Sewing 101 Class at New York Sewing Center

Ready to take that sewing machine you bought out of the box and put it to good use? With Sewing 101, we are going back to the basics, starting from scratch and taking you step by step through all the essentials to make learning to sew a fun and inspiring experience for adults!

Sewing 101 is perfect for complete beginners & people who have sewn in the past but need a refresher, where they will learn how to competently use a sewing machine and complete a skirt or drawstring pants from a commercial pattern!

During this course you will learn:

· all of the necessary sewing terminology & equipment
· how to read a commercial pattern
· how to choose the right fabric for a garment--either a skirt or drawstring pants
· how to make a drawstring bag
· how to set in a waistband
· how to identify fabric grain lines
· over 6 different types of stitches & seam finishes using a sewing machine!

PREREQUISITE: None!

*We also offer this course as a one day bootcamp! Check out our bootcamp options if you would like to try a full day class.

IN PERSON CLASSES

COURSE DURATION: 2 hours once a week for 6 weeks or 3 hours once a week for 4 weeks. Total of 12 hours.

SUPPLIES: Student will purchase supplies for class and be provided with a list the first day. All supplies are provided for the first day. Sewing patterns will be included in the class price. Fabric will be purchased by the student