Important Dates/Information

Class date:

Saturday, August 22nd from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Members $48 Non-members $68

Material fee:

$10 to cover handout, fusible interfacing, flex frame, and assortment of trim and lining fabrics for one glasses case, payable to the instructor on the first day of class.
If you want to sew more than one case, you may purchase additional materials from the instructor.

Registration opens at 12:00 noon: Tuesday, June 23rd

Registration deadline: Saturday, August 8th

Cancellation deadline: Thursday, July 23rd

Location: Room #3 at the Triangle Fiber Arts Center

Description

In this half-day class, we will review best practices when sewing with handwoven fabrics. Students will then make a glasses case that snaps closed with a flexible frame.

Prerequisites for participants

Intermediate class. Participants should feel comfortable sewing with handwoven fabrics and be able to sew a consistent 1/8” seam.

Materials to be provided by/additional instructions for students

Sewing machine with standard foot
2 pieces of handwoven fabric for each case you’d like to make; at least 5” x 8”
Matching thread, sharp scissors, pins.

*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.

Please bring a lunch or snack if you would like. Access to a refrigerator and 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 )

C2026-21 Sewing with Handwovens - Glasses Case with Marcia Toms