Sew Your Own Quilted Sneakers Weekend Intensive Class (Advanced - Sewing)
Spend a fun weekend turning your favourite fabrics into a pair of stylish quilted sneakers! Over two relaxed hands-on days, you’ll learn the techniques needed to construct your sneakers from start to finish. By the end of the weekend, you’ll have two finished shoes to take home and show off!
When:
- Saturday, November 21th, 2026 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, November 22nd, 2026 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Where:
- A private workspace in Britannia
You will learn:
- how to quilt your shoe uppers
- how to construct your shoe uppers
- how to insert eyelets
- how to stitch your uppers to the soles using a sewing awl
Prerequisites:
- to construct your quilted sneakers there is a lot of handwork that requires a good amount of hand strength and dexterity
- how to operate your sewing machine without assistance
- basic construction - right sides together, seam allowances, top stitching
Will be provided:
- A delicious lunch catered by Thyme & Again (please let us know if you have any food allergies/sensitivities)
- a kit complete with
- pair of rubber sneaker soles
- available in two colours - white and dark grey
- pair of cushioned insoles
- double-sided fusible foam for structure
- matching waxed thread
- 30 silver eyelets
- pair of matching shoelaces
- sewing awl
- eyelet installation tool
-
screw punch to form eyelet holes
- We will contact you by email to provide your size. Please see size chart to determine if you fit within the size range. Use the measurements to choose your size and not the shoe size as the soles tend to run big.
- pair of rubber sneaker soles
- A printed copy of the pattern
- Any sewing tools needed for use during the class
You will need to bring:
- a functioning sewing machine that is capable of quilting foam and your choice of exterior fabric
- a brand new 90/14 sewing machine needle appropriate for your exterior fabric and thread choice
- thread for quilting/top stitching your shoe uppers
- can be cotton or polyester
- want your stitches to stand out? choose a heavier thread like a 28wt or 12 wt (use 50wt or 40wt for the bobbin)
- can be cotton or polyester
- FQ of fabric for the exterior of the shoes
- you can use a variety of fabrics for the exterior
- quilting cotton
- lightweight canvas
- waxed canvas
- faux leather
- bonded nylon
- Harris Tweed
- waterproof poly or cotton canvas
- you can use a variety of fabrics for the exterior
- FQ of fabric for the lining - quilting cotton is recommended
- optional but helpful
- For your sewing machine:
- an extension table
- walking foot
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- Tools:
- rubber or bakelite hammer
- marking tools for your quilting design
- Tools:
A list of our class policies can be found here.
This class is being taught by: Michelle
Details
Shipping & Returns
Flat Rate Shipping
- We offer a flat rate of $12 for shipping for all orders $149.99 and under (before taxes) being shipped within Canada.
- Free shipping for all orders $150 and over (before taxes) being shipped within Canada.
- Sewing machines, sewing desks and chairs and bulky items are excluded from the free shipping offer.
- Flat rate shipping orders generally ship out on Tuesdays and Fridays.
- We use Canada Post and UPS but reserve the right to use other carriers at our discretion.
Local Delivery -
- We also offer local delivery with Trexity within the city of Ottawa and surrounding region.
- We send out your package with Trexity within 1 to 2 days once your order is completed.
- The cost is $6 for orders $24.99 and under (before taxes), $3 for orders $25.00 to $74.99 (before taxes) and free for orders over $75.00 (before taxes).
- Please note that during high-volume order times, it may take us longer than 1-2 days to send out your order.
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Knowledgeable Staff
We're here in store, and via email and phone, to answer all your craft questions and ensure you have everything you need to make your project perfect.
Get Your Order Faster
Our dedicated team fulfills your order as quickly as possible, usually in 1-2 days.
Support Small Canadian Business
Not only do we stock many products from Canadian makers and companies, your purchase supports our team of 12 right here in Ottawa.
Knowledgeable Staff
We're here in store, and via email and phone, to answer all your craft questions and ensure you have everything you need to make your project perfect.
