Machine Sewing for Beginners I

Instructor: Diana Rodgers

An introduction to machine sewing for absolute beginners, this class covers the basics: working with a machine, cutting, seaming, pressing.   **Please see the supply list so you can arrive prepared on day one.  We will start our first project- a tote bag, during the first class..
Focus is on skill building through making 2 basic projects: a Tote bag, and Elastic waist pants. 
 
Supply list:
 Estimated Supply Costs: $100

*To all classes, please bring the following TOOLS (see links below):

• Scissors suitable for cutting fabric: https://www.wawak.com/cutting-measuring/cutting/scissors/gingher-knife-edge-bent-trimmers/#sku=is110
• 1-2 Spools of thread- 100% Polyester, all purpose (Coats & Clark and Gutermann are best)
  • https://www.amazon.com/2-Pack-BLACK-WHITE-All-Purpose-Thread/dp/B01LA1P41W/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1WMFRFVT1VMEM&keywords=coats+and+clark+thread&qid=1580930599&sprefix=coats%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-2
  • https://www.moodfabrics.com/10-black-250m-gutermann-sew-all-thread-100640
• Straight pins- 1.5” long  (these are the best quality and *highly recommended over of the box of 600 for $5 on Amazon)
  https://www.amazon.com/Dritz-64-Pearlized-2-Inch-120-Count/dp/B005570XG4/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=dritz+straight+pins&qid=1580930786&sr=8-4
   

On the first day of class, we will start our first project: Tote Bag.  Please bring the following materials and tools with you:
 
*FABRICS for Tote:

• ½ Yard 100% Cotton for outside of tote.  Can be quilting cotton or cotton canvas.
• ½ Yard 100% Cotton for lining of tote.  Can be quilting cotton or cotton canvas.
• Your fabric can also be 1 yard of the same fabric instead of two half yards.
• Or any household linens ready for upcycling!
• 1.5 Yards Webbing for straps https://www.brooklyncraftcompany.com/collections/bag-making/products/1-5-cotton-webbing-natural

To the 3rd class, please bring the following materials:
 
FABRICS for elastic waist pants (Students may choose to wait to purchase this fabric until needed) :

• 2.5 - 3 Yards WOVEN Cotton. Can be quilting cotton, shirting, canvas, or linen.
• 1 - 2  Yards of Elastic, should be 1” wide

Recommended sources for fabrics and tools:
 
Cotton Fabric, Webbing, & Elastic:
 
Brooklyn Craft Co.
165 Greenpoint Ave.
https://www.brooklyncraftcompany.com/collections/fabric
 
Beetle and Fred
171 Main St., Beacon, NY
https://www.beetleandfred.com/shop.htm
 
Keaton Quilts
150 W.28th St., Suite 804
https://keatonquilts.com/
 
Mood Fabrics-  Tools & thread can also be purchased here.
225 W. 37th St. (3rd floor)
https://www.moodfabrics.com/
 
Daytona Trimming for Webbing (straps) & Elastic
251 W. 39th St.
 
Pacific Trimming- webbing, elastic, and tools, especially thread
220 W. 38th St.
https://www.pacifictrimming.com/