In this exciting new workshop, we will be up-cycling a quilt into your choice of either a short jacket or a waistcoat. The workshop includes your own pattern created by the LilyBoo team which you can adapt to suit your size.  You will be helped to discuss the best features of your quilt and how to use these to make your jacket or waistcoat.
We will cut out the garment from your quilt, sew and learn how to finish with bias
tape. You will be guided through every step of the process, discussing if you’d like to add pockets, where you’d like to bind or hem, making your garment truly yours.
Due to the fluid and creative nature of this project, everyone’s quilt will be different, and each garment created will be unique.  If can choose to make the waistcoat which is a simpler construction or the jacket which is slightly more complex, but you are free to choose either garment to make.
If you do not complete your garment in the time of the workshop, all information on how to finish your garment at home will be discussed with you. We want you to enjoy the creation you work on with us and not be under the pressure of a time constraint.
It is recommended that you have basic knowledge of sewing, using patterns, using a sewing machine and basic garment construction.
Our very own talented Morgan from the LilyBoo team.
A quilt for cutting up and creating your garment
Three meters of matching or contrast bias binding for finishing. Please note, if your quilt already has bias binding for an edging, we can use this, but if you want to add a contrast colour, please bring new bias binding, width 3/4 inch or 1 inch works well, at least 3 meters.
Your sewing machine
A spare standard point machine needles
A walking foot for your sewing machine
A basic sewing kit, e.g. sharp fabric scissors, paper scissors, tape measure, pins and
matching colour thread.
Please note that the workshop is held upstairs. Refreshments are included in the fee, please let us know if you have any dietary requirements. The workshops at LilyBoo have brought together people for a chat, to learn something new and there is always lots of laughter.
Should you need to cancel the workshop a full refund will be issued 28 days prior to the workshop. If cancelled with less than 28 days until the workshop unfortunately no refund will be issued. If for any reason, we have to cancel the workshop a full refund will be issued, or you can transfer onto the next available workshop.
