Sewing 101

Skills learned:

• Basic machine operation: Learn to thread, wind bobbins, cut fabrics, basic machine troubleshooting

• Sewing seam allowances

• Pinning

• Pattern Layout

• Fabric Selection & Cutting

• Understanding a pattern

• Zipper insertion

Class 1: Handouts with a glossary of terms are provided in the intro email for you to print out and take notes upon in class, if desired, when we discuss tools, fabrics, notions, patterns and sewing terminology. Please look for these in your email prior to class and contact me if you have not received them lynn@byrnesewing.com Please bring a writing instrument and the printed handouts.

Class 2: Please bring all sewing supplies (listed below) including fabric to class. We will cut and quilt the fabric this week in class. A Sewing Machine in good working order is required and basic knowledge of how to wind a bobbin and thread your machine is necessary. Bringing your own? Please bring your machine’s manual, in case there are issues. I am not able to teach you how to use your machine, that is covered in our customer
care classes. If you do not have your own machine, please be sure to contact us prior to class about renting a machine for use during classes 2, 3, & 4. I will help you to wind a bobbin and thread your machine in this class if you are renting one of ours.

Skill Level:	Beginner
Skill Details:	Any skill level is welcome. No experience needed. You must bring your sewing machine to class. You must have basic knowledge of how to thread and operate your machine. If you don't have a sewing machine and would like to take the class, please book our sewing machine rental for class.
Instructor:	Lynn Beach