Quilting & Sewing Classes
Sewing and quilt-making classes are held in the studio of Quilt Studio 55 in Scarborough Maine. Most classes are customized for individual interest, and quoted based on the theme, project, and duration. If you would like to take a sewing class, please explore the available classes and contact us to inquire about the studio schedule.
It is preferred that students bring their own sewing machine to class. In special cases a studio sewing machine can be made available for you to use.
Available Classes
Machine Piecing Quilts with Accuracy
Learn easy and precise rotary cutting methods, and practice accurate piecing using scant quarter-inch seams. Classes can use the quilt of your choice.
Appliqué by Hand or Machine
Appliqué is the technique of applying fabric shapes to a background fabric and stitching them in place along the edges.
- Learn traditional hand appliqué techniques using the needle-turn method
- Learn machine appliqué basics, using fusible web and a decorative stitch
Paper Piecing by Hand or Machine
- English Paper Piecing (EPP) is a hand sewing method wrapping fabric around paper shapes, and then sewing them to each other.
- Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) is done on a sewing machine using a numbered paper template.
Wool Embroidery
Learn artistic techniques working with felted wool, applying embroidery on pieces of wool with decorative stitches.
Free Motion Quilting
Learn how to do free motion quilting on your domestic sewing machine