Make a quilt with your loved ones favourite tee-shirts in this 4 week course. Join Heather, an awesome teacher and lover of quilts. You will learn how to prepare your fabric to make a simple designed lap sized quilt.
Skill Level: Advanced beginner
Skill requirements:
A couple of our 'Learn to Sew' classes, 'Home Sewing Boot Camp' OR basic sewing experience (knowing how to thread and use a sewing machine, wind a bobbin, construct simple seams, and be familiar with sewing terminology such as "right sides of fabric together" and "seam allowance").
Must be aged 16+
Group size: Maximum 6 guests to keep our classes cozy and fun!
Learning Outcomes:
- Choosing fabric
- Designing and planning
- Stabilizing your fabrics
- Safe rotary cutting techniques
- Piecing to create quilt blocks
- Pressing tips and techniques
- Quilt assembly
- Binding
What We Provide:
- Equipment: sewing machines and all tools
What You Provide:
- 9-12 tee-shirts
- Interfacing (for tee-shirt making) ** We sell this **
- Batting
- Cotton for binding (not required for the first class)
- 100% cotton thread
**You will be required to purchase materials for your quilt. Materials will be discussed before the first session and students will receive a 15% discount on fabrics purchased at The Makehouse. You are welcome to bring any fabrics or clothing pieces that you wish to incorporate into your design.