fiber arts

Tag Archive for: sewing

Make & Take!: Let’s Sew a Mug Rug!
Workshop
Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.
December 2nd
16+

in , , ,

Class:

This is a simple sewing project using your machine and your imagination! A mug rug is a small, pieced project that incorporates all of the fun things about beginning sewing — picking fabrics, improvisation, seam allowances, straight-line quilting, and binding application.

Think of the mug rug like a landing spot for your favorite beverages!

***Recommended: Attendee possesses  basic knowledge of sewing machine use and sewing terminology.***

What You’ll Learn:

How to create straight line quilting, simple binding applications, creativity and improvisation, and more!

What You’ll Leave With:

Attendees will leave with one completed mug rug project. (approximately 5” x 5” square)

Instructor: Maggie Brown

Supply List

All Supplies included.

Getting to Know Your Sewing Machine
Workshop
Tuesday, 12:00 p.m.
December 1st
16+

in , , ,

Class:

This class is for students who want to start sewing but aren’t familiar with using a sewing machine. In the class, we will cover basic use, stitch length, width, and stitch selection, common troubleshooting problems, and how to clean your machine. Students will leave class with a small thread catcher sewing project.

**If you have your own sewing machine, please bring it to class! If you do not, one will be provided for you to use!**
**This is a beginner level class**

What You’ll Learn:

How to wind a bobbin, thread your machine, learn about what different stitches do, stitch length & width adjustment & why we do it, parts of the sewing machine and common troubleshooting  problems while using it, how to clean and maintain your machine, and how to use your machine to make a small project.

What You’ll Leave With:

A simple small fabric piecing test piece that they could take home.

Instructor: Maggie Brown

Supply List

All Supplies included.

Hem & Mend!
Thursday, 6:00 p.m.
October 15 – November 12
Ages 16+

in , , ,

*** No Class on October 22nd!!!***

Class:

In this 4-week class, students will learn how to hem their own pre-existing garments, repair holes, rips, seam tears, etc. This class is best suited for a student who has knowledge on sewing machine operation. Samples of different materials and different hemming techniques will be demonstrated in class for students to practice on. Students are highly encouraged to bring their own clothes from home that they desire to hem or to do basic mending. Please note, this class will not heavily alter the fit of garments by taking in waists or add fabric to increase garment size. Sample fabrics and materials will be provided for students to learn different hem techniques.

**If you have your own sewing machine, please bring it to class! If you do not, one will be provided for you to use!**
**This is a beginner level class**

Instructor: Rachel Robertson

Supply List

Baker Hunt provides all the standard tools to create the featured project, and provides limited material fabric for the project.

Students will need to bring:

  • Garments from home students wish to hem or repair.

 

Teen: Sew Your Own Hoodie
Saturdays, 9:00 a.m.
September 26 – November 14
Ages 13-15

in , , , ,

***NO CLASS ON OCTOBER 10th!!!***

Class:

In this 7-week class you will learn to measure, mark, and cut patterns, what different pattern markings mean, how to lengthen/shorten a pattern if needed, and how to sew together a knit pattern to make a lightweight sweatshirt perfect for spring and fall! Students will learn about pattern ease and selecting the size that best suits their desired fit. This class is best suited for confident beginners or intermediate sewists. Class instructor will go over important garment sewing fundamentals to build the proper skills to make your own clothes for years to come!

*** The Instructor encourages students that if they own their own sewing machine, they may bring it to class to work on their project on a machine they are more familiar with. Baker Hunt still provides sewing machines for students who don’t own a machine and/or students who prefer not to transport their personal machine from home.***

What You’ll Learn:

This beginner class will teach participants how to the introductory skills of sewing and garment making.

What You’ll Leave With:

At the end of the class, students will have created a unique handmade and cozy hoodie.

Instructor: Rachel Robertson

Supply List

Baker Hunt provides all the standard tools to create the featured project.