PRE-RECORDED: Appalachian Sweeper Brooms

During this pre-recorded workshop, Emileigh will walk you through making a full-length Appalachian style sweeper broom from start to finish. Instruction will cover traditional broom-tying techniques, weaving with whole pieces of broomcorn (sorghum) and stitching the broom flat.

This is an intermediate-level class. Some prior broommaking experience is ideal, though participants with general experience in crafting or handwork are welcome. Please note that broommaking is physically demanding; moderate hand and upper body strength is required, and we will actively be using our feet as part of the process.

This product is just the class recording. You will need to purchase a kit/materials needed separately to make the broom.

You will need the following materials/supplies for this class:

• 1 foot treadle/broom-winder
• 1 handle (3/4-1″ diameter)
• 1 stitching clamp
• 1 bodkin
• 55 pieces of whole broomcorn, presorted (for inner and outer layers)
• 1 roll of nylon cord
• waxed poly cord
• 1 pair of scissors
• drill
• bucket for soaking broomcorn
• utility knife/sharp knife

I have everything you will need for sale here (excluding drill, utility knife and bucket): https://handmadebrooms.com/shop/kit-for-appalachian-sweeper-broom-class/