Sign up now for Modern Sewing Class

To sign up just email me at: IckleTomatoHandmade@hotmail.co.uk

Date: 5 April 2014

Time: 9.30am – 12.30pm

Cost: £15

Location: Belfast
Making: Cushions

What you need to be able to do

As this is a beginner’s class, I do not expect any particular level of sewing ability. However if you can familiarise yourself with your machine, that would be great. If you can sew a straight line, that would be better. If you’re fairly confident at sewing for the home, but have never done patchwork, you will learn lots. In other words, whatever your ability, come along, have fun, you can learn from scratch or learn better tips and tricks. Please let me know what level you think you are when you apply so I can tailor the class accordingly.

What will be covered

·         What makes patchwork modern

·         Fabric selection

·         Cutting out

·         ¼” seam

·         Proper pressing

·         Half Square Triangles

·         Finishing a cushion cover

What you need to bring

·         Sewing machine (if at all possible – I have access to 3/4 machines but it is so much better if you have your own). Also bring the instruction manual if you still have it.

·         100% cotton thread in white or neutral with bobbin (not polyester)

·         Scissors

If you can, bring

·         ¼” sewing foot

·         Rotary cutter

·         Cutting mat

What will be provided

·         All supplies including fabric (choices available), cushion filler, pattern, instructions

·         Tea, coffee and buns!