This is an advanced bag pattern by Noodlehead. Great for learning more advanced bag making techniques in a structured bag with hardware and zipper. There is a small bag version and a larger bag version, plus several details can be changed to make it more complex or simpler based on your child’s skill. Approx. Finished […]
This is a great expansion on the patchwork pillow made in the Intro to Sewing class. It is great for beginner sewists when we make it simply. Level: Beginner Time: about 2 class sessions Supplies: use all your scraps to make this pillow or purchase the following 1/4 yard of 4-5 fabrics (quilting cottons or
This is a great quick scrap busting project but also a great gift to make for friends! Level: Newbie-Beginner Time: Less than 1 class session Supplies: Scraps of fabric – one scrunchie needs a piece of fabric about 3-4″ x 22″ (If purchasing fabric purchase a fat quarter or 1/4 yard cut of quilting cotton)
This is an intermediate-advanced level bag using a pattern. Keep in mind bag projects can be a more expensive project due to the pattern cost, interfacing and hardware and zippers. There are a few suggestions listed for eliminating interfacing or using less expensive options to help with the cost. You could also opt to skip
This is a smaller sized version of Julie’s Structured tote and works great as a tote bag for younger/smaller kids who don’t want quite such a large bag size as the regular structured tote. It is a great Intermediate bag pattern that is great if you have made a simple tote and want to take
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This is a pillow case for your bed pillow and fits a standard size bed pillow. This is a great beginner level sewing project. Level: Beginner Time: 1-2 sessions Supplies: 3/4 yd main fabric 1/4 yd cuff fabric 2” accent trim fabric (or get 1/8 yard to cut down to 2” wide in class) 1
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A great, simple bucket hat – pattern is a free download! It is a soft hat (not a structured brim or hat) This is a color-blocked and reversible bucket hat (although it can be all one fabric inside and one fabric outside if you prefer. Level: Advanced Beginner – Intermediate Time: About 2 class sessions
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This is a great beginner friendly project that can be made along with the Intro projects. No pattern is required! Level: Beginner Time: about 2 sessions Supplies: .75 yard of 100% cotton quilting fabric non stretch for outside .75 yard 100% cotton quilting fabric non stretch as contrast for inside of apron 1 spool of
This is a great first bag to make to understand how a lined bag is constructed without too many complicated steps Level: Advanced Beginner – Intermediate Time: 1-2 classes Supplies: 3/4 yard of a woven fabric for outside – can be quilting cotton or a heavier canvas or similar fabric 1/2 yard for inside (lining)
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This is a great project to have a first try and sewing a zipper! Beginner friendly and simple – it can be a pencil case, snack bag, toy bag, change purse or whatever you can imagine. I love these bags as reusable snack bags for lunches and travels! Level: Advanced Beginner – Intermediate Time: about
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