Date/Time
Date(s) - Saturday, 06/29/24
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location
Best Little Retreat Center in Texas, LLC
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Pockets are an essential item of dress and have been for many centuries. The first pockets were decorative, standalone pockets for personal possessions and were often embroidered and decorated by women. They were hidden beneath their clothes and tied around the waist. A slit in their outer garments allowed access to the pocket. It is only relatively recently that pockets were integrated into clothing.
This French Pocket is an update on the original. The shoulder strap enables it to be worn as a small holdall or a cross body bag. You can, if you wish, make ties and wear it around your waist.
In this instance the pocket is made from 1” hexagons, quilted and lined. A Moda Mini Charm Pack is the perfect size to make the hexagon front.
The French Pocket Kit $34.00 required – Purchase from Best Little Quilt House in Texas
- 1 Moda Mini Charm Pack of 42each 2-1/2” squares
- 100 1” hexagon papers
- 1 yard for lining, backing and binding
- Fine thread for stitching hexagons
- Free Pattern included in Kit
Supplies:
Sewing Machine & manual
Rotary Cutter and Mat
Ruler 6” x 24”
White or gray marking pencil for marking on the back of the fab-ric.
Thread and wound bobbin matching red fabric
Applique or straw needles
2 (12” x 14”) pieces of thin batting (optional)
Basic Sewing Kit – machine needles, thread, pre-wound bob-bins, fabric scissors, pins, pin cushion, seam ripper, and anything else that makes you comfortable.
Cost:
CLASS FEE: $52
Instruction time will be from 10am-3pm. If you need to purchase supplies before class, please arrive early – we open at 9am.