BADGE – Sewing

Create a simple canvas drawstring tote/backpack and learn how to use a domestic sewing machine. Learn to use standard sewing machines, our Juki industrial sewing machine, and our Singer industrial walking foot sewing machine in this introductory workshop.

What you’ll learn:

• Basic of fabrics
• How to identify machine components
• Thread needles
• Adjust stitch settings
• Change or replace bobbins
• Apply relevant terminology
• Troubleshoot stitch issues
• Gather simple ideas for new sewing projects
• use standard sewing machines
• use Industrial Juki
• use Industrial walking foot Singer

Please note:

• This certification is an overview of sewing machine usage and basic principles for working with fabrics.
• Note this class does NOT cover the Serger machines, that is a separate 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).

About the Instructor:

Enoch (Echo) Cincotta designs adventure programming with REANIMATOR in Santa Fe, NM. If you see them biking, singing, or sewing – rest assured they’re doing what they love.  Echo and REANIMATOR host regular events providing efficient and durable textile repairs, specializing in repairing rips and holes in clothing and lightweight outdoor gear. Check out their website for more information.