Thursday, March 10, 2016

Blueprints For Sewing Class

Blueprints For Sewing
At the Franklin Mill Store
Instructor: Taylor McVay

This class will focus on Taylor's own "Blueprints for Sewing" patterns
all which can be customized to your style and shape.
Hone your sewing skills to make great looking clothing - inside and out!
This class is open to all experience levels. Beginners who have basic
sewing machine skills are welcome.

March 31, April 7th, 14 & 21 - Thursday PM - 6:30 - 8:30
4 weeks - $112
(Students receive a 15% discount on purchases while enrolled in a class.)
Materials:
One of the following "Blueprints for Sewing" patterns:
Cabin, A-Frame (both sold in the store) or Saltbox (online)
Fabric for your pattern
Your sewing supplies:
Scissors, seam ripper, sewing gauge/small ruler, pins, marking tools.

See her patterns here:
www.blueprintsforsewing.com/shop/
(cut out your paper pattern - not fabric - ahead of time to have more sewing time in class)

Taylor McVay is a lifelong devotee to the craft of sewing. As a sewist and pattern maker, she has worked with both established designers and fashion pioneers. She has collaborated on wearables for internationally exhibiting artists and designed custom clothing for a range of clientele. She believes that learning how to sew, especially how to make ones own clothing, is both creatively satisfying and empowering.
Her recently launched sewing pattern company, Blueprints For Sewing, features designs inspired by architecture and art.

Sign up in the store or call:
508 528-3301

Monday, February 15, 2016

All ya need is LOVE!


Happy Valentines Day!
20% - 30% off FMS Favorites
Kaffe Fassett

Where would the fabric world be without this most amazingly talented fabric designer. His colors, his designs bring joy to my heart.  Thank you Kaffe! 

20% OFF in-stock Kaffe Collective*
until February 29th
Art Gallery Fabrics

Another of our faves, Art Gallery's fabrics are known for their exceptionally fine quality cloth with crisp colors. They have a bevy of talented designers who create fresh, fun designs.


20% OFF in-stock Art Gallery Fabrics*
until February 29th
Gulf Of Maine
Cowl Kit

One of our favorite knitting projects this year,         "Gulf Of Maine Cowl" pattern by The Brown Stitch,
knit up using Berroco's absolutely gorgeous "Artisan" yarn.  So luxurious and VERY easy to knit.

20% OFF the kits (yarn and pattern)*
until February 29th. 


Patriots Fleece & Cottons

Ok, so the guys didn't pull it off this year, but they are still awesome and deserve our support. Fans love blankets, scarves, hats, pillows, ponchos...don't forget the pups, they're fans too.

30% OFF Patriot Fleece and Cotton*
until February 29th
* Discounts may not be combined with other discounts.

Franklin Mill Store 
305 Union Street - Franklin, MA 02038 - www.franklinmillstore.com 
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Wednesday, January 27, 2016


Classes and Workshops
  Here are few new class and workshop listings.
Click on the link below for information about all of our winter classes:
All Levels Sewing Open Workshop
Instructor: Taylor McVay
 This open workshop focuses on sewing clothing and accessories. Students can work on a project of their choice with the help of the instructor. Students will learn techniques and skills based on the project they select, with occasional demos for the group by request.

Hone your sewing skills to make great looking clothing - inside and out! This class is open to all experience levels. Beginners who have basic sewing machine skills are welcome.
February 4, 11, 18 & 25 - Thursday AM 10:30 - 12:30
4 weeks - $112
(Students receive a 15% discount on purchases while enrolled in a class.

Needle Felt Owl Workshop

Instructor: Joan McAnulty
Saturday, February 27th - 1:00 - 4:00 PM
$30 - Supplies not included.
The needle felt kits are available in the store
Students get 15% off their purchases.
Adults and Teens
No experience necessary

Sign up in store or call: 508 528-3301

Knitter's Finishing School

Instructor: Gayle Johnson
Love to knit but find finishing your projects terrifying? This is the class for you. Learn simple ways to sew in sleeves, sew side and shoulder seams. You will learn how to plan ahead for a great-looking finished project.

February 20, 2016 - 10:30 am to 1:30 pm - Cost $55

Sign up in store or call: 508 528-3301
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