Thurs 16 April 10.30-1.00pm

Tutor Marion Haslam

Level: All levels

Good to the last scrap! As a quiltmaker, Marion thinks that every piece of fabric has potential - but what to do which all the final strips and trimmings of fabric? Make a unique fabric coiled bowl! This is a great chance to learn a new textile skill. During this fun class Marion will show you how to turn unwanted scraps into fabulous fabric bowls that make useful containers for keys, treasures and one-of-a-kind presents for practically zero cost. Included in the cost of the workshop is the cotton cord for your basket. If you’d like to make further baskets, more cord will be available to buy.

This workshop is suitable for all levels. As long as you are a competent machine sewer, Marion will teach you the rest! Machine sewn.

Please bring to the class:

• Sewing machine (or you can hire one subject to availability - just add to your basket if needed). You’ll need your standard zig zag foot. Put in a new Jeans or size 80/90 needle for this course - it needs to be sharp!

• Thread to coordinate or contrast with your fabrics (variegated Gutermann Sulky thread can be particularly effective)

• Small bag (maximum 1m) of fabric strings or jelly roll strips in quiltmaking cottons. It’s a good idea to precut a handful of fabric strips 1-in x 18-in to save time. Mix and match colours or just bring a variety of patterns. We’ll also have a fabric scrap basket you can dive into for free!

• Rotary cutter, small mat and 1 inch-wide ruler for cutting strips if strips are not precut (or just use large scissors) - we have spare mats you can use

• Basic sewing kit containing small scissors and a stitch ripper

• Headed Pins

• Fabric clips

• Hometown will supply you with the cord for your bowl as part of the workshop fee.

Refreshments are provided during the workshop. You’re welcome to buy needles, threads, clip or additional fabrics instore during the workshop.

If you have any questions, please phone us on 01634 838880 before booking. Note: we do not send out reminders before the class as all the information you need is here! For shop location and local carparks, please refer to our Visit Us page.

Please check dates carefully before booking as we do not offer refunds on workshops. For full booking terms, please read here.