Upcycled Hoodie Workshop
We will start class with a discussion about the pattern (designed as an oversized pattern with off the shoulder sleeves), then we will discuss your chosen fabrics and layout, cutting out your pieces and seam allowance finishing options. Once you have your cut out pieces you will be able to start sewing your hoodie! Finishing is feasible but we will also review how to finish your hoodie at home.
Supplies needed:
1. Sully’s Upcycled Hoodie pattern – You will need an Etsy account to purchase it. A discount code will be provided when you sign up for the class. It is only available as a PDF file but I can assist you with creating a printed copy.
2. Your sewing machine in good working order and your knowledge of how to run it. This class is a beginner garment sewing class but there will be areas of the hoodie where you will be sewing through 3 layers of fabric. A familiarity of your machine is required. Remember to bring your power cord, needles, bobbins, and foot pedal.
3. Pins, quilt clips, fabric scissors, and thread.
4. Paper scissors (for cutting out your pattern – while having the pattern cut out prior to class is recommended, we will talk about the oversized fit of the pattern at the beginning of class. If you prefer to wait to cut out your pattern, that is ok).
5. Denim needles (best for sewing thicker or multiple layers of fabric).
6. Fabric for your hoodie (upcycled fabric, well washed and thin vs new and thick, is best for this workshop). It will be easier to work with. There will be a few areas where you will be sewing 3 layers. I also recommend that you NOT use your favorite quilt from your grandma. Your first hoodie may come with mistakes and changes and maybe a need to rip something out. Better to save grandma’s quilts for later when you are more experienced with the sizes and pattern. Another option is to find/buy an upcycled Kantha quilt from Amazon or Etsy. Your fabric needs to be approximately the size of a twin
blanket, e.g., 65” x 90”. But your sleeves, hood, (optional for this hoodie), and pocket, may be cut from a separate textile.
7. Optional - serger/pinking shears/zig-zag capable sewing machine, to ‘finish’ your seam allowances. Not a requirement for this project.
8. Optional – 3-4 yards of Pattern Ease for tracing your pattern if you want to keep your original pattern as a Master copy.
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
| Skill Details: | Confident Beginner |
| Materials Included: | Please bring the equipment and supplies listed in description |
| Requirements: | Requirements: Purchase of Sully’s Upcycled Hoodie pattern (available on Etsy. An Etsy account is required. A discount code will be provided with class registration). Please bring the equipment and supplies listed in description. |
| Instructor: | Shari Lentsch |
| Instructor Bio: | Hi! My name is Shari and I’d like to say I’m threading life together one stitch at a time. Whether I’m quilting, sewing, embroidering, knitting, weaving, stringing beads, or working with silver, my hands are always busy turning simple materials into something meaningful and ‘my own’. I believe in the magic of making things! Like many of you, I thank my parents and grandparents for sparking my desire to ‘make’, along with my science career which has helped with quilting math, reading patterns, and solving the mystery behind sourdough baking. I look forward to meeting you and hearing about your journey! |
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