Beginning Sewing Classes with Nancy Wiswall | April 9, 16, 30 and May 7 Beginning Sewing Classes with Nancy Wiswall | April 9, 16, 30 and May 7

April 9, 16, 30 and May 7 Learn about your own sewing machine in order to become a confident sewist! Our Beginning Sewing teacher, Nancy Wiswall, comes to you with a lifetime of sewing experience including teaching middle schoolers FACS (Family and Consumer Science) for many years! She will show you the basics of sewing and various techniques like choosing and measuring fabrics, using a rotary cutter and cutting mat and hand sewing basics. You will create several projects including placemats, a pin cushion and a reversible tote. Ages 12+ are welcome! Want a more robust program for your child? We have a new program called "Sewciety Kids." Just sign up for the introductory Sewciety Kids class, and then they are eligible to take several 6-week sessions. For this class, you will need: Sewing machine in working order with a quarter inch foot Basic Sewing Thread Fabric for each project (see below) Sewing machine needles Bobbins A quarter inch foot for your sewing machine Power cord and foot pedal Scissors Fabric Requirements (purchase before class) : Tote Bag Fabric: 3/4 yard each of 2 coordinating fabric Place Mats 1 /2 yard each of two coordinating fabrics a small package of craft-size batting Nancy will also add a couple of other projects throughout the four-week session. She will tailor the projects based on what students want to make, and fabric requirements will be determined during class. Other Recommended Supplies: 18" x 24" cutting mat or larger A rotary Cutter An acrylic ruler, 6 x 24" or larger Don't have a machine? Our sewing machine studio has lots of excellent starter machine options by Juki , Bernina and bernette with all of the feet and stitches that you need to start your sewing journey. Come in for a demo and a test drive!