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.
Sewing for Makers: Machine & Serger Essentials
Next Occurrence: February 21, 2026
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:
- Closed toe shoes are required at MAKE
- 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. And this class is the prerequisite.
- 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!
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