Sewcial®/Quilt Lab: Pet Portraits

Quilt Lab: Pet Portraits

Wednesdays 6:00pm - 7:00pm

May 27

June 3

June 10

June 17

Can't make a date? No problem, we will give you homework so you can hit the ground running at your next session.

Pre-requisite: Sewcial's Try Sewing or other equivalent recent quilting experience.

Sewcial Stitch Pass Club Members: You may exchange four (4) credits to attend this program

PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION BELOW

Turn your favorite animal into a piece of art.

In this fur-week lab, you’ll learn how to transform a photo into a textile portrait using layered fabrics, appliqué techniques, and expressive stitching.

You don't have to be an artiste! This is not about perfection—it’s about capturing personality, texture, and those little details that make your pet them.

Dogs, cats, chickens, sea cows… let's do it! If you love it, it belongs here.

This class blends quilting, collage, and creative sewing into one really satisfying process.

By the end, you’ll have a finished mini portrait that can be framed, displayed, or turned into something functional at home.... and then be prepared when you have people asking you to make them one too!


What You’ll Learn

  • How to translate a photo into fabric shapes

  • Raw-edge appliqué techniques

  • Fabric selection for depth and contrast

  • Intro to free-motion quilting time pending (optional, beginner-friendly)

  • How to add detail and personality through stitching

  • Finishing techniques for display

You'll also learn some really cool techniques and use some new materials to make the process so much fun!


What to Bring

We’ll send a simple materials list ahead of time so you feel fully prepared—nothing overwhelming. We'll also be supplying just so many materials, tools, and notions, so you won't have to do anything but show up.


Good to Know

  • No drawing or artistic background needed

  • Your project will be uniquely yours—no two portraits will look the same

  • You may want a little at-home time between sessions if you love getting into the details