BADGE – Sewing and Textiles

Create a simple tote bag while learning how to use a standard sewing machine & standard serger machine. You’ll learn when & how to use a serger to join fabrics, practice straight hemming, intro to patterns and more to make a functional bag while learning the basics of sewing.

What you’ll learn:

• Basic of fabrics: selvage, stretch, bias, hemming
• How to identify machine components
• Threading machines
• Adjust stitch settings & types
• Adjust stitch tension
• Changing bobbins
• Into to machine feet
• Using standard sewing machines
• Using standard serger machines
• Apply relevant terminology
• Troubleshoot stitch issues
• Gather simple ideas for new sewing projects

Please note:

• This Badge is an overview of standard sewing machine & standard serger machine usage and basic principles for working with fabrics.
• Note that this class does NOT cover Industrial machines; that is a separate Badge class.
• Students 16 years of age and up can be unaccompanied; ages 12-15 must have a guardian also enrolled in the class.  Minors must have parental permission and a signed waiver (ask us).
• No experience needed!