Blue Ribbon Heirloom Designs

Sleeveless Summer Square Neck Yoke Version, Pattern in sizes 2-6. This sleeveless summer version is made using a lovely Liberty Lawn Fabric with sweet touches of Watercolor Hand Embroidery on the front and back yokes. This version also includes Heirloom sewing techniques such as Hemstitching and French Seams and introduces the student to a few basic pattern drafting techniques. Techniques covered in this class will include preparing the fabric, measuring and fit, cutting and layout of fabric, hand embroidery techniques used to make this version, heirloom techniques used to make this version, and basic construction and finishing of the dress.

Join Jeanna Hanna as she breaks down the basics of heirloom techniques step-by-step. Heirloom sewing, also known as “French HandSewing, is the technique of joining laces, entredeux, and beading by machine, and applying them to the fabric. Heirloom sewing is a well-loved art form that is timeless and beautiful. In this basic class, you will build a techniques workbook of sample pieces that can be used as a reference manual. We will cover basic skills that will set you on your way to building a foundation for heirloom sewing. As with any new skill, patience is required, allow mistakes to be a learning tool, and practice, practice, practice!