Fibre Arts ? Slow Stitch & Embellished Garment

• kit includes garment pattern, textile paint and stencils, sponge, specialty thread, specialty pins, thread wax, and a selection of beads
• fabric is organic cotton jersey fabric (based on 3 metres, may vary depending on pattern & size selected)

• sewing scissors large
• embroidery scissors small and pointy
• selection of hand-sewing needles and pins
• basting thread
• cutting mat, cutting ruler & fabric wheel cutter
• measuring tape
• 2 medium-sized yogurt containers with lids
• sewing machine (optional if you wish to stitch seams by machine instead of by hand...depending on the amount of embellishment, you may not have time to piece your garment together during class, we will be working slow stitch style and concentrating on the decorative aspect)

Mandatory Studio Safety Practices

Your health and safety is our priority. Our studio environments can have a number of objects, tools and chemicals that require personal protective equipment (PPE) or other consideration for your well-being. All persons (including faculty, staff and students) are asked to observe the following while in the shops and studios:

• Wear sturdy and appropriate shoes such as sneakers, closed leather shoes or work boots open-toed shoes, flip-flops or high heels are not allowed
• No long, dangling clothing or accessories (scarves, flowing sleeves, chains, long necklaces, etc.)
• Long hair must be tied back
• No bare skin if exposure to chemicals or tools/machinery is likely
• Appropriate PPE is mandatory when operating tools and equipment within the studios.
• Please consult with the faculty or studio technician to determine the appropriate PPE required for specific machines and studio processes.
  

Fit tests are required for courses requiring a respirator as noted on your material list. Arrangements will be made on-site. As these are mandatory safety practices, we will follow up directly with students who may have oversighted the above. Individuals may be asked to address any concerns before continuing to work in the studio. Be sure to buy appropriate, good-quality safety articles and equipment, i.e. safety boots, protective eyewear, hearing protection, work gloves, x-acto knives, etc. - ask your supplier for advice.