Sewing Workshops (Level 1)

Service Description

Discover the art of sewing with our beginner-level sewing workshops. Perfect for hobbyists, these workshops will teach you the fundamentals of using a sewing machine and getting started with creative projects. Class 1 - Basics of Sewing Machine Operation - Parts of the Sewing Machine - Threading the Machine - Filling the Bobbin w/ Thread - Straight Line Test - ZigZag Line Test - Curved Line Test - Various Stitches - Adjusting Thread Tension - Solving Common Operation Problems Class 2 - The Design Process: Why Construction Should Matter to the Fashion Designer - Style I.D. - The Fashion Designer - Importance of Construction - The Design Process - Key Sewing Tools - Local & Online Sewing Supplies Stores - Know Your Fabric - Body Measurements - Pattern Buying & Reading - Seam Allowance - Laying Out and Cutting Fabric - Thread Types - Needles - Stitches - Project Preparation - Fitting the Garment - Pressing Equipment Class 3 - Seams: Joining It All Together - Prepare to Stitch - Open or Closed Seams - Serged Seam Finish - Shaped Seams - Piped Seams - Gathered Seams - Topstitched Seams - Sandwiched Seam - Intersecting Seams - Advanced Seam Stitching Class 4 - Tailoring & Alterations: Tapering to Fit the Garment - Darts - Hems - Tucks - Pleats - Resizing - Hand-Sewing - Button Replacements - Rip Repairs & Patches Class 5 - Introduction to Stabilizers: Fabricating a Stable Foundation - Fabric Stabilizers - Stabilizing Tape - Underlining - Interfacing Garment Parts Class 6 - Zippers: Fastening Your Way into the Garment - Zipper Types - Stitching Tricky Fabrics - All-Purpose Zipper - Lapped Zipper - Fly-Front Zipper & Closure - Applying a Hidden Button & Buttonhole to a Waistband - Applying a Sew-on Hook and Bar to a Waistband - Exposed Zipper - Invisible Zipper - Separating Zipper - Hand-Stitching Zippers Class 7 - Pockets: Building a Handy Compartment - Interfacing Pocket Flaps - Pocket Linings - Pocket Styles - Closure on Pockets

Cancellation Policy

Services can be canceled up to 24-hours before the start time with a full refund of your deposit. Within 24-hours before the start time deposits are non-refundable, and services can be rescheduled. Late arrivals over 15 minutes from the start time or service cancelations without communication/notice will be considered a no-show and future services will be revoked.

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