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Description
In this one-day workshop, with Sandra Lee, you'll turn old quilted fabrics into a beautiful, modern quilted blazer. The blazer will be designed to create a surprising visual moment from a quilt you love. You will learn how to carefully place your pattern pieces so that the parts of your quilt that you like best are front and center in your finished blazer. This will make sure that the motifs, colors, or blocks that you love stand out.
You will learn how to change a commercial pattern, make quilted fashion panels, stabilize old or reused quilt materials, sew together parts of a garment, and add personal touches by hand-stitching.
This workshop combines creativity, cultural storytelling, sewing clothes, and quilting skills to help you make art that you can wear that shows off your style, heritage, and artistic voice.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
By the end of the workshop, students will:
• Understand how to prepare quilted textiles for garment construction.
• Successfully adapt a commercial jacket pattern for quilted materials.
• Construct a fully quilted blazer with clean finishing techniques.
• Learn garment assembly steps: sleeves, bodice, binding, facings, and pockets.
• Add unique hand-stitched or sashiko embellishments for a couture finish.
• Gain confidence in sewing wearable art using repurposed materials.
How do I apply my Friend of the Museum discount?
Friends of the Museum at the Benefactor level and above receive 20% off classes, programs and gift shop purchases. You'll receive a promo code via email that can be applied during checkout.
How do I become a Friend of the Museum?
Visit our website: https://quiltmuseum.org/friends/
Workshop FAQs - Workshops & Classes are In-Person
What are the times of the workshop?
This one-day class will run 9am - 4pm. You may bring supplies & materials in starting at 8:30am. Participants must be out of the classroom when teh museum closes at 5pm.
How many people will be in the workshop?
We can accommodate up to 20 students per workshop – each student having use of one 3’x6’ table. Irons and ironing boards are provided by NQM, and shared by all participants.
Where do I park?
Loading and unloading materials can be done from the Museum parking lot. We have several flatbed carts available if you need help bringing materials inside. Once you’ve unloaded, please park, if possible, in the municipal parking lot located on 2nd Street behind the Museum during class hours (near the Farmer’s Market Stand). All parking is free.
How do I get into the Museum?
Please use the Main Entrance to the Museum. The automatic-accessible door will be unlocked each morning starting at 8:30am for you to enter the building.
What about lunch?
Lunch break is 1 hour and timed at the instructor’s discretion. There are a variety of restaurants within walking distance of the Museum that are open for both lunch and dinner.
Can I bring my own food?
Bottled water, coffee and hot water will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own tea bags, drinks or snacks for your own table.
Do I have to pay admission to the Museum?
No! As a workshop participant your admission to the galleries is included. If you are a Friend of NQM at the Benefactor level or higher you also receive a 20% discount on all purchases in the Gift Shop.
Refund Policy
If you have to cancel more than 30 days before the workshop, NQM will issue a full refund.
If you have to cancel within 30 days of the workshop, NQM will issue a refund for the class amount minus a $100 deposit.
If NQM has to cancel the workshop for any reason, participants will receive a full refund.
Please note, workshop/class tickets are non-transferrable.
Date & Time
Sat, Aug 22, 2026 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Venue Details
National Quilt Museum
215 Jefferson St.Paducah, Kentucky 42001
