Basic Sewing

sewing workshop class in Boston Beginning Sewing class

sewing workshop class in Boston

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.

Completion qualifies students for Sewing Open Workshop and other intermediate classes such as Alterations and Sewing with a Pattern.

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.

All materials will be provided.

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

Instructors: Carol Price, Diane Vezeau

FALL 2010

Section 1F: 6 Tuesdays, 7–9:30pm, Sept 14–Oct 19 – FULL

Section 2F: 6 Wednesdays, 7–9:30pm, Sept 8–Oct 13 – FULL

Section 3F: 6 Mondays, 9:30am–12pm, Sept 20–Nov 1 (no class Oct 11)

Section 4F: 6 Mondays, 9:30am–12pm, Nov 8–Dec 13

WINTER 2011

Section 1W: 6 Thursdays, 7–9:30pm, Jan 6–Feb 10– FULL

Section 2W: 6 Thursdays, 7–9:30pm, Feb 24–Mar 31

Section 3W: 6 Mondays, 9:30am–12pm, Jan 10–Feb 14

Section 4W: 6 Mondays, 9:30am–12pm, Feb 28–Apr 4

$170