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Oct 18

Making Textile Brooches by Hand with Sheryl Kessler

October 18 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Saturday, October 18, 2025
10am – 3pm

Students will learn how to make a soft and cabochon brooch with a pin back to be worn on clothing or a bag. The brooch will be embellished with applique, beads, and stitching. The student will create two brooches during the class.

The student will need to bring their own supplies, however, he instructor will provide the cabochon, pin backs and Polyfill.

*The student should be able to thread a needle and do a running and back stitch by hand as well as be able to learn a few embroidery stitches. If this is an issue, please reach out to the instructor before the class to schedule a short session to learn these skills during a Machine and Hand Stitching or Portable Fibers SIG.

Supplies Needed:
• Template: Jar lid that is approximately 2- 3 inches in diameter
• An embroidery hoop or darning mushroom
• Erasable pen, or chalk marker
• Scissors to cut fabric and snip threads
• Two pieces of base fabric that will accommodate the template with an added inch seam allowance (Quilting fabric, felt or fulled fabric, old clothing or light weight denim that can be stitched into. Do not cut out the circle, be sure to have enough to either comfortably hold the fabric or use with a darning mushroom or embroidery hoop if desired.)
• Contrasting and matching Sewing thread
• Fabric scraps, yarn scraps, embroidery floss/Perle cotton for surface design/embellishments
• Hand sewing needles (Suggested: Bohin #20 Chenille for yarns, Clover Gold Eye needles size 3-9 for floss/thread, Dritz milliners #3-9 for Perle cotton)
• A small number of sequins/beads (optional)
• A small piece of quilt batting
• Stuffing
• 2 Pin backs, 2 inches, safety pin
• Cabochon (1.75” in diameter)
• Perle cotton #12 or another thin, strong thread

Instructor will bring a limited amount of beads and sequins for use during the class

About the Instructor:
Sheryl graduated from the Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science and earned a BS in Fashion Design. She is experienced in machine and hand knitting, crochet, embroidery, fabric collage, and quilting with limited experience in weaving on small looms.

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*Please choose this option if you fall into one or more of the following categories: are experiencing financial hardship, identify as BIPOC or as an underserved individual, are a student, are unemployed, have multiple dependents. There are limited spots available for this pricing option. Please note this pricing option is open to both guild members and non-members.
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Date:
October 18
Time:
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Venue

Guild House
3705 Main Street
Manayunk,PA19127United States
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