Create a fun and functional fabric bowl in this beginner-friendly class. Using clothesline and fabric strips, students will learn how to shape and stitch a three-dimensional bowl on the sewing machine while watching fabric patterns transform as the bowl takes shape.

Learn how to make adorable bowls using only strips of fabric, clothesline, and your sewing machine! Make decorative bowls for your table, sewing accessories, or the remote. This is a great project to make for gifts at the holidays or special occasions. Enjoy seeing how fabrics blend as a bowl takes shape.

In this class, students learn how to:
– Wrap fabric smoothly around clothesline.
– Form a three-dimensional bowl using a sewing machine.
– Understand how fabric patterns change during the bowl-making process.

Supply List: Students need to bring to class the following items:

• Working sewing machine with zig zag stitch. 
• Zig zag foot, ideally one that allows you to see your stitches.
• Total of ¾ yard of cotton fabric for a medium bowl. Choose a variety of your favorite coordinating colors. Cut into ¾-inch strips. You do not need to prewash fabrics or cut on the bias. (You can also use yarn or ribbon.) 
• Basic sewing thread in colors to match your fabrics.  
• Size 14 or 16 universal needle. 
• 50 feet or more of clothesline. (See below) 
• Small quilt clips or clothespins. 
• Tool such as a stylus or chopstick to push your bowl as it forms. 
• Basic school glue stick. 
• Scissors, pins, small ruler, and seam ripper. 

Before Class Prep:  

• Cut your fabric into ¾-inch strips.
• Wind two bobbins to match the thread(s) you will use. 

Where to find clothesline: 

• Option 1- Purchase 3/16-inch or ¼-inch diameter clothesline from a hardware store. Choose cotton or a cotton/polyester blend. Choose one without a plastic core. 
• Options 2- Purchase 100% cotton clothesline made for crafts. Gypsy Quilter brand is available locally at Affinity for quilts or on-line here.

Register on EventBrite: HERE.

Cancellation Policy: Up to 3 weeks before the event – 50% refund. Under 3 weeks before the event, no refunds.

Kris Livingston (she/her) has loved sewing since childhood. She has over 30 years of professional experience working in theater costume design, custom home furnishings, children’s applique for retail, as well as a teacher. Kris aims to spark joy with her designs, products, and teaching. https://www.facebook.com/LivingstonCustomDesign/