This is a great way to use an existing item of clothing and turn it into something new! It’s beginner friendly as well! Level: Beginner Time Needed: about 2 sessions, some students who are fast could finish in 1 session! Supplies: Bring in at least 2 of your t-shirts that you would like to turn …
This is a great adventurous beginner to intermediate pattern. No actual paper pattern is required just the supplies below and we can adjust to student size as needed. Level : Adventurous beginner – intermediate Time Needed: 5-6 sessions Supplies Needed: 1/4 yard of quilting cotton for the waist band choose 6 quilting cottons for the …
This fanny pack is a great advanced beginner fanny pack. It is flat and so it does not have a lot of room but can easily fit smaller items. It is a great step up from a regular zipper pouch without getting too complex. It comes from learncreatesew.com and is a free pattern! Level: Advanced …
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 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 …
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 …
This is the Drawstring Backpack we make in the Intro to Sewing class! Level: Advanced Newbie-Beginner Time: 2 sessions Supplies: 3/4 yard of cotton quilting fabric or similar fabric – non-stretch Grommets – 3/8″ in size (it will say 3/8″ on package) – typically in silver or gold. There will usually be more in the …
Firecracker Fabric has various fabric panels available. Some are more beginner friendly with larger shapes and no tight curves or little legs. Some are more complex. The design is printed right on the fabric and student will follow directions on the fabric to make the item. If you are not sure which panel would be …
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 …