Sooke Sewing & Quilting Series!
Join Mary Ann Tennent and Joni Newman in one of their sewing classes to learn new skills, upgrade existing sewing skills, and create something beautiful!
Open to ages 12+
Equipment: There are some sewing machines for use so please indicate upon registration if you need one of them. We also have scissors, thread, seam rippers and other basic supplies available for your use.
If you have your own machine and/or your own preferred sewing equipment, please bring it.
November 1st: Lap Quilt from a Panel 12 +
10am - 4pm
$150 +GST
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Course Description: Turn a beautiful whale or Octopus panel into a cozy lap quilt top by adding customized borders.
Materials Included: Panel (choice of Whale or Octopus), fabric for borders and binding, Pattern
Materials-Required:
Neutral thread
Sewing machine in good working order, manual, bobbins, machine screw driver, sewing feet, cleaning brush
Saturday November 15th: Wine and Gift Bag 12 +
11am-3pm
$75 +GST
Skill Level: Beginner
Course Description: Have fun getting ready for gifting season and learn how to make a wine bag and a gift bag. These simple bags are fun to make and make great gifts on their own or used to wrap up presents.
Materials Included: Basic bag templates, materials and instructions are provided in the class kit.
Materials Required:
Neutral thread
Sewing machine in good working order, manual, bobbins, machine screw driver, sewing feet, cleaning brush
Materials-Optional:
You can bring extra fabric if you want to start another bag. Additional Embroidered designs will be available to purchase at class.
Sat Nov 22nd: Fabric Stained Glass Poinsettia 12 +
12am-3pm
$70 + GST
Skill Level Absolute Beginner
Course Description: Learn about working with fusibles to create a small fabric stained glass picture. This technique is just like fabric “paint by number”. Learn a simple technique for mounting a fabric creation for hanging.
Materials Included: Fabric, fusible, mounting canvas. Additional designs available for purchase at class.
Materials-Required: Sewing machine in good working order.
Materials-Optional: Mini-Iron and ironing mat, small light table.
Sat Nov 29th: Quilted Christmas Postcards 12 +
11am-3pm
$70 +GST
Skill Level Beginner
Course Description: Learn how to make postcards (and gift cards) out of fabric. They are ready to mail to friends and family and make great keepsakes.
Materials Included: Fabric, Batting and Backing for two postcards is included in the class kit
Materials-Required: Sewing machine in good working order
Materials-Optional:
Additional postcard backs will be available to purchase at class. Instructors will be bringing lots of scraps and embellishments to play with.
