Beginner Sewing - Skirtmaking 101

Service Description

Welcome to our 'Sewing For Beginners' class! This is a 6-week course designed to introduce beginners to the art of garment making by following a simple pattern and sewing a skirt. Skills students will learn: - How to use your sewing machine - Essential sewing techniques - How to read and adjust a simple pattern - Skirt sewing and finishing techniques Best For: Sewing beginners with a little bit of experience, and intermediate sewists who would like to learn to sew using a paper pattern. Must know how to thread a machine and very basic operation. If you're brand new to sewing and have never sewn before, check out our Sewing Machine Basics for Beginners Workshop. Material Requirements: Included: Class machine rental included (or bring your own to learn on). Pattern is included. Not Included: Fabric, zipper and interfacing are not included. A required materials list will be emailed upon registration. We will include material quantities, notions you will need (scissors, pins), etc. With step-by-step guidance from your teacher and a small class size of 6, you will gain confidence in your sewing abilities and come away with a custom fitted, handmade garment. ***This class will run for 6 weeks on Monday nights from 7pm - 9:30pm *** Class 1: Monday October 27th Class 2: Monday November 3rd Class 3: Monday November 10th Class 4: Monday November 17th Class 5: Monday November 24th Class 6: Monday December 1st Total Instruction Hours: 6 classes x 2.5 hours = 15 hours total instruction All notions can be purchased from the Sewing Machine Sales & Repair Centre with a 15% student discount with proof of class purchase. NO MAKEUP CLASSES ARE GIVEN SO PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE AVAILABLE BEFORE REGISTERING FOR A CLASS! The classroom is located upstairs above the Sewing Machine Sales & Repair Centre. Please note The Sewing School is accessible by stairs only. Starting date of class is dependent upon required number of students (6). Should minimum student enrolment not be met, class dates may be changed and students will be informed ahead of time. If the class is cancelled due to low numbers we will refund you or move you to another class, at your preference. Cancellation will not be accepted within 10 days of class starting date. Registration is transferrable if you can't make it to your class but want to send someone else. Please call 416-653-5191.