note: The Sewing Party hopes to open up these parties, to world-wide participants, sometime in the future. But, for the first event, they have limited it to US Residents only.
There are 30+ classes ALL available for a very reasonable fee that gets your admission to attend The Sewing Party on November 8th (and have access to all the classes for 90 days).
If you are on a MAC or have problems watching this embedded video, here is a link to watch it directly in Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpkoIEuXDFo
PRESS RELEASE:
Join “The Sewing Party” for the First Online-All-Day DIY
Event in History
On Nov. 8, thousands
will gather to participate in a fun-filled day of sewing and crafting
classes;
Sponsors are Burda
Style, Etsy, HUSQVARNA
VIKING®, Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, PFAFF® and SINGER®
La Vergne, Tenn. — On Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, thousands
of DIY-ers from across the nation will come together to participate in “The
Sewing Party” – the first ever online-all-day sewing and crafting event in the
US. Participants will enjoy a fun-filled day of immersing themselves in more
than 30 interactive, fun and innovative classes taught online by leading
bloggers, designers and educational experts.
“The Sewing Party” is about connecting, crafting and creating.
Sponsored by Burda Style, Etsy, HUSQVARNA VIKING®, Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft
Stores, PFAFF® and SINGER®, classes will be available on the day of the event
and for an additional 90 days; and will feature topics for every creative
passion, such as home décor, fashion sewing, quilting, upcycling, and costume
design, among others. Registration is $40 for the entire
experience.
“We want to engage the next generation of sewers and crafters
where they live, and that’s online,” says Katrina Helmkamp, CEO of SVP
Worldwide, which spearheaded “The Sewing Party” and is the world’s largest
consumer sewing machine company – source of the SINGER®, HUSQVARNA VIKING® and
PFAFF® sewing machine brands.
In recent years, the Do It Yourself (DIY) and Sew It Yourself
(SIY) movements have not only taken the creative world by storm, but
dramatically widened its size and scope – increasing the value and appeal of
handmade crafts, customized projects and personal creativity as it attracts a
new generation of sewers and crafters to the wonderful world of self-expression.
At “The Sewing Party,” you can pick and choose the classes that
are right for you. Create “Throw Pillows with Pizzazz,” refresh your skills with
“Sewing Machine Basics,” make a “Hand-Dyed Baby Rattle,” craft the perfect
“Strips and Bricks Quilt,” learn “Bra Making with Madalynne,” or participate in
all of the more than 30 classes for a full 90 days after the
event.
One of the headline sponsors, Etsy, shared its strategy for and
excitement about joining: “Etsy is a place for makers and creators to build
independent businesses on their own terms, and we encourage aspiring creative
entrepreneurs to explore our global marketplace,” said Kimm Alfonso, Manager of
Seller Development at Etsy. “‘The Sewing Party’ celebrates all things DIY, and
we’re joining to share tips for starting a shop, as well as inspiring stories of
artisans and crafters who are making money selling their goods to shoppers from
around the world.”
For just $40, participants can attend classes; chat with
participants from across the country; interact with top bloggers and educational
experts who are teaching; and explore the latest crafting and sewing tips,
techniques and products in the virtual marketplace. Space is limited and likely
to fill up fast. To see a full schedule of classes, read teacher biographies and
register, visit www.thesewingparty.com.
While all of the 30+ classes look interesting, here are a few highlights:
Also there are classes on Understanding Color Inside and Out, Throw Pillows with Pizazz, Machine Embroidery Basics, Rob and the Zen of Machine Quilting and many more. Visit The Sewing Party to see a complete list of classes, schedule for the party on Saturday, November 8th, and register for this fun event. Don't forget if you are busy on the 8th, there still is an amazing value to watch the recorded classes anytime in the 90 day window after the party.
SewCalGal views the Sewing Party to be an excellent opportunity for kids of all ages. Consider making this party a family event! Either way, it is an excellent value and will be a great way to learn, as well as have fun. I'm certainly looking forward to it!
You can find The Sewing Party at:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesewingpartyTwitter: https://twitter.com/thesewingpartyPinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/thesewingparty/Instagram: http://instagram.com/thesewingparty
it looks great, except it is a sewing party only for residents of the United States.No Canadians -- or anyone else-- are invited.
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