Learn to Use A Sewing Machine

Do you have a sewing machine but don't know what all the knobs are for and how to use it? Or perhaps you sewed a long time ago and need a refresher? Come to this workshop and learn to use a sewing machine by bringing your own or renting ours!
Topics we will cover include:

• How to thread your machine
• Adjusting for the correct tension for the fabric
• What's a bobbin and how to wind it correctly
• Replacing a bobbin
• When and how to change the Foot
• When and how to change the Needle
• Troubleshooting and maintenance
• Exploring various stitches

As practice, we will sew some simple projects such as coasters and placemats! Fabric is not included but is available for purchase in-store. Please bring:

• Your sewing machine and foot pedal
• The manual, if you have one. If not, that's ok.
• Any attachments that came with your machine, such as zipper foot, spare needles
• Thread ('All Purpose' is fine). Do not use Quilting thread
• Optional: Small piece of cotton fabric (half a yard) to practice stitches. Please make sure your fabric is not stretchy, knit or jersey.

Duration: 1.5 hr

Parking: Street parking or garage. Unfortunately, we don't validate parking vouchers.

Location:
Craft Loft
100 CambridgeSide Pl, 2nd floor near TJ Maxx
Cambridge, MA

*Please see our refund/reschedule policy here.

Tipping is not expected but always appreciated!