5 WEEK SESSION • 6:00pm - 7:30pm, Tuesdays
Classes are held at Vecina, 544 Biden Street in Downtown Scranton.
Class size is limited to 5 people and is designed to start at 16 years old.
You will be provided with a JUKI HZL-353Z home machine for all classes. If you have your own machine, you can schedule a private lesson if you would like to learn how to use it. Because sewing machines can be finicky (and difficult & challenging) at times, the only personal machine students can use is a newly purchased JUKI HZL-353Z.
This class is perfect for anyone who took Beginner's Sewing 101. This is not a Beginner’s class where you will learn how to use a machine. The level of sewing could be considered beginner because the techniques are pretty straight forward. It’s required that you are familiar with a sewing machine and have a good knowledge of straight stitching and seam allowance. Knowing how to cut, measure and how to use a ruler is important too!
As always, the key to the way I teach and my goal for the student is to have products that look and feel like they were purchased and not have a ‘homemade element’. I also teach all of my classes as learning classes so you can build upon them and they are not just project based.
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
TOOLS: Bring the sewing tools you like to use!
PATTERNS: I will make the pattern for the 20" x 20" pillow cover, this will be yours to keep. For the other projects we will calculate the measurements and you will mark and cut your fabric, no pattern is needed.
THREAD: You will supply the thread for all projects.
ZIPPER: You will need to purchase a zipper for the pillow. I will discuss details during the first class. The cost can range between $5- $10
EXTRA PILLOWS: I will provide you with a 20" x 20" down pillow for class and it is yours to keep. Often students like to purchase additional pillows, I can order them for you at $27 each.
PILLOW PROJECT: Pillows aren’t as always simple as they seem! It’s easy to make a pillow cover, getting it to look good on your pillow is where pattern making and technical skill are put the test. You will learn how to sew various pillow cover sizes in this class.
1.) You will be provided with a 20” x 20” down pillow stuffer, this is included in the class fee. For your first project you will make the pillowcase case according to this specific type of filler. To start we will make an envelope pillowcase, no zipper sewing required! I will provide the pattern for this size pillow.
2.) We will make a zippered pillow cover to fit a the 20” x 20” pillow stuffer you are provided with.
3.) Bring a pillow from home that you would like to recover. You will be making the pattern. Even though a pillow might be a 14” x 14”, there is no such thing as one size fits all 14” x 14” pillow cover!
TABLETOP AND CURTAINS: Learn the basic techniques for making a tablecloth, curtains, fabric napkins and a table runner.
SCHEDULE:
CLASS 1: There will be a quick refresher on how to use the machine and winding bobbins, there will not be instruction about how to use a machine. Bring scissors, any color thread, and a throw pillow from home that you are interested in recovering. I will provide fabric for practice pillows which we will start during this class.
We will discuss the pattern for your pillow covers, the types of fabric you would like to use and any supplies you will need. If you have swatches of fabric you would like to try, please bring them. We will also calculate the yardage required for all 3 pillowcases.
HOMEWORK between Class #1 & Class #2 – cutting 2 pillow covers for the 20” x 20” pillow.
CLASS 2: Bring your 2 pre-cut pillow covers. One for the envelope pillow and one for the zipper pillow. We will start to sew the envelope pillow this class and there will be a good chance we will start the zippered pillow.
CLASS 3: Complete the 20” x 20” pillow covers and we will begin to make the pattern and cover for the pillow from home. Measurements for your curtain or tabletop project must be confirmed and we will discuss yardage requirements.
CLASS 4: We will start and finish the pillow cover for your personal pillow and will start the curtain or table top project.
CLASS 5: Class is dedicated to wrapping up your last project.
CANCELLATION POLICY: If you cannot attend, I can provide you with a credit of $225 which you can use toward future sewing classes. It will only be provided if you notify me 72 hours in advance by emailing jamesena@vecinadesign.com. There must also be a class waitlist so I can fill your spot. By registering for the class, you are agreeing to this cancellation policy. There are no refunds.
I do not offer no-cost, make-up classes for missed classes. If you would like to schedule a 90 minute make-up class there will be a $65 private lesson fee.
CONTACT INFORMATION: email jamesena@vecinadesign.com
