Struggling with using your rotary cutter to get accurate cuts, whether it is a garment pattern or quilt pieces? Rulers sliding as you cut? Not pressing correctly, or at all, so your finished garment or quilt top is a bit wonky? Having trouble reading the measurements on your rulers? In this class you will learn proper pressing (not ironing) techniques, for both quilting and garment construction, as well as the correct way to use your rotary cutter to accurately cut your fabric and not your person, or gouge your rulers. You will also learn how to read and identify the various markings on your rulers.

Kickoff your sewing adventures with this ‘quick start’ class. In this class you will learn how to thread your machine, the correct bobbin to use, the proper thread for your various projects (yes, there are many types of threads for different situations), and the appropriate needle type and size to use. You will also learn about the various presser feet available, some helpful sewing hints, and how to maintain your machine. Please read to the end, there is a required supply list.

Sergers can be very intimidating with all those moving parts, needles, and multiple threads, so Let’s Get Serging, and take the fear out of using your serger. If you are new to serging, you are probably unsure of what threads and needles to use, what stitches are available and when to use them, as well as the different feet available for your machine. This introductory course will help take the mystery out of your serger by going over the basics of your serger, from the loopers, to threading, tensions, the various stitches and feet, and the different types of needles and when to use them. Everything you will need to start using your serger with confidence. You will be sewing samples in the class to help you better understand where and when to use the various stitches, how your serger handles different fabrics, and how to guide your fabric correctly to get professional looking results.