WT Online: Basic Boxed Pillows
Instructor: Laurie Medford, bio
 Classes are held on Tuesdays, 12:00 - 1:00 pm EST, May 7, 14 and 21, 2024.
 
In this three-week online course you will complete a boxed pillow with invisible zipper, a boxed pillow with welt cord and zipper, a center boxed pillow with welt cord and zipper, and a boxed pillow with gathered boxing and optional button.
 
This 3-week, online class includes:
Three 1-hour online, interactive lessons with instructor Laurie Medford, presented live.
Links to all class recordings for you to review on your own time
Written how-to instructions.
OPTIONAL class kit with supplies needed to complete your pillows: zippers, welt cord and pillow form, additional $75.00
 
Session One:
Selecting fabrics 
Planning and cutting boxing, front and back
Cutting 
Lining and interfacings
Invisible zipper
Sewing and finishing boxed pillow with invisible zipper
Session Two:
Planning and cutting boxing, front and back
Making and applying welt cord
Inserting a zipper in the boxing strip
Sewing and finishing boxed pillow with welt cord
Planning and cutting a center boxed pillow
Inserting a zipper next to welt cord
Sewing and finishing center boxed pillow
Session Three:
Planning, cutting and finishing gathered boxing
Planning and cutting front, back and welt cord
Sewing and finishing boxed pillow with gathered boxing
Hand sewn pillow closure
Optional center button
Boxed pillow design and style ideas
 
This is a beginner level course. A basic understanding of sewing, and some general tools and supplies are needed to complete the projects.
 
You will need: sewing machine with welt cord feet and/or zipper feet, scissors, pins, iron, tape measure and ruler or yardstick, needles and thread. You may need interfacing or lining depending on your fabric. Class fee includes free shipping in the continental U.S.
 
Cancellation policy: This is a home study program. You will receive all of the above-listed materials and supplies and class recordings so you can complete the class. No refunds provided.