Machine Sewing 101 Lesson 3: Quilting 2

Machine Sewing 101 Lesson 3: Quilting 2

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 3 covers:

• Anatomy of a quilt
• Creating Blocks
• Stitching a quilt together
• Binding
• Activity: Potholder/Hot Pad: Choose Your Own Adventure!

Missed Lessons 1 and 2? No worries! You can join us for Lesson 3 if you have a basic understanding of how a sewing machine works and how to sew straight lines.

THINGS TO BRING:

• Sewing machine
• At least three fat quarters of quilting cotton
• Two 8”x8” pieces of quilt batting (preferably cotton)
• Matching thread
• One package of double fold bias tape
• Scissors or a rotary blade and mat
• Straight pins
• Ruler or measuring tape

We have 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