Sewing 101: Cut and Sew for beginners
Get a thorough introduction to basic sewing and garment construction in our hands-on class "Sewing 101: Cut and Sew for Beginners".
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Location
Artisan's Asylum
96 Holton Street Boston, MA 02135 United StatesAgenda
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
August 17
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
August 24
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
August 31
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
September 7
About this event
This class meets four times. Please check the Agenda above for the schedule of dates included in each session. By purchasing a ticket, you are committing to attend all meetings included in that session. The title of the Agenda page will indicate which ticket to purchase for that session.
Instructor - Helena Romanovsky
Helena has been in the apparel manufacturing business for over 40 years. Entering the field as a stitcher, she worked her way up to designing technical apparel patterns for Brands like Susan Bristol, JJill, Brass Clothing, Bennet & Co, and Sterlingwear. She has been teaching technical pattern-making since 2012. In her spare time, she quilts, paints watercolors, and is an extreme gardener.
Class Description
This 4-week course, with a 3-hour class every week, is designed specifically for a beginner. Students will learn basic sewing terminology, become comfortable using the sewing machine, explore different fabric qualities, and understand safe ways to use the equipment.
Beginners will get a thorough introduction to basic sewing and garment construction. Over the span of this course, students will become familiar with different machine stitches and their functions and the use of cutting, sewing, and pressing tools and equipment.
Students will learn alteration basics and techniques for ripping, marking, and pinning, as well as how to measure for alterations.
Students will be creating interesting projects using different fabrics and trims.
This course can help someone learn skills for a possible job, to be able to decorate their house or to make handmade gifts.
Material Fee
The materials fee for this class is $135. This is separate from the ticket price and is to reimburse the instructor for any tools or materials used in this class. This will be paid once, directly to the instructor at the start of the first class meeting. This instructor accepts cash or payments through Venmo.
Class Goals
- Participants will learn and become comfortable with basic cutting, sewing, and pressing equipment
- Be able to make projects with fabrics
- Be ready to graduate to other classes such as SEWING 201 or QUILTING 101.
Material Supplied
All materials for class projects will be supplied, including fabric and sewing machines. Students are welcome to bring their own sewing machine to learn on.
Some tools will be available to borrow in the studio. If you would like to own your tools, they will be available for purchase separately or as a kit. The cost of this kit is $40.00
Tools for the course:
- Good fabric shears
- Paper scissors
- Thread snippers
- Pins and clips
- Pin holder (Magnetic is the safest choice)
- Safety pins
- Seam ripper
- Tape measure
- Clear plastic ruler
- FriXion Pen or other heat erasable pen
- Tweezers
- Pencil, paper pad, eraser
- Tailors Chalk
- Thimble
- Hand needles
- Needle threader
- Wrist pin cushion
If you don’t own these tools, do not worry. You will be able to purchase any tools you are missing individually or buy a kit with the most needed tools. The cost of this kit is $40.00
Prerequisites
Students must be 16 years or older. All students under 18 must be accompanied by and under the direct supervision of a responsible adult.
Students must wear closed-toe shoes. No flip-flops.
Students must wear clothes that cannot get caught in equipment. Wearing an apron is preferred.
Class Policies
Learn more about our class and ticket cancelation policies here.
Please email education@artisansasylum.com with any questions.
*Sales end 24 hours before the start of the class to allow the instructor and staff time to prep.
Frequently asked questions
Students may withdraw from a class up to 7 days prior to the start of the class via Eventbrite’s refund feature. In extenuating circumstances, students may contact education@artisansasylum.com to request an exception.
To request a class or ticket transfer, either use the “contact the organizer” feature offered by Eventbrite or email Education@artisansasylum.com with your name, ticket information, and transfer request. Transfer requests are approved on a case-by-case basis.
Artisans Asylum reserves the right to cancel or reschedule classes in the event the minimum number of students for the class is not reached, an emergency, such as illness, weather, or other unforeseen circumstances. Communication for canceled and rescheduled classes is sent via email.
If another class is available at a later date, or if the class has been rescheduled, your class fee will automatically apply to the next class session unless the session is already full or you specifically request a refund. No refunds are given for changes to location or Instructor.
All students under 18 must be accompanied by and under the direct supervision of an adult.
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