Renew and Reused: Up-cycling
In this class we will be up cycling the old scraps lying around your house into something new! Give a T-shirt new life as a cushion cover, take fabric from an old bag to add pockets to an apron, Grab your quilting scraps and make a pair of slippers, the possibilities are endless!
Skill Level: Advanced beginner
Skill requirements:
A couple beginner level classes, such as 'Tote Bag for New Sewists', have sewn a several projects on your own PLUS basic sewing experience (knowing how to thread and use a sewing machine, wind a bobbin, construct simple seams, and be familiar with sewing terminology such as "right sides of fabric together" and "seam allowance").
Must be aged 16+
Learning outcomes:- Design process
- How to take apart items to reuse into a new design
- Prepping fabric for new use
- Proper construction for new item
- Finishing techniques
**The only restriction to this class is that we will be making bags, homewares, and other projects of a similar nature. In this class we will NOT be making clothing (Shirts, Pants, Dresses, etc) - If you want to up-cycle clothing, check out the class below:
https://www.thegreenthimble.ca/module/class/600019/recreate-your-wardrobe-up-cycling
What to bring
- Required Fabric: Scraps, old fabric items (clothes, table clothes, bags, etc)
- Thread
- Machine in working order with your foot pedal and presser feet options - If you do not have a machine to bring with you, please let us know.
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
| Skill Details: | Advanced Beginner - intermediate |
| Requirements: | You bring the material and items you want to up-cycle - we will show you what to do! |
| Instructor: | Heather Newton |
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