Distinctive Sewing Supplies

Islander Sewing Systems™Instructor Certification Course in Canada!

Imagine making garments faster than ever before with the look of designer ready-to-wear!

This class can be the first step for you to become a Certified "Islander Sewing Systems™ Instructor". Here is your opportunity to turn your love of sewing and helping people into a profitable and rewarding personal business.

Class is full.  Wait list only.

STUDENT COMMENTS FROM MAY 2009

• This has been an inspiring experience that will revolutionize my sewing.

• I could go on and on but I’ll simply say that this was the BEST sewing course I have ever taken.

• Janet you are an exceptionally good teacher!

• I really enjoyed Janet’s teaching, it was a great experience, well worth the trip (from Calgary).

• Thank you as well, for organizing such an enjoyable learning experience as well as the extras... great food, a great venue, fabric store, the discount.

• This was a perfect facility, comfortable, lots of room, very clean, and great food!

• With much gratitude to you Janet, and also Catherine, for planning a perfect venue and everything else you did to ensure our success.

• Thank you both for making this such a special learning experience.

• The venue for the course was the best I have every seen.

• I've been sewing as long as I can remember but thanks to this course my sewing results have improved greatly. I've shed some bad habits and developed some terrific new techniques. It was fun learning with Janet.

• I love the Islander Method. I have been a custom clothier for over 25 years, and wasn't sure I could easily change years of sewing habits. Janet's class was comfortably paced to learn and practice the new ways of handling your garment. I was pleased to find I adapted quickly and easily to the new methods. My seams are crisp and accurate, and best of all, I have shaved hours off my construction time. I used the Islander sewing method this past summer for my wedding and formal dress clients with much success

COURSE DETAILS

Three Day Course:  In the first half of the course you will make samples and in the second half you will make a garment (using the men's Easy Shirt pattern designed by Janet Pray under the Islander Sewing Systems brand). The $600.00 course fee includes kit, garment pattern and refreshments and lunch every day. Students will be sent the garment pattern upon payment.  Garment preparation instructions will also be provided and must be completed before class begins.

Four Day Certification Course:  This course is designed for those wishing to become a Certified Islander Sewing Systems' teacher. The fourth day will include information on professional teaching techniques, marketing yourself and products, exhibiting and teaching at a consumer expo and much more. The course fee for the four days is $700.00 which includes kit, garment pattern, refreshments and lunch every day.

            For more details or to register for the Islander Sewing Systems three day class at $600.00 or the Islander Sewing Systems Certification 4 day class at $700.00, please email info@distinctivesewing.com or call Catherine Goetz at 1-877-739-2254 and leave a voicemail with information on how to reach you.  Remember class size is limited. A 50 per cent deposit will hold your place in any class. To register for Janet's class you may complete the secure online order form at https://www.distinctivesewing.com/secure/OrderForm.shtm  or mail a cheque (all amounts are Canadian dollars) to:

Distinctive Sewing Supplies

531 Vanguard Crescent

Oakville, ON   L6L 5G6

MORE INFO…

Your Islander Sewing Systems class will take place in the newly renovated annex to the St. John’s Anglican Church in the room known as The Gathering Place.  It is located on the second floor with stair and elevator access.  The large windows give a lovely view of the beautiful treed surroundings and provide lots of natural light.

            Ancaster is located at the top of the mountain in Hamilton, Ontario; easily accessible from major highways in the area, and slightly less than one hour drive from the centre of Toronto.

            Refreshments are available throughout the day.  Lunch will be served buffet-style.  We will try to accommodate any special dietary requests.  Please provide your needs upon registration.  All meals are prepared by the staff and volunteers in the St. John’s catering facility.  St. John's is a nut-free facility.

            The facility opens at 8:30 a.m. each morning and the building must be vacated by 5:00 p.m. each day.  Classes will start at 9:00 a.m.  You will need to bring your own sewing machine; ensuring that you are familiar with its operation and that it is in good working order.  Bring your manual, straight stitch foot, zipper foot, thread and bobbins.  A suggested supply list will be provided upon registration.

            The deposit will hold your place in the class until final payment is due not later than March 1, 2010.  You may cancel your registration at any time up to March 1 without penalty and you will receive a full return of your deposit less cost of the garment pattern.  After March 1, 2010, a 20% cancellation fee will apply.  There can be no refunds for cancellations made from April 1, 2010 onward. If the class is cancelled for any reason, a full refund of registration fees will be made.

            Out of town students are responsible for their own travel and accommodations, including meals not provided during classroom hours.

            For more information about St. John’s Anglican Church, including maps and directions, visit their website at http://www.ancasteranglican.org/welcome.html .

OUTINGS

Optional class outings are a bonus of participating in this sewing course. More details will be provided closer to the time of the class.