Basic Sewing 1W26

If you need to learn how to use a sewing machine for the first time, Basic Sewing is for you. Learn how to operate a sewing machine, learn basic sewing terms, sewing methods and tools of the trades in order to choose, read and understand patterns. Then apply your newly found skills by sewing accessories such as a pillow or tote bag, and if you feel ready, your first garment! This class uses Janome Model 731 sewing machines.
Completion qualifies students for intermediate classes. We will review where to buy supplies in class.
**PLEASE NOTE: Enrolled students must not miss more than one consecutive class or they will not be able to progress to the next level in the course.**
Skip (No Class): 1/19/26
Skip (No Class): 1/26/26
Skip (No Class): 2/16/26
Skip (No Class): 2/23/26
** Additional Make up: Tuesday, 1/27/26 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM due to inclement weather on Monday, 1/26/26
** Additional Make up: Wednesday, 3/11/26 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM due to inclement weather on Monday, 2/23/26
I wanted to brush up on my skills in preparation for Intermediate Sewing The teacher was supportive, enthusiastic, and clear. Great atmosphere, with good projects to work on, and lots of tools at our disposal. I've already registered for Intermediate Sewing!
Carol Price

Carol Price has been sewing since childhood, following the tradition set by her father, a tailor. She designs and sells her own line of women’s apparel, pillows, drapes, backpacks, handbags and dolls. Over the years, Carol has taught hundreds of people of all ages to sew at the Eliot School.
Supplies needed by 2nd class:
Size 66 bobbins (plastic; please bring at least 3)
Dressmaker shears (best quality are Fiskars or Gingher)
Paper scissors
Assorted machine sewing needles
Assorted hand sewing needles
Common pins
Pin cushion
Seam ripper
Dressmaker’s pencil or tailor’s chalk
Tape measure 60”
Ruler
Dark and light color thread for basting
Thimble
Needle threader
Sewing gauge
Tracing Paper - wax-free or doubled-faced tracing paper
Tracing Wheel (Used for transferring pattern markings)
Fabric will be discussed in class.