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Beginning Sewing



These are all stand-alone classes, and each one will have a theme for the month.  They are only 3 hours long and a lot of information will be given at each class.  You are not required to take all classes, but it will help you in skill building.  Class will be start on time at 9:00 each month and be finished at 12:00.  The store opens at 8:30 and you are welcome to get here and set up in time to start the class. 
Note pads and pen or pencils will be helpful for note taking.  

Make sure your machine in running properly before class, and you have plenty of bobbins wound and ready.

Bring scraps in of your choice for the class to practice with.  You can also purchase fabric here.
Skill Level:
beginner
Skill Details:
You do not need to know HOW to sew to take this class. It is for the true beginner. You are welcome to take the class to increase your knowledge. If you learned to sew watching YouTube, this may be a good class for you. If you want to improve your skills on rulers, cutting fabric using a rotary cutter, sewing different blocks then this is a class for you.
Materials Included:
No
Requirements:
You must have a working sewing machine. One will NOT be provided in the class. You will need a sewing box with sewing tools, rulers, rotary cutter, thread, needles, bobbins, scissors, both large and small. Other items as needed. These can be purchased at the shop or at other stores.
Instructor Name:
Barbara Salazar
Instructor Bio:
Barbara has been sewing since high school, she in now in her silver years. So more than a couple of years. She has made clothing, purses, quilts, wall hangings, table runners, and various other cloth items. Her love of sewing pushed her to the next level, and she started Longarm quilting 16 years ago. After her first retirement she began teaching sewing classes at her church with as many as 12 students at a time. She has gone back to work at Friends Around the Block and is excited to share her knowledge with those who want to learn to sew.

Beginning Sewing

Cost:
$ 25.00
Cost for class only. Materials and notions are not included.