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Level 1W - Beginning Machine Sewing

This is session #1 of 2

What You'll Learn

  • Sewing machine safety
  • Sewing vocabulary and concepts
  • Machine features and how to use them
  • Threading/ unthreading the machine
  • Winding a bobbin
  • Sewing straight seams  
  • Pinning fabric for sewing
  • Machine hemming
  • Sewing around corners
  • Mitered corners
  • Making a casing
  • Inserting a drawstring

What You'll Make

A baby blanket, a pillowcase, and a drawstring bag.

What You'll Need

Everything is provided for you, so no need to run to the fabric store and hoping you bought the right thing!

Everyone has their own sewing machine, a set of take-home instructions, practice sheets, muslin, and all fabrics, thread, and notions for all projects.

Earlier Event: July 9
FASHION ILLUSTRATION- 9 HEAD FIGURE
Later Event: July 16
HALTER DRESS