One lesson projects

A memory cushion from baby clothes. This may take more than one session though. If you fancy having a go then please bring along a selection of baby clothes, a scrap of fabric (old sheet etc) for the support fabric, matching thread, buttons, 10-15 cm strip of velcro or a 30cm zip to use to fasten.

Here are a few ideas that may inspire you to get started. Please ask if you need any more. You might also want to find others on Pinterest.

A simple quilted case for holding basic sewing equipment. You will need:

Two 6″ x 10″ or larger pieces of fabric, one for the outside of the case and one for the inside/needle minder
One 6″ x 10″ or larger scrap of thin batting

A simple memory bear could be made in one session. You will need a used babygrow or similar, matching thread, polyester stuffing, a few trims (although not essential)

1.8 metres (1 metre for shorts) of lightweight woven cotton/ cotton mix fabric (115cm or wider fabric), matching thread, 1 metre twill weave tape, ribbon (2-3cm wide) or 2-3cm wide elastic.

You will need fleecefabric;

Fabric requirements for 150-160cm wide fabric:

50cm for top band

1 metre for main blanket OR 1.3 metres for an older child

50cm for the tail

Matching thread

This tunic tee top can be made in many different ways. This uses a soft flowing woven fabric, you would need 1.8 metres of 115cm wide fabric or 0.9m of 150cm wide fabric. If you feel brave enough you might even like to try a jersey fabric. Matching thread needed.

50cm outside fabric
50cm lining fabric
matching thread
Polyester stuffing (from an old cushion will be fine)
300g rice (to weight it down)
50cm boning or flexible curtain wire or similar