Industrial Sewing (Skill 1)

Description:

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