HISTORICAL SOAP MAKING
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Learn the basics of making cold-process soap from historical recipes that include vegetable oils, lard and lye, and make a bar of soap to take home in this informational hands-on class. Explore the benefits of using essential oils, herbs, and every day household products and enjoy the aromas. Discover the historical importance of soap throughout the ages. Make soaps for gifts or your own uses. Have fun creating unique packaging or presentation elements for your soaps. One, 3-hour session. Class fee: $55 - includes supplies. Instructor: Alicia Schult

Sunday

October 7

1:00-4:00

Evanston

HISTORICAL soap maiking

HISTORICAL CANDLE MAKING
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Throughout history there were many unique types of wax used to achieve a source of light. The candle making craft is as old as civilization itself. Yet, after so many millennia we still love their light, warmth, and beauty. This class offers anyone the ability to learn the craft and history while getting a hands-on experience preserving this old world tradition. Explore different processes, history and materials used in this art. After this class, you will have the confidence to go home and create your own candles! One, 3-hour session. Class fee: $50 - includes supplies. Instructor: Alicia Schult

Sunday

October 14

1:00-4:00

Evanston

Historical Candle Making class

IT'S ALL ABOUT PILLOWS
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Pillows, whether they are on the sofa, back of a dining room chair, on the bed, or just for lounging in the family room, they can change the look of any room. In this Trunk Show / Lecture Karen will explain styles and techniques that will inspire and empower your sewing to not only make new and wonderful items for your home, but to sew up fantastic gifts as well. Class fee: $25. Instructor: Karen Erickson of Home Fashions U.

Wednesday

October 24

10:00-11:30

Evanston

SEW CUSHION COVERS FAST
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Take a look around your home. Do you need to make a new cushion, or cover an old one? In this hands-on workshop you will learn how to make a welt cord, zipper plackets, and sewing tricks for corners to match while sewing the cover correctly the first time! Sample Cushion covers will be made during class for you to take home as reference. The Price of this class includes the Kit Fee, so you just need to bring your basic sewing supplies like scissors and seam ripper.Class fee: $65. Instructor: Karen Erickson of Home Fashions U.

Wednesday

October 24

12:30-3:30

Evanston

SLIPCOVERS FOR DINING ROOM & KITCHEN CHAIRS
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This class is perfect for those of you who either love to entertain at home, or who really want to update the look of your home but are not ready to invest in new furniture. Learn how simple and quick it is to construct slipcovers to slide over your chairs. Discover the best fabrics to use, how to make a simple pattern, and tricks to stitching your slipcovers in one day in Karen's popular lecture/demo class. Class fee: $25. Instructor: Karen Erickson of Home Fashions U.

Thursday

October 25

2:00-3:30

Evanston

SLIPCOVER LIKE A PRO
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Learn to Slipcover Like a Pro! This very popular class will give you the knowledge and confidence to revive your tired furniture with professional looking results. The class includes easy methods to make continuous bias for welt cord, stitching in the ditch method, plus tricks for making the slipcover stay in place and fit like a glove. Bring a photo of the furniture you plan to slipcover at home, your personal sewing machine, your favorite zipper foot, serge protector, extension cord, sewing tools a yard stick and straight edge. Please arrive twenty minutes early to set up your station. A short dinner break will occur mid-class. Class fee: $99. Instructor: Karen Erickson of Home Fashions U.

Thursday

October 25

4:00-9:00

Evanston

PROFESSIONAL ROMAN SHADES
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Explore how to make your own Roman Shades for your windows, plus make a sample shade to take home. Class will include: Roman shade styles, best fabrics & linings for shades, how to measure for shades, how to calculate fabric, how to pattern match fabric, supplies and tools, work area - to square fabric shade, cord placement & cord locks, and child safety measures. Don't Miss This Class!!! The class fee includes the kit price. Class fee: $75. Instructor: Karen Erickson of Home Fashions U.

Friday

October 26

9:30-12:30

Evanston

START A SEWING BUSINESS
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Starting a business with a passion for something that you love to do is most important. Topics to get you started include: Market research, legal structure, making a plan for success, creating a support team, developing a marketing plan, internet and websites, building a referral network and more. Explore the possibilities. This class sold out quickly the last time we offered it, so please register early. Class fee: $25. Instructor: Karen Erickson of Home Fashions U.

Friday

October 26

1:30-4:30

Evanston

 


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