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Sewing for Beginners

Total Class Duration: 6 Hours

Learn basic sewing skills on the domestic sewing machine

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SKU: TS-W-1 Categories: Textiles, Workshop Tag: 18+
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Description

Sewing 101 – An Introduction to Sewing 

What you will learn:

  • sewing machine straight stitch and zigzag
  • to sew accurate straight seams
  • learn to read instructions and patterns
  • proper seam allowances
  • pressing with an iron
  • use of rotary cutters and a mat
  • learn how to read the end of a bolt of fabric when you’re shopping, its measurements and how to care for it.

You’ll complete a tote bag to take home and have the option of making a drawstring gift bag.

Beginners welcome! Bring your own machine if you’d like, otherwise, one will be provided.

 What to Bring:

  • Your machine if you wish to learn on it (not required we have machines)
  • 1 yard of lightweight cotton fabric (width of 40-45”) bring in for the third class

Price:   Public $144 + $7 material fee

               Member $120 + $7 material fee

Class 3 minimum/4 maximum participants – (please note: if attendance does not meet the minimum, this class will be rescheduled

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Total Class Time

6 Hours

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