Befriend your Sewing Machine

Taught by Cal Patch. One 3-hour class, $60

Saturday February 11, 2-5pm at Wing & Clover in Rhinebeck

Contact Wing & Clover to sign up

Do you have a sewing machine in your closet, but have never used it? Or you want to sew, but the last time you stitched anything up was in Home Ec class in 8th grade? If you are looking for a low-commitment class to get acquainted with your machine (or reacquainted with the art of sewing), this is the one for you! In this 3-hour session, you will learn how to thread your machine and wind a bobbin, sew a simple seam, and hem edges. You will make either a pillowcase, tote bag, or drawstring pouch. From this start you’ll have a foundation for moving on to all kinds of sewing projects, and your machine may just become your very BEST friend!

Supplies:

– sewing machine (I may have some to loan or lease, please contact me for details)

– 1/2 yard or more fabric: any basic woven, printed or solid cottons, denim, twill, etc. (Optional: 1 yard ribbon for handles or drawstring, or trims for decoration)

– thread to match

– sharp fabric-cutting scissors

– pins and pincushion

– seam ripper