Totally New

Cost:      $50.00
Length:  One 2 ½ hour 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 items
  
  
• 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 also bring the manual to the class. Should you wish in depth instruction on your machine, a private lesson is recommended.