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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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
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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
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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
These are the same PJ Pants/Shorts made during the Intro to Sewing Class. No Pattern Required! This is a great choice for students who want to make a garment but are not ready to use a pattern yet. Even if you have made them before it’s fun to make again as practice, for gifts and
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For the beginner level student who would like to make clothes but isn’t ready for following patterns just yet. This is a simple elastic waist skirt, and pockets can be added if desired. Level: Advanced Newbie – Beginner Time: 1-2 class sessions Supplies: 1/2 yard for a short or knee length skirt for most students.
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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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This is a large shopping bag, this is GREAT as a sewing bag)! With a zipper pocket and magnetic snap – Great intro to bag making for a more beginner to intermediate student before getting into commercial bag patterns. Level: Advanced Beginner – Intermediate Time: about 5-6 sessions Supplies: 1/2 yd canvas or linen blend
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