Custom Quilted Sneakers (both Monday and Friday)
You'll need to bring:
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SEWING MACHINE: Capable of straight stitch (zig-zag stitch
*PREFERRED) Foot pedal, power cord, and manual, misc machine
tools for changing your needle, Bobbins, etc.
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SEWING MACHINE FEET:
Quilting Foot (walking/even-feed foot or machine equipped
dual/acufeed system)
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CUTTING TOOLS: 45mm Rotary cutter, Fabric Scissors, (paper scissors
optional in the event you need to cut your paper pattern. Small
Scissors/Snips or thread trimmers of your choice.
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CUTTING MAT: 18" *minimum size (or larger) self healing rotary mat
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QUILTING RULER: 8.5" x 24" *preferred (for cutting fabric and making quilting lines)
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THREAD: Aurifil 50wt (top and bottom) No embroidery thread please.
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NEEDLES: Schmetz Microtex 90/14
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NOTIONS: Anything you cannot sew without: pins, seam ripper, etc.
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STILETTO: ByAnnie *preferred* (must have a straight shallow shaft - no awls please)
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MARKING PENS:
Sewing Air Erasable fabric pen OR Chaco Liner Marking Pen (white preferred)
Frixion Erasable Pen (colors that will be visible on your fabric)
Sharpie Extra Fine Tip Permanent Marker
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WRITING TOOL OF YOUR CHOICE: for adding notes to your pattern as desired.
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PORTABLE IRON AND PRESSING MAT (required)
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ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP:
SKILL LEVEL: Advance beginner
We will be making high-top style sneakers from a combination of three (3) fabrics to help differentiate from exterior/lining panels. *QUILTING COTTONS ONLY PLEASE.
The supply list is the same for all 3 styles should you want to make additional styles at another time.
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Amazing Quilted Jacket
You'll need to bring all of the above mentioned supplies along with the following:
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QUILTING GLOVES: *optional/encouraged
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FLEXIBLE MEASURING TAPE
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TRACING PAPER: Swedish Tracing Paper (29" x 10yd roll) OR Pellon830 Easy Pattern (45" x 10yd board"
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TRACING WHEEL: Needle Point 4mm, serrated
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TURNING TOOL: Precision Turning Tool
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MARKING TOOLS: Tailors Chalk OR Tailors Wax, Fabric Pencil Marking Kit (with sharpener)
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MATERIALS: Described in the Plan and Prep Guide - Fabric, Batting, Interfacing, Separating Zipper
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ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP:
SKILL LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE - for the experienced sewist/quilter, previous zipper and garment experience preferred but not required.
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Detailed Supply Lists will be sent directly to registered participants 60 days prior to the event.
Followed up by Plan and Prep Guidelines sent directly to registered participants 30 days prior to the event.
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More from Elissa Ziccardi...
​​​My creative style is bold, bright, & beautiful with a dash of over-the-top!
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I am passionate about pushing the boundaries of mixing endless color and loads of pattern in my creations.
From the first time that I sat down at a sewing machine in the spring of 2011, the attraction was electric and I knew that creating is what I wanted to pour my heart into any moment I could spare. My sewing started simply - I just wanted to make a skirt for my oldest daughter. That quickly turned into a children's custom boutique specializing in one-of-a-kind apparel. For over a decade I had the pleasure of creating clothing & specialty garments for families all over the globe. As my own children grew up and my desire to sew and stitch evolved, I fell into a love affair with quilting - challenging myself to think outside of the box while honoring my colorful, unique spirit.
As my own children grew up and my desire to sew and stitch evolved, I fell into a love affair with quilting and bag making.
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I aim to encourage the unique spirit in each of us to create with authenticity and passion. ​
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When I am not in my studio creating I can be found loudly cheering on my busy teens, or reading a book accompanied by our family pups, Max and Rudy.
Stay Inspired and Happy Stitching!
~ Elissa