Skill Level: Intermediate | Instructor: Katelyn Vanhise

Class Session: Saturdays, March 7 + 14 - 10am-2pm

In this 2-part class, students will learn Canadian smocking techniques to make a 12" round ruched pillow.   The majority of this class will be hand-sewing; however, some machine sewing will be done as well - students must be comfortable independently operating a sewing machine. 

Please note, depending on progress made in first class, some homework may be require between classes.

Required Materials

• (1) Handout: Ruched Pillow by Katelyn Vanhise - included in cost of class!
• (1) Supply Kit:  includes the hand-sewing needle, darning needle, (2) buttons and (1) 12" round pillow form - kit will be available in the shop prior to class!
  
• 5/8 yd of 45" wide fabric or 1/2" yd fabric of 54" wide fabric
• (1) spool of coordinating thread

Recommended Fabrics:

• We suggest using quilting cotton (or similar weight woven fabric) for this project. Canvas, flannel, knits, or denim are not recommended.

Required Tools:

• (1) 6" x 24" acrylic ruler
• fabric scissors or rotary cutter
  
• seam ripper
• pins and/or wonder clips
  
• chalk and/or frixion marker