SATURDAY EVENTS COMING SOON
Sewing Lesson - Make a Pillowcase
Saturday, 7/9 from 10 AM - 4 PM
Ages 10-18 years (Students may bring 1 adult with them.)
Space is very limited! Register here!
The library will supply sewing machines and white thread. You bring your fabric & basic sewing supplies. See the list below for the supplies you should get. Bring a bag lunch that does NOT need to go in the refrigerator.
Items Participants Must Bring to MAPLD Sewing Class
Fabric
You need Quilter’s Weight 100% Cotton (42 to 44 inches wide) The person working at the fabric store/department should be able to guide you to this type of fabric.
- 1 yard of main body fabric
- ½ yard of contrast fabric
OR
- 1 ½ yards of one single fabric if you don’t want your pillowcase cuff to be a different color
Thread
The library will supply white thread you can use for your pillowcase. There will be 1 visible seam on the cuff of the pillowcase, so you might want a color that blends in better. If you want any other color, you will need to purchase it. If you purchase thread, get 1 spool of all purpose thread. (I recommend Coats brand – sometimes called Dual Duty. Both Wal-Mart and Joann Fabrics carry it.)
Fabric Cutting Scissors
These scissors should be very sharp and not used for cutting anything other than fabric.
A Measuring Tape
The type for fabric, not the kind used in construction.
A Seam Ripper
Straight Pins
I recommend the type that have a ball on the end because they are easier to grasp.
The last four items on this list can be found in a kit that is approximately $10 at Wal-Mart. Fabric and sewing supplies (sold individually) will be available locally at either Wal-Mart or JoAnn Fabrics.
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