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): Sundays 5-8pm on July 21, 28, Aug 4, & 11

Section 2: Sundays 10am- 1pm on July 28, Aug 4, 11, & 18

Section 3 (SOLD OUT): Mondays 6-9pm on July 29, Aug 5, 12, & 19

Section 4 (2 SPOTS LEFT): Wednesdays 6-9pm on July 31, Aug 7, 14, & 21

Section 5 (4 SPOTS LEFT): Saturdays 10am - 1pm on Aug 3, 10, 17, & 24

Section 6: Sundays 10am - 1pm on Aug 25, Sep 8, 15, & 22 (skips Sep 1)

Section 7: Mondays 6-9pm on Aug 26, Sep 9, 16, & 23 (skips Sep 2)

Section 8: Saturdays 11am - 2pm on Sep 7, 14, 21, & 28

Section 9: Mondays 10am - 1pm on Sep 9, 16, 23, & 30