Basic Sewing 2S25
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 (pillow, tote bag...) and if you feel ready, your first garment!
Completion qualifies students for intermediate classes and open workshop 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 in the course.**
Limit 6 students
Make up class 6/12/25
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.
Please plan to use our machines. If time allows, the instructor may invite you to bring your own to the final session.
Many of the supplies below are included in a standard sewing "kit":
- a fabric marking pencil
- a "Quilt and sew see-thru ruler" or a Japanese flexible ruler
- a measuring tape
- a pair of fabric scissors
- a pair of embroidery scissors or a thread-cutter (for small finishing touches)
- a seam ripper
- a box of fine pins
- few sewing needles + thread
- a notebook and pens
- cotton muslin
-"Wonder Clips"