Sewing classes have began at the Pitter Potter workshop in the Junction!

Submitted by Karen Hoffman

Pillows! Pillows! Pillows!This Tuesday, May 17 from 7-9pm we’re making pillow covers. The class cost is $25 plus materials. Sign up for 4 or more classes for $80 and save $5 a class. Click here to register.

What You Will Need

1. A pillow form – these can be purchased at most fabric and craft stores, or give an old pillow a make-over
2. Fabric – probably no more than half a meter total, but double check the dimensions of your pillow form. Also check your design to see how many contrasting fabrics you will need.
3. Matching thread
4. Notions – Check the design for extras like ribbon, buttons, tassles or fringe
5. A zipper or velcro, if you want to be able to remove the cover and wash it. The length of the zipper or velcro should run the length of one side of the pillow.

Tips

• Look around the house for fabric that you can use. Got an old table cloth with a stain? A bedspread? A skirt? These can be upcyled into a pillow cover. Or check thrift stores for curtains, dresses, table cloths or bedspreads with cool fabric.
• Got the shopping bug? Take your pillow form, a measuring tape and the picture you’ve decided on with you and ask a salesperson for help. That’s what they’re there for.

PITTER POTTER
3082 Dundas Street W
(between Keele and Runnymede)
Questions? Contact Karen
 (416) 720-4941
simplicity.kh@gmail.com