Service Description

***PLEASE NOTE*** This 4 week session skips a week in the series!! Classes will happen on October 2, 16, 23, and 30!! NO CLASS ON WEDNESDAY OCT. 9!!** Are you ready to dive into the world of sewing and create amazing projects out of scraps? Join our 4-week beginner sewing course, designed to teach you the essentials of sewing and upcycling and build your confidence with each class. This course is perfect for those new to sewing or looking to refresh their skills! What You'll Learn: Weeks 1 & 2: Foundations & Basics - Sewing Machine Mastery: Get comfortable with your sewing machine, learning threading, basic stitches, and troubleshooting. - Essential Techniques: French seams, pinning, pressing, pivoting, tube turning, trimming seam allowances, rotary cutting, boxed corners, edge stitching, and more. - Project: Sew your own drawstring bag with optional upcycling! Weeks 3 & 4: Advanced Skills & Projects - Skill Building: Topstitching, sewing on bias edges, hemming, creating divided pockets, gathering stitches for ruffles, using fusible interfacing, and adding hardware. - Projects: Create a simple apron and a stylish wristlet ruffle key fob, with opportunities to upcycle materials from home! Hands-On Projects: Each week, you'll complete a new project that reinforces the skills you've learned, with a focus on both creativity and functionality. Bring Your Own Machine: Bringing your own (working) sewing machine and manual is highly encouraged so you can get comfortable with your machine, or you can use one of ours. Supplies You Need to Provide: **Or use all our materials for $20!! You can choose which option when you register and pay. Week 1 - pillowcase - All supplies are provided!! Week 2 - 3 Drawstring Bag: - 3 fat quarters of coordinating fabric - UPCYCLING OPTION: 3 woven cotton shirts (e.g., button-up shirts) - 1/8 yard fabric for drawstring OR 2 yards grosgrain ribbon, twill tape, or even a shoestring! Week 3 - 4 Simple Apron: - 1 yard cotton (mid-weight like duck), denim, or twill for the main body - 1/2 yard of the same or contrasting fabric for pockets and strings - UPCYCLING OPTION: 1 pair of adult medium-heavy weight pants (chinos, jeans, workpants), or an old tablecloth ***There will be no makeups or refunds for missed sessions

Cancellation Policy

All cancellations and transfers to other classes must be made at least 48 hours in advance. Transfer of payment from one class to another will be made based on availability. All refunds are subject to a 3% processing fee. Refunds and transfers must be requested by emailing sewistginger@gmail.com. No refunds or credits will be provided if you notify us less than 48 hours in advance. By registering for this class, you are agreeing to this cancellation policy. No shows for class and/or notice after class will result in forfeiting of registration.

Contact Details

• 1000 Corporate Drive suite 201, Hillsborough, NC 27278, USA

  919.295.9692

  sewistginger@gmail.com