This 4.5 hour class (morning session-break-afternoon session) is designed to give students a basic understanding of the skills and techniques of industrial straight-stitch and overlock sewing machine operation
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This 4.5 hour class (morning session-break-afternoon session) is designed to give students a basic understanding of the skills and techniques of industrial straight-stitch and overlock sewing machine operation. The student will be trained in concepts, tools, and safety skills that will prepare them for extending their knowledge in Skills 2 and Construction 101 classes.
If you are considering whether our 6-week Industrial Sewing Certificate Program is for you, this is a great class to allow you to get a feel for our set-up, instructors, and whether you have the aptitude for sewing. Should you decide to take the 6 week class, the $75 class fee will be put towards the cost of the Certificate Program.
Emphasis is placed on safe machine operation, setup and maintenance, threading, sewing straight lines, corners, and curves.
During this course you will learn the following skills:
Plain seam pressed open
Plain seam pressed to one side
Serged seam pressed open
Serged seam pressed to one side
Curved seam
Topstitch
StitchWorks was created in response to offshoring and its byproduct: fast fashion. Today, offshoring dominates the fashion industry. Large retailers send orders overseas to countries where production is fast, and labor is cheap.
Offshoring has led to the rise of fast fashion: the rapid production of cheap clothing that mimic trends from the runway. This culture not only results in overproduction of clothing, but also encourages quick disposal of damaged garments, as opposed to mending them.
Crash is perfect for absolute beginners, or those wanting a quickie refresher. In this introductory class, you’ll get to know your sewing machine while making a useful and stylish reversible tote.
The instructors put a lot of effort in preparing and purchasing supplies (where applicable) so that everyone has what they need and has the best class experience
This is an open sewing class allowing you freedom to work on a project of your choice (approved by instructor according your sewing skills). You will be guided thru the entire process of your project at your own pace by learning to read & understand patterns
In each 2-hour class, we will learn and practice 3-4 free motion quilting designs, gradually building the skills and confidence from beginner to advanced level.
Kids are able to make a variety of sewing projects after they start with the initial famous pin cushion and sewing bag to keep all their crafty projects and sewing supplies from getting lost. The best thing about sewing is there’s Always something new to learn! Kids just being kids and having th...
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