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Sheer Magic Jacket/Vest Everyone likes wearing fairy clothes. This jacket or vest is done in two layers of organza, one embroidered and one as the lining. It was featured in the Sulky Stabilizer Book and shown on Simply Quilts Skill level: intermediate to expert for 1 Session, 6 hour project oriented class See contract for class pricing Class outline A. Discuss pattern design 1.Try on sample 2. Cut basic design pattern 3.Discuss fabric and thread choices B. Cut garment C. Prepare garment for embroidery 1. Sew seams 2.Fuse on appliqués 3.Mark design 4.Pin baste or tack D. embroider jacket E. Construct lining. F. Demo binding techniques Materials for jacket or vest For a jacket: 4 yards of plan polyester/ nylon organza For a vest: 3 yards of plan polyester or nylon organza lace, organza and or brocade scraps I will bring in several jacket and vest patterns. You are welcome to bring one of your own that you know fits you well. Look for patterns that have no darts and as few seams as possible. Decorative threads? Metallics, rayons, irridescents, both thick and thin. each `metallic or thicker thread should have a light -weight, #40,rayon thread to match) Gimp or crochet cotton Steam a Seam 2 12” wide ( optional) Smoky monofilament nylon thread Handler’s Rinse a Way Stabilizer Scotch tape Tools: Sewing machine with darning foot #90 Jeans or topstitching needles Extra Bobbins (5?10) 1 pair, scissors Chalk or quilt-tac Extra bobbin case (optional for Pfaff and Drop in Bobbin Machines) Lo Ran Needle threader Chenille needles(large eye hand sewing needle with a sharp point) I do bring threads and stabilizers for this class. I am not set up to bring in organzas. If you need me to pre-shop for you, let me know. Ellen Anne Eddy 125 Franklin Porter, IN 46304 219-921-0885 E-mail at ellenanneeddy@gmail.com Web site at www.ellenanneeddy.com Office Manager at threadmagik@yahoo.com 405-361-5356 |