Sew a Waxed Canvas Tool Roll

What a wonderful gift to give yourself or a loved one! Learn how to make a waxed canvas tool roll in this three-hour class. You will cut fabrics from a provided pattern with a cutting mat and rotary cutter, learn how to sew thick/stiff fabric, become a pro at installing grommets or snaps, and learn how to customize the pattern for future tool rolls.

Your tool roll can accommodate different types of tools, such as small hand tools, sewing tools, bicycling tools, crochet hooks, knitting needles, art supplies, pens, notebook, mending supplies, etc. We will start with a basic pattern that you can adjust to fit the tools you want to organize and carry with you.All supplies provided.

The skill level for this class is advanced beginner or intermediate sewists. In order to take this class, the instructors require that you already be able to confidently thread a machine, wind a bobbin, adjust stitch lengths, sew straight, change sewing feet and back tack.

Plan on arriving 5-10 minutes early to set up your machine. You're welcome to bring your own machine, but you must know how to thread it and wind a bobbin.

About the instructors, Jen Yasis & Anna Wilson: Jen and Anna are life-long sewers and between the two of them bring a wealth of experience with textiles to this class.

Our sliding scale for classes helps to reduce barriers for participation while retaining sufficient income for Seattle REconomy, which owns and operates the NE Seattle and Shoreline tool libraries. Please choose the level that best fits your family’s income.

ACCESSIBILITY:

• The venue is wheelchair accessible and has an all-gender restroom. The restroom is ADA compliant.
• Non-English and ASL interpreters are not provided at our classes and events, however attendees are welcome to bring their own interpreters.
• Please contact us with any accessibility notes or requests.

GETTING THERE:

• By transit: Served by King County Metro bus Rapid Ride E Line on Aurora Ave N and N 165th.
• By bike: The venue is located one block west of the Interurban Trail. Shoreline Light Rail stations are each about 2 miles away. A bicycle rack is available outside the building.
• Car parking: There is an asphalt parking lot that fits up to 20 cars. There is one ADA van accessible parking space with an access aisle.

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