Come & join one of my sewing classes & we'll have a bunch of fun!!
Flutter from.Kat has a bunch of classes scheduled for Spring including Sewing 101, Quilting 101, A Lined Grocery Bag tutorial, a Lined Zipper Pouch tutorial, a Box Zipper Pouch tutorial, a Patchwork Cushion tutorial, a Journal Cover tutorial and some more to come...
Click here to download the whole brochure & schedule as a PDF or read below for a break down of the classes...
Sewing 101: An Introduction to Sewing & Your Sewing Machine…
A basic introduction to sewing & the basics of using your sewing machine. During this session you will learn:
** The parts of your sewing machine
** How to set it up
** The different feet available for your machine & what they are used for
** How to thread your sewing machine
** How to wind a bobbin
** Different kinds of needles available & how to change your needle
** How to change the stitch type & length on your machine
** A brief talk on types of fabric & useful supplies to have in your sewing kit
** How to set it up
** The different feet available for your machine & what they are used for
** How to thread your sewing machine
** How to wind a bobbin
** Different kinds of needles available & how to change your needle
** How to change the stitch type & length on your machine
** A brief talk on types of fabric & useful supplies to have in your sewing kit
This class will mostly be learning your machine. We will not be making a project during the class, but we will do some practice sewing.
Class cost $20
Class time maximum of 2 hours
Please note that it is highly advisable to take this class before advancing to any of the other basic sewing courses.
Easy Peasy Lined Shopping/Library Bag…
This gorgeous lined bag has many. While this class is suitable for beginners, it would be preferable if you were competent using your sewing machine. See Sewing 101 class first if you need help with this.
This gorgeous lined bag has many. While this class is suitable for beginners, it would be preferable if you were competent using your sewing machine. See Sewing 101 class first if you need help with this.
During the class & in the process of making this bag you will learn how to:
** Sew, turn & attach straps
** Make and install a bag lining
** Make a bag with a boxed bottom
** Make and install a bag lining
** Make a bag with a boxed bottom
You should go home at the end of the evening with a completed bag. You will also get a step by step copy of the tutorial to take home for future use.
For this class you will need:
** A sewing machine (contact me if you do not have access to a sewing machine as I do have 1-2 spare per class)
** Good quality thread in a colour that matches your fabric
** 3 cuts of fabric: ½ metre for the outerbag, ½ metre for the lining & ¼ metre for the straps. This will give you some small bits leftover for a future project…
** Good quality thread in a colour that matches your fabric
** 3 cuts of fabric: ½ metre for the outerbag, ½ metre for the lining & ¼ metre for the straps. This will give you some small bits leftover for a future project…
If you would like some help choosing your fabric or like to purchase a kit, please contact me.
Class cost $30
Designer Kits are available for this class for $25. Please contact me in advance if you would like to arrange a kit.
Class time a maximum of 3 hours…
Lined Zipper Pouch…
A simple but elegant lined zipper pouch, suitable for many uses. The finished pouch measures 9.5 inches wide x 5.5 inches tall. This class is suitable for beginners who are competent working their sewing machine.
A simple but elegant lined zipper pouch, suitable for many uses. The finished pouch measures 9.5 inches wide x 5.5 inches tall. This class is suitable for beginners who are competent working their sewing machine.
During this class you will learn how to:
** Successfully install a zipper
** Make and install a purse lining
** Make a purse with a boxed bottom
** Make zipper end tabs
** Make and install a purse lining
** Make a purse with a boxed bottom
** Make zipper end tabs
You should go home at the end of the evening with a completed new pouch. You will also get a step by step copy of the tutorial to take home for future use.
For this class you will need:
** A sewing machine (contact me if you do not have access to a sewing machine as I do have 1-2 spare per class)
** Good quality thread in a colour that matches your fabric
** An 8 inch zipper in a coordinating colour to your fabric
** 1 x 22 inches by 12 inches or equivalent in fabric for the bag outer
** 1 x 22 inches by 12 inches or equivalent in fabric for the bag lining
** 1 x 22 inches by 12 inches or equivalent of iron on pellon/fleece or light interfacing
** 6 x 2 inch scrap for the zipper tabs in a coordinating colour to the bag outer (This is optional… only if you want a separate fabric print for those like I have used…)
** Good quality thread in a colour that matches your fabric
** An 8 inch zipper in a coordinating colour to your fabric
** 1 x 22 inches by 12 inches or equivalent in fabric for the bag outer
** 1 x 22 inches by 12 inches or equivalent in fabric for the bag lining
** 1 x 22 inches by 12 inches or equivalent of iron on pellon/fleece or light interfacing
** 6 x 2 inch scrap for the zipper tabs in a coordinating colour to the bag outer (This is optional… only if you want a separate fabric print for those like I have used…)
Class cost $30
Kits are available for this class for $10-$15 (depending on designer fabric chosen). Please contact me in advance if you would like to arrange a kit.
Class time a maximum of 3 hours…
A 15 inch Square Quilted Patchwork Cushion Cover…
Make yourself a patchwork cushion cover to brighten up your space in one of 2 designs, “traditional log cabin” or “ladder stitch.”
This class is suitable for beginners who are competent using their sewing machine. (See Sewing 101 for help with this)
Make yourself a patchwork cushion cover to brighten up your space in one of 2 designs, “traditional log cabin” or “ladder stitch.”
This class is suitable for beginners who are competent using their sewing machine. (See Sewing 101 for help with this)
During this class you will learn how to:
** Basic patchwork techniques
** Basic quilting techniques
** How to assemble a cushion cover
** Basic quilting techniques
** How to assemble a cushion cover
You should go home at the end of the evening with a completed cover. You will also get a step by step copy of the tutorial to take home for future use.
For this class you will need:
** A sewing machine (contact me if you do not have access to a sewing machine as I do have 1-2 spare per class)
** Good quality thread in a colour that matches your fabric
** An assortment of scraps or strips suitable for the patchwork from (talk to me if you would like help with this)
** ¼ metre or a fat quarter for the back of your cushion cover
** A 16-17 inch scrap of batting
** A 16-17 inch scrap of white muslin or similar
** Good quality thread in a colour that matches your fabric
** An assortment of scraps or strips suitable for the patchwork from (talk to me if you would like help with this)
** ¼ metre or a fat quarter for the back of your cushion cover
** A 16-17 inch scrap of batting
** A 16-17 inch scrap of white muslin or similar
Class cost $30
Kits are available for this class for an additional $30. Please contact me in advance if you would like to arrange a kit.
Class time a maximum of 3 hours…
Quilting 101 Series…
Learn to make a patchwork quilt from start to finish.
This class is suitable for a beginner, although you need to know how to use your sewing machine to a basic level. If you are a complete beginner take Sewing 101 before taking this course.
Learn to make a patchwork quilt from start to finish.
This class is suitable for a beginner, although you need to know how to use your sewing machine to a basic level. If you are a complete beginner take Sewing 101 before taking this course.
This is a 4 part series made up of the following sessions. - Please complete each session before taking next class in the program…
This series is designed to be completed within a 3 month period - the introduction & class 1 in the first month, and 1 class per month thereafter.
Because class numbers are strictly limited, it is wise to book into all sessions in the series in advance to avoid missing out.
Session 1: Introduction to Quilting
This class will introduce the topic of quilting & what we will be learning over the following sessions. During this class you will learn about all of the tools required for basic quilting, learn about different block patterns & designs & pick the pattern you would like to make. You will also learn about types of fabric, putting colours together & how to choose the fabric for your quilt.This class will give you:
** A brief introduction to quilting
** Knowledge of what tools you will require if you choose to start quilting
** Basic fabric knowledge
** Basic quilt block knowledge & you I will help you choose your pattern.
This course is essential if you are contemplating learning quilting! You will not need any sewing materials to take this course. At this course we will discuss materials required for the following sessions.
Class cost: $20
Materials required – none
Maximum class time – 1 ½ hours
Materials required – none
Maximum class time – 1 ½ hours
Session 2: Cutting & PiecingThis class will teach you the basics of cutting with a rotary cutter & cutting mat. It will also introduce the basics of piecing your block together and also teach you how to piece all your blocks together to make a quilt top.
Materials required:
** It is recommended that you bring your own rotary cutter, ruler & cutting mat. There will be one available for limited use during the class, but you may not have time to cut all of your fabric required for your quilt during the class time.
** Sewing machine (contact me if you do not have access to a sewing machine as I do have 1-2 spare per class)
** Good quality white, cream or grey thread
** The fabric you have chosen for your quilt (the pattern chosen in session 1)
** Quilters pins
During this session you should have made a good start with cutting out your fabric, if not finished cutting it & also have pieced some of your blocks.
Class cost: $30
Maximum class time – 3 hours
Maximum class time – 3 hours
This class will teach you everything you need to do to assemble your quilt top and start quilting it. Before you come to this class you should have all of your blocks finished and sewn together to make your quilt top. You will learn different quilt basting techniques and baste your quilt. You will then learn different quilting techniques & make a start in quilting your quilt.
Materials required:
** Sewing machine (contact me if you do not have access to a sewing machine as I do have 1-2 spare per class)
** Good quality thread in a colour suitable to quilt with
** Enough fabric to make your quilt back – it needs to be 2 inches bigger in all directions than your quilt top. (if you are making a patchwork pieced back then please have that finished before you come to class)
** A container of safety pins to pin baste your quilt
** A piece of quilt batting that is again 2 inches bigger in all directions than your quilt top.
** A darning foot or walking foot depending on your preferred method of quilting
During this session you should be able to finish basting your quilt and have made a start on the quilting. Some practise blocks to practise the quilting will be supplied as part of the class
Class cost: $35
Maximum class time – 3 hours
Maximum class time – 3 hours
This class will teach you how to make your binding and how to attach it to your quilt using either hand stitching technique or machine binding technique (I will teach you both methods and then you can choose which you do for your quilt).
Materials required:
** You will need to have a completed quilt sandwich & have finished your quilting before taking this class…
** Sewing machine (contact me if you do not have access to a sewing machine as I do have 1-2 spare per class)
** Good quality thread in the colour to match your binding
** The fabric you have chosen for your binding
** Quilters pins
** A walking foot
During this session you should have made your binding, and have made a start in attaching it. You will probably not get it attached and finished during the class (but you may).
Maximum class time – 3 hours
To view the class schedule download the full brochure here...
Contact details of how to book are also included in the brochure.
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