Confident Stitching -- Intro To Sewing
During this session, we will cover the following:
- The anatomy of a sewing machine
- How to plug in and turn on your sewing machine
- How to thread your machine
- How to fill (wind) a bobbin
- How to properly seat a bobbin
- Common thread issues and how to fix them
- Needle and thread types and purposes
- How to measure accurate seam allowances
- How to stitch precise ¼” seam allowances
- How and when to pivot a seam
You’ll have plenty of time to get friendly with your machine and practice stitching so you can take that quilting class you’ve been longing to sign up for. Class instruction includes visual aids, handouts, and
loads of hands-on help.
What to Bring for Class*:
- Sewing machine and all its parts (power cable, foot pedal, and all accessories that came with it, including presser feet and bobbins).
- Sewing machine manual (search online for a downloadable copy if yours has gone missing)
- Sewing kit (at a minimum: sharp scissors, hem gauge or small narrow grid ruler, pins, and a seam ripper)
- Scrap fabric for practice (must be woven and non-stretchy like quilting cotton or muslin or an old pillowcase)
- A spool of sewing machine thread
- Your crafty self with a can-do attitude
*NOTE: Many of these items can be purchased at the store prior to class if you do not already have them.
Skill Level:
beginner
Skill Details:
Skill Level:
Super beginner (You have never touched a sewing machine), preferred ages 16 and up. For younger ages, please call our store to find out about our kids' classes.
Beginner/Refresher (have used a sewing machine but don't know/remember how to thread it, fill and seat a bobbin, or stitch precise seams)
Requirements:
Please make note of our Cancellation Policy. In the case that you are unable to attend the class, you must cancel at least 5 days prior to class date for a FULL refund. If you cancel 4 days prior to class, there is a 50% forfeiture fee deducted from your class fee. You may choose to transfer to another class if available, with a $20 transfer fee plus additional registration fee if applicable. If you cancel 3 days or less prior to class, your class fee is 100% forfeited. Transfer to another class is not available with a 3 day cancellation.
If you paid for a class via PayPal and later need to cancel, a 10% cancellation will be deducted to cover service fees charged by PayPal.
Instructor Name:
Kelli Robertson
Confident Stitching -- Intro To Sewing
Cost:
$ 40.00