SPRING Term 10 Week Beginner Sewing Course

Join us in The Sewing Room for a fun 10 week course where students will learn to use a sewing machine, including sewing safety, as well as basic hand sewing stitches. 

Class Day/Time: Thursdays 9:30-11:30am

Class Length: 2 hours

Location:  3366 Huckleberry Ct S, Salem, Oregon 97302

Cost: $275 per student. Payment can be made in full, or a $50 deposit can be made to reserve your spot with the remainder due by the first class. 

Sewing machines and notions provided. Fabric for projects is provided by The Sewing Room, but students are welcome to bring in their own fabric for any projects. Students are encouraged to bring their own sewing machine if they have one.

Classes Schedule

Week 1: Intro to using a sewing machine

Week 2: Straight stitch and pivot turn practice, Bookmarks

Week 3: Straight stitch practice, Book Pocket Pillowcase

Week 4: Sewing Curves and Ladder hand stitch, Heart Pillow with Pocket or Peep Pillow

Week 5: Hand Sewing Techniques, Key Chains

Week 6: Design & create your own stuffie (machine & hand sewing)

Week 7: Zippers!, Zippered pencil or makeup bag

Week 8: Different finishing techniques for woven fabric including facings and zigzag stitch or overlock stitch, Apron

Week 9: Intro to knit (stretchy) fabric, Beanies or Headbands

Week 10: Finish incomplete or missed projects

No refunds will be provided for missed classes. If instructor needs to cancel due to illness a make up class will be scheduled.