Adult Sewing Semester – Beginner (Fall 2026)

For adults with little or no sewing experience. This class is perfect for complete beginners or anyone looking to refresh their sewing skills. If you've already completed several sewing classes, you may be ready for our Intermediate & Advanced Sewing Semester instead.

Semester Dates: Begins the week of August 24, 2026 and concludes the last week of November 2026.

A minimum of 6 students is required for each class. If enrollment is too low, the class may be canceled.

What You'll Learn

This class starts with the fundamentals and gradually builds confidence through fun, practical projects. Throughout the semester, you'll learn essential sewing skills, including:

• Sewing machine safety and operation
• Threading and caring for a sewing machine
• Sewing straight and curved seams
• Pressing seams correctly
• Reading and cutting simple patterns
• Understanding seam allowances
• Installing zippers
• Sewing lined projects
• Building confidence with a variety of sewing techniques

Students work at their own pace in a relaxed, encouraging environment while developing skills they can continue using long after the class ends.

Planned Projects

Projects are selected from the list below based on class progress and may vary from semester to semester.

• Sewing machine safety & practice bookmarks
• Project bag with appliqué letter
• Apron with pocket
• Zipper pouch
• Reversible fabric basket
• Lined tote with pocket
• Lined zipper bag
• Water bottle holder
• Envelope pillow
• Bedroom basket with handles
• Composition book cover

Every student learns at a different pace, so while we strive to complete as many projects as possible, we cannot guarantee every student will finish every planned project.

Class Schedule

• 1 class per week
• 10 weekly classes
• Each class is 1½ hours

One makeup class is held after the semester ends only for students who missed a class and have unfinished work. We are unable to offer additional makeup classes beyond the scheduled makeup week.

Illness Policy

If you are feeling ill or showing any symptoms of illness, please stay home. The included makeup class at the end of the semester allows eligible students to make up missed work while helping keep everyone healthy.

Tuition

$450 per student, per semester

Tuition includes:

• All fabric and project supplies
• Use of classroom sewing machines
• Professional instruction
• One scheduled makeup class (for eligible students)

Stay Connected

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Questions? We'd love to help!

Email: makesewing@gmail.com