CREATE YOUR OWN QUILT VEST
From Reclaimed Quilts, Sew Modern Clothing & Accessories from Vintage Textiles, by Kathleen McVeigh and Dale Donaldson
The Mia Vest
Class Description:
This is a great entry-level class for apparel construction that will ask students to transform a vintage quilt or blanket into a vest. While this is a beginner class, previous basic sewing machine skills are required. Each student will walk away with a one-of-a-kind wearable piece of clothing that preserves and transforms the textile they brought to class.
Class Length:
This one-day class should take no more than 2-3 hours.
Class Supply List:
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Required Text: Reclaimed Quilts, Sew Modern Clothing & Accessories from Vintage Textiles, by Kathleen McVeigh and Dale Donaldson
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A vintage quilt or blanket, at least 45” x 50” in size
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1 package of Wrights Extra-wide double-fold 1/2'' (1.2cm) bias tape (wrights brand)
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Scissors (Fiskars)
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110/18 Sewing Machine Needle
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Pins
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40wt. Cotton sewing machine thread
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Optional Supplies: 4 cones serger thread, 110/18 serger needles.
Classroom Preparation:
Each student will need a fairly large workstation to spread out and cut their quilt. Sewing machines for each student will be needed, and the machines will either need a zig-zag function or overlock machines (sergers) will also be needed. Students should be expected to bring a quilt or blanket that is pre-washed and ironed. Paper patterns of the Mia Vest must be pre-printed for each student. Students should know their desired vest size before attending the class.
Class Agenda:
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Begin class with an introduction to creating a visually pleasing design with your quilt. Refer to the chapter “Pattern Placement: Utilizing a Quilt’s Layout to Create Beauty.”
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Cover “Attaching Bias Tape” in the Sewing Techniques Chapter
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Complete the “Mia Vest” project.
