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Sewing - Quilted Star Coaster - Confident Beginner
Shoot for the stars with this cute, quilted coaster design. Once finished, you can submit your project for display in this year's Yarnfiti Community Project.
Southwest Branch - Technology Classroom
Saturday, May 17
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Southwest Branch
Technology ClassroomShoot for the stars with this cute, quilted coaster design. Once finished, you can submit your project for display in this year's Yarnfiti Community Project.
- Class Duration: 2 hours
- Age Requirements: 13-Adult, 11-12 with supervising adult
- Recommended Prerequisite: Introduction to the Sewing Machine
- Required Skills: Someone who can sew straight and curved seams while keeping a consistent seam allowance, can thread a standard machine and wind a bobbin, has a basic understanding of different fabric types and has completed several projects.
- Materials Fee: None
- Out of District Fee: $10 (includes class and materials fees)
Required Materials: Students must bring the following materials to complete the project*:
- Recommended Fabrics: Cotton Blends, Cotton Shirting, Cotton Lawn, Challis, Polished Cotton. Designed for medium-weight woven fabrics.
- At least 2 designs of fabric - at least 1 fat quarter each (space designs recommended)
- Batting: At least 1 5-inch square low loft (thin) cotton or polyester batting (bring more just in case!!)
Note: Sewing skills are necessary to be successful in this class. New to sewing? Check out Introduction to the Sewing Machine.
| Level | Description |
| Beginner | Someone has used a sewing machine before but may need aid on threading the machine and may need additional practice keeping an even seam allowance. |
| Confident Beginner | Someone who can sew straight and curved seams while keeping a consistent seam allowance, can thread a standard machine and wind a bobbin, has a basic understanding of different fabric types and has completed several projects. |
| Intermediate | Someone who is comfortable with working and threading sewing machines, sewing patterns with markings and notations, has an understanding of fabric types and interfacing, and has experience with using a variety of tools, notions, and presser feet. |
| Advanced | Someone who is comfortable with working and threading both sewing machines and sergers, sewing patterns with markings and notations, has an understanding of both woven and knit fabric types and interfacing, and has experience using a wide variety of tools, notions, and presser feet. |
EVENT TYPE: | Maker/DIY | Life Skills | Education & Learning | Arts & Crafting |
TAGS: | tech-fiberarts | tec101 | sewing | fiberarts |
Southwest Branch
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About the branch
Southwest Branch opened on March 21, 1989 in a beautiful Mediterranean style building designed by Schweizer and Associates Architecture Firm, who also designed the Orlando Public Library. Serving the Dr. Phillips and Metrowest communities, Southwest is near International Drive and the attractions. Southwest is a popular place for local adults, children, students and tourists.