This is a more challenging bag pattern for the intermediate – advanced student. And there are a few choices that can be made to either simplify or make the bag more challenging depending on the student. This sort of bag pattern has more components, and will teach the young sewist new skills as well as […]
This is a beginner plushie pattern Time Required: 1-2 sessions depending on student’s experience Supplies Needed: 1/3 yard of fleece or flannel for body of squirrel – if student is less experienced you can also choose quilting cotton 1 spool of all-purpose thread All other supplies provided Please print the flying squirrel template HERE. Designed
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This dress pattern is for an intermediate to advanced sewist and would not be considered a beginner level garment pattern. Students will learn about using bias tape, making an elastic casing and more while working on their pattern reading skills. Please note there is a jump suit version in this pattern but the below instructions
This project is for an advanced beginner to intermediate sewist and allows them to practice patchwork sewing. It is a great scrap busting project and can be made almost entirely from scraps! Plus, no pattern required. It can be used as a storage “bucket” for scraps, toys or other items and could even work as
This is an intermediate to advanced bag pattern. This bag is a great use of scraps and will teach the young sewist skills such as piecing, quilting and sewing an exposed zipper. Also, since it can be made with scraps and doesn’t require a pattern, for bag projects it is not super pricey. Level :
This heart shaped purse is a great advanced beginner – intermediate project. It is a more complex bag than making a zipper pouch, but could be a great follow-up if you have made a zipper pouch before. Approx finished size 5.5″ tall x 8″ wide (not including handles). This is a less expensive bag pattern
This messenger bag is a great advanced beginner project. It could be a great followup to the Intro class projects. Final bag measures 16″ wide x 14″ high. This is a less expensive bag option as the pattern is required, it has no hardware requirement and also minimal interfacing used. Level: Advanced beginner Time: 3-4
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Take your pillow making skills to the next level with The Sprocket Pillow from Cluck Cluck Sew which can be found here. This is a chance to expand your pillow making skills with a more challenging shape while also working on your piecing skills. Level: Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Number of Classes: About 3
This Free Robot Plush pattern by Jo Carter is a more advanced plush for the intermediate to advanced sewist who has already had experience working with plush fabrics. Supplies Needed: Download and print the pattern and instructions HERE. 1/2 yard Fleece fabric for main body color of robot ( silvery grey in picture) 1/2
This project while little will test your students skills as they need to cut and sew a lot of very small pieces together to make this little pin cushion. Level: Advanced Beginner-Intermediate Time: about 1-2 class sessions Supplies: use all your scraps to make this pillow or purchase the following. Bring scraps from home or
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