Introduction to Sewing for Ages 8 to Adult (3 weeks)

This 3-session hands-on class teaches the basics of using a sewing machine while creating a project in each class. In addition to the hands-on instruction, students will receive a handout with instructions for each project. Most materials are included.

SUPPLY LIST
Bring to every class: Sewing machine with manual, empty bobbins, fabric scissors, pins, seam ripper, erasable fabric pen or pencil .  Don't have a sewing machine? Machines are available to borrow if arrangements are made ahead of time.

Come in 15 minutes early before each class, in order to select your included materials.

Week One: Sewing Machine Basics:

• Winding bobbins, threading the machine
• Adjusting thread tension
• Changing stitch patterns/widths/lengths.
• Sewing straight, curves, pivoting at corners

Week Two: Four Patch Pillow

• Tracing pattern, cutting pieces
• Construct a 4-patch 
• Stitching seams and hemming
• Topstitching

Materials included: fabric and pattern, pillow insert

Week Three: Drawstring Bag

• Transferring a pattern
• Make ties and a casing
• Pressing a hem
• Making a boxed bottom
• Topstitching

Materials included: Fabric and pattern