This is for those who want to learn basic use of a sewing machine: regular and serger.
I am offering THREE different Beginner class project options:
1) Pillow: this is the recommended project for beginners and especially those under the age of 14.
2) Zipper Pouch: for those who have a little bit of experience with a sewing Machine (and some trepidation about zippers) Great follow up to a pillow.
3) Cloth Napkins/Unpaper towels: these projects will involve learning how to use a rotary cutter and learning and getting comfortable with a serger as well as the regular machine. Another great follow up to the Pillow or a great Beginner class.
OTHER OPTIONS -BUT PLEASE REACH OUT TO INSTRUCTOR PRIOR TO CLASS TO DISCUSS WHETHER YOU ARE READY FOR THESE MORE ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION PROJECT OPTIONS:
A) Ballet Wrap Skirt: this is the skirt ballet dancers wear in class and combines regular machine and the serger
B) Sleep pants/Shorts: perfect for those with some experience on a machine but need to learn about patterns. Great follow-up to Pillow. BRING A PAIR OF YOUR FAVORITE PANTS OR SHORTS TO TRACE FOR A PATTERN.
C) Other: we can talk about that after you register.
For those with NO machine experience and those 12 and under, the first session will focus on learning about basic supplies and learning how to use a machine for the first time and hopefully make a pillow if time allows. I teach how to sew basic straight lines, back stitch, load bobbin and thread machine. And IF time allows a brief introduction to a serger/overlock machine.
The cost for the 2-hour Workshop will be $40.00. I prefer to teach you on the machines I have available but will consider assisting you learn how to operate your home machine.
This size of the class is limited to four (4) students.
Most class options are either on Tuesday evenings or Saturdays either morning or afternoon. If none of those options work, please reach out to me through the Website.
If perhaps you are wanting to do your own Group of 4-5 people, let me know and we can see if we can set up a time for your specific Group. Otherwise, I hope you make new friends getting to know your fellow new Sewists.
This is open to ages 12 and up but if you have someone below the age of 12 wanting to learn, please reach out to me at jdoran727@gmail.com. I have taught younger than 12 and am open to it under the right circumstances and setting.