Foundation Paper Piecing
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EmailFoundation Paper Piecing (FPP) is a quilting technique which uses paper as a foundation to stabilise your quilt block as you create it. FPP enables you to create almost any size or shape of design which provides more creative flexibility than traditional pieced quilt blocks.
Over this 2 hour 30 minute workshop, we’ll take you through the principles of the process and show you how to get you started on your first project. This is the perfect ‘scrap busting’ technique as you require small pieces of fabric rather than larger cuts.
Participants should have a basic level of confidence sewing with a machine. Singer Heavy Duty sewing machines are provided as part of the course fee. You can bring your own machine if you have one.
We have a huge bucket of scraps so you do not need to bring your own fabric.
Every participant will be provided with their own detailed set of pattern instructions to take home with them. You’ll also get a free ‘Add a Quarter’ ruler which you will need for any future FPP projects.
What to expect:
- Dive into a 2.5-hour workshop that's perfect for upcycling enthusiasts – it's all about turning scraps into masterpieces!
- Get hands-on with Singer Heavy Duty sewing machines included in your course fee, or feel free to bring your own trusted machine.
- Ideal for those with basic sewing skills looking to expand their horizons.
- No need to pack fabric; the hosts have got a treasure trove of scraps ready for your artistic vision.
- Leave with a comprehensive pattern guide and a handy 'Add a Quarter' ruler – your new best friends for future FPP projects.
If you’ve never used a machine before, we’d strongly recommend that you start with one of our ‘Introduction to Sewing Machines’ classes.
Age restrictions: 4+
| Adult (per person) | £60 |
How to get there
Yuup extras
- Free use of our new Singer sewing machines or a guided tour of your own machine
- Free 'add a 1/4' ruler to take home for your ownward sewing journey!
Facilities
- Parking
- Refreshments available
- Toilets
- Wheelchair accessible
- Host comes to you
- WiFi
On the day
- We will send you joining instructions nearer the time
- Workshops take place at the Badminton Road Methodist Church in Downend, Bristol. There is plenty of free parking and excellent disabled access
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You'll be hosted by
In Stitches
Creativity is good for you. It has a positive impact on both physical and mental health. It's this aspect of what we do that makes us a great choice because we think carefully about this when we design our course content.
We teach as a team and keep our group sizes limited to ensure that we are able to give everyone as much of our input as possible and allow people to go at their own pace. This varies, depending on the setting and we're known for being able to set the pitch appropriate to the group we're teaching. We have the right DBS checks in place with policies and risk assessments that allow us to teach children and vulnerable adults.
You'll have access to a range of equipment as part of the course fee, and we always give clear instructions regarding additional materials that participants will need to bring. We own a number of Singer Heavy Duty sewing machines but we welcome people using their own machines if they would prefer.
Join us for one of our bookable sessions, or contact us for something at a location of your choice and/or specifically tailored to your needs!
Rachel Plues (She/Her)
Sewist and teacher, particular skills in making garments and working with adults and children with autism.
Sarah Williams
Expert in bag making, quilting and crochet
Any questions?
Ask your question directly to In Stitches.