This class is part of our Sewing Basics series! After taking Sewing Basics I, expand your skills with Sewing Basics II— click here!

Sewing Basics I: Intro to Home Sewing Machines, with SCRAP!

This workshop is a place for folks new to sewing machines, or just in need of a refresh—a welcoming space to learn and explore.

We'll cover:

The essential tools of machine sewing
Discuss fabric types, and identify properties like grain and bias
Walk through the core anatomy and functions of an introductory to mid-budget sewing machines
Talk about stitch length and application, best practices, and seam treatments.

Students will wind bobbins, thread, remove and replace sewing needles, "pick up" the bottom thread, and start experimenting sewing on woven fabrics. With no prescribed project to finish before our workshop ends, students can feel pressure-free, exploring and playing with what a sewing machine can do.

Lead by sewing nerd Kate Burck with SCRAP’s variety of studio sewing machine models. (A great chance to try different manufactures and styles before you invest in your own.)

With your stitchy new confidence you can apply the skills learned in this workshop to your first project in part two of this series, Sewing Basics II: The Basic Tote Bag.

No experience needed.

For $34, you'll get 2.5 hours of hands-on instruction!

All tools and materials provided | Ages 16+ (parents must purchase for their children)

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Questions on the day of the event? Don’t hesitate to call the store (503-294-0769).

All event ticket sales are final and non-refundable. If you cannot make it to the event, feel free to send a friend in your place— we’d love to host them! Thank you for understanding and supporting our SCRAPpy little creative reuse non-profit!

A text-based image, with various sewing notions in the background. A blue circle contains the SCRAP Creative Reuse logo and the text "Presents: Sewing Basics I". A simple image of a sewing machine sits below.