Advanced Sewing Series – Zipper Quilt

Learn the foundations of quilt making while creating your own throw-size zipper quilt. In this hands-on class, we'll work through a beginner-friendly zipper quilt pattern together from beginning to end, giving you the skills and confidence to read quilt patterns and tackle future quilting projects on your own.

We'll start by learning how to read and understand the pattern, then choose and coordinate fabrics for your quilt. You'll practice proper pressing, measuring and rotary cutting before moving into basic sewing and piecing techniques. Together, we'll work through construction until you've created a complete throw-size quilt top.

Once your quilt top is finished, we'll go through preparing the backing and batting and basting all three layers together. I'll also teach you the basics of simple machine quilting and binding so you understand how to take your quilt all the way through to completion.

Because everyone works at a different pace, your quilt may not be completely quilted and bound during class. If we run out of time, you'll leave with the skills you need to confidently finish it at home. If you'd rather have Borealis Babes finish the quilting and binding for you, finishing services can also be arranged separately.

Fabric and quilt materials are not included in the class price. You're welcome to bring your own materials, and I'll provide the yardage requirements you'll need before class.

If you'd rather have everything prepared for you, optional Borealis Babes material kits are available when scheduling:

Quilt top fabric kit — $50
Includes all fabric needed to complete your throw-size quilt top.

Complete quilt materials kit — $75
Includes fabric for your quilt top, backing and binding, plus batting.

Your zipper quilt pattern is included with your class.

All class tools and sewing equipment are provided.

Class size is intentionally kept small so every student receives plenty of individual guidance.

Basic sewing experience recommended.