Learn domestic sewing machine basics, including how to set up the machine and operate it. You may bring your own machine or use ours. Our Sewing 101 classes usually have a waitlist, so if you are ...

It’s never too soon or too late! In this class, you’ll learn to use a sewing machine, fill and place the bobbin, and basic operations. We’ll also share techniques such as how to sew straight, zig­zag, ...

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If you aren’t an experienced quilter or embroider, a sewing machine may not seem worth the investment. But they come in handy even for non-crafty projects, like repairing a ripped seam or hemming a ...