A genius on the dance floor, her use of repetition and manipulation of the body is unparalleled. Read about Pina in the New York Times, and watch highlights from a recent performance below.

I hesitate to use the word “models” because what I really want, are regular ladies, just like you!

Want to be part of my upcoming book party / fashion show? Let me know! I’m looking for a handful of size small ladies (sorry about the size, but the garments are already made!) to walk the “runway” modeling items from my book, Chic & Simple Sewing. See some of the items that you might be wearing below.

It will be a fun night of food, cocktails, demos, book signing, trunk show, and of course, the fashion show. Here’s all the details:

Friday, July 10
6pm - 9pm
The Urban Craft Center
2433 Main, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Contact me at info (at) christinehaynes (dot) com
Thanks!

Back to School Shift Dress Class

Following the Back to School Shift Dress project from my book, Chic & Simple Sewing, this is an adorable and versatile dress! This is a beginner level, two-part class, for 3 hours each night.

Thursday, July 23 & 30, 7pm - 10pm
Cost: $100

Class held at: ReForm School - Home Ec
3902 W Sunset, Los Angeles, CA 90029
Sign up on-line at homeecshop.com or contact ReForm School at 323-906-8660 or
reformschoolhomeec@gmail.com.

Ruffle A-Line Skirt

The A-line skirt is a great basic! Following the project from my book, Chic & Simple Sewing, this skirt can be made over and over in nearly any fabric, building a beginner seamstress a closet of custom skirts. This is a two-part class, for 3 hours each day.

Friday, July 24 & 31, 11am - 2pm
Cost: $125 non-members / $120 members

Class held at: The Urban Craft Center
2433 Main, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Phone: 310-392-0139
Visit The Urban Craft Center at theurbancraftcenter.com or contact them at hello@theurbancraftcenter.com to sign up & for more details.

Sewing 101

Straight stitching, threading a machine & more will be second nature in no time! While you learn, make a stylish envelope pillow for your home! This is a two-part class, for 2 hours each night.

Tuesday, July 7 & 14, 7pm - 9pm
or
Tuesday, July 21 & 28, 7pm - 9pm
Cost: $80

Class held at: ReForm School - Home Ec
3902 W Sunset, Los Angeles, CA 90029
Sign up on-line at www.homeecshop.com or contact ReForm School at 323-906-8660 or
reformschoolhomeec@gmail.com.

I’m so proud of my Indian Summer Sundress students! They worked so hard for 2 weeks, but the results were totally worth it! Look at these adorable dresses they made.

Want to make your own? Take a class with me, or pick up your own copy of my book, Chic & Simple Sewing today!

Who better than Tim Burton to take on Alice in Wonderland?

I’m so proud of the fantastic students at The Urban Craft Center. Here are all the gorgeous skirts they finished last week. Congrats ladies!

Last Saturday the great ladies at the Urban Craft Center finished their beautiful wrap skirts. Sorry for the delay in posting these! Here they are in progress, finishing everything up. See the next post for the finished garments!

There’s nothing more satisfying than seeing seamstresses have their way with my book patterns. I love the personalization and individuality that each creation has.

Have you made something from Chic & Simple Sewing? If so, join the flickr Pool and show us what you did! Here are some amazing examples that are in there already…

Last Saturday at the Urban Craft Center, I taught part 1 of the Reversible Wrap Skirt class. It was such a success and the ladies in my class were so fun! Today is part 2 and I can’t wait for them all to finish their creations. Look for some gorgeous shots from today’s class!

Want to take a class? Visit my classes page to learn more. In the meantime, enjoy some “in progress” photos from last Saturday…

I love Annie Mohaupt’s shoes. I have 3 pairs and I wear them all the time. And each time I do, I get flooded with compliments and the one standard question, “Where did you get those fantastic shoes?” Well, here they are: Mohop.

Not only are they gorgeous and comfortable (let’s face it ladies, that combo rarely occurs!) but they are eco friendly, animal friendly, and endlessly alterable. Did I mention that I love these shoes?

Don’t be fooled by the wood either. Some people are thinking, “is it comfortable to have that wood under your foot?” The answer: yes. They are really comfortable. Seriously.

I had my models wear them for some of the Spring 2009 outfits on my site, and there are shots of me wearing my favorite pair to my recent book release party. Go get yourself a pair. Oh, and even better, Annie’s offering $2 shipping anywhere. You read that right, $2 shipping. So now  you really have no excuse.