Special Tools or Equipment:
Fabric
3-4 yds of washed, untreated, white 100% cottons. Recommended: Dharma Trading https://www.dharmatrading.com/fabric/cotton/cotton-fabrics.html print cloth (medium weight fabrics) and cotton lawn (gauzy fabrics). I also buy print cloth from Testfabric (#1403002). PFD or mercerized is best.
For optional experimentation Sanborn Mills Farm has a small inventory of Maiwa and Dharma Trading fabrics including cotton, silk, and linen that can be purchased in the studio. Or feel free to bring your own experimental fabric.
For Stitching
Thread: stronger than regular sewing thread, Button & Carpet, Upholstery, etc.
Sewing needles (large enough for the above), thimble if you use one (recommended)
Straight pins, a few safety pins
Embroidery sized scissors with pointed blades (not your best) or thread snips
For Poles
(PVC pipes: some will be available for distant travelers; if you are driving or local please bring some)
3” diameter x 24” length
Optional: 4” x 24” and 2” x 24.” Extra pipes on hand will give you more opportunities to experiment. SMF has a variety of lengths and diameters to play with.
For Clamping and Rope Binding
C-Clamp 3” opening, plus larger if on hand.
For Capping & Knotting
Some gallon baggies
A few corks
Waxed dental floss (any flavor, NOT Glide)
A soft pencil
(Optional) A notebook