Upcoming Classes & Events
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Sewing Fundamentals
January 12, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
$45.00
Instructor: Carson Eddy is a teacher, designer, author, and textile artisan with 30+ years of experience teaching a range of sewing, jewelry-making, and craft skills. A strong believer in the power of creativity, Carson enjoys sharing her knowledge and teaching people new skills so they can discover their creative potential. Carson received her M.F.A. in Costume Design, from Carnegie Mellon University.
Join us for this fun and informative introduction to sewing class. We will introduce the fundamentals of machine sewing, garment construction and fitting, shopping for fabric and patterns, and essential sewing tools and equipment. This informative class is a skills class that will certify you to independently use the AIC lab and machines. You will leave with an extensive packet of information and skills samples for future reference.
The AIC lab has cutting tables, sewing machines, irons and ironing boards, rotary cutting mats, rotary cutters, clear rulers, sewing scissors and thread snips for student use.
***Please note, this class is the prerequisite for the sewing project classes being offered this season.***
Fundamental Sewing Kit: $20 paid directly to the instructor.
Kit includes:
- Flexible Measuring Tape
- Seam Gauge with point turner
- Tailor’s Chalk in white and blue
- Sewing Pins and Pin Cushion
- Safety Pins
- Wonder Clips
- Seam Ripper
- Hand Sewing Needles
- 5 Machine Bobbins
- 5 Machine Needles
Minimum Number of Students: 3
Maximum Number of Students: 8
Cost: $45
Materials Fee: $20 (payable to the instructor)
Date: Wed, Jan 12, 10am-1pm (Snow Date: Sat, Jan 15)
