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2025 Classes at PBJK

Hope you find the class you have been waiting for, so many have requested many, but I only have but so many weekends.
Our classes are small in size, I am able to help you constantly! My object is to have you feel
like a super woman, have tadah momments and finish your project (or nearly!). I will even cheer you on!
I even help rip!! LOL! Can't wait to sew with you!

You can take any of our classes with any make of sewing machine, as long as you know how to use it.

We have sewing experience on many different makes and models.

Some machines have special features that make some task easier than others.

 There are many ways and techniques and if you have a machine that you like and it zig zags!, you will do just fine,

 just remember to bring your sewing manual with you!

Reserve your spot as early as possible. Classes are small and sometimes fill up quickly, you don't want to miss the fun.

  3 weeks before class we will start sending supply lists and check on colors snd sizes if applicable.

Check your schedules well before registering for any class, all classes are small and many will have waiting lists.

 There are no refunds for cancellations.

 Arrangements for teachers, food, and supplies are done weeks and months in advance to inssure availabilty of all supplies.

All classes packed with information and tons of techniques that will improve your skills for equiste garments!

You will see a shipping charge on your invoice , WE WILL NOT CHARGE SHIPPING!! (computer knows nothing?)

Over the weekend Lodging!
There are a  good representation of 3 Star hotels around our Store

Holiday Express just around the corner and under new management.

if you are searching others our address is:

 3300 old shell rd,  mobile, Alabama 36607



Class Discriptions
Remeber all classes include lunch, snacks, water,coffee,tea, and treats to keep you motivated to the end!!
I am a slave driver! LOL!!!

Project Class

* French Machine Notebook Class recomended
first.

Bring your notebooks to class!

 
The "Feliz" Heirloom Dress Class

3day Class!
Class instructor to hold your hand throught this Magnificent heirloom dress. Everyone should be almost finished by the end of 3rd class!
sewing level Intermediate to advanced


Learn how to make adaptations to an pattern to use to make a beautiful Heirloom Dress. In this class you will also learn how to use our beautiful English Laces!
Class fee: $200.00

Kit fee: aprox. $700  will depend on the size of dress making

Dress sizes avaiable  4 -12

Kit will include: All lace, entredeux, fabrics for dress and slip, pattern "Feliz" and additional handout for heirloom
 instructions.

color of fabric and laces are your choice and made at time of class deposit


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Comprehesive
Note Book
Class &
Project!
Sewing With Knits Notebook and Project Class!

Beg,-Intermediate Levels
NoteBook of Techniques & Project!
First day will be learning many techniques for sewing with our beautiful knits. Each Technique will be sampled in the provided notebooks for a reference for all your future projects. Then once you have accomplished your skills you will make a gown that will cover many of these techniques and give you the confidence you need to make many more projects!

Projects Baby Sacque or Summer Knit  Dress Your Choice!

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Class Fee- $150.00
Kit Fee- $85.00
Kits: includes : fabrics,notions, pattern, binder, handouts,
fabric and notions to complete samples for notebook. You will select your knit fabric before class so it will be washed and ready to sew.


  "The New Poppy Bishop"

Learn the new techniques for this great pattern. This pattern eliminates the seams in the pleating! Great for lining up the design repeats in the fabrics. This class you will instructed through the cutting, pleating and construction processes, going home with a dress ready ti smock!!






Class Fee- $150.00
Kit Fee- $65.00
Kits: includes : fabrics, buttons, pattern, eyelet lace,  









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A Beautiful Special Occasion Dress

Intermediate Level
2 day class

This dress is made with a beautiful Irish Linen and embroidered with delicate silk ribbons. Techniques taught are silk ribbon embrodery, maderia hem, entredeux and lace work.

Class Fee: $150.00

Kit Fee: $ 185.00
(depends on the size)
Kit includes, pattern, handout, fabric, laces, buttons and entredeux
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  Beautiful Crochet and Needle trims
 for your treasured Heirlooms
Almost Full!

 Beginners/Intermediate
2 day class

This class will learn many different stiches and the tricks of gauging stitch placement. The crochet is NOT with yarns but with fine threads to enhance any beautiful dress or gown. The needle thread is hand techniques also, worthy of any heirloom. Trim suitable for precious boys also!

Come join us for a lovely weekend of hand stitching!


Class Fee: $150.00

Kit Fee: $ 65.00
(depends on the size)
Kit includes,all sample pieces ,to work on, needles, hook, and fine threads for all samples,and handout

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*Project Class*


It is suggested that you have taken the heirloom notebook class first. Otherwise you will have a lot of homework.
 
"Heirloom Sundress Dress"


(beginner-intermediate level)
2 Day Class


Registration Fee: $150.00
Kit Fee: (depends on size and fabric choices)
aprox. $155.00
Kit includes: Pattern, handouts, laces, entredeux, fabrics,
(swiss satin batiste and pima swiss batiste)
dotted swiss is also a options with additional cost

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"The Classic Smocked Yoke Dress Class"
(Beginner-Intermediate Level)
2 day class




Class Fee- $150.00

Kit Fee- $95.00

Kits: includes :Handout,buttons, pattern,
fabric, piping and pleated skirt,
interfacing, and tracing paper
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(Liberty of London can be selected for fabric choice with addition cost of fabric)

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Class covers: blocking( the store will pleat your skirt for you), adding front pleat, Perfect bias trim,construction perfect back bias placements so collar meets center back, piping,interfacing, back belting, button holes, and full sizing and understanding the pattern.


You will get to pick your fabric choice at the store before you start!
Most will go home with a completed dress ready to smock!

Comprehesive
Note Book
Class

"Heirloom Notebook Class"
Class is FULL!
watch for a new future date
(Beginner-Intermediate Level)
2 day class


I will cover over 24 different techniques of heirloom sewing. Each technique will be practiced and put in your notebook along with applications , tensions, feet used and why 1 technique is used over another.  Time is spent on how to plan the garments and where to begin your heirloom projects! 
Tucks, roll and whip, entredeux, puffing, french lace , netted laces, sewing on nets, mitering are just a few of techniques covered!
Buy the end of the second day you will have learned a mutitude of techniques AND completed a note book with all the samples and settings to use over and over again!
After you register for this class, we will contact you by e-mail to get your colors and size for your kits. We will also send you a check off list for supplies you may already have at home and you can bring them. All kits are mde with swiss batiste,  fine french laces
,entredeux.
Class meets at 8:30-5:00pm each day

Registration $150.00
Kit: $85.00
 Kit includes:   handout pages, and all materials, laces and entredeux  required for each step.

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  English Smocking 101and 102

(beginners and review)
Feb. 22-23-24 or August 16-17-18

Bishop Project for this class! Class covers geometric and the stacked cables on a sweet white, pink micro check, blue micro check  bishop .

       

Learn the art of English Smocking.Class includes stitches, preparation, blocking, centering, reading a graph, execution of stitch spacing and the embroidery stitches related to your smocking design. This class is great for beginners and those who smocked years ago and need updated information and techniques. New added a day of Stacked Cables! Once you update your basic skills we will swtich over to Stacking stitches to make pictures!

After you register for this class, we will contact you by e-mail to get your colors and size for your kits. We will also send you a check off list for supplies you may already have at home and you can bring them. All kits are made with Imperial Broadcloth

Class meets at 8:30-5:00pm each day

New 3 day Class to include
A Day of Stacking

Fee: $225.00
Kit Fee: $75
Kit includes:
(pleated piece for practice ,handout, dress  kit, 1 smocking plate, needles, floss, temporary smocking board)
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  Bishop Construction "Plus" Class
Bishop Class is FULL!
watch for a new future date
Begginner and review and design improvements!
3 Day Bishop Retreat !

 

This class you will:

Learn and do! How to cut a bishop out even on checks, dots &plaids, sew french seams that will go through your pleater, Block a bishop to smock for the perfect neck, constuct the dress making beautiful bias neck line , and sew petite piping with bias bound sleeves !
All of this done right in class with a wonderful group. Wonderful tips and tricks to finish that dress to perfection.
Class meets 8:30-5:00pm each day


After you register for this class, we will contact you by e-mail to get your fabric and size for your kits. We will also send you a check off list for supplies you may already have at home and you can bring them.


3-Day Class
New Class to include plackets,Tuck Front,Front and
Back placket openings
, additional to all the technique instructions from day 1&2! Day 3 we construct!
Be a Bishop Expert!


Fee: $225.00
Kit: $75.00
Kit Includes:
Fabric,Pleating,Pattern,tracing paper, sample pack to practice with.



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