Learn the basics of operating a sewing machine in this 3 hour introductory workshop. Leave the workshop having sewn a custom insulated (have sewn before) or a custom single layer lunch bag (have never sewn) for yourself or someone else!
Skill Level: Beginner
Skill requirements:
There are no prerequisites for this class; no sewing experience is necessary. ***However, if you want to do the insulated lunch bag version, some basic sewing experience is helpful. ***
Must be aged 16+.
In this workshop you will learn:
- Basic sewing vocabulary
- Basic fabric knowledge
- Helpful tools you’ll need to sew at home
- How to cut straight lines
- Sewing machine parts and functions
- How to wind a bobbin and thread the machine
- How to sew in a straight line and pivot around corners
- How to sew in reverse
- Basic lunch bag finishing or lined lunch bag finishing (depending on what bag you choose to sew)
- Flat bottom gusset
Materials Needed:
Insulated Lunch Bag **SOME BASIC SEWING EXPERIENCE **
- 1m Quilting cotton or light-medium weight canvas or .5 m of two different colour or printing fabrics (one main and one lining)
- 1 m Insul-bright quilted insulation fabric
- 1 spool of coordinating polyester thread
- Sew-on velcro or snaps
***PLEASE NOTE IF YOU CHOOSE THIS VERSION YOU MAY OR MAY NOT FINISH YOUR BAG DURING THE CLASS*** (WE WILL SEND YOU HOME WITH SOME INSTRUCTIONS TO FINISH)
Single Layer Lunch Bag **NO SEWING EXPERIENCE
-
.5m Quilting cotton or light-medium weight canvas or 2x fat quarters
- 1 spool of coordinating polyester thread
- Sew- on velcro or snaps
We offer a 20% student discount on all your supplies for this workshop! You will be sent a code to use online once you've registered for your class.
Equipment requirements: We highly encourage you to bring your own sewing machine, however if you don't own a machine, one will be provided for you. If you’d like to bring your home machine, please remember to bring the manual (and foot pedal/power cord) and arrive 10 minutes prior to the scheduled time.
Group size: We like to keep our workshops cozy and fun, so attendance is limited to 6 guests.