Stitch 
Basic to advanced sewing techniques to help create unique craft projects.
See below for the list of Stitch classes in the programme.
LINED ZIP POUCH
Nin McKay
Zip pouches have myriad uses and make great last minute handcrafted gifts. This version is lined and finished with a ribbon to slip over your wrist.
Saturday 2 June, 9:30am – 11:30am
Book a Ticket for This Class ($45.00NZD)
Sunday 3 June, 9:30am – 11:30am
Book a Ticket for This Class ($45.00NZD)
Materials:
Please bring with you:
A fat quarter or 30cm strip of medium weight fabric for the outside (recommended a cotton duck available in the furnishing department at Spotlight or similar)
A fat quarter or 30cm strip of light weight cotton (such as quilter's cotton, broadcloth, lawn or similar)
Thread to match 25cm dress zip (NOT invisible zip)
30cm length of fine ribbon (you need to be able to thread this through the zip slider)
Fabric scissors
Small scissors (for trimming threads)
FABULOUS FELT BIRDS
Katy McRae
Learn how to make a felt bird and pick up ideas on how you can customise it. New Zealand native, exotic parrot, garden pest – you decide!
Saturday 2 June, 9:30am – 11:30am
Book a Ticket for This Class ($45.00NZD)
Sunday 3 June, 9:30am – 11:30am
Book a Ticket for This Class ($45.00NZD)
Materials:
Please bring with you:
Felt in two shades of one colour (ie dark and light blue, recommend a wool felt blend - a 20cm x 20cm square of each colour)
Thread to match felt
Stuffing
Needles
Scissors
Pins
MAKE AN ALBERT TOY
Flora Waycott & Lindsey Gray
Have fun with the Flora Gray team, make and take home your own albert friend. Breathe life into all your unwanted fabric scraps.
Saturday 2 June, 11:45am – 1:45pm
Book a Ticket for This Class ($45.00NZD)
Sunday 3 June, 11:45am – 1:45pm
Book a Ticket for This Class ($45.00NZD)
Materials:
Please bring with you:
30x30cm piece of plain fabric
30x30cm piece of patterned fabric
20x20cm piece of striped fabric
20x20 cm piece of white felt
Scrap of black felt (for the eyes)
10x10 cm red felt (for the heart)
Black embroidery thread
Sewing thread to match fabric
100g toy stuffing (polyester)
Pins and sewing needles
Fabric scissors
Paper scissors
CONTEMPORARY APPLIQUE
Nin McKay
Customising your décor, gift or garment projects has never been easier! With the help of modern products and a few easy embroidery stitches you can transform cushions, bags, table linen, skirts and more.
Saturday 2 June, 11:45am – 1:45pm
Book a Ticket for This Class ($45.00NZD)
Sunday 3 June, 11:45am – 1:45pm
Book a Ticket for This Class ($45.00NZD)
Materials:
Please bring with you:
A simple design printed or drawn on paper (a simple, clean outline letters can be used if simple outline)
A small amount of Visoflex (big enough for the design being used available at Spotlight (you may have to ask for it behind the counter)
Fabric scraps (big enough for the design being used)
An item to adhere the applique onto (suggestions are a plain tote bag, cushion, tea towel, table runner, skirt or childrenswear item)
A pencil, pencil sharpener and rubber
A pack of hand sewing needles (various sizes)
A thimble DMC Embroidery cotton - colour(s) to match or contrast with your project Embroidery scissors (small scissors with sharp, fine blades)
MAKE YOUR OWN CLOTH DOLL
Heleen Webb
Learn how to make an original cloth art doll. You will receive enough materials to make one doll in class and another at home.
Note: Double Session.
Saturday 2 June, 2:15pm – 6:30pm
Book a Ticket for This Class ($90.00NZD)
Sunday 3 June, 2:15pm – 6:30pm
Book a Ticket for This Class ($90.00NZD)
Materials:
Please bring with you:
$30 to purchase the materials (supplied by the teacher)
Sharp fabric scissors
Pins
A blunt chopstick
MAKING ART WITH EVERYDAY STITCHES
Fiona Clark
Take a beautiful Mandala design and translate it into a piece of art using basic stitches, beautiful thread and a no fuss fabric tinting technique.
Saturday 2 June, 2:15pm – 4:15pm
Book a Ticket for This Class ($45.00NZD)
Materials:
Please bring with you:
Embroidery hoop (16-18cm diameter)
2 skeins of varigated embroidery cotton
Embroidery needle
$4.00 for a square of cotton fabric with stabiliser attached that has been marked with the design
FABRIC STAMPED PIN CUSHION
Fiona Clark
Develop basic fabric stamping techniques to create an original design on cloth. This will then become the feature in your segmented pin cushion.
Saturday 2 June, 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Book a Ticket for This Class ($45.00NZD)
Sunday 3 June, 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Book a Ticket for This Class ($45.00NZD)
Materials:
Please bring with you:
$3.00 charge to teacher for ink
Fat Quarter of 100% cotton light coloured fabric (Calico or homespun is suitable. The fabric should be pre-washed and pressed).
20cmx20cm piece of fabric for contrasting segments
20cm light/medium weight Vilene
10cmx10cm small scrap of green and brown felt for leaf and stalk
20mm flat button
Strong thread
Embroidery thread (varigated green) for leaf and seam embellishment
Hand sewing needles and long needle around 10cm
Brown thread for stalk
20cmx10cm template plastic
Small amount of polyester fill for stuffing
Craft glue
Pencil
Tape measure
Scissors
(Note: a selection of stamps will also be available from the teacher, you can bring your own stamps if you wish.)
NIKAU PALM EMBROIDERY
Mary Self
Stitch this iconic New Zealand image in counted canvas work in a mixture of different threads in paua or tapa colours. Buttons and embellishments are also added.
Sunday 3 June, 2:15pm – 4:15pm
Book a Ticket for This Class ($45.00NZD)
Materials:
Please bring with you:
$20 for materials required for this class (supplied by the teacher)
Scissors
(Note: 2 colourways will be available for you to choose from)
