Handmade Holiday

Our Handmade Holiday Class is designed to give you an opportunity to make some great gifts for those on your holiday gift list. Of course, if you make something for yourself, we'll never tell!

In this class, you'll choose one of four projects to make: a drawstring gift bag, an infinity scarf, an apron, or a holiday stocking.


  

  

• Pre-requisite: You have completed our Beginner Series, or have equivalent sewing experience.
• Project: A fully lined giftbag with boxed corners and a drawstring, approximately 7" x 7 x 2.25"
• Materials needed: (pattern included with class registration)
  • two fat quarters (lightweight woven fabric approximately 22" x 18")
  • an approximately 22" length of 1/2" wide ribbon or twill tape
  • matching thread (100% all-purpose polyester)
  • universal machine sewing needles, size 80/12
• Skills learned: accurately cutting fabric, sewing boxed corners, creating drawstring casing.

• Pre-requisite: You have completed our Beginner Series, or have equivalent sewing experience.
• Project: An infinity scarf approximately 56" long and 9" wide
• Materials needed: This scarf can be made from woven or knit fabric, and from 1, 2, or 3 different fabrics. 
  • For a 1 color scarf: 1 1/4 yard
  • For a 2 color scarf: 3/4 yard of each fabric
  • For a 3 color scarf (like the image shown): 3/8 yard each of 2 contrasting fabrics, plus 3/4 yard for the lining
  • matching thread (100% polyester all purpose thread)
  • universal OR ballpoint/jersey machine sewing needles, size 80/12, depending on the fabric you pick.
• Skills learned: accurately cutting fabric, how to sew bias seams, an invisible finishing hand stitch.  

• Pre-requisite: You have completed our Beginner Series, or have equivalent sewing experience.
• Project: an apron with waist ties and customizable pockets.
• Materials needed:
  • 1 yard each of two light to medium weight woven fabrics, like quilting cottons, lightweight canvas, cotton/linen blends, or denim. One fabric will serve as the main fabric, the other will serve as the lining and the pockets. (our sample is made of denim on one side and quilting cotton on the other). 
  • 2 3/4 yards of 1" wide cotton webbing
  • matching thread (100% polyester all-purpose thread)
  • universal machine sewing needles, size 80/12
• Skills learned: cutting and sewing on a curve; planning, cutting, and sewing patch pockets, accurate top stitching. 

• Pre-requisite: You have completed our Beginner Series, or have equivalent sewing experience.
• Project: A fully lined classic holiday stocking, ready to hang by your fireplace
• Materials needed: (for one stocking)   
  • 1/3 yard lightweight woven fabric for the body (quilting cotton or flannel is best)
  • 1/3 yard fabric for the lining
  • 1/4 yard fabric for the cuff
  • 1/2 yard fusible fleece (Pellon 987F)
  • matching thread (100% polyester all purpose thread)
  • universal machine sewing needles, size 80/12
• Skills learned: accurately cutting fabric, applying interfacing, sewing on curves, working with multiple thick layers of fabric 

Visit the shop to purchase everything you need for any of these projects. Depending on your experience level and how fast you work, you may have time to make more than one in class!

This class is Level II. See information about our class levels here.

Classes are for adults 18+

Cancellation Policy : Registrations are non-refundable; no refunds will be given. Any cancellations or changes to your registration must be done at least 72 hours prior to the class start date in order to be issued a class credit. Cancellations that are made less than 72 hours before the class start date and students who do not show up to class will forfeit their registration payment. By continuing with class registration, you acknowledge and agree to these terms.

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