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We are so excited to bring this one-of-a-kind Quilted Sneaker class to Hermann! This class is going to be AWESOME! Choose your fabric to match your personality and style. Then, in the full-day class, we’ll give you step-by-step instructions on how to cut and finish your quilted components, install eyelets, and attach your beautiful quilted uppers to high-quality sneaker soles. Items provided in the class include the pattern in your size, shoe base kit with the insole, grommets, hand sewing needle for waxed thread, waxed thread, and use of instructor’s tools. The shoe bases need to be ordered by December 1, 2024. So reserve your spot TODAY!Please make sure to bring a sack lunch and a drink.
Date: Saturday, March 29 @ 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (if some don’t finish on Saturday, we can also get together on Sunday morning).
Cost: $135.00 ($60 of the class is non-refundable - the shoe bases come from Europe and require a 10-week lead time to acquire).
Skill Level: Intermediate
Requirements: See the notes below on what to complete by the start of class!
Instructor Name: Vanessa from Shawn’s Sewing in Springfield, MO
Tools & Supplies
- 3 fat quarters of coordinating fabrics* that will be used for exterior, lining, & binding
- 1 ¼ yard of SF 101 (Pellon fusible interfacing) applied to the exterior and lining fat quarters
- 1 fat quarter of Soft and Stable (more if using directional fabric)
- Marking tool that will show up on your fabric
- Rotary cutter, seam ripper, scissors (fabric & paper), clips, pins, and thread to match fabric binding
- Sewing machine with straight and zig-zag stitches
- Sewing machine needles 90/14
- Awl (very important) for punching small holes in fabric and shoe base (available at the shop)
- Fray check
- Book light or flexible light for use when hand sewing quilted tops to shoe base
- Shoe strings. It’s recommended you purchase at a big box store or through Amazon. For high tops you will need 54” - 60” and for low tops, you will need 45” strings.
- Optional: OESD Perfect Punch Tool (available at the shop) and hard plastic cutting board.
Additional Information:
European Shoe Size Chart
These are European sizing and run slightly larger. Please check your size carefully! The shoe bases come from Europe and we need 10 weeks of lead time to acquire the shoe bases) There are no refunds on shoes as these are special orders.
Additional shoe bases can be purchased but do not include needles, thread, or grommets. These items can be purchased from Tandy Leather. Grommets are 3/16” in size, and a grommet setter is available from Tandy and is also for personal use.
*Fabric Selection
Cotton quilting fabric works best, but any tightly woven fabric will also work—lightweight denim, Chambray, and washable wool blends are also a good choice. Fabrics that do not breathe are NOT recommended.!
If you need a shoe larger than a size 40. The teacher recommends you quilt fabric 18 x 23 to allow for extra length for larger sizes.
The instructor recommends that if you use a directional fabric or are fussy cutting your fabrics, you must purchase a ½ yard each. It is also recommended that large prints are NOT used.
Homework to be done BEFORE class
Make a quilt sandwich with fat quarters. Apply SF 101 to the wrong side of the exterior and to lining fat quarters. Sandwich soft and stable in the middle and quilt using 1” diagonal lines. A stitch length of 2.5mm will hold up best on the shoe. Use good quality polyester thread for wearability.
Cut binding fat quarter on the bias into 1¾” strips and sew together.
Register online at quiltingbeefabrics.com or call Aimee at 573-409-0122 (local #)
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Quilting Bee Fabrics (119 Bavarian Hills Plaza, Ste D), 109 W 9th St, Hermann, MO 65041-1310, United States,Hermann, Missouri
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