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 Join us for this 2 session class where you will learn two methods to sew beautifully finished fabric napkins. 

We are excited to offer this chance to create a set of beautiful napkins. 

In the Fiber Arts Studio you will learn a technique for revealing the straight grain of a fabric to cut perfectly straight and square napkins, and how important your iron can be as a tool for sewing good-looking hems without pins or basting. Then we’ll introduce you to two methods of creating a mitered corner; a finishing technique useful for napkins, place-mats, table runners and more. Choose and bring your own fabrics. You need ONLY be comfortable using an iron and sewing a straight seam! 

This Workshop is open to folks 14+ years of age.

Prerequisite: Participants should be comfortable using a sewing machine.

What to Bring to Class on Monday, February 26th:

Your sewing machine (if you have one)

Please come with your own choice of fabric for your napkins (Esther's Fabric in downtown Winslow is a good choice for finding your fabric):

• Medium-weight woven cotton (same on right or wrong side) is best for casual napkins using a narrow hem, because it will hold up with repeated washing. 
  
• Linen or tightly woven cotton make wonderful formal napkins using a wide hem.
• One yard of 45” fabric will make four 17” napkins with a narrow casual mitered corner
• A flat 100% cotton sheet is a good source of fabric that can be used to make either style napkin. 

To adjust for your size preference, use the following formulas:

• Add 1” to your finished measurement for a casual mitered corner napkin.
• Add 2 ½” to your finished measurement for a formal mitered corner napkin.

Instructor:  Marcia Adams Landry 

Marcia is a member of several studios at BARN and currently serves on the Kitchen Arts Steering Committee and the Fiber Arts Programming Committee.  Her Mother taught her and her sister to sew, and taught many others as a 4-H sewing leader.