Hand sewing has the power to calm the mind and re-connect you to yourself. Stitching a set of napkins will give you a sense of accomplishment and a re-usable, beautiful table setting you can use for years to come. In this class we will begin cutting out four linen napkins without a pattern and hem them by hand without a sewing machine!
We will use a technique called pulling threads to remove a thread from the weave-structor of the textile to cut a perfectly straight edge and then use hand sewing techniques to hand-hem the edge of the fabric. Hand-hemming is a remarkably transferable skill to other areas of hand-sewing for garment construction. Hemming is also known as felling. Think “to fell” or “to fold over.” Hems are felled but so are some seams and linings. These skills will serve you beyond napkins. Imagine the possibilities!
The class includes fabric, thread, needles and access to a pre-recorded online version of the class. A complete list of required and suggested supplies will be available with registration A complete list of required and suggested supplies will be available with registration. Fee: $130.
As the owner of Sewn Company, Sarah Woodyard is committed to hand-sewing preservation as a teacher and practitioner. She teaches virtual hand sewing workshops, private lessons and stitches custom hand-sewn clothing. Sarah became a Journeywoman Milliner and Mantua-maker in 2015 completing her seven-year apprenticeship at the Margaret Hunter Millinery Shop in Colonial Williamsburg where she worked for ten years. She holds her M.A. from the University of Alberta.
Class minimum: 5 students. Maximum 12.