Introduction to the Sewing Machine: a Northwind Art class

Curious about how to use a sewing machine, or want a refresher before diving into a project? This workshop is the perfect place to start. In this fun one-day class, you’ll learn the essential functions of a sewing machine: how to thread it, what a bobbin is and how to wind one, how to adjust stitch settings and troubleshoot common issues. With teaching artist Evette Allerdings, we'll practice sewing basic seams and learn how to sew on a zipper. We will be sewing useful zipper bags as our final project.

You can bring your own sewing machine or use one of Northwind Art’s machines (just let us know ahead of time). By the end of this workshop you will leave feeling confident and ready to take on future projects. This course is intended for beginners and is ideal preparation for future sewing classes and projects.