the beehive Modern Craft Workshop Series - Fall/Winter 2014 Volume 1 | Page 4
Intro to the Sewing Machine ($45)
our most popular sewing class is great for
beginners, intermediate & veteran sewers, alike
Are you ready to jump into sewing but feeling a little stressed about all the ins and
outs of your machine? Let our sewing experts take the frustration out of learning
how to properly use and care for your new piece of machinery. In this class you
will get cozy with all the bits and buttons, all the doo-dads and dials... and learning
to sew will be a cinch!
Learning the proper names for all the machine parts will help you understand
sewing instructions and tutorials in the future. We’ll guide you through all the
steps of threading and bobbin-winding and you will learn some basic
“troubleshooting” techniques for when and/or if your stitching ever goes wacky.
You’ll also put this new knowledge to use right away to make a cute little pincushion for your sewing kit!
Bring along your machine or reserve one of ours (all other materials are included).
Taught by Brooke Helfen
Monday, August 11th - 7-9:30pm
Tuesday, August 19th - 7-9:30pm
Monday, September 15th - 7-9:30pm Wed., September 24th - 7-9:30pm
Monday, October 6th - 7-9:30pm
Monday, November 3rd - 7-9:30pm
an advanced-beginner class, we
recommend this workshop as the follow-up
to our Intro to the Sewing Machine Class
Commercial patterns are the easiest way to a finished project, but a
beginner may find them a little daunting. Let us decipher all the
confusing information for you and guide you all the way through the
construction of this chic garment! You’ll learn all the basics of
working with a commercial pattern, including:
*how to read instructions and diagrams
*how to measure your body for a commercial garment pattern
*how to lay out and cut your fabric using a pattern
*pinning, sewing and pressing techniques
*sewing with an invisible zipper
*hemming and topstitching options
*finishing and basic alteration skills
Taught by Brooke Helfen
Mon, September 8th & Wed, September 10th - 7-10pm
(come both days for the full course)
Friday, November 14th - 7-9:30pm
Tuesday, December 9th - 7-9:30pm
Commercial Patterns:
A Line Skirt ($95)
Thursday, October 23rd - 7-9:30pm
Monday, December 29th - 7-9:30pm