Hey there! 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 or drawstring pants 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· how to identify fabric grain lines· different types of stitches & seam finishes you can complete using a sewing machine!PROJECTS: Denim tote bag and a Pencil Skirt, A- line skirt, or PJ pants from commercial patternCOST: $310FABRIC AND SUPPLIES: Fabric provided for tote bag, and the pattern for the skirt/pants is provided as well. Students will need 3-4 yards of non-stretch fabric. wool, crepe, or cotton blends are ideal. Fabric is available for purchase $16 per yard.COURSE DURATION: 7 hours of sewing with either a 30 minute break or 1 hour lunch break depending on the time of day.NEW 2 PART OPTION: We have a new option where this class will be split into 2 classes, 3.5 hours each, rather than one long day. The same information will be covered, but split into 2 shorter classes. This option is listed in the drop-down menu below!PREREQUISITE: None!(Pattern images for example purposes only)
