Beginner Sewing Series - Master Your Machine 

✂️ ALL supplies included in your class fee.  Bring your own sewing machine (out of the box, if it's new).

TAKE 10% OFF your purchase of TWO sewing classes or 15% off your purchase of THREE sewing classes in this series

🧵 Beginner Sewing 1: Your Essential Introduction to the Sewing Machine - Make a Drawstring Bag 

🗓️ Saturday, January 31, 2026; 9am - Noon

Learn to sew from the very beginning! In this hands-on intro class, you’ll get comfortable with a sewing machine, learn basic sewing vocabulary, and explore different types of fabrics. You’ll practice sewing straight seams and simple seam finishes, then put your new skills to use by making a handy drawstring bag to take home.

📚 Key Techniques Covered

• Machine threading
• Basic stitches
• Fabric grain
• Seam allowances
• Simple seam finishes

✅ Prerequisites

None! This class is specifically designed for the total beginner. No prior experience.  (NOTE: if you took our beginner sewing class in 2025, you have mastered this lesson and can skip to the next class.)

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🏠 Beginner Sewing 2: Polished Finishes: Seams, Hems and Button Closures - Sew an Envelope Pillow with Buttons 

🗓️ Saturday, February 28, 2026; 9am - Noon  

Build on your basics with a practical home décor project. In this class, you’ll learn how to sew neat hems, refine your seam finishes, and work with corners. You’ll also discover how to create buttonholes on a sewing machine and sew buttons that align perfectly.  By the end of class, you’ll have sewn an envelope-style pillow cover with a button closure.

🌟 What you will master:

• Hems
• Pressing & Seam Finishes
• Buttonholes
• Sewing Buttons
• Reading Simple Measurements for a Project

✅ Prerequisites  

Successful completion of Beginner Sewing 1 or equivalent experience is required. You should be comfortable with machine threading, basic stitch functions, and sewing a consistent straight seam.  

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📐 Sewing 3: Intro to Patterns and Zipper Installation - Sew a Zippered Pouch

🗓️ Saturday, March 28, 2026; 9am - Noon

Ready to tackle patterns and zippers? This class introduces you to reading a simple sewing pattern, understanding grainline and pattern markings, and laying out your pieces on fabric. You’ll learn to install a basic zipper using a zipper foot and create a lined zippered pouch—perfect for notions, cosmetics, or pencils.

🔑 Key Skills You Will Unlock

• Reading a Simple Pattern
• Pattern Layout On Grain
• Zipper Installation
• Assembling a Lined Project

✅ Prerequisites

Successful completion of Beginner Sewing 2 or equivalent experience is required. You should be comfortable with machine operation, sewing basic seams, and implementing clean finishing techniques.