Keep Me In Stitches, Tampa’s premier boutique sewing centers, will host a trunk show with world-renowned sewing instructor and designer Sandra Betzina, Oct. 27 from 5 -7 p.m. at the South Tampa location and Oct. 29 from 9:30 -11:30 a.m. at the North Tampa location.
Betzina’s trunk show will display current patterns, near term pattern releases and current designs. How to work with a variety of different fabrics, tips on seam finishes, details and hem treatments are just a few of the topics that will be covered as part of the event.
Host of “Power Sewing”, a WebTV program, Betzina designs a full line of patterns for Vogue, has written a multitude of sewing books and produced a skill series of 11 DVDs. A popular speaker, Betzina travels the country teaching classes and hosting sewing retreats.
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“We are thrilled to bring an international sewing treasure to our community to teach to our customers,” said Melissa Helms, owner of Keep Me In Stitches. “Our goal for our classes is to offer the highest level of instruction and interaction for our students, and Sandra certainly fits the bill.”
Keep Me In Stitches hosts a variety of workshops and classes, ranging from beginning to expert level. Registration fee for the trunk show is $30. Those interested in attending can register in stores or online at www.kmisinc.com.
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A 2010 Craft & Hobby Association (CHA) U.S. Attitude & Usage (A&U) study found that 57% of U.S. households participate in crafting, and sewing contributes to the $30.2 billion craft and hobby industry.