BEGINNERS SEWING CLASS
OCT. 22 - NOV. 19 | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
WEDNESDAY NIGHT - 5 WEEKS
39 W. BROADWAY DERRY, NH
Sewing is a fun, practical, and therapeutic hobby! Purchasing your own materials is worth it if you plan to put into practice and build on what what you learn. The list of supplies below are the basics of what will be needed for class. You can choose to share items with a family member or friend to help keep costs down. Please purchase whatever is most economical for you. Do your research and compare prices. Looking forward to spending this time with you! —Melanie Pena
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
How to set up your sewing machine
Oiling and maintaining your machine
Hemming, top & stretch stitches
Installing Zippers
Light Quilting - Making a zipper pouch
Making a Pillow
Making Oven Mitts - if time allows
SUPPLIES:
Necessary & *Optional
Portable Sewing Machine - Approximately $100 - $200 depending on the kind of investment you want to make. Well known brands are Janome, Brother, Singer. I recommend 1 per person/family.
Purchasing a used sewing machine is less expensive. If you go this route, make sure it has it's knobs, different stitch options and that it is a working machine.
Extension Cord : Please bring your own cord app. 4' - 6' length
Carrying Case or Small Luggage : To transport your items to and from class
Rotary Cutting Mat : Smaller size (24"x18")
Cost can range from $25-$30
Acrylic Sewing Ruler : Price ranging from $9 - $25 depending on the size. Average size 6 x 24
Rotary Cutter w/ Extra Blades : Average size is 45mm and price ranges from $10 - $15
Thread : Any color / cost is about $2 - $5 a spool at Walmart
Sewing Pins : Average cost around $5
*Fabric/Tailor’s Scissors: These can range from $12 - $55 depending on sharpness and heavy duty material. You cannot use regular paper cutting scissors on fabric.
Snips Scissors : These small scissors come in handy to “snip” off thread / av. cost $ 10
Tailor’s Chalk or Water Soluble Fabric Marking Pens: Average is $5
Seam Ripper : Average $5
Cotton Fabric : Search for quarter fats (about $5) which are more economical. You may want to get fun prints for back up for projects and plain for practice.
Heat Resistant Batting : Amazon has 3 pieces of 45 x18 for $15
*Pen, Pencil, Notebook: To take notes
Other optional items -
*Seam gauge - $7
*Duck bill scissors - $10 - $20
*Pinking shears - $10