Sewing Adventures with Lenni: Projects

This workshop is a series of four evenings. Participants can choose from any of the projects shown below. Many of the projects can be made reflective by applying reflective vinyl, so you can be seen in car headlights at night in the street when you’re walking or riding a bike, pushing a baby stroller or using a walker.

Lenni teaches this series at:

• Prospect Hill in Union Square, Somerville, MA - four Saturdays in a row from 9:00 am -12:00 pm for $25 per week. Or let me know of a time that works for you. Pay at the workshop with cash of Venmo. Directions

She also teaches a drop-in Hi-Vis SafeWear, Bike Bling & Bike Trailers workshops at her studio every Saturday from 2:00-4:00pm SAFEnSTYLIN.com Directions

The Hive at the Cambridge Public Library, on four consecutive Wednesday nights from 5:30-8:30pm. Register

Mystic Open Studios in Arlington Center, on four consecutive Monday nights: February 3, 10, 17 & 24, 6:00-9:00pm. Register

Download Project Lists: Easy

Download Project Lists: Intermediate

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 Making Video

Napkins - Fringed

Learn how to make fringed edges

Fringing Video

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).

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.

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

Earbud Case

Learn how to sew in a zipper and learn how to sew nicely curved edges.

Earbud Case Tutorial

HandWarmers

Learn how to sew seams and hems using a fleece or heavy knit fabric.

EarWarmers

Learn how to sew seams and hems using a fleece or heavy knit fabric.

Intermediate Sewing Projects

Mittens

Learn how to work with a pattern and tailor it to fit your hands.

Mittens Tutorial

Slippers

Learn how to work with a pattern and tailor it to fit your feet.

House Slippers Tutorial

Pockets

Learn how to put a pocket into any garment!

Work Belt Tutorial

Cargo Pocket Video

Welt Pocket Video

Fanny Pack

Learn how to put in a zipper and work with straps and buckles.

Fanny Pack Tutorial

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.