Class, Sleep Sack Hooded Towel, Apr 27
Baby Sleep Sack & Hooded Towel (Burda 9382 / 9635)
Date: April 21
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Looking to create cozy, practical gifts for a new baby or grandbaby? Join us for a fun day of sewing where you can choose to stitch a cuddly baby sleep sack, a hooded bath towel, or other sweet nursery accessories using Burda pattern 9382 or 9635! These soft, functional items make wonderful baby shower gifts or cherished keepsakes.
Join Irene for this full-day workshop and learn techniques for working with cozy fabrics like fleece, flannel, plush knits, and terry cloth. You'll receive hands-on instruction every step of the way—from installing long, baby-safe zippers and bias binding edges to shaping hooded towels and constructing roomy, comfortable sleep sacks designed for easy diaper changes.
What You'll Learn
- Reading and interpreting Burda baby pattern envelopes and layout diagrams
- Selecting appropriate, safe fabrics (flannel, plush knits, fleece, terry cloth, toweling)
- Cutting and working with bulky or plush fabrics accurately
- Installing long zippers for easy sleeping bag access
- Binding curves, edges, and necklines smoothly
- Shaping and assembling hooded towels or cozy sleep sack designs
- Using a sewing machine or serger for durable, soft nursery seams
- Adding applique or finishing touches for a personalized look
Skill Level
Beginner
Instructor
Irene
Class Requirements
- Burda 9382 or Burda 9635 pattern – included in class fee
- Fabric and notions (zippers, bias tape, matching thread) as listed on the pattern envelope for your chosen project (Please preshrink your fabric prior to class: machine wash and dry washable fabrics)
- Sewing machine in good working order (with foot control, power cord, and manual)
- Serger (optional, but welcome if you own one in good working order)
- Zipper foot for your sewing machine (if making the sleep sack)
- Fabric shears and thread snips
- Long glass-head pins or Wonder Clips (clips work best for bulky fabrics and toweling)
- Measuring tape and sewing gauge
- Fabric marking pen or tailors chalk
- Seam ripper
- Matching thread
About This Class
This single-session workshop is the perfect way to build confidence sewing for babies while mastering key garment and accessory techniques. Burda patterns 9382 and 9635 offer versatile views including zip-up sleeping bags, hooded towels, and nursery extras. Under Irene’s guidance, you’ll learn how to handle bulky toweling and plush knits, install zippers cleanly, and wrap edges with professional binding. Walk away with a complete, cozy project ready for gift-giving or home nursery use!
Please refrain from wearing perfume on the day of class.
Class Policies
Please read and understand the following before registering for a class - thanks!
General:
- Class fees must be paid in full at the time of registration to reserve your spot. Space is reserved on first-come first-serve basis.
- Supply lists are available online for the classes. Go to shop.amongbrendasquilts.com and search for your class under ‘classes’. Most classes also have sample quilts, bags or garments displayed in the shop.
- Class fees are for instruction only and do not include materials for class, unless otherwise stated.
- Most classes have a pattern, book, or specialized tool requirement. These will be noted on the supply list. Each student must have a LEGAL copy of the pattern or book.
- Some courses are all inclusive (e.g., class materials are bundled in the price). If you already possess some or all of the required materials, a store credit/gift certificate will be issued.
- Students are required to bring; 1) a sewing machine in good working order, 2) machine accessories, & 3) basic sewing supplies to each class; unless otherwise stated. You should be familiar with the operation of your machine before class, please bring your manual if in doubt.
- We are more than happy to help you in your selection of class materials, but please do so prior to class.
- Some classes require a small amount of homework prior to the class. Please arrive prepared so that you can start on the fun part right away!
- Class will start on time, so please arrive at least 15 minutes early and be set up and ready to go.
- If you bring your cell phone to class please be considerate of others and put it on vibrate/silent prior to class. Please refrain from wearing perfumes, as some people have allergic reactions to scents. Also, if you bring a drink, please use a container with a lid.
- If there is nothing scheduled in our classroom after your class ends, please feel free to stay and use the space to continue working on your project until the shop closes.
- Please refrain from using perfumed products the day of class.
Cancellations:
- Most classes have a minimum enrolment (usually 3 students). If the class is cancelled due to low enrolment, you will be notified and all course fees will be returned in full (your choice of a refund or store credit).
- If you can't attend a course, please cancel at least one week in advance. A store credit will be issued ONLY if you cancel at least seven (7) days before the course. Cancellations within a week of the course will NOT receive a store credit, though you may send a friend in your place.
- Workshops and other classes may be partially or fully non-refundable and/or require much more notice of cancellation before a credit is issued.
Please verify that any class you wish to enroll in meets your schedule and that you're OK with the cancellation policy before enrolling.
Thanks!
