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Vaune I love smocking, embroidery, and heirloom sewing!

I love to teach and share my techniques so that anyone can make clothes that have a touch of couture details that make your garment stand out!

Cindy Foose and I are holding our Annual Traditions and Transitions Retreat again this August. Since we were full befor...
05/06/2022

Cindy Foose and I are holding our Annual Traditions and Transitions Retreat again this August. Since we were full before we started with returning 'alums' , we have added a 2nd session. August 15-17 and August 19-21, with an optional Bonus Day class on 8/18.
You can click here for more information and a registration form:
https://www.vaune.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-Traditions-and-Transitions-with-Cindy-and-Vaune.pdf

or you can email me - [email protected]
Hope to see you there!

Simply Perfect Smocking - A Virtual Class to create stunning stitches! Saturday, February 26 9AM - noon, Pacific Tim...
01/24/2022

Simply Perfect Smocking - A Virtual Class to create stunning stitches! Saturday, February 26 9AM - noon, Pacific Time

I want my smocking stitches to have even tension, smooth untangled threads, and correct placement.

This 3 hour class takes a deep dive into the the techniques that I use to perfect my smocking stitches for stunning results. *A note – this class is not a Learn How to Smock class (3 hours is not long enough for that). You should have a working knowledge of how to do the cable and trellis stitches.
You will need a pleated doodle cloth (it can be a practice cloth from another project), 2-3 colors of stranded floss, and your favorite smocking needle (I like 7 or 8 Embroidery/Crewel or 7 Sharps).

I will be recording the class so that you can rewatch (or of you want to take the class and you are unable to make the live class) and will post it in the private facebook group that I will create for the class members. The fb group will last for 4 weeks – you will have access to the class recording and I will monitor for any questions during that time, as well as looking at any pictures you want to post. That way you will have some feedback after you have had some time to practice.
If you have any questions, just email me at [email protected] and I will be happy to answer your queries!

I look forward to seeing you there!
Happy Stitching!

Clara - a Sleeveless Dress with Liberty of London accents. Constructed with 100% cotton pique’, it has pintucks on the ...
01/24/2022

Clara - a Sleeveless Dress with Liberty of London accents. Constructed with 100% cotton pique’, it has pintucks on the front bodice, and then is accented with shaped bias and bullion daisies. Liberty of London is used for the collar, the bias strips, piping, and a detachable sash. The dress has piping accents on the collar, the waist, and the armholes. One of my favorite things about this class is teaching how to insert piping in the armholes with a smooth seam and no bulk at the underarm. This technique provides a couture finish that enables the dress to wear beautifully! This is a lovely project to have for a summer wardrobe!

Dates are the first 3 Saturdays in March - 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, from 9am - noon Pacific Time. I will be recording this, in case you can not make all 3 classes.

This is offered through the Smocking Arts Guild of America
You must be a member of SAGA to join. Once you log in to your member area, their is a registration link.

I hope to see you there!
Happy Stitching,

01/24/2022

Hello everyone! 2022 had started out with a bang (and for many, a cold one at that!). I am announcing 2 virtual classes that I will be teaching - Simply Perfect Smocking at the end of February, and Clara - a Sleeveless Dress with Liberty of London accents.
Clara is through the Smocking Arts Guild of America. I am going to create a post for each, with more information. Please pass these along, and I hope to see you (virtually) soon!

Cindy and I are back in person (yeah!) hosting our August school. We are soo excited to be back in the classroom and ar...
06/24/2021

Cindy and I are back in person (yeah!) hosting our August school. We are soo excited to be back in the classroom and are looking forward to seeing you there!

I have just posted the registration to my Embroidery of Madeira lecture on Sunday, January 3, via Zoom! Grab a cup of t...
12/10/2020

I have just posted the registration to my Embroidery of Madeira lecture on Sunday, January 3, via Zoom! Grab a cup of tea and get comfortable as I share pictures from my 2 trips to Madeira, where I studied at the Imperial Bordados. I will also share with you some of the embroidered pieces that I purchased while on my trips! Hope to see you there!

You can register and find more information here: https://www.vaune.com/product/embroidery-of-madeira-lecture/

Cutting kits for my virtual Texas Tote class :)I love playing with Liberty!!!
10/30/2020

Cutting kits for my virtual Texas Tote class :)
I love playing with Liberty!!!

05/30/2020

If you get it in your local area..... Fit 2 Stitch, a PBS show from Peggy Sagers is starting their new season. I am on episode #805 with Smocking, and #809 with embroidery. We missed the smocking in our area - they preempted the regular shows because of fundrasing :(
Depending on where you live, they should be scheduled some time at the end of May or June.

Hello to you all! It has been a busy Spring and Summer! I have an article in the current issue of Threads (my blouse i...
07/22/2016

Hello to you all! It has been a busy Spring and Summer! I have an article in the current issue of Threads (my blouse is on the cover) and a cute little grey and red Back to School dress in Classic Sewing. I also finished the projects that I will be teaching at the Fall school at Children's Corner in Nashville :) I also just revamped my website! My blog will be posted through my website and my newsletters will all be posted there. Next newsletter will be out next week. I have 3 Liberty of London Fabric Finds - only $30/yd. Check my Fabric Closet on my website!

02/07/2016

Just posted my February newsletter - some great Fabric Finds from the LA garment district! I found some great pinstripe seersucker and it is only $3.50/yd - 60" wide, 100% cotton. I also have a Piping part 2 tut! Just go to my website and click on the newsletter tab!

http://www.vaune.com/newsletters/2016_01_Vaunes_February_Newsletter.pdf

I had a wonderful time at Sew With Me, in Hattiesburg, MS. Linda Lowe, the shop owner, is lovely and the shop has some ...
08/15/2013

I had a wonderful time at Sew With Me, in Hattiesburg, MS. Linda Lowe, the shop owner, is lovely and the shop has some great fabric, lots of trims, and Viking machines. I met many great women that attended class and it is especially nice to meet FB friends in person!

06/28/2013

Off to Santa Barbara for Stitching Serenity 13! Can't believe we have been hosting this wonderful retreat for that many years!
Wish you all were here!

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11998 Bubbling Brook Street
Moorpark, CA
93021

Telephone

+18055295005

Website

http://www.vaunessewingroom.blogspot.com/

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