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, face mask, and will learn how to design and make a lined bag with a zipper. 

Skills learned:

- Machine threading and operation: sewing straight lines, pivoting, backstitching, changing machine settings, troubleshooting
- Fabric selection

- Making pockets
- 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). 

4 Weeks; 12 Course Hours

Class size is limited. For information relating to class policies and safety protocols for COVID-19, please click here. Face masks and temperature checks are required for participation.

Section 1 (SOLD OUT): Sundays 10am-1pm; June 13, 20, 27, July 11

Section 2 (1 SPOT LEFT): Thursdays 6-9pm; June 17, 24, July 1 & 8

Section 3: Tuesdays 6-9pm; June 29, July 6, 13, 20

Section 4: Saturdays 10am-1pm; July 10, 17, 24, 31

Section 5: Thursdays 6-9pm; July 15, 22, 29, Aug 5

Section 6: Sundays 10am-1pm; July 18, 25, Aug 1 & 8

Section 7: Tuesdays 6-9pm; July 27, Aug 3, Aug 10, Aug 17

Section 8: Saturdays 10am-1pm; Aug 7, 14, 21 & 28

Section 9: Sundays 10am-1pm; Aug 15, 22, 29 & Sept 12