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Beginner Sewing: A 4-Week Introduction to Machine Sewing


  • Cahilty Lodge 3220 Village Way Sun Peaks, BC, V0E 5N0 Canada (map)

Whether you're brand new to sewing or looking to build confidence with your machine, this 4-week beginner class will cover the essentials to get you started.

Each session will introduce key sewing techniques and guide you through hands-on projects, helping you develop skills for future sewing endeavors.

Dates:
- Sunday Sep 28 
- Sunday Oct 5
- Sunday Oct 19
- Sunday Oct 26 

Time: 1pm - 5pm 

Price: $180 for 4 x sessions

What You'll Learn:
πŸ”Ή Week 1: Understanding your sewing machine – threading, maintenance, and basic stitching. Introduction to fabrics, thread, and needles. Project planning and design.
πŸ”Ή Week 2: Garment sewing – make a simple piece like pajama or sweatpants. Learn measuring, cutting, seam construction, and finishing techniques.
πŸ”Ή Week 3: Home dΓ©cor – create a customized toss pillow or pillow sham while exploring decorative techniques.
πŸ”Ή Week 4: Intro to quilting – complete a small quilted project such as a placemat, table runner, or mini art piece.

What to Bring to the First Class:
βœ” Sewing machine in good working order
βœ” Machine manual
βœ” A spool of thread (any color)
βœ” An empty bobbin
βœ” Sewing machine needle(s)
βœ” Any machine attachments (zipper foot, buttonhole foot, etc.)
βœ” Machine maintenance supplies (oil, brushes, if available)

Basic Sewing Kit (for later classes, if you have them):
πŸ“ Pins & hand-sewing needles
βœ‚ Fabric scissors & seam ripper
πŸ–Š Fabric markers or chalk
πŸ“ Tape measure

Additional supply lists for projects in Weeks 2-4 will be provided in the first class, allowing you to personalize your choices. No need to buy everything in advanceβ€”we'll guide you in selecting the right tools and materials!

Come ready to learn, create, and sew with confidence! 


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