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 10am - 1pm on Sep 29, Oct 6, 13, & 20
Section 2 (SOLD OUT): Saturdays 11am - 2pm on Oct 5, 12, 19, & 26
Section 3 (SOLD OUT): Mondays 6-9pm on Oct 7, 14, 21, & 28
Section 4 (SOLD OUT): Tuesdays 6-9pm on Oct 8, 15, 22, & 29
Section 5 (4 SPOTS LEFT): Saturdays 11am - 2pm on Nov 2, 9, 16, & 23
Section 6 (3 SPOTS LEFT): Sundays 10am - 1pm on Nov 3, 10, 17, & 24
Section 7 (SOLD OUT): Mondays 6-9pm on Nov 4, 11, 18, & 25
Section 8 (1 SPOT LEFT): Tuesdays 6-9pm on Nov 5, 12, 19, & 26
Section 9: Thursdays 6-9pm on Nov 14, 21, Dec 5, & 12 (Skips Nov 28th)
Section 10: Mondays AM 10am - 1pm on Dec 2, 9, 16, & 23
Section 11: Mondays PM 6-9pm on Dec 2, 9, 16, & 23
Section 12: Saturdays 11am - 2pm on Dec 7, 14, 21, & Jan 4 (Skips Dec 28)
Section 13: Sundays 10am - 2pm on Dec 8, 15, & 22 (three 4-hour sessions)
Section 14: Sundays 10am - 1pm on Jan 5, 12, 19, & 26
Section 15: Mondays 6-9pm on Jan 6, 13, 20, & 27
Section 16: Tuesdays 6-9pm on Jan 7, 14, 21, & 28