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.
NEW FOR 2025!
Pre-class Meet-ups are available to talk with the instructor about the supplies you will need and anything else you may need to do to be prepared for your first class. You do not need to sign up to attend. Please only attend the meet-ups for the class you are registered for.
January's Pre-Class Meet-up on 1/19/25, 10-11am
February's Pre-Class Meet-up on 2/9/25, 10-11am
April's Pre-Class Meet-up on 4/19/25, 10-11am
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Skill Details: | For those that have never used a machine to sew. |
| Materials Included: | 2 Fat Quarters (18"x22" pieces of fabric) |
| 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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