Basic Sewing

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An introduction to the fundamentals of sewing. Start with a given plan and work it through to completion using hand and machine sewing. Learn to use a sewing machine, choose and cut patterns and use basic sewing terms, methods and tools. Please plan to use our machines; if time allows, the instructor may invite you to bring your own to the final session. We will provide materials for your starting project. After that you may choose to purchase your own.

Completion qualifies students for Intermediate Sewing, Sewing Open Workshop and a variety of other classes.

Course Number

AC535

Class Size

6

Age Range

17+, teens by permission

Skill Level

Beginner

Prerequisite

None

Materials

Please plan to use our machines; if time allows, the instructor may invite you to bring your own to the final session.

We will provide materials for your starting project. After that you may choose to purchase your own.

As you develop your personal sewing kit and shop for fabric, you may find this useful:

Recommended sewing kit:

  • Class 66 bobbins (plastic)
  • Dressmaker shears (Fiskars or Gingher)
  • Paper scissors
  • Assorted machine sewing needles
  • Assorted hand sewing needles
  • Common pins
  • Pin cushion
  • Seam ripper
  • Dressmaker’s pencil or tailor’s chalk
  • Tape measure 60”
  • Ruler
  • Dark and light color thread for basting
  • Thimble
  • Needle threader
  • Sewing gauge
  • Fabric (can be discussed in class)

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Instructor, Schedule, and Cost

Instructor: Diane Vezeau
Section 1: 6 Tuesdays, 6:30–9pm
1W: Jan 10–Feb 14, 2012 – FULL

Instructor: Carol Price
Section 2: 6 Mondays, 9:30am–12pm
2W: Jan 9–Feb 13, 2012 – OPEN

Section 3: 6 Wednesdays, 6:30–9pm
3W: Feb 8–Mar 14, 2012 – FULL

Section 4: 6 Mondays, 9:30am–12pm
4W: Feb 27–Apr 2, 2012 – OPEN

$180

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