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Start & Keep Sewing - Week 1 (First Class In The Session)



This 4-week class is designed for the beginning and intermediate sewer. Classes meet one day per week during the 4 week session for 2 hours. When you register, choose one of the 5 available class days/times. The day/time you choose is your class time for the entire 4 week session. 

You will learn to read and cut patterns, understand sewing concepts like fabric grain, basting, marking, proper measurement and fitting, and much more! 

Students will have the opportunity to work on projects under the supervision of a qualified instructor. 

Fee is $90 for the four-week class.

Supplies needed to bring to class:

1. Select a pattern (choose one)*:


  • Misses' Skirt:
    • Simplicity S2314
    • McCall's M8068

  • Unisex Pants:
    • Simplicity S9131   
    • Simplicity S9202
    • Simplicity S9129

  • Misses Pants
    • Simplicity S8841


Patterns are available at SINGER Factory Distributor.

CHOOSE YOUR PATTERN SIZE BASED ON YOUR HIP MEASUREMENT, NOT YOUR CLOTHING SIZE


*Most patterns are available to purchase here at Singer Factory Distributor. They can also be purchased at Joanns, WalMart, Amazon, or the Simplicity.com website.



2. Purchase Fabric and Notions:

  • 3 yards of 45" wide (or wider) cotton or cotton blend woven fabric. PREWASH and PRESS FABRIC BEFORE CLASS. Fabrics can be purchased at Joanns, Vogue Fabrics, LZ's Textile Discount Outlet, or any number of online retailers.
  • Matching Thread
  • 7" all-purpose zipper (needed only for skirt pattern)
  • Scissors for fabric
  • Tape Measure
  • Seam Ripper
  • 6" ruler
  • Pins
  • Tracing paper and wheel
  • Tailor's chalk


Most supplies, including the pattern can be purchased here at Singer Factory Distributor.


If you have any questions about the supplies needed, please call us at (773) 545-6834.


Instructor: Nancy
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This class cannot be purchased online. Please contact the store for more information.