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Preview: Tomorrow's Textiles Taster
It is nearly that time again: Textiles Taster session tomorrow evening from 7 - 9pm! I thought I'd better let you know what to expect from tomorrow's session!:)
Those who did not attend last week are still able to make a tote bag (see previous post with details & photos). Others are able to try out a different project: Fabric Printed Pillow. We will work on a simple drawing and turn it into a stencil. Then we are away with fabric printing, using different colours of fabric paints!
Once the paints have set and are dry, we can use our own fabric designs in a sewing project. Due to time restrictions we are keeping the sewing bit fairly simple this time. We're sewing a basic pillow shape, which could be: round, square, love-heart or a simple animal shape (i.e. cat). Please have some ideas ready for your fabric printing design & possible shape of your pillow/soft toy. Look forward to seeing you tomorrow!! Francine x
Those who did not attend last week are still able to make a tote bag (see previous post with details & photos). Others are able to try out a different project: Fabric Printed Pillow. We will work on a simple drawing and turn it into a stencil. Then we are away with fabric printing, using different colours of fabric paints!
Once the paints have set and are dry, we can use our own fabric designs in a sewing project. Due to time restrictions we are keeping the sewing bit fairly simple this time. We're sewing a basic pillow shape, which could be: round, square, love-heart or a simple animal shape (i.e. cat). Please have some ideas ready for your fabric printing design & possible shape of your pillow/soft toy. Look forward to seeing you tomorrow!! Francine x
Preview taster: Textiles
For our Textiles taster we're going to jump right in and create a simple tote bag!
Choose from a range of heavy cottons for your outer and light cottons for your inner bag.
We'll go through measuring out the pattern, cutting everything to size and pinning right/wrong sides of the fabric together... and everything else that should happen to prepare for sewing!
We will rummage through a heap of fabric scraps to create a fabric appliqué for the front of the bag too. I've kept mine on the sample bag simple; 3 love hearts. But feel free to come up with your own design & give that some thought before the session ;) (then we can launch straight into drawing it out onto the fabrics)
When the appliqué is done, we will set to sewing the main bag shape. As we have kept it simple, this is very easily done! Then add the handles, turn everything inside out, sew the top...and voila! it's done!
All skills and abilities are welcome. We will take the time ;)
We have 2 sewing machines at our unit, but feel free to bring your own. We can help you bond with your machine through this project too ;)
If you have any fabrics you would particularly like to work with, do feel free to bring them along.
Also, if you have already got your own sewing kit (needles, measuring tape, fabric scissors etc.) do bring it along to the session too. You will be more familiar with your own set of tools & equipment.
As before, the £15 session fee will include all materials, equipment, drinks & cookies!
To book:
creativeopenworkshops@gmail.com
0121 224 8445
0789 655 9406
Francine x
