Sewing 101 // 4 weeks // Click for Dates
When in doubt, start at the very beginning. This course is designed to give novice stitchers a comprehensive foundation in machine sewing. Students will graduate with the skills they need to make a project from start to finish, and will gain the confidence to begin tackling anything.
Students will make a tote bag with lining and interior pocket, and will learn how to design and make a lined bag with zipper.
Skills learned:
- Machine threading and operation: sewing straight lines, pivoting, backstitching, changing machine settings, troubleshooting
- Fabric selection
- Making pocket
- Pattern layout, grainlines, and cutting techniques
- Seaming and topstitching
- Fusing interfacing
- Installing a zipper
- Simple pattern drafting for bags
- Incorporating a lining
Skill Level: Novice. No experience needed. We provide machines although you are welcome to bring your own.
Project materials not included. You do not need to bring anything to the first week and we will go over all the supplies you need to purchase by the second class (1/2 yard of fabric and lining, thread, strap material and zipper).
$285
12 Course Hours
All classes at 800 S 8th St. For information relating to class policies, please click here.
Section 1 (SOLD OUT): Saturdays 11am - 2pm on Apr 5, 12, 19, 26
Section 2 (1 SPOT LEFT): 4 Thursdays 6-9pm on Apr 24, May 1, 8, & 15
Section 3 (SOLD OUT): 4 Mondays AM 10am - 1pm on Apr 28, May 5, 12, & 19
Section 4 (SOLD OUT): Mondays PM 6-9pm on Apr 28, May 5, 12, & 19
Section 5 (SOLD OUT): 4 Tuesdays 6-9pm on Apr 29, May 6, 13, & 20
Section 6 (3 SPOTS LEFT): 4 Saturdays 11am - 2pm on May 3, 10, 17 & 31 (skips May 24)
Section 7 (3 SPOTS LEFT): 4 Sundays 10am - 1pm on May 4, 11, 18 & June 1 (skips May 25)
Section 8 (2 SPOTS LEFT): 4 Tuesdays 6-9pm on May 27, June 3, 10, & 17
Section 9: 4 Mondays 6-9pm on June 2, 9, 16, & 23
Section 10: 3 Saturdays 10am - 2pm on June 14, 21, 28
Section 11: 3 Sundays 9am - 1pm on June 15, 22, 29
Section 12: 4 Thursdays 6-9pm on June 19, 26, July 3, & 10
Section 13: 4 Tuesdays 6-9pm on June 24, July 1, 8, & 15
