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Introduction to Basic Sewing

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This introductory series of classes will allow you to learn as you complete some fun projects. There are 2 different series with different projects. Use what you have at home, or let us take the stress out of decision making by having kits ready when you get to class.

Supplies:
Basic sewing supplies of every class: Sewing machine in working order, thread, pins, scissors, machine needles, hand needles and the supplies for individual projects.
Required:  Printed patterns: $15 (for all 5 projects) 


Introduction to Basic Sewing

Series 1A – Optional Kit cost: $65 (includes all the supplies to complete each of the 5 projects and the printed patterns)

Wednesdays @ 6:00 pm – 8:00

Date

Project

Supplies

09/14/22

Intro to sewing: pin cushion

(4)   2 ½” squares

(1)    5” square

*1/2 cup of crushed walnuts

* Large button

*Small amount of polyfill

 

09/21/22

Patchwork Pillow

(9)   5” squares (front)

(1)   15 “Square (back)

*Polyfill fiberfill for the pillow

09/28/22

Drawstring Bag

(2)   15 x 18 (main bag)

(2)   14 x 3 (casing)

*1-yard cotton twill tape

10/05/22

Coin Purse

(1)   5 ¼ “W x 6 ½ L

(1)   5 ¼” W x 11” L

9” Zipper

4” Long piece of grosgrain ribbon (1/2” wide)

¾” D-Ring

 

10/12/22

Apron

(1) 24” W x 30” L (apron)

(15) 3” squares (pocket)

(1) 4” x 15” (pocket front)

(1) 8” x 15” (pocket lining)

*2 yards of cotton twill tape ½” wide


Introduction to Basic Sewing

Series 1B – Optional Kit cost: $50 (includes all the supplies to complete each of the 5 projects and the printed patterns)

Thursdays @ 6:00 pm – 8:00

Dates

Projects

Supplies

10/13/22

Intro to sewing: pin cushion

(4)   2 ½” squares

(1)    5” square

*1/2 cup of crushed walnuts

* Large button

*Small amount of polyfill

 

10/23/22

Pillowcase

(1)    27” x 42” (body)

(1)    10” x 42” (cuff)

(1)    2 ½” x 42” (accent)

 

11/03/22

Journal Cover

(1)    4 ½” x 17” (lower front)

(1)    7 ¾” x 17” (upper front)

(1)    14” piece of ribbon

(1)    17” piece of crochet lace Inside:

(3)    10” x 11 ¼” (flaps, lining)

(1)    10” x 16” fusible fleece

(1)    Composition Book

 

11/10/22

Charming Tote Bag

(18)   5” squares (outside)

(2)     13”  yard (lining)

(2)     4” x 20” (handles)

 

11/17/22

Drawstring Backpack

(2)    16” W x 20” L (main)

(2)    16” W x 18” L (inside)

(1)    5” x 11” (pocket)