When in doubt, start at the very beginning. This course is designed to give novice stitchers a comprehensive foundation in machine sewing. Students will make a lined, zippered fold-over clutch or laptop bag, and will graduate with the confidence to begin tackling anything.

Skills learned:
- Machine threading and operation: sewing straight lines, pivoting, backstitching, changing machine settings, troubleshooting
- Textile selection
- Pattern layout, grainlines, and cutting techniques
- Seaming and topstitching
- Fusing interfacing
- Incorporating a lining
- Attaching a patch pocket
- Installing a zipper
- Attaching hardware (snaps, D-rings)

Skill Level: Novice. No experience needed.

Project materials not included. You do not need to bring anything to the first week and we will go over all the supplies you need to purchase by the second class.

4 Weeks; 12 Course Hours
 
[SOLD OUT] Section 1 (800 S 8th St): 4 Sundays 10am-1pm; Nov 18, Dec 2, Dec 9 & Dec 16. Please note this skips Sun Nov 25 for Thanksgiving weekend.
 
[SOLD OUT Section 2 (1912 South St): 4 Mondays 6-9pm; Nov 19, Nov 26, Dec 3 & Dec 10
 
Section 3 (800 S 8th St): 4 Wednesdays 6-9pm; Jan 9, Jan 16, Jan 23 & Jan 30
 
Section 4 (1912 South St): 4 Thursdays 6-9pm; Jan 10, Jan 17, Jan 24 & Jan 31
 
Section 5 (800 S 8th St): 4 Fridays 10am-1pm; Jan 11, Jan 18, Jan 25 & Feb 1