6-Week Sewing School

$180.00

Saturdays, September 19, September 26, October 10, October 17, October 24, November 7: 3:30pm – 5:30pm

Prerequisite: Must have basic knowledge of machine sewing or have taken Beginner Sewing 1.

Description: Expand your library of sewing skills and techniques. A new sewing project each week will help you refine your abilities on sewing machine control and fabric manipulation. Over the course, you’ll learn about specialized sewing tools and materials, fabric types, and cutting fabric. The goal is to build fundamental skills and confidence to sew a variety of simple items which include embellishments, zippers and special detailing.
Instructor will assist with appropriate fabric choices; Brief introduction of cool tools/notions (handout); Learn the basics of fabric properties (handout); How to work with fabric grainline; Measuring techniques; How to correctly lay out a pattern; How to pin and mark fabric layers; How to cut correctly; Sew accurate seam allowances, using the guides on the machine needle plate; How to topstitch and edgestitch; How to set a zipper; How to use the iron correctly.

Materials Included: Sewing machines, fabrics and all necessary tools and materials.

LATE ARRIVALS NOT ADMITTED ONCE CLASS HAS BEGUN

Instructor: Kay Enyart

Kay Enyart is a Pattern Professor, Pattern Designer and textile consultant with over 30 years of experience. Most recently teaching at The Art Center her past accomplishments include working with Mood Fabrics, The Sewing Arts Center and Perpetual Motion Films. She earned a B.S. at UCLA and attended the Beverly Hills Design Institute. Kay is also an active member of several Museums and Sewing societies around the world.

Location:

All classes take place UPSTAIRS in our CREATIVE SPACE unless otherwise noted. Use the exterior stairs on the side of the building to enter.

Return Policy:

You can cancel classes at https://remainders.org/my-account/classes/ at least 48 hours before class starts to receive a refund (a 20% cancellation fee applies).

Because we need time to fill vacant spots, there are no refunds with less than 48 hours notice.

If you have additional questions please email toban@remainders.org with your name and order number.