Curious about sewing but not sure where to start? This five-week, hands-on Intro to Sewing workshop will give you the skills and confidence to get comfortable with your sewing machine and tackle a variety of basic sewing projects.

Participants will learn the essentials of sewing, from understanding their machine and choosing the right tools and materials to reading patterns and completing common clothing repairs and alterations. You’ll explore different types of fabrics, needles, scissors, zippers, and buttons while developing practical skills through hands-on instruction and practice.

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Understand the basic functions and operation of a sewing machine.
• Read and follow a simple sewing pattern.
• Identify common fabrics and understand which materials are suited to different projects.
• Choose appropriate scissors, needles, and other sewing tools.
• Sew buttons securely by hand.
• Learn basic hand-stitching techniques.
• Patch and repair fabric.
• Take basic measurements and hem garments or other fabric items.
• Understand the basics of working with zippers and buttons.

Whether you’re completely new to sewing or looking to refresh your skills, this workshop is an introduction to the fundamentals you can use for future projects, repairs, and alterations.

This workshop is bi-weekly starting October 24 and going until December 19. (Workshop dates: October 24, November 7, November 21, December 5 and December 19)