Sewing 101: Basics (Private)

Ready to pick up that needle and thread for the first time? Or finally take that sewing machine you bought out of the box and put it to good use? With Sewing 101 we are going back to the basics, starting from scratch, and taking you step by step through all the essentials to make learning to sew a fun and inspiring experience.

Sewing 101 is perfect for complete beginners & people who have sewn in the past but need a refresher, where they will learn how to competently use a sewing machine and complete a skirt from a commercial pattern!

During this course you will learn:

• all of the necessary sewing terminology & equipment
• how to read a commercial pattern
• how to choose the right fabric for a garment, either a skirt or drawstring pants (for the men)
• how to make bags with professional closures
• how to set in a zipper and waistband
• have to identify fabric grain lines
• over 6 different types of stitches & seam finishes you can complete using a sewing machine!

Projects: drawstring bag, zippered pouch, skirt or drawstring pants from a commercial pattern

Fabric & Supplies: To be discussed after registration

Important Notes:

• Scheduling for private lessons is flexible and subject to the instructor's availability.
  
  
• If the instructor is unavailable during the date or time originally booked, CourseHorse and the class provider will help arrange for a reschedule that works for both parties.
  
  
• Once a date and time is decided on, the class provider's standard cancellation policy applies. 
  
  
• In the event that schedules don't match up and a date and time cannot be scheduled, students are entitled to a refund.
  
  
• Price is for one person for one hour class.
  
  
• Once you have signed up for your preferable day, the instructor will email you and let you know what hours are available.