Intermediate Sewing Course
A 6 week course for For people comfortable with sewing machines and able to sew basic items, ideal for people who have done the Sewing Beginners Class. A host of small projects with a lot of focus on zips – different ways to use and install zips – don’t be afraid of them.
All materials are provided but you may choose to bring your own fabrics if you wish.
Duration This course lasts 12 hours over 6 weekly sessions, costing £160.
This class runs at the Art Jam Studio. For scheduled classes please check here:
https://www.facebook.com/pg/EdelweissCraft/events
Please bring along your own machine so you can build your relationship and skills with it. Please let us know the make/model when signing up so we can be prepared with your machine’s capabilities to complete all the projects. Come along, be part of a lovely small group with plenty of individual attention from the tutor, learn to sew, chat and make friends.
Please note that projects can be changed depending on participant requests and consensus between participants.
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Week
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Course schedule
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1 |
Basic machine maintenance, front loaders and top loaders Tension issues
Project: simple banana peel pencil case - use one single length of zip for an opening - attaching a slider to the zip
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2 |
Project: iPad/Tablet case
Using stiffeners like buckram
Please bring your iPad/Tablet measurements with you to the first class.
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Project: In seam zipped cushion covers with piping
Please bring the size of cushion you would like to make provide fabric matching your own home décor if you wish
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4 |
Complete cushion covers
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5 |
Using batting in basic quilting
Managing curves
- using stay stitches
- what to watch out for
- bias binding
Project: Quilted Curved/Straight Pouch
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6 |
Complete project
This time can also be used for advice on projects that you plan to work on after the workshop.
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