Appliqué Tote Bag

131 West Main Street,Orange MA 01364

23 July, 2022

Description

Learn some basic quilting fundamentals and techniques while making a tote bag using the turned-edge appliqué method. This class is for novice to intermediate beginners with some experience with sewing. Maybe you’ve started learning on YouTube and just need some hands on instructions or maybe you’re just starting a new hobby! Basic knowledge of how to operate your sewing machine is required. Participants who haven’t used a sewing machine are encouraged to take C.A.’s Machine Sewing Basics prior to taking this class. You will learn some introductory, hands-on, fundamental basics of pattern reading, color theory, preparing and cutting fabric, economy quilting, and sewing on a domestic sewing machine with a 1/4” seam allowance and decorative stitches. We will talk about some common quilting tools and how to use them. We will follow a basic pattern, but come with ideas as to what you’d like your appliqué shapes to be, and we will walk through template creation and construction. You will learn the art of turned-edge appliqué, one of many appliqué techniques, while constructing an entire tote bag from fabric. MATERIALS PROVIDED TO ATTENDEES Optional, can be provided in the studio: Rotary cutter, snips, rulers, seam ripper, batting, thread, scraps, pins MATERIALS ATTENDEES SHOULD BRING FROM HOME (IF ANY) Materials required: 1 yard of primary fabric (100% quilter’s cotton) 1/4 yard or fat quarter of accent fabric (100% quilter’s cotton) Assorted scraps, fat eights, fat quarters etc., for appliqué shapes (as desired) 2 - 18 x 20 squares batting or fusible fleece for lining Pellon lightweight sew-in interfacing (PLS36) OR Pellon Ultra lightweight fusible interfacing (PLF36) Tools required: Sewing machine (in good working order) Sewing machine needles (all purpose or 90/14) 50wt thread (ideal if matching to appliqué fabric) 2 pre-wound bobbins 6x25 Acrylic Ruler Quarter inch sewing foot Chalk or fabric marker IMPORTANT: If you don’t have or can’t find these materials, or need to borrow a sewing machine, this is fine! Please let us know in advance so we can be sure we have enough for everyone who needs assistance. AGE: 16+ INSTRUCTOR: Jessa Tower EMAIL [email protected]