Beginning Sewing (7+, adults)

Description

This class teaches the basics of threading a sewing machine and sewing. Students will practice sewing straight and curved lines. Students complete sewing projects outlined below. Students need a sewing machine and materials for the project.

Classes are one hour long and meet for 4 weeks.

Tuesdays: 4:30-5:30PM

Wednesdays: 3:45-4:45PM

Thursdays: 1:30-2:30PM

Class fee does NOT include use of a sewing machine or the materials & supplies. (There are links at the end of the listing to add sewing machine rental or materials.)

Sewing Projects with fabric requirements: 

April: Basket: 1/2 yard of main canvas or duck and 1/2 yard of cotton lining

May: Drawstring Backpack or Messenger Bag (vacation themed): 1/2 yard main canvas or duck and 1/2 yard cotton lining; fat quarter coordinating fabric for pockets & accents and 1 yard medium weight interfacing messenger bag only OR 4 yards cord or rope for backpack only

Materials & Supplies Needed:
Sewing Machine (with power cord, foot pedal, presser foot, bobbins & needles)
Thread to match project
Hand Sewing NeedlesPins
Chalk or Fabric Marking Pen (light blue or silver is recommended)
Seam ripper
Ruler or Measuring Tape
Materials & Supplies for project(please pre-wash all fabrics)
Fabric Scissors
Thread Snipper or Small Scissors (optional)
Notebook for taking notes (optional)

Supply Fee includes materials and thread, plus use of pins, needles, and scissors in class $10/term.
Sewing Machines can be rented for $10/term.

Please see FAQ for the makeup and refund policy.