Basic Sewing

An introduction to the fundamentals of sewing. Learn to use a sewing machine, choose and cut patterns and use basic sewing terms, methods and tools.Complete a pillow, apron, drawstring pants or another simple project.

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.

sewing workshop class in Boston Beginning Sewing class

sewing workshop class in Boston

Course Number

AC535

Class Size

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.

Bring to the first class:

Class 66 bobbins (plastic; please bring at least 3)
Dressmaker shears (best quality are 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 will be discussed in class.

Find out where to buy supplies.

Instructor, Schedule, and Cost

Section 2S: 6 Tuesdays, 9:30am–12pm
May 7–June 11, 2013 – FULL
Instructor: Carol Price

Section 1S: 6 Mondays, 6:30–9pm
May 20–July 1, 2013 (no class May 27) – FULL
Instructor: Carol Price

Section 1M: 6 Mondays, 6:30–9pm
July 8–Aug 12, 2013 – OPEN
Instructor: Carol Price

$180