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SUMMARY:Sewing Skills: All About Seams
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Afternoon Workshop\nReady to level up your sewing? This hands-on skills class teaches essential seam stitching and finishing techniques used in professional garment-making and home decor projects. This hands-on sewing class is designed for beginners and experienced stitchers alike. You will learn essential machine skills from setup to finished seams.  By the end of class\, you will be certified to use the sewing machines independently during Open Maker Hours. \nLimited seats available.  Registration closes September 13. \nSpend the morning at the AIC with instructor Carson Eddy and get real machine time practicing four fundamental seaming techniques used by sewists at every level. Whether you’re new to sewing or looking to refine your skills\, this focused workshop gives you the foundational knowledge to sew more cleanly and more confidently. \nWhat You Will Learn: \n\nHow to set up a sewing machine for optimal performance\nWinding and loading a bobbin correctly\nThreading the machine and inserting the needle\nSewing a series of seams used in garment-making and home decor projects\n\nTechniques You Will Practice \n\nTraditional Seam – the essential seam every sewist needs to master\nFrench Seam – an enclosed seam perfect for sheer and delicate fabrics\nFlat-Felled Seam – a strong seam ideal for denim\, canvas\, and sportswear\nStretch Seam – a seam for stretch fabrics like spandex\, jersey\, and knits\n\n  \nPrerequisite: No experience needed \nMin # of Students: 3 \nMax # of Students: 6 \nCost: $45 (materials included) \nDate: Tuesday (1:00 pm-3:30 pm) September 15 \nInstructor: Carson Eddy \nClasses that do not meet the minimum enrollment will be canceled.
URL:https://westonaic.org/class/sewing-skills-all-about-seams/
LOCATION:The Loft\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 2nd floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Fiber Arts,Sewing,Sewing Machine Certification
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SUMMARY:Sewing Fundamentals: Fall Themed Tote Bag
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Morning Workshop\nWind\, thread\, and sew — make your first project and earn AIC sewing machine certification. This hands-on sewing fundamentals class is designed for absolute beginners. You’ll learn essential machine skills from setup to finished seams\, then apply them to create a personalized Fall or Halloween Tote Bag. By the end of class\, you will be certified to use the sewing machines independently during Open Maker Hours. \nLimited seats available. Registration closes September 30. \nIn a supportive\, beginner-friendly setting instructor Carson Eddy will demystify the sewing tools and equipment. You will then put your new skills to work creating a tote bag in your choice of festive Fall and Halloween cotton prints. You’ll take home a finished project\, a reference packet for future sewing adventures\, and the confidence and certification to keep practicing during Open Maker Hours. Whether you’ve never touched a sewing machine or picked one up years ago\, this class welcomes you. \nWhat you’ll learn in this sewing fundamentals class: \n\nHow to set up a sewing machine for optimal performance\nWinding and loading a bobbin correctly\nThreading the machine and inserting the needle\nSewing a complete beginner-friendly project from start to finish\n\n  \nPrerequisite: No experience needed\nMin # of Students: 3\nMax # of Students: 6\nCost: $45 (materials included)\nDate: Thursday\, October 1  (10:00 am – 12:30 pm)\nInstructor: Carson Eddy \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nClasses that do not meet the minimum enrollment requirement will be canceled.
URL:https://westonaic.org/class/sewing-fundamentals-fall-tote-bag/
LOCATION:The Loft\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 2nd floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Fiber Arts,Sewing,Sewing Machine Certification
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SUMMARY:Sewing Skills: Button\, Snap & Hook
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Morning Workshop\nWant to finish your sewing projects like a pro? This hands-on sewing workshop covers the essential fasteners used in garment construction and home decor sewing — from machine-stitched buttonholes to hand-sewn snaps and hook-and-eyes. This sewing class is designed for beginners and experienced stitchers alike. You will learn essential machine and hand sewing skills.  By the end of class\, you will be certified to use the sewing machines independently during Open Maker Hours. \nLimited seats available.  Registration closes November 16. \nClosures are the detail that separates a polished\, professional finish from a project that feels unfinished. Join instructor Carson Eddy and get hands-on practice applying four of the most used sewing fasteners — learning not just how to attach them\, but when and why to use each one across garments and home decor projects. \nWhat You Will Learn: \n\nHow to set up a sewing machine for optimal performance\nWinding and loading a bobbin correctly\nThreading the machine and inserting the needle\nSewingskills used in garment-making and home decor projects\n\nClosures You’ll Learn to Sew \n\nButtonholes – machine-stitched buttonholes for any fabric type\nButtons – sew on flat\, shank\, and decorative buttons by hand\nSnaps – attach snaps for a clean\, low-profile\, invisible closure\nHooks & Eyes – install hook-and-eye closures for waistbands and necklines\n\n  \nPrerequisite: No experience required \nMin # of Students: 3 \nMax # of Students: 6 \nCost: $45 (materials included) \nDate: Thrusday\, November 19 (10:00 am – 12:30 pm) \nInstructor: Carson Eddy \n  \nClasses that do not meet the minimum enrollment will be canceled.
URL:https://westonaic.org/class/sewing-skills-button-snap-hook/
LOCATION:The Loft\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 2nd floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Fiber Arts,Sewing,Sewing Machine Certification
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SUMMARY:Sewing Fundamentals: Drawstring Bottle Bag
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Morning Workshop\nNew to machine sewing? This beginner sewing workshop is the perfect starting point.  Jump-start your sewing journey in this hands-on Sewing Fundamentals Workshop designed for absolute beginners. Instructor Carson Eddy will help you get acquainted with sewing machines\, tools\, and equipment — then put your new skills to work creating a festive Drawstring Bottle Bag to take home or gift. \nLimited seats available.  Registration closes on December 8. \nUpon completion of this workshop you will be certified to use the sewing machines independently during Open Maker Hours. \nWhat you’ll learn \n\nHow to set up a sewing machine\nWinding & loading a bobbin\nThreading the machine correctly\nSewing a complete beginner project\n\n  \nPrerequisite: No experience needed \nDate: Thursday\, December 10 (10:00 am – 12:30 pm) \nCost: $45 (materials included) \nMin # of Students: 3 \nMax # of Students: 6 \n  \nClasses that do not meet the minimum enrollment will be canceled.  
URL:https://westonaic.org/class/sewing-fundamentals-bottle-gift-bag-workshop/
LOCATION:The Loft\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 2nd floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Fiber Arts,Sewing,Sewing Machine Certification
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