Make Your Own Picnic Blanket

Create a durable, one-of-a-kind picnic blanket using reclaimed billboard vinyl and fabric of your choice in this hands-on workshop at Public Thread. Participants will combine weather resistant billboard vinyl with selected fabric materials to build a functional picnic blanket designed for outdoor use, camping, parks, beach days, and everyday adventures. Throughout the workshop, you’ll learn basic sewing and assembly techniques while constructing your blanket from start to finish, including edge binding and material layering methods used to create a clean, durable final product. Each finished blanket will be unique based on your selected materials and fabric combinations. What You’ll Learn Basic sewing and assembly techniques Working with billboard vinyl and layered materials Cutting and layout preparation Edge binding and finishing methods Introductory industrial sewing techniques Included Reclaimed billboard vinyl Fabric options for top layer Binding materials Use of sewing equipment Hands-on instruction One finished picnic blanket to take home Great For Beginners Outdoor enthusiasts Sustainable design lovers Handmade gifts Anyone interested in upcycled materials and sewing Class Level: Beginner/ Intermediate