Our most basic class! This one’s for you if you just purchased a machine and you have no idea how to get it started, or if you’d like to become familiar with a machine before getting one of your own.   Also good for general knowledge if it’s been awhile since you have used a machine! Following a brief discussion about sewing tools & supplies, you’ll learn how to prepare the machine for sewing: threading the top thread, winding a bobbin and installing it, and inserting a needle. Also, you’ll learn how to change stitches along with their length and width. Practice sewing some seams.

Learn on one of our machines or *bring your own.  This class is mostly about learning how to use your sewing machine – to really get some experience follow it up with one of the project-based beginner classes.

You’re going to get a bunch of information in this class, so make sure you have a notebook and a pen/pencil.

*Machines from the 1980’s and on work best for this class. If you have an older machine you’d like to learn on, call us or stop by before the class! Please make sure your own machine is cleaned and oiled and working properly! If it is new, you don’t have to worry about this. If you are unsure if your machine works properly or not, come to class a bit early so we can test it!

Cost: $40.00 includes 3 hrs of sewing instruction, all supplies, and fabric.


1/28/12       Saturday    1:30pm - 4:30pm

2/7/12         Tuesday      10am-1pm

2/25/12       Saturday     1:30pm - 4:30pm

2/27/12      Tuesday       10am-1pm

3/6/12         Tuesday       10am-1pm

3/22/12      Thursday       10am-1pm

3/17/12       Saturday      1:30pm-4:30pm

4/28/12       Saturday      1:30pm-4:30pm