Sanaa with Egg Placemat

StiTch KiTchen student Sanaa Bengholam is pictured here with one of our egg placemats. The placemat is a great product to teach bias edge binding and applique. The material, all donated*, are beautifully woven tan hemp, white poplin and yellow linen. We cut the bias strips from the linen (1-3/4" wide). The egg is appliqued with a short stitch length and a wide zig-zag on a home sewing machine.

Important note: This is a 7-week series, this coming Sunday the 3rd week. The curriculum is as follows and is designed to encourage drop-ins ($30 a session, scholarships available).

Contact Nan (nan@bspoketailor) or Ingrid (iggygoo@sbcglobal.net) to enroll or inquire.

Week 1-3 Basics of sewing, cutting

Products: Napkins, handkerchiefs, placemats and coffee filters

Skills: hems, handkerchief hem with attachment, mitered corners, french seams)

Week 4 More sewing basics

Products: Aprons, tote bags, lunch bags, potholders

Skills: Bias binding, straps, patch pockets

Week 5 Intermediate sewing and construction, use of setting tools

Products: Fanny packs, tool belts

Skills: Zippers, snap setting, 3D pockets

Week 6 Intermediate sewing and construction, use of grommet tools

Products: Shower curtains with grommets

Skills: Hems, grommet setting

*Donations listed were made to the Stitch Kitchen by Melissa Gomes and the Sustainable Living Roadshow.