Fiber Arts
Luxurious Pillows
Learn fine finishes for long-lasting, beautiful, decorative pillows by creating three pillows to take home.
Tuition Assistance and Other Policies
Meeting Times
- Fri, 2/23/2024 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Fri, 2/23/2024
Closed
About
Make three 18” x 18” decorative pillows, each with different edge trims: fabric welt, twisted cord, and brush fringe. Learn professional tips for joining trim ends invisibly, sewing these different trims so they look their best, and hand sewing pillows closed.
Details
There are a limited number of sewing machines available to use in the studio. If you'd like to use a BARN sewing machine rather than bringing your own, be sure to reserve it when you register for the class by checking the box labelled "Sewing Machine Reservation."
Materials
You need to bring:
- 4 yards of fabric total: 2 yards for pillow with fabric welt, and 1 yard for each of two additional pillows.
- 2 1/2 yards of twisted cord
- 2 1/2 yards of brush fringe
- 3 yards of plain flannel or plain cotton for underlining pillows
- Three 18”x18” pillow stuffers
- Bring your sewing machine (or use a BARN machine) along with scissors, rulers, and hand-sewing needles and thread to match or coordinate with your fabrics.
- There are a limited number of sewing machines available to use in the studio. If you'd like to use a BARN sewing machine rather than bringing your own, be sure to reserve it when you register for the class by checking the box labelled "Sewing Machine Reservation."
Please send any questions to sewing.coordinator@bainbridgebarn.org.
Prerequisites
- Serger Sewing Machine Orientation
- BARN Sewing Machine Orientation (if you're planning to use a BARN machine) or permission of the instructor.
- Send any questions to sewing.coordinator@bainbridgebarn.org
Class Policies
- Age 14 and up are welcome.
- Bring a bag lunch. A refrigerator and microwave are available downstairs.
BARN Policies
- View BARN's Cancellation and Refund Policy.
- Tuition Assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.
- BARN is committed to accessibility. We try to make accommodations when requested; the earlier you contact us, the more likely we can help. Please email accessibility@bainbridgebarn.org to find out more or request an accommodation.
- Sensory Statement: Makerspaces like BARN can be noisy and cluttered, smell strongly, and have bright or flickering lights. BARN is not an allergen-free facility. If you have concerns, please email info@bainbridgebarn.org.
Instructors or Guides
Laurel Sprigg
Sewing
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