Important Information/Dates

Class date:

Saturday, February 14th, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
SNOW DATE: Saturday, February 21st 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Members $72, Non-members $92

Material fee:

$10 for fusible interfacing and a zipper for one pouch, payable to the instructor on the day of the class.
If you want to sew more than one pouch you may purchase additional materials from the instructor, including a selection of commercial fabric scraps suitable for lining.

Registration opens at 12:00 pm (noon) on Tuesday, December 16th

Registration deadline: Saturday, January 31st

Cancellation deadline: Thursday, January 15th

Location: Room #3 at the Triangle Fiber Arts Center

Description

In this one-day class students will learn some basic tips and tricks of sewing with handwoven fabric! They will construct a zippered pouch perfect for use as a pencil carrier or makeup bag out of their very own handwoven fabric. Students will learn the basics of how to use a sewing machine, how to measure fabric and apply interfacing, how to insert a lining and install a zipper.

No previous sewing experience is necessary, but students must bring their own sewing machine and zipper foot.

*The guild has 1 sewing machine that would be available for someone to use. Please indicate if you would like to use the Guild sewing machine on the registration form.

Prerequisites for participants:

No sewing experience is required.

Materials to be provided by/additional instructions for students:

Sewing machine with zipper foot.
Two pieces of handwoven fabric, approximately 10"X 7”, two pieces of commercial fabric the same size as the handwoven fabric to be used as lining.
Matching thread, sharp scissors, pins. Bring additional handwoven fabric if you want to make more than one pouch.

Please bring a lunch or snack if you would like. Access to a refrigerator and a microwave are available in the building.

For questions about the class, contact (twg.classes@gmail.com)
For questions about your registration, contact the Registrar (twg.registrar@gmail.com )

C2026-09 Beginning Sewing with Handwovens-Zippered Pouch, with Kelly Walsh