Instructor

Damour, Pam
Pam learned early in life, while spending time on her grandparents’ farm, that making something from "scratch" was not only a way of life, but it was the better way of doing things. She’s the author of 10 sewing books and numerous patterns and videos. With over 30 years of teaching experience, Pam lives on Lake Champlain in a log home, where she teaches sewing retreats and does virtual training. For more information, visit pamdamour.com.

Instructor Workshops

8 Steps to a Perfect Bag, #55F1805

Lectures
Friday, 9/12, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Nook Meetings & Events – Olympic Hall
Damour, Pam
All Levels
$15

Tired of searching for the perfect bag? The perfect bag for you is the one you can create yourself. Learn new and improved ways to make bag straps, bag bottoms, pockets, corners, and zippers. Pam is a master at time-saving techniques and will demonstrate ways to improve your bag making skills as well as bag finishing techniques from her book, Hold Everything. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.

pamdamour.com

Beckah Beach Bag, #55T9100t

Embroidery/Embellishment
Thursday, 9/11, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Nook Meetings & Events – Integrity B
Damour, Pam
All Levels
$125
Plus Kit Fee

Create a Super-Durable Beach Bag with Pam Damour: Embroider on Pet-Proof Screen! Join Pam Damour and discover the unique technique of embroidering on an incredibly durable, petproof screen (instead of traditional mesh)! In this workshop, you'll create the roomy Beckah Beach Bag, complete with a convenient inside pocket. As a bonus, your kit includes all the supplies needed to also make a separate zippered pouch – perfect for keeping essentials secure. Enjoy the airflow and sand-shedding benefits of this unique material, knowing your bag is built to last!

Registration for this workshop includes complimentary show admission for Thursday.

pamdamour.com

PFAFF

Magic Miters and More, #55S9503

Embroidery/Embellishment
Saturday, 9/13, 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Nook Meetings & Events – Integrity B
Damour, Pam
All Levels
$70
Plus Kit Fee

Unlock the Art of the Miter! Tired of bulky or uneven corners? This workshop dives deep into the world of mitering, providing you with the knowledge and skill to achieve professional-like results every time. You'll learn, step-by-step, how to perfect:

  • Classic Mitered Corners: Achieve sharp, clean corners on any project.
  • Seamless Mitered Borders: Add a touch of elegance with perfectly joined border strips.
  • Sophisticated Mitered Banding: Explore this technique for unique and eye-catching finishes.
  • And More! Discover additional tips and tricks for successful mitering in various applications.

pamdamour.com

PFAFF

Melody Mesh Bag, #55W9500

Embroidery/Embellishment
Wednesday, 9/10, 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Nook Meetings & Events – Integrity B
Damour, Pam
All Levels
$70
Plus Kit Fee

Join Pam as she teaches you a variety of techniques to include how to make a 2-way zipper, round box corners, square box corners, using fusibles, and how to embroider on mesh.

pamdamour.com

PFAFF

Sunflower Wallet, #55F9502

Embroidery/Embellishment
Friday, 9/12, 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Nook Meetings & Events – Integrity B
Damour, Pam
Intermediate, Advanced
$70
Plus Kit Fee

Stitch Up Your Style: Introduction to Machine Embroidery with a Trendy Wallet!

Ready to explore the exciting world of machine embroidery? Join us for a fun workshop where you'll make a stylish and practical wallet in just one morning! This hands-on class is the perfect introduction to working with specialty fabrics, adding bold texture with heavy threads, and incorporating professional-looking wallet hardware. Discover the joy of creating something truly unique! The wallet features charming quilt-weight cottons on the inside and a convenient exterior pocket designed to perfectly hold your cell phone.

pamdamour.com

PFAFF

The Possibility Bag, #55W9501

Embroidery/Embellishment
Wednesday, 9/10, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Nook Meetings & Events – Integrity B
Damour, Pam
All Levels
$70
Plus Kit Fee

Stitch & Stow: Create Your Own Embroidered Multi-Purpose Bag!

Join Pam Damour for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn the techniques to create a clever and capacious bag with a professional finish. This fully lined design features a smart box bottom and a two-way zipper that unzips completely flat, making it ideal for toiletries, cosmetics, medications, or craft supplies.

In this class, you'll learn to:

  • Sew a clean and durable box bottom for extra space.
  • Effortlessly insert a two-way zipper for full accessibility.
  • Explore the possibilities of machine embroidery to personalize your bag (optional).
  • Achieve a flawless lined interior.

Walk away with a beautiful, custom-made bag that's ready to organize your life!

pamdamour.com

PFAFF

8 Steps to a Perfect Bag, #55F1805

Damour, Pam
Friday, 9/12
Nook Meetings & Events – Olympic Hall

Tired of searching for the perfect bag? The perfect bag for you is the one you can create yourself. Learn new and improved ways to make bag straps, bag bottoms, pockets, corners, and zippers. Pam is a master at time-saving techniques and will demonstrate ways to improve your bag making skills as well as bag finishing techniques from her book, Hold Everything. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.

pamdamour.com

Beckah Beach Bag, #55T9100t

Damour, Pam
Thursday, 9/11
Nook Meetings & Events – Integrity B

Create a Super-Durable Beach Bag with Pam Damour: Embroider on Pet-Proof Screen! Join Pam Damour and discover the unique technique of embroidering on an incredibly durable, petproof screen (instead of traditional mesh)! In this workshop, you'll create the roomy Beckah Beach Bag, complete with a convenient inside pocket. As a bonus, your kit includes all the supplies needed to also make a separate zippered pouch – perfect for keeping essentials secure. Enjoy the airflow and sand-shedding benefits of this unique material, knowing your bag is built to last!

Registration for this workshop includes complimentary show admission for Thursday.

pamdamour.com

PFAFF

Magic Miters and More, #55S9503

Damour, Pam
Saturday, 9/13
Nook Meetings & Events – Integrity B

Unlock the Art of the Miter! Tired of bulky or uneven corners? This workshop dives deep into the world of mitering, providing you with the knowledge and skill to achieve professional-like results every time. You'll learn, step-by-step, how to perfect:

  • Classic Mitered Corners: Achieve sharp, clean corners on any project.
  • Seamless Mitered Borders: Add a touch of elegance with perfectly joined border strips.
  • Sophisticated Mitered Banding: Explore this technique for unique and eye-catching finishes.
  • And More! Discover additional tips and tricks for successful mitering in various applications.

pamdamour.com

PFAFF

Melody Mesh Bag, #55W9500

Damour, Pam
Wednesday, 9/10
Nook Meetings & Events – Integrity B

Join Pam as she teaches you a variety of techniques to include how to make a 2-way zipper, round box corners, square box corners, using fusibles, and how to embroider on mesh.

pamdamour.com

PFAFF

Sunflower Wallet, #55F9502

Damour, Pam
Friday, 9/12
Nook Meetings & Events – Integrity B

Stitch Up Your Style: Introduction to Machine Embroidery with a Trendy Wallet!

Ready to explore the exciting world of machine embroidery? Join us for a fun workshop where you'll make a stylish and practical wallet in just one morning! This hands-on class is the perfect introduction to working with specialty fabrics, adding bold texture with heavy threads, and incorporating professional-looking wallet hardware. Discover the joy of creating something truly unique! The wallet features charming quilt-weight cottons on the inside and a convenient exterior pocket designed to perfectly hold your cell phone.

pamdamour.com

PFAFF

The Possibility Bag, #55W9501

Damour, Pam
Wednesday, 9/10
Nook Meetings & Events – Integrity B

Stitch & Stow: Create Your Own Embroidered Multi-Purpose Bag!

Join Pam Damour for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn the techniques to create a clever and capacious bag with a professional finish. This fully lined design features a smart box bottom and a two-way zipper that unzips completely flat, making it ideal for toiletries, cosmetics, medications, or craft supplies.

In this class, you'll learn to:

  • Sew a clean and durable box bottom for extra space.
  • Effortlessly insert a two-way zipper for full accessibility.
  • Explore the possibilities of machine embroidery to personalize your bag (optional).
  • Achieve a flawless lined interior.

Walk away with a beautiful, custom-made bag that's ready to organize your life!

pamdamour.com

PFAFF