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Learn to Sew: Invisible Zipper Pillow with Piping, Monday & Tuesday, September 8th & 9th, 5:30pm-8pm
Instructor: Colleen Connolly
Skill Level: Learn to Sew*, ages 15 and up
Class Length: 2 Sessions, 2.5 hours each session
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This class is ideal for brand new and beginner sewists interested in learning to sew home decor projects. In this two session class, you’ll learn machine basics, such as winding a bobbin, threading the machine, using basic construction stitches, learn how to sew piping, invisible zippers, AND walk away with a handmade place to rest your head when you're taking a break from sewing.
Don’t be intimidated, just sign up!
Be prepared - purchase your supplies online or in person before class begins! Class supplies are available for purchase at Modern Domestic. Please note that our store hours are Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm. Class supplies cannot be purchased when our shop is closed.
To purchase supplies in store, we recommend allowing at least 45 minutes to shop. Our store hours are Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm. If purchasing materials online, purchase supplies at least two days in advance to allow for prepping. All class supplies purchased at Modern Domestic get a 10% discount - please inquire for the code.
Supply List:
Fabric - There are two options for fabric. You can choose a fun print for your pillow in quilting cotton or a non-stretch light or mid-weight canvas. In class, you’ll learn how to apply interfacing. If choosing only one color fabric ¾ yard Quilting Cotton or Canvas (light to mid-weight) works great! Be sure to still purchase the interfacing.
Pillow Front:
- 1 Fat Quarter or ½ yard Quilting Cotton
- ½ yard Fusible Fleece Interfacing
Pillow Back:
- 1 Fat Quarter or ½ yard Canvas (light to mid-weight)
- ⅛ yard Woven Interfacing
Piping:
- ¼ yard Quilting Cotton or Canvas (light to mid-weight)
- 3 yards Braided Piping or 1 package Reinforced Cotton Clothesline 100ft
- 18” invisible zipper
- One spool Mettler Metrosene Thread (color match to your piping fabric)
- Wonder Clips (10 pack)
- 18” Pillow Form (Not needed for class, b/c you can put your pillow in at home!)
*Skill Level: Learn to Sew - You have never touched a sewing machine before or it has been years since you have. You know very little to nothing about sewing but you are eager to get started.