Beginner's Sewing Classes
Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 12:09PM Here's a fresh batch of sewing classes for the new or almost new stitcher!
Check out our full listing under classes above.
L2S - Learn to Sew
So you just got a new sewing machine and you don’t know where to start? This program was
designed just for you.
We’ll get you started with all the basics including simple clothing repairs, an introduction to
quilting and home decorating plus a start on clothing construction sewing with our L 2 S program.
By touching on all the different areas of sewing you are sure to find the type of projects
that you will love to create.
Class One: Sewing 101
Wednesday Jan 25th 6 – 9pm
No Experience Required! We start from the beginning and teach you how to thread a sewing
machine, wind a bobbin and get started with all the basic sewing techniques to tackle every
sewing project. Learn how to do simple mending, hemming, and sewing.
Class Two: Quilting Basics
Wednesday Feb 1st 6 – 9pm
An introduction to the joy of quilting is taught tonight as you make a nine patch pillow top with
sashing! The techniques taught in this class are quilt piecing, rotary cutting, decorative stitching
and machine quilting to prepare you for larger quilting projects.
Class Three: Home Décor
Wednesday Feb 8th 6 – 9pm
This course is designed to teach you the basic home décor techniques of cording and home décor
construction. You will be using your 9 patch pillow top from class two to create a finished
pillow with a corded or ruffled edge.
Class Four: Basics of Fit
Wednesday Feb 15th 6 – 9pm
Designed to teach beginning sewers how to take body measurements, make pattern adjustments,
read and cut your pattern. Everything you need to know before sewing a garment.
Class Five: Clothing Sewing Basics
Wednesday Feb 22nd 6 – 9pm
As your introduction to world of clothing sewing you will sew a pair of pyjama bottoms. You
will learn about seam allowances, hems, casings, seam finishes and pattern reading.
Dates: Wednesdays Jan 25th to Feb 22nd
Time: 6:45pm to 9:00pm
Cost: $199.00
Course duration: once a week for five weeks
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