Machine Quilting Skills 1 - Foundations - May 16th

All materials provided!

Learn the fundamentals of machine quilting in a morning. Discover how you can use a domestic sewing machine to achieve professional looking straight line quilting and add a modern yet classic look to your quilted projects.  

Skill level: Intermediate

This beginners course is suitable for those new to machine quilting as well as those already comfortable with straight line stitching who are looking to finesse their skills. No prior quilting or patchwork knowledge is needed but please note this class focuses on machine quilting and does not cover patchwork techniques. Previous experience with a sewing machine is highly recommended.

This class is for you if:

• You’re love patchwork and hand quilting but have yet to try quilting on a machine.
• You're a garment sewist who like the skills to make a quilted jacket.
• You want to spend more time being creative and less time on your phone
• You love other textile crafts like knitting, crochet or garment making
  
• You’d love to experience the wellness benefits that making with your hands can bring
  
• You'd like to enjoy the company of fellow craft lovers and belong to a community of creatives

What You'll Learn:

Anna will guide you through all stages of quilting your projects from beginning to end. Together we will practise several machine quilting techniques and complete a small scale piece. You will finishing the course with all the knowledge and confidence to scale up your new skills to larger sized quilting projects such as garments, throws and bed quilts. By the end of the class you will:

• Understand how to prepare a quilt sandwich ready for quilting
• Be able to make appropriate thread and machine needle choices
  
• Choose an appropriate sewing machine foot for your project and how to fit a walking foot 
• Achieve straight lines with even stitching and no puckering
  
• Complete simple quilt binding

Materials: 

All fabric, batting and thread will be provided. 

Sewing machines will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own. You will need to make sure you have an appropriate walking foot/even feed foot for your machine. There will be a selection of tools to share on the day but you may also like to bring your own. A full list of tools required will be sent to you after sign up. 

When and Where:

9.30a, - 1.30pm at 188 Highbury Hill, London, N5 1AU.

Class sizes are capped at 8 to ensure everyone gets the guidance they need.

The sewing space is one a one minute walk from Arsenal tube station, a ten minute walk from Finsbury Park station or a twenty minute walk from Highbury and Islington station.

If you have any questions about the class feel free to email me using the contact form below.

Please read the cancellation policy before booking:

Class bookings are non refundable. Due to small class sizes it isn't always possible to transfer your booking to a different date but I will always do my best to fit you in. If you find you cannot attend a class please give me as much notice as possible and I will do my best to fit you in on another day.