Hi,

It's been a while since our last newsletter and the news has been piling up.
New fabrics, patterns and classes.  Stop by soon, a lot of the favorites 
have been going fast.

Calling all car enthusiasts ---

	Our neighbor, the Route 66 Malt Shop presents:

 	Summer Series Car Show
	This Saturday, June 25, 2011.  4-10PM
	All car categories and bikes welcome.
	Featuring the oldies sounds of Daddy-O's.
	A benefit for Wounded Warriors.
	www.route66maltshop.com

We'll be open until 8:00, later if necessary.

SUMMER SALE!!!

All embellished viscose/silk 50% off.  That's right -- they were $65/yd,
now $32.50.  While they last.

NEW ARRIVALS!!!!

* Park Bench Patterns!  We fell in love with them at the Fiber Arts Fiesta
  and now they're here.  Including the brand new "Sedona" and "China Town".

* Rayon batiks with Bali Collection patterns.  A marriage made in heaven.

* More linen!  The colorful, whimsical vintage prints have been so popular we
  added nine more.  

We've had many requests for a basic sewing class so here it is,
"Sewing Basics: Aprons".  Details below.

We have 15 years of sewing magazine back issues -- Threads, Sew News and
others and we're giving them away.  One free with purchase.

We have had several requests for basic garment sewing classes so we have
two of them coming up in July.  And "Tricks of the Trade" was such 
a hit we're doing it again July 9th.  Sign up early for this one, there's 
a six-student limit.

We would like to add a list of available seamstresses for hire to our website.  
If you would like to be on that list, please send contact information  to
liz@nobhillfabrics.com with a brief (one-sentence) description of what you 
provide.

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                             CLASSES

See our website, http://www.nobhillfabrics.com, for complete class descriptions 
and supply lists.
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JULY

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Tricks of the Trade – (Or Avoiding that "Homemade" Look)

3-hour session by Leslie Berky Ashcraft cost - $45 class size limited to 6
Saturday, July 9th, 12:30-4:30

This class will introduce and demonstrate a variety of construction techniques that 
will result in professional looking garments, as well as make your sewing projects 
easier to manage.  We will discuss interfacings, underlining, different kinds of 
linings, an easy, fool-proof method of bound buttonhole construction, "bagging 
garments", dart etiquette, hidden zipper application, sleeve setting theory, 
perfect collar points and pressing basics.  Students are encouraged to bring up 
their own construction concerns during class.  The teacher will attempt to address 
as many as possible.

Bring your sewing machine with dark thread.  We will be making samples of some of 
the techniques to take home and refer to later.  (Muslin and zippers supplied by 
teacher.)

Contact Leslie Ashcraft (505-281-5993 or leash@q.com)  for more information and 
to sign up.

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Let’s Make a Flattering Skirt!

Two 1- 1/2 Hours sessions - $50 
   ($10 non-refundable reservation required at Nob Hill Fabrics) 

10% discount on fabrics purchased for this class at Nob Hill Fabrics.

Wednesday, July 13th and Tuesday July 19th, 5:00pm-6:30pm

4 to 6 students, intermediate to beginning sewers (if you are at least 
somewhat familiar with your machine).

Brush up on your sewing (and fitting) skills in this workshop.
Students will be constructing a skirt using Simplicity 2451, selecting the view 
and length of their choice:
     http://www.simplicity.com/p-4470-misses-skirts.aspx

Choose between a slightly pegged, above knee or knee-length (with kick
pleat) skirt having diagonal side pockets and a faced yoke waist or a
6-gore, flowing skirt of knee or longer length with the same diagonal side
pockets and faced yoke waist.  This skirt pattern has been selected to give
students instruction and practice at hidden zipper insertion, "stay flat"
pocket installation and facing a waist instead of a using a traditional
waistband.  This pattern will be flattering to almost any figure type and
shape!

Contact Leslie Ashcraft (505-281-5993 or leash@q.com)  for more information and 
to sign up.

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"The Classic Blouse that Fits!"  
     3 1-1/2 hour sessions for $55 
      ($10 non-refundable reservation required at Nob Hill Fabrics) 

10% discount on fabrics purchased for this class at Nob Hill Fabrics.

July 20th, 26th and 27th, 5:00pm-6:30pm

4 to 6 students, intermediate to beginning sewers ( you must be familiar with 
your machine).

Learn to construct and fit a classic blouse that goes under jackets
beautifully and can masquerade as a popular jacket/blouse.  Students will
learn to fit over the important bust area, apply a simple collar and place
buttons and buttonholes properly.

The pattern selection is Butterick 5538, and is available in a large
spectrum of sizes.
     http://butterick.mccall.com/b5538-products-12360.php?page_id=428&search_control=display&list=search   

The shoulder princess lines of this blouse allow for a wide range of simple 
alterations for large busts and curved backs, but still provide slimming and 
lengthening lines, good for all figure types!  The blouse has two collar views 
and 3 sleeve views.  Students may make the choices most appealing to themselves 
and their needs.

Contact Leslie Ashcraft (505-281-5993 or leash@q.com)  for more information and 
to sign up.

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Basic Apron Class

This class is designed to teach:

    * anatomy, use and care of your machine
    * terms and tools
    * how to read, mark and cut a pattern
    * how to assemble a basic garment

Sewing machines are not provided.

Limited to 5 students.  We have had many requests for this class, please sign up early.
Tuesday July 12th and Thursday July 14th, 5:00pm to 6:30.
        
Cost:  $30, pattern included, $5 non-refundable reservation to be paid at Nob Hill Fabrics.
10% discount on all materials purchased at Nob Hill Fabrics.
Please purchase any fabrics requiring pre-washing in advance.

Contact Nancy Felando, 505.280.3990, for more information and to register.

Preview the pattern at:

http://www.sewingpatterns.com/sub_item.php?item_num=see5551&model=%&new_category=search&view=gallery&brand=&category=search&pageGoto=0&pageFormat=3|186|186&pageCount=18&search=apron&return=yes


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The Folk Art Loomed Rug class is not yet full.  These rugs are bright and 
lively and Janine will teach you to make your own.  Her class cost includes
a take-home loom to keep you going.  Please contact Janine Jones, 867-5495 
or janineres@comcast.net for more information.

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Liz Frank -- Owner
Nob Hill Fabrics
3810 Central SE Ste. B
Albuquerque NM  87108

505.266.0674
liz@nobhillfabrics.com

Open 10am-6pm Tuesday through Friday and 9am-6pm Saturday.
Closed Sunday and Monday.

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