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Learn To Sew - Machine Basics

Learn To Sew - Machine Basics

$90.00 - $90.00
$90.00
$90.00 - $90.00
$90.00
If you have never sewn on a sewing machine, or it's been over a decade since your last Home Ec. class, this is the class you should take.  Teaching you to make an envelope pillow, Shirley will cover the basics of using a sewing machine (threading, back stitching, stitch length, tension). You'll also learn how to measure and cut fabric accurately, how to pin, how to create consistent seam allowance and a basic hem.  You'll leave with a new throw pillow cover, and a foundation on which to build your sewing skills. 

Details - The Envelop Pillow 

Difficulty: Absolute Beginner

Pre-Requisites: None!

Teacher: Shirley Dawson

Supplies Provided:

In this workshop we provide the fabric, coordinating thread and instructions. We have 18" square pillow forms to buy if you don't have one of your own. 

Need to bring:

You'll get a detailed email a couple of weeks before the workshop letting you know what to bring but you can anticipate that you will need a basic sewing kit (scissors, pins, marking pencil, etc.). We also encourage you to come to the shop ahead of your class to pick out your fabric and thread so that you're ready to go when the class starts.

If you do not have the sewing tools, we have sewing kits you can borrow, or you can purchase most of them in the store.

Cancellations and Refunds

We are capping the class at 6 participants. If we have less than 3
participants, we will cancel the class and refund your full purchase
price. Otherwise, workshops are non-refundable. If you cancel with at
least a week's notice, we will give you a store credit. If you find you
can't make it, with less than one week's notice, you are welcome to send
someone in your place. 

Students must be at least 14 years old.

Difficulty: Beginner

Pre-Requisites: You have used a sewing machine before or you've taken our Machine Basics Course

Teacher: Shirley Dawson

Supplies Provided:

In this workshop we provide the fabric, coordinating thread, pattern/instructions.

Need to bring:

You'll get a detailed email a couple of weeks before the workshop letting you know what to bring but you can anticipate that you will need a basic sewing kit (scissors, pins, marking pencil, etc.). We also encourage you to come to the shop ahead of your class to pick out your fabric and thread so that you're ready to go when the class starts.

If you do not have the sewing tools, you can borrow or purchase most of them in the store.

Cancellations and Refunds

We are capping the class at 6 participants. If we have less than 3
participants, we will cancel the class and refund your full purchase
price. Otherwise, workshops are non-refundable. If you cancel with at
least a week's notice, we will give you a store credit. If you find you
can't make it, with less than one week's notice, you are welcome to send
someone in your place.