Sewing Adventures with Lenni
These classes are for FREE at The Hive at the Cambridge Public Library: a series of four Wednesday nights from 5:30-8:30pm. Any of these projects can be made reflective by applying reflective vinyl.
Lenni also teaches Beginning & Intermediate Sewing at the Artistans’ Asylum: a series of four classes, $30 for each three-hour class, dates and times to be announced.
In addition, she teaches workshops at her studio on Prospect Hill in Somerville. Email her with dates that work for you: LenniArmstrong(at)gmail.com
Register for the series at the Hive at the Cambridge Public Library
Beginning Sewing Projects
Napkins - Hemmed
Learn how to find the grain in your fabric and how to correct the grain when it is off and how to stitch along straight lines to make a hem.
• Cocktail Napkin 12”x12“
• Table Napkin: 18”x18” Napkin Video
Tote Bags
Learn how to find the grain in your fabric and how to correct the grain when it is off. And learn how to stitch along straight lines to make seams.
• Bento Bag Bento Bag Video
• Bagu Bagu Bag Video
Hats
Learn how to work with fleece and how to fit a pattern to your head.
• Pillbox Fleece Hat Fleece Hat tutorial
• Shepherd’s Fleece Hat
• Summer Bucket Hat Bucket Hat tutorial
Pillbox Fleece Hat
Reflective patch
Learn different ways to finish edges of a patch which can be put on anything. Make designs using reflective and fluorescent vinyl using the vinyl cutter and apply your designs to patches or your garment (that you bring).
Shepherd’s Fleece Hat
Earbud Case
Learn how to sew in a zipper and learn how to sew nicely curved edges.
Bagu
Bucket Hat
Intermediate Sewing Projects
Pockets
Learn how to put a pocket into any garment!
Crown Hat
Learn how to make notches, how to size the hat to fit your head and how to sew in piping.
Elf Hat
Learn how to use a pattern, size it to your head, and how to sew in piping.
