Introduction to Machine Sewing, Apr. 26 (Sat), 11-5pm
Instructor: April Rose
Class Description:
Introduction to Machine Sewing is designed for absolute beginners who want to learn to sew! Learn the basics of machine sewing so you can incorporate sewing into your creative practice, have a handy skill, or go on to learn quilting and/or apparel construction! We will learn how to set up our machines, the parts and supplies, different stitches, basic troubleshooting as well as tips and techniques for new sewists. We will sew a simple tote bag with french seams with options to add patches or pockets. Students will leave with the foundational skills of machine sewing as well as an understanding of fabric construction and how to source and prepare materials. If you have some sewing experience but the machine still feels like a struggle, this is a good class to refresh your skills!
CWS will supply each student with a Singer Heavy Duty sewing machine for class use -if you prefer to bring your own new or recently serviced sewing machine please let us know at check out. All supplies and fabrics will be provided.
Level:
Beginner
Instruction Bio:
April Rose is a queer sewist, textile artist and slow fashion enthusiast based in the Hudson Valley. She taught herself to sew as a teenager and leveled up her skills at the Portland Fashion Institute in Portland, Oregon where she learned Apparel Construction in 2016. Her recycled clothing line, Secret Admirer, has been sold in independent boutiques around the country and has gained popularity for her creative approach to turning textile waste into one-of-a-kind garments. She is currently a member of the Red Owl Collective in Kingston, NY, where she vends her reworked pieces alongside a curated vintage collection.
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Cancellation Policy:
Please consider carefully before signing up for one of our classes or purchasing a class for another person. Due to the small class size for in-person workshops and the limited number of looms, each person makes an important contribution to the group dynamic and cancelling within short notice can make it difficult to fill your spot. If you do need to cancel, please be aware of our policies:
If the cancellation is 30 or more days before the start of the workshop, you have the option of rescheduling for a different class free of charge. If the cancellation is fewer than 30 days from the start of the workshop, this results in forfeiture of your entire course fee. Rescheduling in fewer than 30 days is only available if your spot can be from the waitlist. However, the closer the start date, the more difficult it can be to fill a spot from the Waitlist.
No refunds will be given on gift certificates. (Updated 03/27/2025)
Instructor: April Rose
Class Description:
Introduction to Machine Sewing is designed for absolute beginners who want to learn to sew! Learn the basics of machine sewing so you can incorporate sewing into your creative practice, have a handy skill, or go on to learn quilting and/or apparel construction! We will learn how to set up our machines, the parts and supplies, different stitches, basic troubleshooting as well as tips and techniques for new sewists. We will sew a simple tote bag with french seams with options to add patches or pockets. Students will leave with the foundational skills of machine sewing as well as an understanding of fabric construction and how to source and prepare materials. If you have some sewing experience but the machine still feels like a struggle, this is a good class to refresh your skills!
CWS will supply each student with a Singer Heavy Duty sewing machine for class use -if you prefer to bring your own new or recently serviced sewing machine please let us know at check out. All supplies and fabrics will be provided.
Level:
Beginner
Instruction Bio:
April Rose is a queer sewist, textile artist and slow fashion enthusiast based in the Hudson Valley. She taught herself to sew as a teenager and leveled up her skills at the Portland Fashion Institute in Portland, Oregon where she learned Apparel Construction in 2016. Her recycled clothing line, Secret Admirer, has been sold in independent boutiques around the country and has gained popularity for her creative approach to turning textile waste into one-of-a-kind garments. She is currently a member of the Red Owl Collective in Kingston, NY, where she vends her reworked pieces alongside a curated vintage collection.
Images:
Cancellation Policy:
Please consider carefully before signing up for one of our classes or purchasing a class for another person. Due to the small class size for in-person workshops and the limited number of looms, each person makes an important contribution to the group dynamic and cancelling within short notice can make it difficult to fill your spot. If you do need to cancel, please be aware of our policies:
If the cancellation is 30 or more days before the start of the workshop, you have the option of rescheduling for a different class free of charge. If the cancellation is fewer than 30 days from the start of the workshop, this results in forfeiture of your entire course fee. Rescheduling in fewer than 30 days is only available if your spot can be from the waitlist. However, the closer the start date, the more difficult it can be to fill a spot from the Waitlist.
No refunds will be given on gift certificates. (Updated 03/27/2025)
Instructor: April Rose
Class Description:
Introduction to Machine Sewing is designed for absolute beginners who want to learn to sew! Learn the basics of machine sewing so you can incorporate sewing into your creative practice, have a handy skill, or go on to learn quilting and/or apparel construction! We will learn how to set up our machines, the parts and supplies, different stitches, basic troubleshooting as well as tips and techniques for new sewists. We will sew a simple tote bag with french seams with options to add patches or pockets. Students will leave with the foundational skills of machine sewing as well as an understanding of fabric construction and how to source and prepare materials. If you have some sewing experience but the machine still feels like a struggle, this is a good class to refresh your skills!
CWS will supply each student with a Singer Heavy Duty sewing machine for class use -if you prefer to bring your own new or recently serviced sewing machine please let us know at check out. All supplies and fabrics will be provided.
Level:
Beginner
Instruction Bio:
April Rose is a queer sewist, textile artist and slow fashion enthusiast based in the Hudson Valley. She taught herself to sew as a teenager and leveled up her skills at the Portland Fashion Institute in Portland, Oregon where she learned Apparel Construction in 2016. Her recycled clothing line, Secret Admirer, has been sold in independent boutiques around the country and has gained popularity for her creative approach to turning textile waste into one-of-a-kind garments. She is currently a member of the Red Owl Collective in Kingston, NY, where she vends her reworked pieces alongside a curated vintage collection.
Images:
Cancellation Policy:
Please consider carefully before signing up for one of our classes or purchasing a class for another person. Due to the small class size for in-person workshops and the limited number of looms, each person makes an important contribution to the group dynamic and cancelling within short notice can make it difficult to fill your spot. If you do need to cancel, please be aware of our policies:
If the cancellation is 30 or more days before the start of the workshop, you have the option of rescheduling for a different class free of charge. If the cancellation is fewer than 30 days from the start of the workshop, this results in forfeiture of your entire course fee. Rescheduling in fewer than 30 days is only available if your spot can be from the waitlist. However, the closer the start date, the more difficult it can be to fill a spot from the Waitlist.
No refunds will be given on gift certificates. (Updated 03/27/2025)