TUFFET WORKSHOP SUPPLY LISTS:
TUFFET WORKSHOP SUPPLY LISTS: Bring Water and a Snack
SESSION 1 – THE COVER PATTERN: There are two excellent patterns available for making your 18” tuffet.
The Tuffet: ($13) pattern by Myra Mitchell provides you with a paper pattern that is transferred to freezer paper and then onto muslin. It includes directions for a slipcover and math to make different size tuffets. Available from quilt shop or instructor.
We have created a template based on Myra’s pattern which can be used instead of freezer paper during class and is available for purchase ($10).
Fusible Interfacing Pattern: ($28 with instructions) from Tuffet Source is a one-time use. You can purchase additional fusing panels for more tuffets ($18). Available from quilt shop or tuffetsource.com.
FABRIC REQUIREMENTS: 1 ¼ yards muslin for the foundation piecing 15-16” square or FQ for bottom of tuffet ___________________________ ____________________________ 4 ½” circle of coordinating fabric for button *Cover fabric recommendation: 8 FQ or 8 ¼ yd cuts.
__________________________________ * These tuffets are made in 8 panels. The patterns we use for the workshop are designed for 64 strips 2” x 20”-21”, BUT you can also make a tuffet using wider strips which is faster and easier and just as beautiful. If you choose to make a tuffet with wider strips cut 32 strips 3” x 20”-21”. TO SUM IT UP, THERE ARE 8 SECTIONS. YOU CAN EITHER USE: *Four -- 3" Strips in each section (our favorite!) OR *Eight --2" Strips in each section (or a 2 ½” jelly roll/strip roll ONLY for narrow 64 strip tuffet) You can use as many or few fabric choices as you would like.
PRE-WORKSHOP INSTRUCTIONS: _______________________
Precut fabric strips and arrange into 8 stacks (one per panel). PLUS: Sewing Machine in GOOD WORKING ORDER. We use a straight stitch in the workshop. Later at home you will need a zig-zag stitch. Thread that coordinates well with most of your fabrics Straight pins 18” or 24” rotary cutting ruler (18” is fine) Rotary cutter with a new blade and cutting mat (18”x24” works best) Sandpaper 2” x 10” (cardstock will also work) Upholstery thread or dental floss Basic sewing supplies including a seam ripper.
RECOMMENDED: 12” Add-a-Quarter ruler Presser foot that enables you to see the seam Iron and personal ironing surface SESSION 2 - UPHOLSTERY
Finishing Kit and 4 Bun Feet Finished tuffet cover and covered button Bottom fabric Rotary cutter & BOTH large and small sharp fabric scissors Small ruler and sharpie to mark foam for beveled top Pins Batting for bottom (optional) Thread to match bottom fabric (optional) Upholstery tacks (optional)
FINISHING KIT: Distributed at Session 1: $100 with feet, $75 without feet Cash or check payable to instructor at Session 1. *Or you can gather your own finishing kit materials. Please let workshop location know if you want finishing kit when you sign up for the class. Finishing kit consists of - 18” round upholstery foam (we use an extra firm 50lb ILD) - 17” plywood round with four T-nuts installed and predrilled holes for button finishing - 2 ½ Dritz® or similar button to cover - 4 yards of 1 inch cording for drawstring & tufting - 36”x 36” piece of Dacron® upholstery batting INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE: Electric staple gun and staples Safety glasses Upholstery foam spray adhesive Hammers Marking tools 12” upholstery needles Various other tools as needed IMPORTANT: If you are supplying your own bun feet make sure the Hangar bolt is a 5/16-8 and protrudes at least 1” above foot. Our T-nuts are placed for bun feet with a width of 4.5” to 5”.
*Resources: Search online for DIY upholstery supplies.
Bun feet www.bingltd.com
WWW.WESTCOASTTUFFETS.COM.
SESSION 1 – THE COVER PATTERN: There are two excellent patterns available for making your 18” tuffet.
The Tuffet: ($13) pattern by Myra Mitchell provides you with a paper pattern that is transferred to freezer paper and then onto muslin. It includes directions for a slipcover and math to make different size tuffets. Available from quilt shop or instructor.
We have created a template based on Myra’s pattern which can be used instead of freezer paper during class and is available for purchase ($10).
Fusible Interfacing Pattern: ($28 with instructions) from Tuffet Source is a one-time use. You can purchase additional fusing panels for more tuffets ($18). Available from quilt shop or tuffetsource.com.
FABRIC REQUIREMENTS: 1 ¼ yards muslin for the foundation piecing 15-16” square or FQ for bottom of tuffet ___________________________ ____________________________ 4 ½” circle of coordinating fabric for button *Cover fabric recommendation: 8 FQ or 8 ¼ yd cuts.
__________________________________ * These tuffets are made in 8 panels. The patterns we use for the workshop are designed for 64 strips 2” x 20”-21”, BUT you can also make a tuffet using wider strips which is faster and easier and just as beautiful. If you choose to make a tuffet with wider strips cut 32 strips 3” x 20”-21”. TO SUM IT UP, THERE ARE 8 SECTIONS. YOU CAN EITHER USE: *Four -- 3" Strips in each section (our favorite!) OR *Eight --2" Strips in each section (or a 2 ½” jelly roll/strip roll ONLY for narrow 64 strip tuffet) You can use as many or few fabric choices as you would like.
PRE-WORKSHOP INSTRUCTIONS: _______________________
Precut fabric strips and arrange into 8 stacks (one per panel). PLUS: Sewing Machine in GOOD WORKING ORDER. We use a straight stitch in the workshop. Later at home you will need a zig-zag stitch. Thread that coordinates well with most of your fabrics Straight pins 18” or 24” rotary cutting ruler (18” is fine) Rotary cutter with a new blade and cutting mat (18”x24” works best) Sandpaper 2” x 10” (cardstock will also work) Upholstery thread or dental floss Basic sewing supplies including a seam ripper.
RECOMMENDED: 12” Add-a-Quarter ruler Presser foot that enables you to see the seam Iron and personal ironing surface SESSION 2 - UPHOLSTERY
Finishing Kit and 4 Bun Feet Finished tuffet cover and covered button Bottom fabric Rotary cutter & BOTH large and small sharp fabric scissors Small ruler and sharpie to mark foam for beveled top Pins Batting for bottom (optional) Thread to match bottom fabric (optional) Upholstery tacks (optional)
FINISHING KIT: Distributed at Session 1: $100 with feet, $75 without feet Cash or check payable to instructor at Session 1. *Or you can gather your own finishing kit materials. Please let workshop location know if you want finishing kit when you sign up for the class. Finishing kit consists of - 18” round upholstery foam (we use an extra firm 50lb ILD) - 17” plywood round with four T-nuts installed and predrilled holes for button finishing - 2 ½ Dritz® or similar button to cover - 4 yards of 1 inch cording for drawstring & tufting - 36”x 36” piece of Dacron® upholstery batting INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE: Electric staple gun and staples Safety glasses Upholstery foam spray adhesive Hammers Marking tools 12” upholstery needles Various other tools as needed IMPORTANT: If you are supplying your own bun feet make sure the Hangar bolt is a 5/16-8 and protrudes at least 1” above foot. Our T-nuts are placed for bun feet with a width of 4.5” to 5”.
*Resources: Search online for DIY upholstery supplies.
Bun feet www.bingltd.com
WWW.WESTCOASTTUFFETS.COM.
