SEWING TECHNIQUES
A class for new sewers, it also is great as a refresher course for others. You will learn the basic 3Ts – Terms, Tools and Techniques! ...and make a quick little project in the meantime!
Time & Location
Date is TBD
Linda Z's Sewing Center, 1216 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA
About the Event
Class Fee: $39 plus supplies
(Prerequisite: Beginning Sewing Class or some previous sewing knowledge)
What you will learn:
· Sewing Machines – What you need to look for when buying a new machine
· Essential Supplies and Tools – What to buy now and what to put on your wish list
· Thread – Why is thread important
· Fabric – The basis for a perfect result after all of your hard work
· Patterns – Determining size, type and how to read the back cover
· Laying Out and Cutting a Pattern – Pinning and cutting tips
· Sewing the Perfect Seam – Learn tips for sewing straight lines
· Sewing curves – De-mystify this!
· Marking Tools and How To’s
· Pressing – Some say proper pressing is more important than sewing (?)
· Removing Stiches – Un-sewing happens to the best of us
· Seam Finishes
· Darts
· Zippers (regular & invisible) – Do not be intimidated when sewing in a zipper
· Hemming – There is more than one way
· Facings – How to have pretty necklines and armholes
· Button Holes – This doesn’t have to be scary
· Other Fasteners – Discover a few options to a button hole