Cost: $50.00 Length: 2 ½ hr class Type:  lecture, demonstration, & participation Limit: 5 students Description: If you have never sewn before, or it has been so long that you think you’ve forgotten everything, this is the class for you!  Spend some time becoming comfortable with a sewing machine and general sewing techniques. Complete a small project in class Follow up with an additional class to increase your skills.

Topics:

• getting to know your machine
  • identification of parts
  • threading
  • bobbin winding and insertion
  • stitch length, stitch width
  • stitch pattern selection
  • stitch tension
  • maintenance
• starting to sew
  • sewing straight lines
  • seam allowance
  • turning
  • curves
  • back stitching
• sewing notions
  • starter items
  • optional, but nice to have
• beginning your first project
  • seam finishing
  • edge stitching

Take your project home demonstrating your newly acquired skills!

Materials List:  None (all materials will be provided)

NOTE:    If you would like instruction on your machine please let us know in advance and bring the manual to the class. If you wish in depth instruction on your machine, a private lesson is recommended.