Pocket Sled with Cut-Away Applique

This class will be for a Pocket Sled featuring an applique center panel. The class will be broken up into 2 main parts. First, we’ll tackle the applique. The applique will be done using the cut-away method. This is an easy method for novices to learn, and can produce some great results with a little practice. This part of the class will be part instructional and part hands on. Once the center panel is made, we’ll turn it into a pocket sled. This sled was originally based on the Buck Childers design, but has been modified a bit to simplify the assembly and integrate an organza tail. The sled is approximately 20 inches tall, and has a two and a half foot long tail.

The kit includes everything you need for the kite including a 2-color center panel with black outlining. Students are welcome to bring additional fabric (this is a great way to use up some scrap) and trade bits of fabric with others in the class to add additional color. The scrap we generate in this class can be used to make a storage bag for the kite.

Supplies/Equipment Needed for class -- Sewing Machine, thread, ripper, scissors and regular sewing supplies is typical of sewing classes. The only other thing you need are Sharp scissors that can glide through ripstop nylon easily. Darryl Waters recommend the “Gingher 5 inch Knife Edge Sewing Scissors”.