Learn to Sew with Knits and Wovens

Want to learn how to sew, but not sure where to start? This is a great class for you! In this class you will learn to how to use a sewing machine and sew both woven and knit fabrics.

You will then use your new skills to make a 'Rosie the Riveter' style woven headband & twist knit headband!

Prerequisites:

• none - no sewing experience necessary (or have not sewn for a long time - several years) and/or have never used a sewing machine before.

You will learn:

• Sewing machine basics
• How to sew a simple seam with both knit and woven fabrics
• How to cut with a rotary cutter and ruler

You will need:

• 0.25m jersey knit fabric like cotton jersey, french terry or performance wear fabrics (non-directional). A knit with good recovery is key! Look for lycra/spandex content. * Please choose a non-slippery knit fabric.
• 0.25m woven fabric like quilting cotton or linen (non-directional) * Please choose a woven fabric without a lot of drape.
• matching thread