BEGINNING SEWING II Renee Sherrer

Join us for this continuation class and build on the skills you learned in Beginning Sewing 1! We'll make a series of pillows and, with each pillow, learn new skills - lapped zipper, bound buttonhole, darts, piping, patch pockets, sewing curved seams, topstitching and much more. By course end, you'll have a set of lovely throw pillows for your home and a new skill set!

EQUIPMENT:  Bring your sewing machine AND the things that you need to use it, like: o the manual o the power cord o foot pedal o bobbin case and empty bobbin(s) (at least 2) o sewing machine needles - size 12 or 14 o thread to match your fabric - cotton/poly blend . NOT buttonhole, upholstery, nylon, metallic, embroidery, silk or rayon o regular sewing foot and zipper foot o needle threader (if you need it)  Reading glasses/glasses for close work (if you need them)  Scissors for fabric  Stitch ripper  C-Thru ruler (clear) with 1/8” markings  Pins (metal or glass head - no plastic head pins)  Yardstick  Marking tool Chalk-o-liner is preferred (comes in white, yellow, blue and pink). Do NOT get pink (often times it doesn’t wash out)  Bring your Sewing Apron if you made one in Beginning Sewing I. It sure comes in handy!

MATERIALS FOR PILLOWS:  3 pillow forms that are 18” square  Fabric: Get fabric that is sturdy, light-weight upholstery fabric, home decorator fabric, canvas, denim, heavy cotton. o Pillow #1, get 5/8 yard of one fabric and 3/8 yard of a contrast fabric o Pillow #2, get 5/8 yard of one fabric and we'll use scraps from the first contrast fabric (Pillow #1) o Pillow #3, get 5/8 yard of one fabric and 5/8 yard of another contrast fabric o IF you want all three pillows to be a "suite" of pillows - Get 2 yards of one fabric and 1 1/8 yards of a contrast fabric. THAT will cover everything. *Note: I usually ask for just a little more fabric that you will actually need so we can trade among students to create interesting color mixes. ALSO, we’ll do something fun with the extra fabric.

NOTIONS:  2 1/4 yards of piping (get 3/16” or 5/32") in size. Don't get "FAT" piping.  Zipper - get 3 polyester all-purpose zippers, each one at least 20" or 22" long, to match your fabric. Do not buy metallic zippers, invisible zippers, or purse/jeans/jacket zippers.  Button - get a large, decorative button - keep in mind, if you are going to lay your head on this pillow, the button should not be one that would “catch or tangle” in your hair.  Thread: Get two spools o Spool to match your pillow fabric o Spool to match your contrast fabrics for the reverse applique’ pillow

Updated 12/5/16