Teacher: Linda Ballinger
Dates: Saturdays, April 6 and 13th
Times: 1-4pm
Ages: 8 years old to adult
Class fee: $45 class fee + $10 supply fee

You must pre-register by Friday, March 29th . Class limited to 10 students, so sign up early!

Move beyond the basics of sewing to work with patterns and various fabrics. Students with any previous sewing experience welcome--come perfect and expand your skills.   You will need a sewing machine (adult size works better for kids than those marketed to children). In this class you will learn about sewing and your machine. If you have questions, please feel free to call instructor Linda Ballinger at 913-980-3831.

Supply List:
Sewing Machine (adult size recommended but we can work with whatever machine you have)
Owner’s manual for machine
7” fabric shear
4” craft scissors
Box of “yellow beaded” straight pins
72” sewing measuring tape
Metal hem measuring tool
thimble (to fit on your middle finger on either hand)
Wit or light colored thread
Pencil and small notepad for note taking
Box to keep supplies (plastic school boxes will work)

About the teacher: Linda Ballinger started sewing at age six. Her grandmother taught her on a Singer Treadle, and Linda has been sewing continually for sixty-eight years! She has two years of college training and has participated in 4H and high school sewing classes. She has been involved in alterations and costuming for forty-eight years, and made all her daughters’ clothing until they graduated to blue jeans.
 
After completing the online registration form you will have the choice of paying for your class using PayPal or by mailing a check made out to
Lumberyard Arts Center, P.O. Box 523, Baldwin City, KS 66006