Machine Appliqué
with Robbie Berg

May 31st
1pm-5pm

Member: $70
Non-Member: $90

Materials Fee (Paid directly to instructor upon arrival): $20

Ages: 18+
Beginner to Intermediate Sewists

Have you wanted to learn how to machine appliqué? Join Robbie for a workshop to explore multiple hand appliqué techniques. In this course, you will have the chance to see and try several techniques on a small sampler!

Have you wanted to learn how to machine appliqué? Not sure what technique you like or would use… Now’s your chance to learn, learn, learn!

Join Robbie for a workshop to explore several ways to use your sewing machine to create dimensional designs. This a chance to see several techniques demonstrated and try the techniques on a small sampler.

Let your instructor set it up so you can try several styles in a stress-free environment. Learn raw edge, smooth, fused and reverse appliqué. Four different styles that create a wonderful dimension to your many different fiber art projects. You can use appliqué to embellish ready to wear items like jackets or shirts. You can also use it in quilting and sewing designs.

If you want a quick way to add visual interest to project join Robbie to explore appliqué techniques using your sewing machine to create quick beautiful accents to any project.

Materials provided by instructor: A kit with four samples for each student to stitch and patterns.

Materials students should provide:
Imagination, desire to learn, thread snips, sewing machine (center will provide you a machine during class if you would like to use ours), neutral thread, and thimble.

About Robbie Berg: Fabric and design have been a life-long love for Robbie. She started sewing and designing in high school which was many years ago.  Robbie continued with clothing design and sewed for 7 weddings and numerous other special events.  For several years she sewed school clothes for her daughters and each of her three children always had a custom Halloween costume.  About 15 years ago she was fortunate to be included in a circle of women who quilted and has been hooked on all types of fiber.  She was awarded the President's Choice ribbon at the Clark County Guild show in 2014 for her Mariner's Compass paper pieced quilt.  More recently, she has branched out to making fiber pottery baskets and bags.  Robbie currently represented by two galleries for her fiber pottery and enjoys teaching others to create fiber pottery. You can view Robbie’s work on her website: www.phoenixrisingcreates.com. Please Contact Robbie with any questions here: robbie.berg@yahoo.com

Class COVID-19 policy: There are no COVID-19 restrictions for this class. Please do not come to class if you are feeling sick, and it is always advised to wear a mask if you are comfortable doing so.

Class cancellation policy: Please note: All Class cancellations are charged a $15 processing fee in addition to the following policy: Class cancellations 7 days or less prior to first day of class will receive no refund. 8-13 days before beginning of class, students will receive an 80% refund. 14 days or more before beginning of class: Full refund.