Make Friends with Your Sewing Machine (10am–2pm)
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This short-and-sweet class is for new sewists who want to learn the basics of using their sewing machine and how to keep it operating smoothly. Please bring your sewing machine to the class. If you do not have a machine, you can borrow one of ours or we can help you find a used machine that suits your needs. To use the skills you’ve learned, we’ll finish the class by making a simple re-usable gift bag—so you’ll go home with your first project complete!
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
Selecting threads and needles • Basic anatomy of a sewing machine • Threading your machine • Winding a bobbin • Cleaning your machine • Making basic seams • Final project: A reusable gift bag
Make Your Own Pajama Pants (2pm–4pm)
Once you’ve completed the “Make Friends with Your Sewing Machine” class, we invite you to stay on and reinforce your skills by making a pair of pajama pants. All supplies are included, and this class is size inclusive. This is an opportunity to learn about using patterns, selecting fabric, and fitting simple garments, giving you all the skills you need to begin sewing your own basic clothing at home (or take any of our other garment sewing classes at Stitch Buffalo).
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
This class will be led by Shantell M. Reid, Ph.D., a faculty member in the Fashion and Textile Technology department at Buffalo State College.
HEALTH SAFETY PROTOCOLS:
Stitch Buffalo follows all current local, state, and federal guidelines regarding public health safety. These are updated regularly and may change on short notice. If that occurs, we will contact you at the e-mail address provided with your class registration.
• To care for our community, all Stitch Buffalo instructors are fully vaccinated
• Hand sanitizer and other cleaning supplies will be available
• If you are feeling unwell, please stay home. You may contact us to make arrangements for credit on a future class enrollment.
For each class, Stitch Buffalo offers one seat at half-price to a student or community member who otherwise could not afford to attend. To inquire about availability, please e-mail us.