Poetry Pinafore

Ruth Rae

Discover the process of working with simple tea stained muslin. As we explore the process of creating a tattered time worn effect onto fabrics by means of inking, ripping and heat manipulation and hand stitching. I will show you how to write words onto your fabric with free motion stitching and show you to add depth to your art by working with shear fabric as we will construct demure art dress's in a array of sizes and if your so inclined you might create a life size pinafore so you can be dressed in your art! Complete your creation with the construction of your own hanger. This is a project driven class.

Supply List:

• Sewing machine
• Free motion sewing attachment
• Machine quilting gloves (to help control fabric while quilting.)
• Machine Quilting threads, Keep in mind that we will be writing with this thread so think of it as a accent color (I use Coats & Clark)
• Quilt Machine Needle - Size 14/90
• StazOn® ink pad (I will have some in class to use)
• Fabric inkpad (if you want to make a washable garment.)
• Rubber stamps deeply etched. (I will have some in class to use)
• Muslin, natural – 3 yards (or more if you want to make a wearable)
• Organza, assorted colors 1 yard
• Tulle, assorted colors 1 yard
• Craft felt squares 9x12 Kunin felt rectangles. (A few colors)
• Perle cotton # 5 or embroidery floss in a few colors
• Scissors
• Embroidery needle
• Awl
• Book text, sheet music or some words of meaning that you would like to add to your piece.
• Pliers
• Wire cutters
• 16 gauge steel wire