Make a Quilted Item (Sewing Course)
Overview
This course will teach you how to plan and make a machine quilted item, this could be an item of clothing like a jacket or waistcoat, or it could be something for the home like a table runner or a quilt.
On this course you will learn about different styes of quilting, using both a walking foot and a free-motion foot. As well as having the opportunity to learn how to plan a simple boarder pattern which you can incorporate into your final design, and how to combine some new embellishment techniques, like appliqué and patchwork to ensure the final project you produce will be unique to you.
You can choose to use a commercial pattern, bring along your own pattern design or use a pre-made block as the basis for your design.
Key information
This course is aimed at learners with some sewing and garment-making experience who want to expand their skills and learn new techniques.
You should already have basic machine-sewing skills and some experience making simple garments. New techniques, however, are fully demonstrated from the outset, so no prior knowledge of them is needed.
Face-to-face.
All materials will be provided initially to get you started. You will be expected to provide your own materials and equipment to produce your own quilted jacket project.
Learn how to combine your new sewing skills with other patchwork, appliqué or embroidery and sashiko so that you can design wardrobe essentials that are unique to your style.
You can also progress onto other clothing manufacture courses, make a lined garment or a pair of trousers.