Cashmerette - "Quilted" Canton Moto Jacket Class - SOLD OUT - add your name to WAITLIST
Description: You’ve seen them all over the interest and now is your chance to make your own Cashmerette Moto Jacket in time for late Spring, but it can be worn at any time of year!
Join Melanie MacDonald of @sewcialambition for this “in person” class in the classroom of Watergirl Quilt Co. at 235 Water Street in Prescott, Ontario Canada.
The Cashmerette Moto Jacket is designed for mid-to heavyweight woven fabrics. Quilting cottons will work well. What a chance to show off the fabrics of your favourite designer!
The Moto Jacket pattern has the following features; zippered pockets, classic biker-style jacket details like an asymmetrical front zip, wide notched lapel, zipper pockets, lined interior, padded shoulders and gusseted zipper sleeve openings. Front princess seams and back fisheye darts provide essential shaping for curves, along with two-piece sleeves with a full bicep option. However, for this class, we will NOT include the zipper pockets, padded shoulders nor the gusseted sleeve openings. The lining is modified as we are using our quilted layers that will replace the individual main fabric and lining.
Choose between cropped or hip length and top it off with large snaps for a timeless jacket you'll wear for years to come.
Prerequisite: This is a great garment-making entry point for seasoned quilters, bag makers. It would not be appropriate for a new sewer.
Skill(s) to learn: Garment, zippers, sizing, princess seams
Required preparation prior to class:
There is no required cutting preparation prior to class. You should bring your pattern to the first class. If you have fabrics chosen, bring them to class, but you may choose to pick your fabric after discussions in the first class.
Date(s) and Time(s):
This class will be over multiple days that are spaced out over 2 months. There will be a total of 3 sessions for a total of 10 instructional hours; 2 hrs, 2 ½ hrs and 5½ hours.
Saturday, March 29th, 2025 10 a.m. – noon (NO lunch break)
- Info session; talking about pattern, fabric, yardage requirements and cutting pattern pieces.
- machine is not required for the first class
- fabrics can be chosen after this class.
- There will be homework from this class; quilting fabric and cutting of the required 16 pieces in preparation of the next class
Saturday, April 26th, 2025 9:30 a.m. – noon (NO lunch break)
- Begin construction; you will be working on the jacket front
- How to finish seams
- There will be homework from this class
Saturday, May 24th, 2025 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (includes 30 minute lunch break)
- There will be 30 minute lunch break for during this class
- Add the back and sleeves
- Continue construction and finishings
Pattern / Reference Material(s):
Cashmerette – Canton Moto Jacket (required). Pre-order the Canton Moto Printed pattern in one of two sizes.
This pattern is mandatory for class. Once you have the pattern you may choose to trace the pattern. There are two pattern options to chose from.
Fabric / Notions Requirement:
The amount of quilted fabric / pieces required will be determined by the size of jacket you will be making. Refer to pattern. This will also be discussed during the first class.
Batting; will be discussed during first class. Thermore is an excellent batting to use for garment making and you can pre-order it. Please determine how many packages you will need based on your yardage for your jacket size. Thermore Quilted Jacket Batting.
Bias binding is also required for this project. Approximately 6 yards of 2 ½” wide will be required. The amount of binding required will be discussed during the first class
22” (56 cm) Separating jacket zipper. Watergirl Quilt Co. will have a selection of 6-8 colours available for purchase at class.
Required Sewing and Quilting supplies:
- Thread; polyester thread is recommended
- Scissors / snips
- Scotch tape
- Hand sewing needles
- pins; Clover fine pins are recommended
- Frixion pens and white chalk pen
- 28 mm rotary cutter and replacement blades. You will essentially be cutting through a quilt, so this is a good time to start with a fresh blade
- Tailor’s chalk
- Tailor’s ham (optional)
Sewing Machine (what to bring):
- your machine (all brands welcome) NOT required for first class
- user guide / manual; it is always good to bring in case you run into any problems
- ¼” foot is recommended
- Zipper foot
- walking foot (optional)
Machine Rentals:
Don’t feel like bringing your machine with you? Rental machines are available (limited quantities). Please contact the store directly to confirm current pricing and make arrangements.
In our classroom at Watergirl Quilt Co.
You will be able to enjoy the use of our:
- work station tables; sit / stand, raise & lower mechanical
- chairs NOTE: for added comfort, bring a seat cushion
- cutting mat at your work station
- cutting mats on large table
Complimentary
Coffee and tea will be available in our kitchenette. Please bring a travel mug or sealed cup to avoid any spillage. Tap water in our classroom is drinkable.
Lunch (class 3 only)
NOTE: there are no lunch breaks during the first 2 classes
There will be a 30 minute break for lunch for class 3 only. Bring your own lunch to eat at your workstation. NOTE: our fridge space is limited, so we suggest you make use of a thermal lunch bag.
Allergy alerts
Customers suffer from various allergies and medical conditions. To help avoid any incidents, we request you do not bring or wear the following:
- Seafood
- Peanuts
- Perfumes / scented products
Arrival:
You may enter via the main door of the store or if someone is in the classroom they can open its door to make it easier to bring your things. If you start time is prior to store opening, please wait to be let in by your instructor as staff may be busy completing their pre-opening duties.
Skill Level: Beginner (garments)
Skill Details: Please note that while this is a great garment-making entry point for seasoned quilters and bag makers, this class would not be appropriate for a new sewer.
Requirements: Cashmerette Moto Jacket pattern must be purchased or already own.
Price description: pattern, supplies and lunch are not included in class fee
Instructor(s): Melanie MacDonald
Parking:
Limited parking spots are available in the parking lot at store level. Please refer to signage to ensure you are NOT parked in a designated residential parking spot. Free long term town parking is available on the river side of our building (to the left). There is NO parking allowed on Water Street. E-chargers are available within the Shoppers Drug Mart parking lot. NOTE: there is a time limit for parking at Shoppers Drug Mart.
Cancellation of Class/Retreat?
Should you decide to cancel your registration more than 2 weeks prior to the class date, you will receive a full store credit on a Watergirl Quilt Co. gift card. If you cancel 2 weeks or less prior to the class date, you will forfeit your full registration fee.
If you are unable to attend, you do have the option of finding your own replacement participant, but Watergirl Quilt Co. will not assist with this nor give any fee credit to the original participant. You would be required to email us the name and contact information of your replacement.
If Watergirl Quilt Co. has to cancel an event that you have paid for, you will receive a full refund. Occasionally classes and retreats may be cancelled due to not meeting the minimum required 4 participants has not been reached prior to class date. In this case, a full refund will be issued to you via your original payment method; if payment method was by credit or debit. If the original payment was by cash, you will be issued a full refund on a Watergirl Quilt Co. gift card. These refunds will be issued within 14 days of the cancellation. You may also apply the credit amount to a different class.
For more details on our "Refund policy" please refer to FAQ on our website https://www.watergirlquiltco.com/faq.htm
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Skill Details: | Please note that while this is a great garment-making entry point for seasoned quilters, bag makers this class would not be appropriate for a new sewer. |
| Requirements: | Cashmerette Moto Jacket pattern must be purchased or already own. |
| Instructor: | Melanie MacDonald |
| Instructor Bio: | After admiring quilt magazines in grocery stores for years, Melanie finally worked up the courage to make her first one in 1998. She had a borrowed sewing machine and absolutely no knowledge of quilting, whatsoever. The results were predictably disastrous, yet she was completely and immediately hooked. In the twenty-five years since she has become an extremely adept and ambitious quilter, always willing and excited to try new techniques and tools. What started as a hobby has turned into a lifelong passion. Melanie is always making quilts, talking about quilts, admiring quilts, looking at patterns, petting fabric, going to quilt shows, or packing to go on retreats with friends who are equally obsessed passionate about quilting. There is only one thing Melanie enjoys as much as quilting and that is encouraging others in their pursuit of the art. As a former corporate workshop facilitator, Melanie strives to create a learning atmosphere that is welcoming, fun, and encouraging. She wants all students to leave her courses feeling empowered and proud of their efforts. While she enjoys teaching all forms of quilting, her favourite by far is paper piecing the BeColourful way. She saw her first BeColourful quilt online in 2011 and became determined to one day make them all! She has attended several of Jacqueline?s courses and is extremely proud and honoured to be one of 7 Authorized BeColourful Teachers in the world and one of 3 in Canada. Melanie and her dog, Bobbin, live in Ottawa, Ontario. Follow her on Instagram at Sewcial_ambition |
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