Machine Sewing 101 Lesson 2: Quilting 1

Machine Sewing 101 Lesson 2: Quilting 1

New to machine sewing? Used to sew but forgot how? Then this class is for you!

Machine Sewing 101 is a six-lesson course for beginners. We will start with the basics of sewing machine use and fabric selection and build on our skills as we progress. Each lesson will have a hands-on activity.

Lesson 1: Sewing & Fabric Basics
Lesson 2: Quilting 1: Bowl Cozy
Lesson 3: Quilting 2: Pot Holder/Hot Pad
Lesson 4: Zippers and Pockets and Tote Bags, Oh My!
Lesson 5: Apparel Sewing: Using a Pattern
Lesson 6: Apparel Sewing: Drafting a Pattern

Lesson 2 covers:

• What is quilting?
• A very brief history of quilting
• Anatomy of a quilt
• Stitching a quilt together
• Darts
• Activity: Bowl Cozy

Missed Lesson 1? No worries! You can join us for Lesson 2 if you have a basic understanding of how a sewing machine works.

THINGS TO BRING:

• Sewing machine
• Two fat quarters or two 10” squares of cotton fabric
• Two 9” squares of cotton batting
• Matching thread
• Scissors
• Straight pins
• Iron
• Ruler or measuring tape

We have a limited supplies for this class. If you would like to use our supplies, please consider making a small donation to Unallocated Space.

Don’t have a sewing machine? Unallocated does! We have two machines you can use during the class. Please email [events@unallocatedspace.org](mailto:events@unallocatedspace.org) and let us know if you need to use one. Reservations for a sewing machine will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.

SKILL LEVEL: Beginner

PRESENTER: Thea