Skill level: Beginner 

Prerequisite skills: None

Do you want an entry-level lesson on sewing and garment construction? Do you have a sewing machine but are uncertain how to use it?

Join us for a hands-on introductory course that will teach you the foundational skills needed to construct simple textile items including home goods and apparel. This class is perfect for the aspiring sewist who is curious to try sewing or the self-taught sewist who would like to increase their knowledge and technical skill set.

Only 6 places!

Students will work on Janome HD-3000 and School Mate 7330 straight-stitch home sewing machines and Janome and Babylock home sergers.

Students will:

• Cut and sew a scrunchie strap shoulder bag and sew in a snap,

• Learn sewing vocabulary, including sewing machine parts and apparel construction terminology;

• Learn how to thread and operate a conventional sewing machine, including trouble-shooting common issues;

• Receive instruction on how to read a commercial sewing pattern;

• Learn basic techniques to create sewn products, including how to pin and cut fabric and order of operations for construction; and

• Receive a complimentary Rightfully Sewn sewing pattern for a scrunchie strap shoulder bag to continue sewing at home.

All sewing tools will be provided by Rightfully Sewn Academy and it's donors in order to promote and encourage a sustainable future in the fashion industry. Rightfully Sewn has fabric available for you to use, but if you want to purchase a specific fabric & thread color for this project, the yardage amount will be sent after purchase of class.

Class is taught by one of our Academy Instructors.