We are now going to be open Tuesday until 7:30, instead of Wednesday. The supervised summer sewing lab will also be held on Tuesday evenings. Become a fan of both the store and the sewing school on Facebook so we can keep you posted.
Vern from Johnson's Sewing Center is here every Tuesday to demo. our line of Brother sewing machines, teach you how to use your new Brother machine or to service or fix your machine, no matter what brand it is, right on the spot! He's getting busy, so it's good to call ahead and make an appointment. While you are here, try our Project Runway Serger. It totally rocks! Only $589.00 and it is so user friendly.
We are sorry to announce that Peggi has retired, and Kristen is leaving to pursue a fabulous opportunity in the IT field, so we would like to officially welcome our new staff members!
Erin Retelle has been studying with Barbie McCormick for several years, and creates wonderful custom clothing for her clients. She has stepped in to become our sewing school director, as well as helping us on the sales floor.
Lauren Levinson studied textiles and garment construction back in college, is a fantastic alterationist, and is also a student of Barbie’s. We welcome her energy and enthusiasm to the sewing school and the sales floor.
Lori Applegarth has extensive sewing experience, and she is certified to teach 4-H. We welcome her to the sales floor staff, as well as the sewing school faculty!
Carole Kanizar, our machine embroidery guru, has also begun to offer classes at the sewing school. Look for her “Jazz Up your Jeans” class, and other fantastic courses.
What a great, affordable way to make your old clothes look new and updated.
Come in and introduce yourself today!
We have some great new classes to offer at the sewing school this summer; sewing camps for youth, swim suits, flower girl dresses, style workshop, couture top, alterations workshop, box cushion, not to mention the continuation of all our other popular classes.
We are also adding some little stitch & mingle sessions where sewists can gather to sew, socialize and use our fantastic sewing space and equipment. The new class catalog goes to print next week, and you can always find up-to-date info on the sewing school Facebook page or by getting in touch with Erin, the sewing school director, by email at erin@overswayoriginals.com.
Come help Diana downsize! She has moved in with Dorothy and is selling her house. View the Estate Sale and the house simultaneously. There are fabulous finds to be found!
This Fri-Sun at 4186 Sandcastle, Boise, we are helping to sell the estate of a former Federal Express and Alaska bush pilot, along with more of Diana and Dorothy’s things.
Items include antiques, Alaska and pilot memorabilia and high-quality furnishings and housewares. The house is crammed full and we have more items under a tent in the backyard.
Hours will be 9-4 Fri and Sat, and 11-4 on Sunday. To get there, take Collister to Bloom, turn R on Sandcastle--look for the signs! As always, no previews or earlies. Numbers handed out at 8 a.m.