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). 

$325

12 Course Hours

All classes at 800 S 8th St. For information relating to class policies, please click here.

Section 1 (SOLD OUT): Mondays 6-9pm on Aug 24, 31, Sept 14, & 21 (skips Labor Day Sept 7)

Section 2 (SOLD OUT): Thursdays 6-9pm on Sept 3, 10, 17, & 24

Section 3 (SOLD OUT): Tuesdays AM 10am - 1pm on Sept 8, 15, 22, & 29

Section 4: Saturdays 11am - 2pm on Sept 12, 19, 26, & Oct 3

Section 5 (1 SPOT LEFT): Sundays 10am - 1pm on Sept 13, 20, 27, & Oct 4

Section 6 (SOLD OUT): Tuesdays 6-9pm on Sept 22, 29, Oct 6, & 13

Section 7 (1 SPOT LEFT): Mondays 6-9pm on Sept 28, Oct 5, 12, & 19

Section 8: Saturdays 11am - 2pm on Oct 10, 17, 24, & 31

Section 9: Sundays 10am - 1pm on Oct 11, 18, 25, & Nov 1

Section 10: Tuesdays 6-9pm on Oct 20, 27, Nov 3, & 10

Section 11: Thursdays 6-9pm on Oct 29, Nov 5, 12, & 19

Section 12: 3 Saturdays 11am - 3pm on Nov 7, 14, & 21

Section 13: 3 Saturdays 10am - 2pm on Nov 8, 15, & 22