Sue Joslin
Learn to Sew
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis class covers the basics of sewing. A discussion on which tools are needed to be a successful sewer, how to use some of the most basic stitches, and how to maintain and troubleshoot your machine. Attendees will learn how to change needles and presser feet, wind their bobbins, thread their machine and bobbin and…
Quilting Basics Workshop
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesWhether you've always wanted to learn to quilt or you love to quilt, this workshop is for you. For beginners, this class is a great way to practice hands on and build your skills before taking on your own quilt project. Lucy and Sue will guide you through accurate rotary cutting, seaming, pinning and pressing…
Intro to Sewing – Reversible Japanese Knot Bag
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis class is perfect for the beginner sewer. You will learn how to pin, mark and cut out your pattern. You will be doing straight stitching, making darts and sewing along curves. We'll provide the pattern with specific instructions and guide you along the way to make a super cute and useful bag. Choose the…
Intro to Sewing – Workshop Apron
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesYou must purchase a ticket for this event. https://knoxmakers.org/event/intro-to-sewing-workshop-apron/ This is a class for the makers out there who want a customized shop apron. We'll start by making the bib, hips and length just right for you. Straps can be wide or narrow, around the neck or cross in the back. To secure at the waist…
Beginning Quilting – Free Style String Quilt
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesWe're going scrappy for the first block. Lots of options here; alternating light and dark, or floral and stripe fabrics. Use a pattern guide or go totally freeform as shown in the class picture. There's no right or wrong - just personal preference. We will construct one 16x16 (4-8x8s) quilt block that you can frame…
Intro to Sewing – Reversible Japanese Knot Bag
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis class is perfect for the beginner sewer. You will learn how to pin, mark and cut out your pattern. You will be doing straight stitching, making darts and sewing along curves. We'll provide the pattern with specific instructions and guide you along the way to make a super cute and useful bag.
Quilting – Inspired by Tom Russell Part 1
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis month we're exploring the quilt styling of Tom Russell. This is the first of a two part class. In the first class we'll piece the background and add the flowers. The second class will allow time for embellishments such as beading, ribbons.
We will create one 16x16 (4-8x8s) quilt block that you can frame or use to make a pillowcase or shopping bag. Directions and pattern for turning your block into a pillow or bag will be available. You may also choose to keep going at home and make additional blocks for a quilt top. Different block classes will be available in coming months so you could also save and combine with other block designs for a sampler quilt.
Quilting – Inspired by Tom Russell Part 2
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United Stateshis month we're exploring the quilt styling of Tom Russell. This is the second session of a two part class. In the first class we pieced the background and added the flowers. This class allows time for all the embellishments such as beading and ribbons.
We will create one 16x16 (4-8x8s) quilt block that you can frame or use to make a pillowcase or shopping bag. Directions and pattern for turning your block into a pillow or bag will be available. You may also choose to keep going at home and make additional blocks for a quilt top. Different block classes will be available in coming months so you could also save and combine with other block designs for a sampler quilt.
Intro to Sewing – Pillows or Cushions
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesIf you're tired of looking at those old throw pillows and want to get a fresh look, you can simply recover them. Join us for this intro to sewing class. We have several fabrics to choose from or you can bring your own. See the materials needed section for yardage requirements for the fabric store.…
Embroidery Machine Workshop
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis is an overview authorization class and hands on workshop with our Singer XL400 Futura CNC Embroidery Machine. Attendees will learn the basics of how to turn text and images into fabric art. This class is intended for members who have not yet been authorized to use the embroidery machine.
Learn To Sew
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis class covers the basics of sewing. A discussion on which tools are needed to be a successful sewer, how to use some of the most basic stitches, and how to maintain and troubleshoot your machine. Attendees will learn how to change needles and presser feet, wind their bobbins, thread their machine and bobbin and experience the outcome of adjustments to length and width.
Embroidery Machine Workshop
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis is an overview authorization class and hands on workshop with our Singer XL400 Futura CNC Embroidery Machine. Attendees will learn the basics of how to turn text and images into fabric art. This class is intended for members who have not yet been authorized to use the embroidery machine.
Embroidery Machine Workshop
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis is an overview authorization class and hands on workshop with our Singer XL400 Futura CNC Embroidery Machine. Attendees will learn the basics of how to turn text and images into fabric art. This class is intended for members who have not yet been authorized to use the embroidery machine.
Intro to Sewing – Pillows or Cushions
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesIf you're tired of looking at those old throw pillows and want to get a fresh look, you can simply recover them. Join us for this intro to sewing class. We have several fabrics to choose from or you can bring your own. See the materials needed section for yardage requirements for the fabric store. Or you can repurpose something from second hand stores. Don't just look in the home section, look in apparel sections as well.
Skill Needed: None. Just bring your enthusiasm.
Materials needed: Existing pillow, pillow form, existing cushion or foam pad. The fabric needs depend on you. We have several fabrics to choose from or bring your own. If you bring your own, here's a very simple yardage guide to use at the fabric store. Find the longest measurement; width, or length. Multiply by 2 and add 8”. Most Home Décor fabrics come in 60” widths so as long as your calculated measurement is less, you will only need to buy the length of your shorter measurement plus 1”. If your calculated measurement is more than the fabric width, you’ll need twice the shorter measurement plus 2”.
Reversible Japanese Knot Bag
Knox Makers - Fiber Arts 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis class is perfect for the beginner sewer. You will learn how to pin, mark and cut out your pattern. You will be doing straight stitching, making darts and sewing along curves. We'll provide the pattern with specific instructions and guide you along the way to make a super cute and useful bag.
Choose the size you want and then see the material list for what you will need to bring.
The small bag is sized for phone, keys and small wristlet. Perfect for a quick run to the store. The medium bag is sized for bigger wristlets, a to-go craft bag or transporting those gyms clothes. The large bag is big enough to hang from the shoulder and is sized to be used for a shopping bag or maybe all the things you need to take to the pool or park. The uses are endless.
Materials needed: Small - Two fabric pieces 1/4 yard for each (1 inside / 1 outside) or two fat quarters. Medium - Two fabric pieces 5/8 yard for each (1 inside / 1 outside). Large - Two fabric pieces 7/8 yard for each (1 inside / 1 outside). Suitable fabrics are quilting cotton, broadcloth or similar weight. Matching sewing thread. Picture shows repurposed stained blouse for medium and a tablecloth for the large size.
We encourage you to bring your own sewing machine, bobbin, matching sewing thread. Machines are available but thread colors are limited.