Basic Sewing

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, Alterations, 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.

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)

Find out where to buy supplies.

Instructor, Schedule, and Cost

Section 1S: 6 Wednesdays, 6:30–9pm
Instructor: Dora Cruz
Mar 28–May 2, 2012 – FULL
NOTE: Please check with instructor for additional make-up date.

Section 2S: 6 Tuesdays, 6:30–9pm
Instructor: Diane Vezeau
Apr 17–May 22, 2012 – FULL

Section 3S: 6 Thursdays, 9:30am–12pm
Instructor: Carol Price
Apr 26–May 31, 2012 – FULL

Section 4M: 6 Tuesdays, 6:30–9pm
Instructor: Carol Price
July 10–Aug 14, 2012 – OPEN

$180