Foundations of Sewing
It's time to learn to sew! Sewing, or, the act of joining something with stitches, has been considered somewhat of a lost art in recent decades. Less and less people are passing down their sewing knowledge to the next generation, as it is no longer a necessity in daily life. However, the popularity of sewing has been making a resurgence in the past few years, as more and more people yearn to create something useful out of a piece of fabric and some thread. If you are one of those people, then the first step is signing up for this class!
You will learn how to: wind a bobbin, thread a machine, change a machine needle, use pins, begin and end a seam, sew a straight seam using seam allowance, sew basic machine stitches, unpick a seam, finish seams, press seams, the importance of taking breaks and stretching, read a pattern, use a rotary cutter with acrylic ruler and cutting mat to cut fabric, and make a cloth napkin.
Ages 16 and up.
Click here to view the Supply List Please bring the required materials with you to class.
Skill Level: | Beginner |
Skill Details: | For those that have never used a machine to sew. |
Materials Included: | 2 Fat Quarters (18'x22 |
Instructor: | Erin Morrison |
Instructor Bio: | Erin has been sewing since childhood, but it wasn't until she attended The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) and graduated with a degree in Fashion Design that she really understood sewing and garment construction. Lately, Erin has been working towards a fully home sewn wardrobe and sharing her experience with the sewing community on Instagram. She has a You Tube channel with the main focus on sustainable sewing and creative refashioning, all in an effort to be a good steward of the Earth. She hopes to motivate and empower other people to make their own clothes and to accept their wonderful bodies as they are today. Instagram: @theclotheserinsews YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theclotheserinsews |
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