Jelly Roll Tree Skirt – Heather Selby
November 13 (10 - 5) & November 14 (10-3:30)
Supply List and Preparation Instructions
If you have questions about the preparation, email Heather Selby hdselby@gmail.com
Pattern:
• Jelly-Roll Rug Tree Skirt by RJ Designs
Materials – 38” Tree Skirt (54” Tree Skirt)
• One Jelly Roll - 40 strips of fabric, each 2 ½” wide by the width of the fabric (Two Jelly Rolls – 80 strips of fabric, each 2 ½” wide by width of the fabric
o You may use a purchased jelly roll, or you may cut your own strips from fabrics that you select. If you choose to cut your own strips, please cut them prior to class so that you have more time in class to sew.
• Thread – You will need a large spool, at least 1200 yards (2000 yards) of 50 weight thread. The thread does show, so select a color that looks good with your fabrics. You can choose a solid color or a variegated thread, or you may choose to use different thread colors on different fabrics.
• 100% cotton batting
o One 50-yard roll or 1 ¼ yards of 90-96” wide thin batting (Two 50-yard rolls or 2 ½ yards 90- 96” wide thin batting
o If you choose to cut your own strips, I suggest that you cut them prior to class so that you have more time in class to sew.
• Ribbon – 2 yards for tree skirt ties
COMMENT on width of batting strips: The Jelly Roll pattern calls for 2 ½” wide batting strips. However, precut batting strips are now available in two widths: 2 ¼” and 2 ½”. I tested the two widths and found that it is a little easier to work with the narrower (2 ¼”) batting strips and that there is little, if any, change in size of the finished rug. Either the 2 ½” wide or the 2 ¼” wide batting strips will be fine for class. Please note that the width of the FABRIC strips remains at 2 ½” regardless of which size of batting is used.
Other Supplies
• Sewing machine that will sew a zigzag stitch at least 5.5 mm wide. The machine also needs to be able to sew a straight stitch and be able to stitch through multiple layers of fabric and batting.
o Be sure that your sewing machine in good working order and that you know how to operate your machine.
o Be sure to bring at least 6 pre-wound bobbins. Remember that the bobbin thread will show.
o Some students prefer to bring a lightweight machine to class. However, this is a project that requires a machine with enough power to stitch through many layers, and some lightweight machines may produce disappointing results.