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Sew Savvy

Festive Table Runner or Table Topper (2 sessions)

2024-11-09 12:00:00 2024-11-09 14:30:00 America/New_York Sew Savvy Enhance your sewing skills as you work on projects that go beyond the basics. Erin Village Branch -

Saturday, November 09
12:00pm - 2:30pm

Enhance your sewing skills as you work on projects that go beyond the basics.

Use basic patchwork skills to create a festive table runner or table topper. You must attend both sessions to complete this project (November 9 and November 24).

This programme is tailored to sewers who already have some experience using a sewing machine and are ready to handle more advanced projects. When registering, please indicate if you require the use of one of our sewing machines or are bringing your own. You must bring your own materials.  

Fabric Requirements:

(Approximate finished size:  Runner - 13" x 39", OR Topper - 26" x 26")

1/2 yd of focus fabric (18" x Width of fabric - WOF) *

1/2 yd of complimentary fabric (12" x WOF)

6" x WOF or 1 fat quarter of accent fabric*

Backing and batting (batting is optional) will be determined by whether a runner or topper is made. Runner 16" x WOF, OR Topper 26" x WOF 

The backing can either be one of the above fabrics or something completely different, so that your piece is reversable.

*Binding (optional) use either the main focus fabric or the accent fabric  9" x WOF

Coordinating good quality thread.

Please speak to branch staff for more details or information. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens 13-18 years | Adults 18+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Maker and DIY | Life and Learning | Art and Creation |

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Erin Village Branch

Phone: 519.833.9762

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Mon, Sep 21 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Sep 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 25 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 26 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Sep 27 Closed

About the branch

Erin Village Branch is located in downtown Erin behind McMillan Park. This historic Grist Mill building features five floors and includes private study rooms, a rentable community room, Wi-Fi, and computer access.

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