However it is you’ve thought about machine appliqué up til now prepare to be surprised!
We will explore three innovative methods that lead to your creating free-form lines and curves, all with a beautifully turned edge. While this is a machine technique, we will spend class time on preparation, and complete the stitching at home.
Experience Level
Advanced beginner and above
Sewing Machine Required?
No, but we will discuss machine stitching options
Supply List
10 to 15 fabrics, fat-quarter to half-yard in size. Solids and batiks are preferable to one-sided prints. Include a wide enough range of hue and value to achieve contrast (lights, mediums, darks, neutrals, brights).
Rotary cutter and mat
Pencil, sharpie, scrap paper for informal sketching
Basic sewing supplies, including pins and fabric scissors
Optional supplies:
Pinnable personal ironing board, such as June Tailor’s Cut and Press board or a wool mat covered with muslin, about 12” x 18” for transporting your work to & from irons.
Kit & fee
$5
Printed materials, template material, knife, glue
Classroom requirements
Irons - as many as possible - if tiny palm-sized craft irons (not stick-irons) are permitted, please add to “optional supplies”. No machines…
Spray sizing (Magic sizing or craft spray) or starch to share (I could ship this ahead, if necessary)
However it is you’ve thought about machine appliqué up til now prepare to be surprised!
We will explore three innovative methods that lead to your creating free-form lines and curves, all with a beautifully turned edge. While this is a machine technique, we will spend class time on preparation, and complete the stitching at home.
Experience Level
Advanced beginner and above
Sewing Machine Required?
No, but we will discuss machine stitching options
Supply List
10 to 15 fabrics, fat-quarter to half-yard in size. Solids and batiks are preferable to one-sided prints. Include a wide enough range of hue and value to achieve contrast (lights, mediums, darks, neutrals, brights).
Rotary cutter and mat
Pencil, sharpie, scrap paper for informal sketching
Basic sewing supplies, including pins and fabric scissors
Optional supplies:
Pinnable personal ironing board, such as June Tailor’s Cut and Press board or a wool mat covered with muslin, about 12” x 18” for transporting your work to & from irons.
Kit & fee
$5
Printed materials, template material, knife, glue
Classroom requirements
Irons - as many as possible - if tiny palm-sized craft irons (not stick-irons) are permitted, please add to “optional supplies”. No machines…
Spray sizing (Magic sizing or craft spray) or starch to share (I could ship this ahead, if necessary)
