When: Saturday, March 13, 2027, 10 am to 4:30 pm (pacific)

Arrive at least 10-15 minutes early to settle in 

30 minute lunch break is scheduled around 12:30 pm

 Location: In Person

      Greenwood Senior Center 525 N 85th St, Seattle, WA 98103

 Cost + Registration Dates: (estimated costs)

Members:  $105-120  (plus supplies)
Registration Opens: Sat 1/30/27 9 am pacific
Scholarship Available

Non Members: above price, plus $10 non-member fee
Registration available: Sat 2/13/27 midnight pacific (space permitting)

 Instructor: Kimberly Bennefield/NW Pepper

Class: Quilted Sneakers

Join Kimberly and begin your journey to becoming a true Cordwainer!

In this workshop, we will work together to create a new pair of sneakers, using a sneaker kit. Your sneakers can be built using quilted fabric, leather/suede, vinyl or any material you feel you can work with to cut into a pattern and sew onto a sole.

We will trace the pattern, cut it out, punch holes for the soles and for the laces and finish with a brand new one-of-one made by you, pair of sneakers. This is typically a full-day (six hour) workshop, intended to provide enough time to complete a pair of sneakers if that is the student’s goal.

You will have to purchase your size in the sneaker kit, which includes a pair of soles, insoles and a free pattern, which you can access online or included in the kit. There are at least 6 style options to choose from (in the online version), including a couple of sandal like patterns for the summer.

See more student examples here.

Skill Level:  

Intermediate Recommended, Confident Beginners welcomed

Participants should know the basics of quilting, such as cutting, sewing a straight line and how to operate their sewing machine.

Be able to quilt at least a 1/2 yard of fabric and make bias binding, prior to class.

This class will require:

Supply List [download supply list OR click here for website of resource guide + list]

REQUIRED:

• SneakerKit (of your choosing)
• SneakerKit Pattern (Free) in your size

• Leather scratch awl*

• Tracing pen (choose a color that works well with your fabric)

• Scissors, Rotary Cutter 28mm & Mat

• Multi‑punch tool for leather*

• Harness needles for sewing leather*

• Shoe laces in appropriate length

• Binding clips

• All‑purpose polyester thread for shoe construction

• Fray Check*

• 1/2 yard of pre‑quilted fabric, leather, suede, or other material for the sneaker outsole:
• • Best batting options: Soft and Stable or wool (extra loft + breathability, especially for high tops)
  • Quilt with at least 1/2" spacing
• Create 2 yards of folded bias binding, from 1 3/4” strips, to finish the raw edges OR bring 1/2 yard of fabric to be used for your lining.

OPTIONAL:

• 2 yards of folded bias binding (from 1 3/4" strips) to finish edges

• Odicoat waterproofing gel (also seals raw edges)*

• Waxed thread for sole stitching*

• 3/16" eyelets*

• Eyelet setter tool (often included with eyelets)*
  
  *Programs will look at pricing to assemble a kit of some of these items for bulk cost sharing. Stay tuned.

Lecture Offered? 

Yes, Hybrid, "Quilted Garments + Sneakers"

If you are signing up as a non-SeaMQG member you are welcome to attend the lecture! Learn more here.