Sewing Essentials 1F26
Curious about sewing but not sure where to start? This beginner-friendly course introduces the essential skills and techniques needed to begin sewing with confidence. Learn how to operate and care for a sewing machine, practice basic hand-stitching techniques, explore different fabric types and their uses, and build foundational sewing skills for garment repair, home accessories, and future creative projects.
Along the way, students will complete small skill-building exercises and finish a simple sewn project such as a tote bag, pillow, or apron. Whether you want to mend clothing, make handmade gifts, or begin a new creative hobby, this class offers a supportive introduction to the world of sewing.
Tricia Ryan
Tricia Ryan is a textile artist, maker, and educator with a background in sewn soft goods, hand stitching, mending, and textile design. Through her studio practice, Flax and Gather, she creates handmade textile work and teaches practical sewing and repair skills that encourage craftsmanship, creativity, and sustainability. Tricia has hand sewn historical garments for the National Park Service and organizes community mending initiatives in Boston. She brings decades of experience in facilitation, design, and hands-on learning to her teaching.
Students will pay a $40 material kit fee directly to the instructor on the first day by Venmo or cash.
Your kit will include:
- Dressmaker shears
- Pins
- Seam ripper
- Dressmaker’s pencil or tailor’s chalk
- Tape measure 60”
- Thimble
- Needle threader
- Sewing gauge
- Cotton webbing for tote