
Maybe you are halfway through a project and don’t understand how to finish it. Maybe, you are stuck with how to create a more exciting design. Whatever your skill level or challenge, bring it to class and let Elizabeth help you conquer and complete your project.
Choose your date:
Date(s): Varies Time: 10am to 3pm
BSM?: Yes	Class Limit: 7
Class Fee: $35.00 plus supplies
Instructor: Elizabeth Searle or Susan Stowell

Smocking with Betsy- Level I
Many of us love to do handwork in the evening. Here is another handwork skill for the woman who loves to sew for children. Take this beginner class and learn the basics of geometric smocking. Master these designs and then you can inset them into a romper or jumper. Or maybe you want to make yourself a feminine blouse or nightgown. Smocking is a lovely embellishment for all of these applications.
Choose your date:
Time: 1pm to 4pm
BSM?: Yes	Class Limit: 7
Class Fee: $35.00 plus supplies
Instructor: Betsy Sherman

Anna or Lotus Tunic from Amy Butler
Amy Butler created two new patterns that we love. Learn how to master all of the techniques to complete and fit either of these tunics. You can learn how to line a garment or you can learn how to face a garment. Make buttonholes or maybe learn how to make a flower.

Date(s): July 7, Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
BSM?: Yes	Class Limit: 8
Class Fee: $35.00 plus supplies
Instructor: Elizabeth Searle

Totbag and Pillowcase
Do you have a toddler going off to nursery school? This is the class for you. Make your little one a totbag to carry his necessities to school. Then make a pillowcase for the pillow he takes a nap on. You will have a wonderful personalized gift that is just for him or her.

Date(s): July 19, Saturday Time: 10 am to 3 pm
BSM?: Yes	Class Limit: 8
Class Fee: $35.00 plus supplies
Instructor: Betsy Sherman

Flirty Shirty
We are so lucky to have Elaine Zinn and Julie Simpson teaching at Waechter's Silk Shop. Both of them are two of the most creative people we know. They will be teaching you how to reconstruct a shirt and embellish it for your own personal taste. You provide the shirt you want to reconstruct. Elaine and Julie will help you pick out the trims and fabrics that make it very unique and your favorite shirt to wear.
July 22, Tuesday: July 23, Wednesday:
Time: 10am to 3pm
BSM?: Yes	Class Limit: 10
Class Fee: $35.00 plus supplies
Instructor: Elaine Zinn and Julie Simpson

Reconstructed Denim
The latest rage in sewing is to remake something new from something old. Denim is a perfect candidate. Bring a jacket or a vest and Julie and Elaine will help you rebuild your garment into something new. Julie Simpson and Elaine Zinn are incredibly creative teachers who have loads of ideas and techniques to share with you. Make your new piece of denim your own original design. Julie and Elaine will help you create a garment you love.
August 22, Friday:
Time: 10am to 3pm
BSM?: Yes	Class Limit: 10
Class Fee: $0.00 plus supplies
Instructor: Elaine Zinn and Julie Simpson

Back to School Jacket
Create a lined jacket perfect for your favorite child to take back to school now that the weather will soon be changing. Learn to line a garment, add a hood and perfect buttonholes.

Date(s): September 11, Thursday Time: 10am to 3pm
BSM?: Yes	Class Limit: 8
Class Fee: $35.00 plus supplies
Instructor: Betsy Sherman

Back to School Dress of your Choice
Betsy Sherman sews beautiful children's clothes. Many of her samples have appeared in Creative Needle and several will soon be in Sew Beautiful. Let Betsy help you complete the perfect "Back to School Dress" of your choice. Tackle a dress you have wanted to make but have not had the skill or courage for. Betsy will help you complete that dress and improve those skills.

Date(s): August 25, Thursday and August 26, Friday Time: 10am to 3pm
BSM?: Yes	Class Limit: 8
Class Fee: $0.00 plus supplies
Instructor: Betsy Sherman

STORE HOURS
Mon-Fri 10am-5:30pm
Sat 10am-5pm
Closed Sunday

Waechter's Silk Shop | 94 Charlotte Street, Asheville NC 28801
PH: (828) 252.2131 or email to info@waechters.com
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