
| "Sewing Machine Basics" |
| 2 1/2 hours - $30 (including $5 materials fee) |
| In this class we will focus on the terminology and mechanics of the sewing machine. Students will learn how to thread the machine and bobbin, backstitch, straight stitch, zig-zag stitch, turn corners, sewing curved lines, working with seam allowance and basic problem solving with the sewing machine such as tension and threading issues. All materials for this class are included in the tuition, students will leave with a series of sewn samples and reference handouts. |
| Sewing Machine Basics |
| Two and a half hour course - $30 Classes are by reservation only; please contact us to pay by cash or check. |
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![]() | Sewing Machine Basics In this class we will focus on the terminology and mechanics of the sewing machine. Bring your own machine, or use ours. All materials for this class are included in the tuition, students will leave with a series of sewn samples and reference handouts. |
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