Stitches & SewsToronto sewing studio
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Beginner Sewing Course

Fundamentals plus 3 beginner projects: a pillow, tote bag and toiletry bag

5 weeks × 2.5 hrs$250
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What you’ll make & learn

01

Day 1 — Sewing fundamentals

  • Threading the machine; winding and inserting a bobbin
  • Thread tension, straight stitching and stitch lengths
  • Zig-zag stitching, curves and pivoting corners
  • Mimicking a serged finish with a domestic sewing machine
  • Basic pant hemming
02

Day 2 — Patterns & preparation

  • Patterns, cutting and construction order
  • Cut pieces for your pillow, tote and toiletry bag
  • Construct tote pockets and learn buttonholes
03

Day 3 — Pillow & tote

  • Construct and finish the pillow; begin the tote bag
04

Day 4 — Tote & toiletry bag

  • Finish the tote; begin the toiletry bag
05

Day 5 — Finishing skills

  • Finish the toiletry bag
  • Review zipper installation, seam finishing, pressing and professional finishing
  • Troubleshoot common sewing mistakes and review course skills

Missed a class?

Your first makeup class for this course is $25. Each additional makeup class is $75.