January 2020 Program
Our January 2020 Program was at the Home Decor Learning Center, where Rachel Myers taught us some Canadian Hand-Smocking, then demonstrated some welting and trim application techniques. Thank you, Rachel, for a wonderful program!

Karen L. and Lynn H. working on the first sample from the kit that Rachel prepared for us: Lozenge pattern Canadian hand-smocking.

Close up of the logenze pattern from the Canadian hand-smocking kits that Rachel prepared for us. Photo credit: Janice H.

Rachel Myers made this jacket to showcase the lozenge pattern Canadian hand-smocking she taught as part of the program, so we could see how we might use smocking in contemporary clothing. Photo credit: Janice H.

Attendees listen to Rachel Myers as she demonstrates how to get nice corners when applying welting. Clockwise from Rachel: Karen M., Peggy D., Margaret S., Paige D., Pat S., Margaret C., Andrea L. Also note the back of Rachel's jacket, displaying more Canadian hand-smocking.

Rachel Myers' welting demonstration 1 of 4: the first key is to clip the extra fabric right up to the stitching on the welting, so you can get a 90-degree angle turning the corner.

Rachel Myers' welting demonstration 2 of 4: corner turned, just getting ready to continue stitching. When manipulating the corner, Rachel recommends using a stiletto to really seat the welting firmly into place.

Rachel Myers' welting demonstration 4 of 4: Finished view - welting applied, look at that beautiful corner!

Rachel Myers' corded trim joining demonstration 1 of 5: Rachel also demonstrated the wizardry of invisibly joining rope trim. Could not capture the steps in photos, but you can see what was happening!

Rachel Myers' corded trim joining demonstration 2 of 5: Rachel also demonstrated the wizardry of invisibly joining rope trim. Could not capture the steps in photos, but you can see what was happening!

Rachel Myers' corded trim joining demonstration 3 of 5: Rachel also demonstrated the wizardry of invisibly joining rope trim. Could not capture the steps in photos, but you can see what was happening!
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