About
Turn old clothes or scrap material into something modern and new. Make anything from bags to jackets by becoming a quilter.
In this course, you’ll get to know how fun and easy it is to get quilting. Even if you’ve never picked up a sewing needle before, you’ll soon get the hang of it. Build up your skills and quilting techniques by following the quilting patterns in the course to create clothes, a yoga mat carrier and pretty pillows.
Your head will be spinning with ideas to make your own clothes and home furnishings from scratch. Personalize existing items to make them unique. Freshen and modernize something old, forgotten or drab.
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Lessons
Module 1: Introduction
- Introduction to the course
- Quilting
- Tools and fabrics
- Assembling a quilt
- Quilt patterns
- Marking patterns
- Hand quilting
- Machine quilting
- Binding a quilt
Module 2: Projects
- Yoga mat carrier
- Baby quilt
- Bordered jacket
Module 3: Types Of Quilting
- Contour quilting
- Project: Contour-quilted clutch bag
- Trapunto quilting
- Project: Trapunto box
- Corded quilting
- Project: Boudoir pillow
- Tied quilting
- Project: Picnic basket cover
Module 4: Practice Makes Perfect Patchwork
- Patchwork and appliqué
- Templates
- Hand piecing
- Machine piecing
- Project: Baby blocks apron
Module 5: Fun, Colorful Patchwork Patterns
- Patchwork blocks
- Project: Patchwork shopper
- Project: Patchwork pet pillow
- Project: Backed throw
Module 6: Pretty Patchwork Projects
- Log cabin patchwork
- Project: Log cabin album cover
- Yo-yo or puff patchwork
- Project: Yo-yo pillow
Module 7: Advanced Patchwork Techniques
- Rotary cutting
- Seminole patchwork
- Project: Sarong with seminole border
- Project: Crazy patchwork pennants
Module 8: All About Appliqués
- Hand appliqué
- Machine appliqué
- Project: Appliquéd shirt
- Project: Quilted belt
- Project: Appliquéd scarf
- Project: Keepsake picture
- Lace and insertion appliqué
- Project: top with lace motif
Career
Who is this course for?
- Anyone looking for a hobby which is both practical and creative
- Everyone seeking a fun and practical way to embrace the virtues of reusing and recycling
- People who want to move away from fast fashion and throwaway home furnishings can create something unique
How will it help me
You will never look at scrap material or old clothes in the same way again. Once you learn how to quilt in this course, you’ll be able to transform old things into fresh, modern and unique accessories, clothes and things for your home.
Certification
You will be required to complete each lesson in full, and answer exams at the end of each course module. If your pass rate exceeds 55% on each exam then you are eligible to access a certificate of achievement or other accreditation options to recognize your achievement.
Most of our courses will earn you credits through Continuing Education (CE) / Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CE/CPD points are accepted and recognized by professional member bodies and academic institutions across the US and internationally.
All courses are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (www.icoes.org) and the The International Association of Private Career Colleges (www.iapcc.org). When successfully completing a course, students can choose to purchase an ICOES certificate that recognizes the achievement, from this third-party institution.
Creator
Cheryl Owen
Expertise: Crafts
Cheryl Owen, former fashion designer, specialises in innovative projects for a wide range of crafts. She is author of more than a dozen craft books for children and adults on subjects including soft furnishings, toys, fancy dress, and jewellery making. She also provides projects for a wide range of craft magazines and partworks.
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3843 Students. ICOES Accredited. IAPCC Certified.
3843 Students.
ICOES Accredited.
IAPCC Certified.
About
Turn old clothes or scrap material into something modern and new. Make anything from bags to jackets by becoming a quilter.
In this course, you’ll get to know how fun and easy it is to get quilting. Even if you’ve never picked up a sewing needle before, you’ll soon get the hang of it. Build up your skills and quilting techniques by following the quilting patterns in the course to create clothes, a yoga mat carrier and pretty pillows.
Your head will be spinning with ideas to make your own clothes and home furnishings from scratch. Personalize existing items to make them unique. Freshen and modernize something old, forgotten or drab.
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Lessons
Module 1: Introduction
- Introduction to the course
- Quilting
- Tools and fabrics
- Assembling a quilt
- Quilt patterns
- Marking patterns
- Hand quilting
- Machine quilting
- Binding a quilt
Module 2: Projects
- Yoga mat carrier
- Baby quilt
- Bordered jacket
Module 3: Types Of Quilting
- Contour quilting
- Project: Contour-quilted clutch bag
- Trapunto quilting
- Project: Trapunto box
- Corded quilting
- Project: Boudoir pillow
- Tied quilting
- Project: Picnic basket cover
Module 4: Practice Makes Perfect Patchwork
- Patchwork and appliqué
- Templates
- Hand piecing
- Machine piecing
- Project: Baby blocks apron
Module 5: Fun, Colorful Patchwork Patterns
- Patchwork blocks
- Project: Patchwork shopper
- Project: Patchwork pet pillow
- Project: Backed throw
Module 6: Pretty Patchwork Projects
- Log cabin patchwork
- Project: Log cabin album cover
- Yo-yo or puff patchwork
- Project: Yo-yo pillow
Module 7: Advanced Patchwork Techniques
- Rotary cutting
- Seminole patchwork
- Project: Sarong with seminole border
- Project: Crazy patchwork pennants
Module 8: All About Appliqués
- Hand appliqué
- Machine appliqué
- Project: Appliquéd shirt
- Project: Quilted belt
- Project: Appliquéd scarf
- Project: Keepsake picture
- Lace and insertion appliqué
- Project: top with lace motif
Career
Who is this course for?
- Anyone looking for a hobby which is both practical and creative
- Everyone seeking a fun and practical way to embrace the virtues of reusing and recycling
- People who want to move away from fast fashion and throwaway home furnishings can create something unique
How will it help me
You will never look at scrap material or old clothes in the same way again. Once you learn how to quilt in this course, you’ll be able to transform old things into fresh, modern and unique accessories, clothes and things for your home.
Creator
Cheryl Owen
Expertise: Crafts
Cheryl Owen, former fashion designer, specialises in innovative projects for a wide range of crafts. She is author of more than a dozen craft books for children and adults on subjects including soft furnishings, toys, fancy dress, and jewellery making. She also provides projects for a wide range of craft magazines and partworks.