Description
Rope Basket Class
In this full day class, you will learn how to create a basket and handle using cotton rope.
* You will create several learning tasks before embarking on your final basket so that you can practice and understand how to handle the rope and create a 2D and 3D shape.
*How to select the correct stitches on your sewing machine and make a note of them.
*How to handle the rope, tension, and potential problems and how to overcome them.
*How to fabric wrap your rope to add colour and personalise your basket.
*How to finish your rope basket neatly.
*How to create the handle (optional if preferred not to include)
*Options for embellish to further decorate your basket.
*How to add the handle.
*How to care and look after your rope basket.
TUTOR will bring:
*All of the rope needed for the day for both learning tasks and the main basket.
*Scrap fabric for learning exercises.
*Buttons, felt, ribbon and other embellishment options to select from if you do not have any.
*Worksheets.
*Glue (optional use)
*Spare scissors etc to borrow if needed.
You will need to bring:
*A minimum of one Fat Quarter of non-stretch cotton fabric or equivalent in size. Two fat quarters or equivalent to wrap more rope than that shown in the photograph. Or scrap strips leftover from other projects such as quilt sash strips or used for binding. This could be purchased from Patchwork Dreamer on the day of needed.
*Thread to match or compliment your fabric. Do not use your expensive threads for this because we will be using a lot of it! Coats Moon or ideal for this.
*A sewing machine in good working order which has an adjustable zigzag. Please bring your sewing machine Manual if you have it. You must also be confident in the use of your sewing machine.
*Several empty sewing machine spools/bobbins.
*Tape measure, small scissors, larger fabric scissors, fabric clips, pen, paper, hand sewing needles with a sharp point.
If you have any further questions please contact Andrea via her FB page with messenger.
**Basket measurements Base approx. 7 inches wide. Depth approx. 4.5 inches.**
Date of class Saturday 15th February 10 till 4
This class is upstairs at
Patchwork Dreamer
9 Market House Arcade
Bodmin
Cornwall
PL31 2JA
Please read our terms and conditions before booking this class. Once you have booked I am unable to refund.
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