Basic Sewing 5W24
You can register for this class starting November 15.
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 a sewing machine, read and understand patterns, learn basic sewing terms, sewing methods and tools of the trades. Choose and cut patterns. Then apply your newly found skills by sewing a pillow, apron or simple drawstring pants.
Completion qualifies students for intermediate classes and open workshop classes. We will review where to buy supplies in class.
Limit 6 students.
Deborah West
Deborah West is a trained Sewing Educator. Owner of Dwest Designs, she has been in the sewing and fashion business for over 30 years. She has sponsored and produced fashion shows in the corporate and private sectors. In the 1980s, she co-owned Collage, Ltd., an image consulting firm whose clients included Dover-Sherborn School, Carver High School and MCI Framingham. She is former Mass. State Director of the “Make it with Wool” contest and participated as a judge in the 4-H Middlesex County Fair sewing competition.
Deborah has taught sewing at Robert Gould Shaw House, YWCA Aswalos House, for Family Services of Greater Boston's Teen Living Program and elsewhere in addition to 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.
Supplies needed by 2nd class:
Class 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
Fabric will be discussed in class.