Adult Class
The following classes are recommended for 18 and over.
Exceptions can be made.
OK Ladies -
It’s time to learn to sew!
Many of you have told me that you never learned to sew or haven’t sewn in a very long time.
This class is for you!
If you have never sewn before, then the Beginning Adult class if just what you need.
If you have sewn, but it’s been awhile, then the Intermediate Adult class is for you. If you are not comfortable
with your skills and want to join the Beginning class, that’s fine too!
Beginning Adult Class
The Beginning Adult class will be covering the same skills you can find on the Beginning Sewing page. The projects will be a bit
more challenging, but I know you can do it!
We will be making an apron with pockets, a placemat (you can learn how then make all you need!), and a simple tote bag.
Supplies Needed: Not Included –
PRE-WASH ALL FABRICS!!
For the Apron:
1 3/4 yards cotton or cotton blend fabric
10”x9 1/2” fabric remnant for pockets
1 dishtowel (optional)
Thread to match fabric (Coats and
For the Placemat:
1 yard fabric of your choice for top
1 yard fabric of your choice for bottom
1 yard fusible fleece
Thread to match fabric (Coats and
**Keep in mind that you will probably want to wash these, so choose your fabric carefully!
**PLEASE NOTE: This fabric amount will make 6 placemats, 18”x13”. If you only want to make one, look for a fabric remnant or a “fat quarter”.
For the Tote Bag:
1 yard pre-quilted fabric
1 package Wrights Single Fold Bias Tape in contrasting color
Thread to match (Coats and
This class will consist of 3 sessions, 2 hours each.
Cost of Beginning Adult class is $60.
The cost included beginning sewing kit* and all patterns.
*see Beginning Sewing page for contents of sewing kit.
Intermediate Adult Class
Recognizing that not everyone wants to sew for themselves, but would prefer to make items for
their homes, there are 2 intermediate classes offered. Please check the calendar for
the appropriate class.
In this class we will be building on the skills learned in the Beginning Adult class. This will also be a good chance to jog that memory for those of you who have sewn before.
Garment Making –
Please check the Intermediate Sewing page for the skills we will be learning.
You may wish to make a drawstring skirt or pair of pants instead of the pajama pants. You can also make a simple jumper, sundress, or sheath type dress. I can help you find patterns that will include the design elements needed for this class.
Supplies Needed: Not Included -
Basic sewing tools (see sewing basics)
Pencil/pen
Notebook
At the first session, we will be learning to take measurements and read a pattern envelope.
The student will go home with a supply list.
This class will consist of 3 sessions.
The first will be 2 hours.
The second and third will be a week later and will be 3 hours each.
The cost is $64
Sewing for the Home –
We will be making a casserole carrier, potholders, and a cute little pincushion!
(I know, a pincushion? Bear with me, there are several lessons you will learn while making the pincushion!)
For the Pincushion –
1/8 yard fabric for top and bottom
1/8 yard fabric for side bands
1 yard 1/8” to 3/8” wide ribbon
2 – 3/4" diameter buttons
1 doll maker’s needle
For the Casserole Carrier –
2 placemats that coordinate
24" of ribbon
thread that matches
For the Potholders –
1/4 yard fabric – cotton only – no synthetics – PREWASH FABRICS
This will make 2 potholders
You can also use 1/4 yard twill or denim for the back of the potholder. If using a different material for the top and the back,
you would get 4 potholders from your material.
You can also use “Fat Quarters” – these are found in the quilting section of Joann’s.
Any scraps you have around the house will also work as long as they are 100% cotton and you can get 2 8” squares out of it.
For the filling, you have a couple of choices.
1 – An old cotton bath towel.
2 – 1/4 yard of “Insul-Bright” batting and
1/4 yard of cotton batting (the cotton batting must be prewashed)
This class will consist of 3 sessions, 2 hours each.
The cost is $40.