Intro to Sewing: Zippered Pouch

Class Name 

Intro to Sewing: Zippered Pouch

Duration 

Saturday, March 4th from 9am-1pm

Cost

$45 non-members

$40 for members

Class Size

5 to 8 participants

Ages 12+

Description

During this introduction to sewing workshop, you will learn the basics of sewing while creating your own zippered pouch. The following skills will be taught and practiced during this sewing workshop:

• basic sewing machine operation (i.e. thread a needle and bobbin, etc.)
• differences in fabric, needles, and threads
• basic machine sewing technique
• seam allowances
• how to sew straight lines, curved lines, and pivots
• attaching a zipper, and much more!

Vector Space will provide the following at the Workshop,

• zipper pouch pattern and instructions to use and take home
• basic sewing tools and supplies (not to be taken home)
• scrap fabric for practicing your sewing skills during the workshop
• sewing machine to use during the workshop

What participants should bring to the workshop:

• 1/2 yard of woven cotton fabric of your choice for your zipper pouch 
• Any sewing questions you may have

*Vector Space will provide various practice fabrics and sewing machines, but you are welcome to bring your own. If you do bring your own sewing machine, please bring it's instruction manual and be sure to have it serviced beforehand, as we will not be able to provide any maintenance or troubleshooting during the workshop.