Sewing 101 - Comprehensive Beginners Program

Our Sewing 101 – Comprehensive Beginners Program is the perfect learn-to-sew class for those with little to no sewing experience. Packed with content, our new and completely hands-on format will help you quickly learn proficiency and accuracy, understand how to use a sewing machine, trouble-shoot issues, take measurements, understand sewing patterns and even make basic alterations.  This and more will help you gain all the important skills, knowledge and techniques you require to have a stress-free, enjoyable and successful sewing journey!

 

Project #1 - Fabric Coasters

During our first class we will dive right in by learning how to thread a machine, troubleshoot issues and discuss good sewing habits while making a set of 6 useful seam samples and then some fun reversible fabric coasters.

 

Project #2 - Zippered Pillow

In our second class we move on to a very important technique to master – zippers! You will see just how easy it is to install a centered zipper while creating a beautiful zippered feather throw cushion. 

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Project #3 - Pajama Shorts

Finally, in class 3 & 4, we finish with one of the more important areas of sewing – understanding and using a pattern. While making a pair of pajama shorts, we will de-mystify how to use a pattern! 

 

Some of the topics we cover will be taking measurements, choosing the right size, working with different fabrics and how to modify the fit using basic pattern alteration techniques that you will be able to apply to all your sewing projects going forward.  We will learn this and SO MUCH MORE!