Whether you’re a mending novice or know some
basics, sewing classes are a “darn” good time to foster a practical and useful
skill. HISS
Studio’s beginning sewing series starts March 6. This series is ideal for
anyone looking to learn the ABCs of needle and thread.
What Will Participants Learn?
Participants will start by learning the various parts
of the sewing machine, basic stitches, cleaning techniques, and how to avoid
machine jams. They’ll move on to learning about various sewing tools, how to
pair tools with projects, and how to set up a sewing area in a limited
space.
Participants will also discover the different seams,
stitching the perfect seam, how to properly press seams, and how to get a
professional-looking line. They’ll learn the difference between pressing and
ironing and how to achieve the maximum benefit from the ironing board and
pressing tools. The series ends with participants learning how to create crisp
finishes, a narrow edge hem, and a blind stitch hem.
All material is provided but participants are
encouraged to bring their own sewing machine if they have one, as well as an
empty bobbin (spool or reel).
Class Policies
Participants are asked to arrive five minutes
early to set up so classes can begin promptly on time. Anyone who is more than
10 minutes late will be asked to reschedule and pay for a makeup class. Since
the building is secure, late arrivals disrupt the flow and interfere with learning.
Why Sign Up?
Perhaps the biggest reason to learn to sew is that
it’s a basic skill that comes in handy; from sewing a button back onto a winter
coat to closing a popped seam on your grandchild’s favorite teddy bear, there
are all sorts of things that will need a new stitch eventually.
But outside of the practicalities, sewing has
many hidden benefits:
It helps you foster your creativity by making
handmade clothes and crafts for yourself or your friends.
It gives you a chance to express your
individuality and originality.
It lowers stress and increases overall happiness and
wellbeing.
It keeps fingers limber and reduces your
environmental impact
It saves you money.
Sewing is a useful skill that’s beneficial
around the house and on the go. Sign up for HISS
Studio’s beginning sewing series to discover the basics and create projects
that are anything but.
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