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Intro To Sewing



Thursdays, Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 and Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, 2025 @ 4:00pm – 6:00pm (16 hours of instruction time)

 

Skill Level: Beginner; ages 14 and up

What you will learn:

This class meets once a week for 8 weeks, 2 hours per session, and there is REQUIRED homework, so please consider this prior to signing up. Topics will cover assembling a basic sewing kit (and why quality matters); sewing safety; sewing terminology; fractions review; understanding fibers and fabrics; how to select fabrics, thread and needles; understanding the parts of your sewing machine and how they work; machine care and maintenance; measuring to fit a pattern; how to layout a pattern; fabric care; following pattern instructions; using a sewing machine and your tools to construct a simple garment (measuring, cutting, threading, stitch settings, construction techniques to include seams, narrow hems, stay-stitching, under-stitching, top stitching, easing & gathering, curves, grading, clipping curves, casings, ties, pockets and other skills specific to the designated project); pressing vs. ironing; various machine techniques; and hand sewing basics (mending, hems, and buttons). Please plan to arrive 15 min early to set up, so we can start on time. Refer to Class FAQs on the website.


What you need to bring (supply list):


Click here to view supply list.


Meet your instructor: 

Christina Harrigan - Click here to read bio.

redcloverquilts@gmail.com ? (703) 368-7169


Class registration ends 3 days prior to the class for teacher preparation.  A minimum of 2 participants is required for the class to be held.  If there are not enough people registered, a credit will be given. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS. Contact the shop or instructor for any questions regarding registration.

Intro To Sewing

Cost:
$ 199.00
Thu, Jan 9, 2025 at 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Thu, Jan 16, 2025 at 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Thu, Jan 23, 2025 at 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Thu, Jan 30, 2025 at 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Thu, Feb 6, 2025 at 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Thu, Feb 13, 2025 at 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Thu, Feb 20, 2025 at 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Thu, Feb 27, 2025 at 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
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