Garments

T-Shirt Dress

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 …

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Patchwork Skirt

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 …

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Olive Dress

The Olive Dress Pattern – needs to be purchased from Violet Fields Website in either kids or tween sizing.  You will then need to download and print the pdf (either print at home or have printed large scale from kinkos) Tween HERE Kids HERE The “Olive dress” comes in 2 size options 2T-10 and Tween …

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Pixie Dress

This is a dress pattern by Violet Field Threads Level: Intermediate to Advanced Time: 6-8 sessions Supplies: Purchase and download the pattern from the Violet Field Website. Pattern comes in 2 size ranges Kids size up to 10 HERE Tween size 10-16 HERE *You will then need to either print it on 8.5 x 11 …

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Crafting Apron

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 …

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PJ Pants or Shorts

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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Elastic Waist Skirt (simple)

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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