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Sewing: Materials and How Tos

Start
November 02, 2020
End
November 23, 2020
Schedule
4 sessions
#1.
November 02, 2020, 6:00 PM 8:00 PM (EST)
#2.
November 09, 2020, 6:00 PM 8:00 PM (EST)
#3.
November 16, 2020, 6:00 PM 8:00 PM (EST)
#4.
November 23, 2020, 6:00 PM 8:00 PM (EST)
Location
88 Village Street, Penacook NH
Spaces left
2

Registration

Member Registration – $65.00
Non-Member Registration – $85.00

Registration is closed

This class will cover fabric and all it’s intricacies and beyond basic sewing techniques. This is not a beginner class- we will assume you have some foundational sewing skills.

Class 1-FABRIC

a. Types of Fabric

b. Warp, weft, nap, right vs. wrong side

c. Choosing fabric for your garment

d. Tricky Fabrics to sew

no supplies are required

Class 2: All About Patterns

a. Choosing a Pattern

b. Deciphering the Pattern Envelope

c. Fabric plus the extras

d. Layout deciphered

Class 2 supplies: you will need to bring a simple pattern, like mittens or a fleece hat.

Class 3: Hand Sewing

a. Basting

b. Hemming

c. Buttons

d. Decorative Touches

Class 3 supplies: please bring some thread, sewing needles a couple of buttons and something you might consider a decorative touch for something you might sew.

Class 4: Simple project – we will be sewing a basic face mask.

Class 4 supplies: Please bring a piece of fabric minimum size 12” X 12” as well as 1 yard 1’4 “ elastic, sewing machine, thread.

If you do not own a sewing machine- you are welcome to use machines at the makerspace. This class will take place in person and all participants will be required to wear a face mask and practice social distancing.

Intermediate Sewing