Create Your Own Quilted Sneakers Class with Jill Taylor and Ann Randall Saturday March 22nd, 9 AM- 4 PM

Registration Ends March 1st to Order Soles

Quilted Sneakers Workshop! In this class, you'll cut and shape your own quilted shoe uppers, bind the edges, install grommet eyelets, and use traditional shoemaking techniques to attach your custom quilted uppers to high-quality sneaker soles. The class fee includes all the materials you need, such as sneaker soles, waxed thread, grommets, and any additional tools required to complete your unique pair of sneakers.

Pre-Class Preparation:
This class requires some prep work before you arrive. Please ensure your fabric is pre-quilted and that your bias binding is already made. You will also be contacted to confirm your shoe size and sole color selection.

Instructors:
Jill Taylor and Ann Randall are both experienced, award-winning quilters and bag makers. With over 20 years of combined teaching experience, they share a passion for beautiful fabrics and simple, efficient designs.

Prerequisites:
Participants should be comfortable using their sewing machine, including knowing how to:
- Thread the machine
- Wind a bobbin
- Lower the feed dogs
- Change feet
- Adjust stitch length
- Modify tension
You should also be familiar with how to attach bias binding to a quilted edge.

Basic Requirements:
- Sewing Machine : A standard machine with straight stitch and zigzag stitch capabilities.
- Machine Needles : Topstitch needle or embroidery needle (size 90/14 or 80/12).
- Thread : 40wt or 50wt sewing thread in colors that complement your binding.
- Quilt Sandwich : Bring at least one quilt sandwich made from two fat quarters and Soft n Stable OR Bosal-R foam interfacing, approximately 18” x 22” or 1/3 yard (if you plan to fussy cut your fabric).
- Bias Binding : 2.5 yards of precut and ironed bias binding, cut at 1.75" wide, folded in half with wrong sides together. Must be cut on the bias.
- Additional Fabric: Bring an extra fat quarter of fabric that matches either the outside of your shoe uppers or the binding. This will be used to create thumb tabs for the back of the sneakers and string supports for the tongue.
- Sneaker Laces : 45” for low- and mid-top sneakers, 60” for high-top sneakers.
- Wonder Clips or Pins : For securing binding while sewing.
- Thimble : For pushing the needle through thick fabric.
- Notebook & Pen/Pencil : For sketching ideas and taking notes.
- Scissors: Fabric and paper scissors.
- Fabric Marking Tool : An air- or water-erasable pen, or a chalk pen that is visible on both sides of your quilt sandwich fabric.

Please make sure to have all materials ready before the class starts!


Location:
3010 W Anderson Ln
Suite K Austin, TX 78757
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737-258-8852

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