Time To Take A Break

Since last June, life has slowed down and sped up all at once.

It's slowed down when it comes to sewing classes and sewing in general.

The reason:  Joshua.  My time is busy caring for him full-time for this season.

It's ok, and when this season ends, who knows.  I may jump right back into teaching here or somewhere else.  Or I may take my photography and love for sewing and somehow combine them.

Thanks for stopping by and if you'd like to chat, don't hesitate to contact me @:
jdshouse@satx.rr.com

Have a great day.

Daune

As the spring blooms...

...the winter just won't let go!  Temperatures here in SA dropped from 71 to 34 in just a few minutes, or so it seemed!

But, on a warmer note, classes are going great!  My younger girl class has been working on making jammie pants:

The teen girls have finished a bag and now they're going to begin a skirt!

The semester ends in just two and a half months~  Time has flown by.

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But summer is coming and with it:

Summer Sewing Workshops/Camps~!

I'll be posting when and what camps will be available beginning in June!

Bags and such

Glad you stopped by.
Classes are moving right along.
It's been so thrilling to watch the expression on a girl/woman's face when she finishes a row of stitches and they're just right or she completes her project.

We've been working on making little bags from this tutorial I found.  Simple enough, but challenging as well for someone just learning to sew.

 

This class finished first.  They all did a great job!

 

A new class will be launched this Jan. for the little girls again (from 8-10).  If you know someone that would be interested, let them know. 

They can go to my Designs by Daune Facebook page.

 

 

Daune

 

It's all about Aprons

...who doesn't love them? 

Even if you don't wear one, they conjure up memories of grandma, time spent in the kitchen with someone that you love or loves you...

I've made many different kinds, some as gifts, some to sell and some to wear myself. 
Fall is here, and with it comes Thanksgiving...
...time for aprons.  What kind do you like?  Half or full? 
One of my classes is making aprons, all different ones.  It's wonderful to see the excitement when the pocket seams look fabulous or we're ready to move on to the next step and it's all coming together...
If you'd like to make an apron, give me a holler!  I'd love to help.  Perhaps start a class!  I'd love to help you make it happen! 
If you're out-of-town and you'd like one made for the holidays, let me know.
Here's to aprons...

So what do I need for class?

Here's the list you need for class:

• your own sewing machine (one with a light, please)
• click here and look under necessary supplies
• a sewing gauge, a measuring tape, a seam ripper
• an iron/ ironing board, interfacing and fabric are not necessary for class (I supply these to begin with)

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The teen class begins this Wed. from 4-6 p.m. and I'm super excited to get it off the ground.  Be here fifteen minutes early to get your machine set up.  Do not forget the cord to your machine...that's happened a couple times.  I cannot help with that!

Where's the mommas?

Well, it looks like I'll have to put the 'Mommas' class on hold.  Sorry to have to do that, but there hasn't been enough of a response to warrant the class.  Check back often, in case things change.

Lots of classes going on...and painting.

About a month ago, I decided to spruce up my sewing room because I was going to begin teaching FROM MY HOME!  I painted the one wall a beautiful purple/blue color and rearranged the fabric shelves to have it all nearby.  Up to this point, I've been the 'traveling' sewing teacher.  I cannot be thankful enough to be able to host classes here now.  No more driving in 99° plus weather without a/c, no more carting everything I need in order to teach, and no more forgetting important things in my rushing to get out the door to be somewhere on time!

That was a month ago.  As of today, there are two classes coming here!  I couldn't be more excited.  The newest class that began three weeks ago is made up of three eight/nine yr. old girls, a mom and a brave young woman willing to move slowly.  But slow is anything but the word to describe them!  They are catching on extremely quick and I can't seem to keep up with them or their hunger to learn!

One little one went home with fabric I gave the girls and designed a purse~! 

Am I a proud teacher or what? 

You bet I am.

 

 

 

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Just a heads up...

I'm still waiting to see if there will be enough students to start the next class: "Just for Teen girls"!Every other Wed. from 4-6 p.m., starting this coming Wednesday, Sept. 11th.  If you know a teen girl that wants to learn, why not sign her up and sponsor her!  Neither one of you will regret you did!