Intro To Sewing For Adults
Learn all the basics of sewing, how to thread and operate the machine, basic technique, then make a slipcover case for a pillow! This is the first class for all newbies! This is an in-person 1 day class for 3 hours for adults.
Recommended Experience Level: Newbie. No experience necessary!
Be sure to stop by Firecracker Fabrics online or in-person – our beautiful and local fabric partner shop, located right inside Cut & Sew Studio and offering all the fabrics, notions, patterns and supplies needed for class!
If you choose to shop at the fabric shop next to my studio (Firecracker Fabrics), please be sure to check their website for hours.
Firecracker Fabrics also offers online shopping for your convenience, you may select curb-side pickup and then simply ask the instructor for your supplies. Be sure to order AT LEAST 3 days in advance and note that the store is closed Monday and Tuesday! You will still be able to pick up supplies from your instructor even if the store is closed as long as you received a message that it is ready! Please check Firecracker’s website or social media for any store hour updates!
SUPPLY LIST:
A note on fabrics: must be easy fabric for beginner sewer – non-stretch, med-weight woven fabric. No thick fleece, faux-fur, velvet, etc. Cotton quilting fabric, canvas or home decor fabric is best. Use contrast or coordinating fabrics, whatever you like together! Pillow has 3 vertical stripes of various sizes on the front..
• 1 spool of all-purpose thread to match
• one 18″ pillow form.
• 5/8 yard Fabric A (used for largest stripe and pillow back)
• 1/8 yard Fabric B (used for middle stripe)
• 1/4 yard of Fabric C (used for end stripe)
If you are purchasing supplies from Firecracker Fabrics:
***Firecracker fabrics has also created special discounted kits for this class, if you find it easier, just select one of the fabric kit options HERE. It will include everything you need, even the pillow is included! Plus it’s discounted! This kit is currently only available when purchasing online. So if you feel overwhelmed with knowing what to pick, make it easy and choose from one of the premade kits!
If you prefer not to purchase a kit – here are links to the supplies you need, you may of course shop anywhere you like for the supplies.
For Fabrics – although there are some other options that could work – to make it easiest – Select from the following:
Firecracker is currently updating their site – if trying to search for appropriate fabrics
Please Note: