Sewing 101

Stuff and things to bring.

Sewing 101

Supply List

Susan Broussard, Instructor

 

First Project

3 yards of fabric*    You will have some left over for practice at home.

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Wal-Mart® has 1 yard pre-cut pieces. Make sure it's not a fat quarter.  I'd advise getting three of those yard packs in matching colors.  You'll need a fabric for her body, bonnet, dress and bloomers.  Have fun choosing.  The fabric for the doll body should be plain or gently marbled looking. 

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1. Cotton or cotton blend, washed, dried and ironed.  Any small design, flowers, dots, etc.  This fabric is often called quilting fabric and comes in a huge variety of matching designs. Not to be confused with 'quilted' fabric. There is a huge difference. 

2. Please avoid the discount bin. The stuff is in there for a reason.

3. Make sure you can easily tell the back from the front of the fabric.

 

One 16oz bag of Poly-Fil® premium stuffing. 

Brand matters. You can get about two of your project out of one bag.

 

Equipment for each class

• Sewing machine (real one, not a tiny toy “my first sewing machine”).   Have the feet and bobbins available.

• Scissors…that cut, Fiskars® are a fine choice

• Straight pins…long ones (quilting pins with yellow round ends)

• Thread, COATS® / Coats & Clark® All purpose

• Iron and ironing board

• Sewing clips, if desired

• Fabric

• Spool of 1/4" or thin ribbon for bonnet and dress.

 

If you have questions or are confused about supplies, please contact me before class.   We’ll figure it out.