Engish Paper Pieceing (EPP) for Beginners
Have you always wanted to know the fundamentals of EPP? Then this class is for you!
This class is designed to teach you the fundamentals of EPP wile creating a project you can finish in a day.
We are excited to share the knowledge and experience of English Paper Piecing, EPP with Ingrid Slatta. She has created many projects with this technique. It is a very portable, easy to learn method of sewing bits of fabric together to create unique beautiful creations you will be proud of.
The slow rhythmic process of hand sewing can be a very relaxing time; spent in front of the tv, while waiting in a doctor’s office, at your child’s practice, or my favourite place - in my comfy chair.
Why not join in for a day of learning while you play with fabric and learn this easy-going and fun technique?
We will make a multi-pieced hexagon using three different shapes. If you would like to finish it as the sample, we have included the background, batting and backing fabrics in the class kit.
The following will be demonstrated:
- How to prepare plastic templates.
- How to prepare fabric for EPP.
- How to use the templates and cut out the fabric pieces.
- How to glue baste.
- How to whipstitch.
- How to assemble the prepared pieces.
- How to sew the units together.
- How to remove the paper-pieces.
- How to correctly press the finished hexagon.
- How to finish the project as the sample.
The kit fee is in addition to class fee, $20, and is to be paid directly to the instructor on the day of class. Cash only, and correct change is always appreciated. Kits will be handed out in class upon payment.
è We ask that any brand specific materials be purchased from the shop and you do not substitute.
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Skill Details: | Beginner or Need a refresher, this class is for you. |
| Requirements: | CLASS SUPPLY LIST ? Small rotary cutting ruler ? I use a Creative Grids 1.5?x 6.5? #CGR1565. ? Rotary Cutter ? 28 ml. with a new blade. ? Rotary Cutter mat ? small. optional ? Fabric Glue Pen ? Sewline is what I use. Please no school glue sticks! ? 60 weight (wt.) polyester thread ? is what I use. If you prefer to use cotton, a 50 wt. in a neutral tone like cream or taupe. ? Needles ? some prefer a Milliners size 11 ? I use a Sharps size 10 as they do not easily bend and have a nice sharp point. Buy the best as this tool does make a difference. ? Needle threader, if you require one. ? Seam ripper. ? Thimble. This is important. Find a comfortable one. ? Scissors ? one medium size for fabric and one for paper/plastic. You may also want to bring a small pair for snipping threads. ? Black FINE tipped Sharpie. ? Pen/pencil and notebook for making notes. |
| Instructor: | Ingrid Slatta |
| Instructor Bio: | Ingrid is a local sewing and quilting enthusiast as well as an aweomse Island Sewing customer. She is an avid quilter and one of her passions is sewing by hand. Ingrid has been quilting for more than 25 years and has a wealth of information for those interested in learning English Paper Piecing, EPP. Her skill, and patience will amaze you. Sign up for her class today. |
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