Category Archives: Simple Sewing

End of Summer Sewing Classes

Summer is slowly slipping away, but there is still time for me to teach a round of sewing classes.  I booked the classes today, and got right to work planning the projects. Kid One (Starting high school) will be making … Continue reading

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Simplicity Learn to Sew Patterns- Not So Easy!!

One of my former theater peeps, has embarked a new venture- a quality hair salon for kids.  Thus was born Purple Monkey Hair: A Salon for Kids and Kids at Heart!  Since she has an ADORABLE toddler, she asked me … Continue reading

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Student Made Samples

I had a lovely day sewing with my students today.  My first student made his own stuffy by drawing out a picture then tracing it onto the muslin (a project from Sewing School).  He decided to make a stuffy of … Continue reading

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These Are The Things Teachers Live For!

At class yesterday, one of my students proudly displayed the thread pouch he made.  I looked at it, and could see that he had taken all of the skills that he had been taught- making knots, whip-stitch, and finishing knots- … Continue reading

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Yay! My First Classes Are Done!

Last Friday I taught my first classes!  A fabulous sister and brother duo had back-to-back classes! Thursday night I made all my copies, packed up my supplies and tried to get a good-night’s sleep!  Friday morning I had the fun … Continue reading

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Round Two of Project Samples

I have my first student tomorrow- yay!!  To ensure that I am ready for class tomorrow, I’ve spent the last week planning, buying supplies and making samples.  This class is so new that it isn’t even up on my class … Continue reading

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What’s In The Box?

I spent an enjoyable afternoon at Jo-Ann Fabrics today buying materials for my sample projects.  I came home with a big box of fun! So, what’s in the box… Lots of felt, embroidery floss, crochet thread and COLOR!  These materials … Continue reading

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Introducing Simple Sewing With Miss Tracy!

It has been a long-held dream of mine to offer sewing classes for young children.  Well, now that dream is a reality!  I am now offering in-home classes for children ages 4-12.  I offer both one-on-one classes and small group … Continue reading

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