Class: Make Your Own Quilted Sneakers

Ready to take your quilting skills in a bold, new direction? In this fun and creative class, you’ll learn how to transform fabric and quilting techniques into a pair of custom quilted sneakers that are uniquely yours! From selecting fabrics to cutting, stitching, and assembling your design, we’ll guide you step-by-step through the process. Whether you want to showcase bold prints, intricate patterns, or a subtle touch of quilting, these sneakers are sure to turn heads. Perfect for adventurous beginners and seasoned quilters alike, this class is a great way to blend fashion and function into your craft. Walk away with a one-of-a-kind creation—and maybe a few envious compliments!

Required Materials:

Included in the Class Registration:

• Set of sneaker soles
• Specialty waxed thread
• Specialty needle
• Happy Feet! book
• Eyelets and shoelaces
• Fabric glue
• Fabric punch and eyelet setting tools

You will need:

• Fabric for your shoe - be sure to check out our Quilted Sneaker Pre-Class Prep video for more information
  • Main Fabric - 1 fat quarter of quilting cotton or canvas (if your shoe size is 42 or larger get 1/2 yard)
  • Lining/Binding Fabric - 1/2 yard of quilting cotton or canvas (the binding on the shoes is quite narrow, so quilting weight fabric is a bit easier to work with)
  • Woven Fusible Interfacing (if using quilting cotton) - 1/2 yard of SF101, Profuse, or similar
  • Foam Stabilizer - 1/2 yard of Bosal In R Form or byAnnies Soft and Stable are highly recommended
• Coordinating Thread
• Wonderclips
• A sharp stiletto - the Alex Anderson 4 in 1 Sewing Tool is recommended
• A hard thimble with deep pips - the Nailed It Open Thimbles by The Gypsy Quilter are recommended
• Sewing machine in good working order with zig zag stitch, basic sewing supplies
• Needle nose pliers (optional)

Note: the sneaker soles are sized with European sizes. Be sure to select the best size from the chart shown in the product images. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, be sure to reach out. We're happy to help.