ORGANIZER EVENTS

Novice Sewing  (N)     For the absolute novice who just wants to learn how to use their sewing machine. You will learn to thread your machine, wind a bobbin, and sew a straight line. I’ll show you the basic tools used in sewing and we will complete a small project. Free project kit available from instructor. Supply List:  Novice Sewing Supply list Experience Levels  (N)          Novice. No experience whatsoever   Unable to thread machine, wind bobbin, or operate the machine. Novice…

Novice Practice project: Pillow (N)   Stay and practice your new skills by making a Toss Pillow. This quick and easy project will help you practice even seam allowances, turning corners and building confidence. As  bonus you’ll learn 2 different hand stitches. Supplies needed Prerequisite: Novice Sewing Supply List:  Novice Practice Project Pillow

103  Stretch sewing techniques  (B, I )        Use a pattern to construct a sweatshirt with a knit fabric of your choice. Learn techniques to sew on knits and finish seams. You’ll also learn to apply rib knit at the neckline, cuffs and bottom band (optional). Supplies needed, project is precut before class at home Prerequisite: 102 How to use a pattern or equivalent Supply List: 103 Stretch sewing techniques Supply list   Experience Levels (N)          Novice. No experience whatsoever   Unable…

Beginner Practice Project: Tote bag (B)                Continue using your skills to make an unlined canvas tote bag with a contrasting reinforced bottom and self handles. With so many canvas prints to choose from you can express your personality with this project. Prerequisite: 101 Beginner Sewing Supply List: Beginner Practice Project-Tote Bag Supply List   Experience Levels (N)          Novice. No experience whatsoever   Unable to thread machine, wind bobbin, or operate the machine. Novice sewing…

101 Beginner Sewing  ( B )                             For the absolute beginner, the Novice sewer who’d like more in depth instruction and those who want to brush up their sewing skills. Learn to sew straight lines, curves, and corners. Become familiar with needles, thread, fabric, and interfacing basics. Apply your new skills to cut and sew a quilted “book” to organize your needles. 30-minute break for lunch, fabric needed…

Zippers  (B, I )                                 Once you see how easy it is to install an invisible zipper, you’ll never use anything else! In class you’ll learn to use an invisible zipper foot and make a small unlined pouch. You’ll also learn to install an exposed zipper and how to shorten a zipper. Prerequisite:101 Beginner Sewing or equivalent skills. Supply List: _Zippers Supply list   Experience Levels (N)          Novice. No experience whatsoever   Unable to thread machine, wind bobbin, or operate the machine.…

Practice Project: Tote bag lining w zippered pocket   Put your new zipper installation skill to good use as we construct and install a lining with a zippered pocket (or 2) for your previously made tote bag. Supplies required Prerequisite: Beginner practice Project Tote bag and Zippers Supply List: PracticeProject-ToteBagLining-SupplyList

102  How to use a pattern ( B )                                  Do you wonder what all those symbols on your pattern mean? This class covers that and much more. Learn all about the information on the pattern envelope to determine your size and fabric requirements. We’ll cut and construct a pair of elastic waist leisure pants for yourself or a loved one. 30-minute lunch break, supplies…

Altering a Pattern   (I, A ) 3 people could measure to be a size 10,  yet all three are different shapes and heights.  This class shows you how to take a pattern in your size and “tweak” it to fit your specific body shape. Learn what “ease” is and how it affects the fit of your pattern. We’ll use a pattern of your choice to make length and width adjustments using the multi size lines on your pattern. THERE IS…

103  Stretch sewing techniques  (B, I )        Use a pattern to construct a sweatshirt with a knit fabric of your choice. Learn techniques to sew on knits and finish seams. You’ll also learn to apply rib knit at the neckline, cuffs and bottom band (optional). Supplies needed, project is precut before class at home Prerequisite: 102 How to use a pattern or equivalent Supply List: 103 Stretch sewing techniques Supply list   Experience Levels (N)          Novice. No experience whatsoever   Unable…

Beginner Practice Project: Tote bag (B)                Continue using your skills to make an unlined canvas tote bag with a contrasting reinforced bottom and self handles. With so many canvas prints to choose from you can express your personality with this project. Prerequisite: 101 Beginner Sewing Supply List: Beginner Practice Project-Tote Bag Supply List   Experience Levels (N)          Novice. No experience whatsoever   Unable to thread machine, wind bobbin, or operate the machine. Novice sewing…

Novice Sewing  (N)     For the absolute novice who just wants to learn how to use their sewing machine. You will learn to thread your machine, wind a bobbin, and sew a straight line. I’ll show you the basic tools used in sewing and we will complete a small project. Free project kit available from instructor. Supply List:  Novice Sewing Supply list Experience Levels  (N)          Novice. No experience whatsoever   Unable to thread machine, wind bobbin, or operate the machine. Novice…

Novice Practice Project: Pillow (N)   Stay and practice your new skills by making a Toss Pillow. This quick and easy project will help you practice even seam allowances, turning corners and building confidence. As  bonus you’ll learn 2 different hand stitches. Supplies needed Prerequisite: Novice Sewing Supply List:  Novice Practice Project Pillow

Zippers  (B, I )                                 Once you see how easy it is to install an invisible zipper, you’ll never use anything else! In class you’ll learn to use an invisible zipper foot and make a small unlined pouch. You’ll also learn to install an exposed zipper and how to shorten a zipper. Prerequisite:101 Beginner Sewing or equivalent skills. Supply List: _Zippers Supply list   Experience Levels (N)          Novice. No experience whatsoever   Unable to thread machine, wind bobbin, or operate the machine.…

Practice Project: Tote bag lining w zippered pocket   Put your new zipper installation skill to good use as we construct and install a lining with a zippered pocket (or 2) for your previously made tote bag. Supplies required Prerequisite: Beginner practice Project Tote bag and Zippers Supply List: PracticeProject-ToteBagLining-SupplyList

101 Beginner Sewing  ( B )                             For the absolute beginner, the Novice sewer who’d like more in depth instruction and those who want to brush up their sewing skills. Learn to sew straight lines, curves, and corners. Become familiar with needles, thread, fabric, and interfacing basics. Apply your new skills to cut and sew a quilted “book” to organize your needles. 30-minute break for lunch, fabric needed…