Wish Upon a Star

Date : Wednesday 8 October 2025
Duration / Sessions : One day class (2 x 3 hour sessions)
Skill Level : Beginner to intermediate
Code : MS1
Cost : R 350
kit : An old pillowslip with a pretty embroidery border or lacework. It does not matter if it is worn in places. You can add to the design with some visible mending. Perle no. 12 thread in your chosen colour for the star White or cream sewing machine thread Milliner’s no. 9 needle. I metre of thick string or cotton tape for the drawstring Notebook and pencil Hand sewing kit
Teacher : Mariss Stevens

Project Sample

Transform a pretty vintage pillowslip into a delicate drawstring bag. In this class you will decorate the pillowcase with a five-pointed star, using the kantha inspired running stitch pattern of stepping or bricking.  This is a good chance to learn or to practice kantha style embroidery. You will also be shown how to turn the pillowcase into a drawstring bag. No cutting is required. It will be a slow stitch, meditative class with no noisy machines. Discover also the pleasure of stitching through old, well washed cloth.

Minimum of two students, maximum of eight