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CLASSES: Intro to Sewing Series

#30 Crash Course Sewing
Down and Dirty Sewing Machine Basics!
$20 class fee / 2 hours
For absolute beginners or returning seamsters

Want to learn to sew? This quick class will teach you what you need to get started! You’ll learn how to thread the machine, wind the bobbin, adjust tension, change needles, and troubleshoot. You’ll sew straight lines, turns and curves. Also, you’ll learn about sewing
techniques like seam allowances, grain lines, pinning, and ironing for projects. After this class you’ll be set for any of our project based beginners classes. No Supplies needed!
Lots of dates to choose from!
Instructor: Nicole Vasbinder.

-Sewing Machines provided.
-No supplies needed!


30A July 11, Friday 6:30 - 8:30 pm
30B Aug 8, Friday 6:30 - 8:30 pm
30C Aug 24, Sunday 11 am - 1 pm
30D Sept 2, Tuesday 6:30 - 8:30 pm
30E Sept 23, Tuesday 6:30 - 8:30 pm
30F Nov 21, Friday 6:30 - 8:30 pm
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#50 Easy Intro to Sewing: Make a Pillow!
$30 class fee / 3 hours
Beginner Level

Come give sewing a try! This one-session class introduces you to a sewing machine and the basics of using it. Work on a pillow and learn how to use a sewing machine, measure and cut out your project. Come get excited about sewing! This class will help you figure out what features to look for in a sewing machine; different types of seams, skills such as turning, corners and, backstitching; and how to work with the bobbin. After this class jump into any of our Beginning Level (101 or 102), Easy Intro (80) and/or Apparel Open Sew Labs (204).

-Sewing Machines provided.
-Supply List.

50A August 25, Monday 6:30 - 9:30 pm with Lisa Levaggi Rich
50B August 26, Tuesday 6:30- 9:30 pm with Nicole Vasbinder
50C November 11, Tuesday 6:30 - 9:30 pm
with Nicole Vasbinder
50D December 16, Tuesday 6:30 - 9:30 pm
with Nicole Vasbinder
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#80 Easy Intro to Sewing: Make a Tote Bag!
$40 class fee / 4 hours
Beginner Level

Come to class and leave with a simple tote bag! You’ll learn to use a sewing machine to create your own unique tote bag. Our beginning classes fill up very fast; if you think that you’ll want to continue, please sign up for your next class at the same time as this one so that you won’t be left out!

-Sewing Machines provided.
-Supply List.

80A July 29, Tuesday 5:30 - 9:30 pm with Nicole Vasbinder
80B August 29, Friday 5:30 - 9:30 pm with Nicole Vasbinder
80C September 9, Tuesday 5:30 - 9:30 pm
with Nicole Vasbinder
80D October 3, Friday 5:30 - 9:30 pm
with Nicole Vasbinder
80E November 12, Wednesday 10 am - 2 pm
with Terry McClintock
80F December 1, Monday 5:30 - 9:30 pm
with Lisa Levaggi Rich
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#102 Hip-to-sew Intro:
Make a Great Skirt with Nicole Vasbinder!
$85 class fee / 3 sessions
Beginner Level

Want to learn to sew? This fun class will teach you everything you need to get started plus you’ll make a super fashionable A-line skirt out of cotton with the Mahnee Titus Perfect Skirt pattern! You’ll learn how to thread the machine, wind the bobbin, adjust tension, change needles, and troubleshoot. You’ll also learn how to read a pattern and to understand construction techniques like seam allowances, pinning, and ironing for projects.

-Sewing Machines provided.
-Supply List.

102A July 8, 15, 22 - Tuesdays 6:30 - 9:30 pm
102B July 18, 25, August 1 - Fridays 6:30 - 9:30 pm
102C Aug 24: Sunday 1:30 - 6 and Aug 31: Sunday 11 - 4 (2 sessions)
102D September 5, 12, 19 Fridays 6:30 - 9:30 pm
102E October 21, 28, November 4 - Tuesdays 6:30 - 9:30 pm
102F December 5, 12, 19 - Fridays 6:30 - 9:30 pm
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#103 Hip-to-sew Intro:
Make a Great TOP with Nicole Vasbinder!
$60 class fee / 2 sessions
Advanced Beginner Level

Do you have the sewing basics down? Ready to move on to somethine a bit more advanced? Then come learn to make a super fashionable top with the Mahnee Titus Summer Top Pattern! This is a great follow-up to the Make a Great Skirt Class (102 series).

-Sewing Machines provided.
-Supply List.

103A August 5 & 12 - Tuesdays 6:30 - 9:30 pm
103B September 30 & October 7 - Tuesdays 6:30 - 9:30 pm
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#104 Hip-to-sew Intro:
Make a Cabo Halter Top with Nicole Vasbinder!
**NEW CLASS!!**
$60 class fee / 2 sessions
Advanced Beginner Level

Come make this fun in the sun halter top using Amy Butler's Cabo Halter pattern. So fresh and stylish! You'll learn how to install an invisible zipper and sew a self-lined bodice. This is a great follow-up to the Make a Great Skirt Class (102 series).

-Sewing Machines provided.
-Supply List.

104A August 15 & 22 - Fridays 6:30 - 9:30 pm
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