Adult Sewing Class

It’s never too late to learn to sew!

Our adult classes are tailored to beginners. Don’t be embarrassed if you cannot use a sewing machine, sew a button, or thread a needle. Come learn this lost art and the skills needed to last a lifetime.

We can teach you! As classes become available we will have the details: dates, times, location, etc. posted for your review and registration. If you would like to see us in your community contact us to discuss.

• Classes are 2 hours in length and meet once per week for a 6 week session.
• Sewing machines and tools will be provided.
• A supply list will be emailed out after the first day of class.

Expect to walk away with the knowledge of:

• A brief overview of basic sewing tools and how they are used and terminology.
• A demonstration of how to use a sewing machine, as well as threading the machine and winding the bobbin.
• Learn the purpose of the different basic stitches such as straight stitch, zig-zag stitch, basting stitch and topstitch.
• Learn the importance of one way prints and two way prints
• How to select fabrics that are right for your project and how to pay attention to the weight and the direction of fabric print as you put your project together.
• Describe the grain line and selvedge edge, crosswise grain, lengthwise grain and bias cut of fabric.
• How and when to use a different seam allowance.
• Explain different fabric weights require different needles and thread.
• How to select a pattern; read the back of the pattern envelope; review the how-to’s and use the pattern instructions and terminology enclosed; demonstrate the importance of and how to transfer pattern markings; understand the process of laying out a pattern, correct pinning before cutting the fabric and understand the preparation of fabric before use.