ABOUT THIS EVENT

Event Category

Arts & DIY

Note: This is a multi-session event series. By purchasing the event package, you acknowledge that you can attend all event dates included below.

Event Overview

Whether you’re wanting to sew a pattern, upcycle or alter your wardrobe, make your own decor, or make your own collection, this is the place to start!

In this class, you’ll learn to use a sewing machine, basic stitches, and fundamental sewing techniques and finishes used in modern sewing and garment construction.

This is an instructional class where you’ll be walked through each techniques, step by step, as a small group, then you go back to your station and try them yourself! You’ll create a sample binder full of seam and technique samples to take with you with everything you’ve learned in it. That way, you can refer back to it when you’re working on a project and forget exactly what the difference between an "edge stitch" and "top stitch" is.

On the last day, we go over a commercial pattern and you start working on your own project!

Start Dates for new sessions 2022

April 10th - May 15th

May 22nd - July 10th - no class June 12th & June 26th

 

We will meet once a week on Sunday morning

Time - 11am - 2pm for 6 weeks

 

This class covers (so much!):

Threading a sewing machine

Winding a bobbin

Straight stitch

Zig Zag Stitch

Over lock stitch

Serging Corners and Curves

Bias Tape

Bias Tape Hem

Pinked Seams

Top Stitch

Edge stitch/under stitch

Double edge stitch

French seam

Regular zipper

Invisible zipper

Button holes - automatic & manual

Eyelets

Hand sewing a button

Machine sewing a button

Gathering with zig zag

Gathering with basting

Notches

Dart with legs

Fish eye dart

Knife pleats

Interfacing types 

Needles and needle types

Flat felt seam

Seam with piping

Rolled hems

Serged and folded hem

Hook and eye

Snaps

Blind hem by machine and hand

Slip stitch by hand

Stay stitching

Using a rotary cutter

Grain lines - Laying out fabric

Reading a sewing pattern

* Something not listed that you want to learn? Just ask!

Minimum age

All ages welcome

What's Provided

All supplies are included in the class other than in the last week students need to bring a project.

Custom Cancellation Policy

Each person has a station with a sewing machine reserved for them, so no refunds are offered on classes. If you miss a class, links to videos on the topics covered will be provided that you can work through in your own time.

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