Beginner Sewing Workshop:
Pillow Covers & Tidy Tubs
Age Group: 16 - 101
Begin your sewing journey with us!
In this fun, hands-on class you’ll learn essential skills you can use in any future project. Come as a beginner (or to refresh the basics), connect with great people, and leave projects you’ve proudly made yourself.
2 envelope-style throw pillow covers. No zippers or closures here!
A Tidy Tub! These cute fabric buckets help you organize your space in style
Food & Beverage - Lunch and beverages are catered so that you can relax, enjoy, and focus on YOU. Feel free to bring small snacks for the in-between times if you like.
Supplies - Students must purchase the following for this class:
Tidy Tubs
0.4m each of two different (coordinating) fabrics, quilting cotton or similar medium-weight woven cotton fabric. Total fabric for tubs: 0.8m
0.4m Fusible Stiff Interfacing
0.4m Fusible Fleece (found with the interfacings) <— if you can’t find it, just get fusible medium-weight interfacing in addition to the stiff.
Matching Thread
Pillow Covers
Two 20” by 20” Square Pillow Form (or old square pillow)
1.4m Fabric - Medium-weight woven cotton works best - choose one that doesn’t have a one-directional design.
Matching Thread (if different from pillow colour)
Where to shop for fabric: Fabricland, Marshall Fabrics, Rick Rack, quilting shops, etc. You can also repurpose sheets or curtains! Thrift stores often have square pillows/forms for cheap, as does IKEA.
Questions about supplies? Overwhelmed by the fabric store? Email hello@calgarysewingschool.com for help!
Tools - Pins, scissors, tape measures, irons, seam rippers, etc will all be at the venue ready for you to use. No need to bring your own.
Sewing Machines - If you have one, bring it! It's best to learn on the machine you'll continue to use. If you don't have one, simply indicate at checkout that you'll need to borrow a CSS machine (limited supply).
Vibe: Your instructor is a skilled, experienced, warm and welcoming lady who loves people and sewing. The teaching is intuitive and casual, and you will be amazed how much you can learn in a short time. The environment is fun and inclusive, with people of every kind being welcome.
Schedule: 9am - 3:30pm. Carve out a soul-filling day away from your regular life on a one-off basis. One and done… until you come back for another!
Price: $215 +tax
Registration: This workshop is in partnership with the
Mahogany Homeowners’ Association.
The class is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Non-residents can register by calling 403-453-1221
