Click to enlargeFabric BOWL-ing

Learn how to make fantastic fabric bowls by zigzagging coils of clothesline wrapped with scraps (or "real" fabric) in this full-day workshop based on the techniques presented in Susan Brier's book, It's A Wrap. These fabric bowls are fast and fun and they look spectacular!

You'll learn a quick way to slice bias fabric with your rotary cutter, how to wrap and glue the fabric in place, and how to stitch the fabric/clothesline coil. You'll experiment by making a small bowl. Over-achievers will be able to make more than one project as you'll be able to work at your own pace throughout the day.

Supply List: Items preceded by an * can be purchased in class.
  • *Susan Brier's book, It's A Wrap is required for each student.

  • *100 feet lengths of cotton clothesline to wrap.

  • *100 feet lengths of Ami-dyed cotton clothesline to skip the wrapping part all together.

  • *Fabric glue that dries clear and is still pliable (Not water soluble.)

  • *Plastic coated wire clips or clothes pins with springs.

  • * Size 14 (90) needles. (for medium/heavyweight fabrics)

  • Pre-washed, (and ironed) 100% cotton fabric. Prints are great as they hide mistakes; large prints with lots of colors work well; coordinated pieces require only slightly more thought. Small bowls take about ¾ of a yard, 1 yard for larger bowls. Bring as much fabric as you care to haul.

  • Rotary ruler, cutter, and large mat.

  • A sturdy sewing machine in good working order that ZIGZAGS. (No featherweights.) Please be sure you know how to work your machine. Bring ALL the feet you have.

  • Thread that compliments your fabric choices.

  • Small scissors.
Ami's new, updated PowerWrapper significantly speeds up the wrapping process. She will bring enough for all students. Price: $10 each.



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