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3‑Hour Crash Course: Basic Machine Sewing


Enrichment - Adult / Arts and Crafts for Adults -
2025/2026

Learn the basics of sewing machine operation, including self-threading and mastering the straight stitch. Build confidence with essential stitching skills for beginners.

Basic Machine-sewing Workshop Schedule:
0:00 – 0:30: Getting to Know Your Machine, Self‑Threading, Setup & Emergency Repair Hacks
0:30 – 1:00: Straight Stitch with Guiding Lines & Foot Pedal Control
1:00 – 1:40: Stitch Practice with Tension Adjustment, Pinning Fabric & Sewing Pieces Together
1:40 – 2:20: Sewing Without Guiding Lines: Eye Control, Stitch Length & Fabric Handling
2:20 – 3:00: Test & Q&A Session

Materials Provided

  • Sewing machine 
  • Scissor
  • Fabric Marking Pencil
  • Fabric for Practice
  • One Pen for Notes Taking
  • One Thread (300 Yards)
  • Two Bobbins
  • Inch Tape
  • Course Description Kit 

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A $25 material fee is to be paid to the instructor on the first day of class

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1237-26S01
Smith Middle School
Saturday, May 30
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Min Age   18 yr.

$ 150.00
per enrollment