Description
Does your high schooler want to learn to sew? This is a great summer workshop for a younger sewist who wants to make something useful for school, travel, or college.
In this class, Vida will guide students through basic sewing and bag-making skills while making the Carry A Smile bag by Zen Chic. This is a beginner-friendly project designed to help students learn how to follow a pattern, work with fabric, and build confidence at the machine.
Workshop Dates: July 7 & 8
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructor: Vida Anderson
Vida Anderson serves as the education coordinator here at The Quilt Shop at Linda Marie’s. She is a Quiltworx certified instructor, professional longarm quilter, and experienced educator. She brings a steady approach that helps break down detailed projects into clear steps.
Pricing: $40
What You’ll Learn
- Read and follow a basic pattern
- Learn common sewing terms
- Construct a non-structured bag
- Use lightweight fusible web
- Attach handles
Supply List
- Carry A Smile pattern by Zen Chic, available in the shop
- 1 1/4 yards main canvas or medium-weight linen suitable for bag making
- 1 1/4 yards lining canvas or medium-weight linen suitable for bag making
- 1/4 yard bag strapping
- 8 x 31 lightweight fusible web
- 50 wt thread to match fabrics
Please bring the following to class:
- Sewing machine (to reserve a shop machine please call 501-796-0404 ext 4)
- Bobbins
- Pins
- Quilt clips
- Rotary cutter
- 12 x 24 quilting ruler
- Self-healing cutting mat
- Fabric marking pen or pencil
Recommended Tools
- Personal iron
- Wool ironing mat
Additional Information
Participants must be 15 years old or older.
This class is designed specifically for younger sewists who want to explore sewing in a practical, approachable way.
All supplies are available in the shop if needed and don’t forget you receive 20% on additional class supplies. Note: If an item is underlined it indicates these have been loaded on our website and you may click the underlined name to easy find and purchase the items. If the item is not underline, bear with us as we continue to update our inventory online. You may call the shop to check pricing and availability.
Participants should bring a sack lunch. Coffee, tea and water as well as snacks are provided during our classes. We will take a break for lunch and there are nearby options for lunch.