Spool sewing classes
If you just don’t know what to do with yourself this summer, Spool offers sewing classes on occasional Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons. Schedule here!
Classes are limited to 6 students, so please sign up in advance. Payment is required to reserve your space. Class fees will be refunded if we are notified at least 7 days before the class begins. If the class is canceled by Spool, you will receive a full refund.
Sewing machines are provided for each student. Materials are not included unless otherwise noted.
Call (215: 545 0755) or visit the shop to sign up!
Each class focuses on a different project, from the most basic tote bag up to the more advanced party dress on the right, in which you learn to tailor a pattern to fit your specific measurements, something which I’ve always wanted to be able to do (clothes fit the short weird sometimes) but have been too intimidated by my 50-pound antique sewing machine to learn.
Oh, and speaking of Spool, how neat is this bird mobile?
Found in their blog archives, Spool doesn’t tell you how to balance the little hand-sewn birds so perfectly, but does supply a free birdie pattern for the crafty.
Spool: 1912 South St.
215.545.0755
ThursDIY: 8-foot giant squid pillow
Me and Squiddartha
So I love to make things as presents; the idea of giving someone something that nobody else has is much more appealing to me than giving someone another book or DVD. I thought that I’d share some of my projects here so that other people can try them if they want.
I do ask that if you make one, you send me a picture for my gallery of squids.
So to start off, I thought I’d post instructions on how to make my boyfriend’s 2008 Christmas present: an 8-foot giant squid pillow.
You’ll need:
- 2 yards of felt
- 1 yard of patterned fabric (I suggest a polka dot-type pattern so it looks like suction cups)
- 1 medium piece of black felt, 1 medium piece of white felt (for the eyes)
- white thread, black thread and thread of the same color as the felt you’re using
- pins
- about 5 lbs. of stuffing
- a couple big sheets of paper to draw your pattern
Sew what?
Spool, located at 1912 South St, is in Back-to-School spirit and offering lots of September classes. Novice or crafty-maven, there’s one for you. And with so many bright and whimsical patterned cottons, creative inspiration is always on hand.
The folks at Spool obviously have a passion for the stuff; they’ve even crafted custom covers for each sewing machine in the instruction room!
In a selfless move of crafty generosity, they’ve supplied the pattern for these covers on their website. Or, click here for instant gratification.