Beginner Sewing Level 1: Make a Canvas Tote (Class 2)

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Program Type:

Sewing

Age Group:

Teens ( 14 - Adults )
This event requires a payment of $10.00 per registrant to attend.
Registration for this event will be open from December 25, 2024 @ 9:00am to January 8, 2025 @ 9:30am.
Allowed Ages: 14 and up

Program Description

Description

Get further acquainted with the sewing machine and basic tools of the trade. Learn how to work with different-weight fabrics and sew a boxed corner. Students will also learn about topstitching, reinforcement stitching, and how to use webbing to make bag handles. Apply these skills and more to make a lined canvas tote bag with coordinating handles.

Class Prerequisites: Intro to Basic Sewing Skills and/or EC sewing machine certification

Required Materials: A sewing machine and all materials will be provided

About Beginner Sewing Level 1: these classes introduce new or less experienced sewists to beginning sewing information and resources with hands-on practice.

Beginner Sewing Level 1 classes introduce and practice the following skills:

  • basis sewing tools
  • cutting, measuring, and marking fabric
  • pressing with an iron
  • basting and sewing

You can take Level 1 classes in any order, but beginners might benefit most from following the Class 1, 2, and 3 sequence.