Machine Sewing for Beginners I

Instructor(s): Diana Rodgers

 

 

 

Supply list for Diana Rodgers

An introduction to machine sewing for absolute beginners, this class covers the basics: working with a machine, cutting, seaming, pressing.  
**Please see the supply list so you can arrive prepared on day one.  We will start our first project- a tote bag, during the first class..
Focus is on skill building through making 2 basic projects: a Tote bag, and Elastic waist pants. 
 
Supply list:
 Estimated Supply Costs: $100
*To all classes, please bring the following TOOLS (see links for tool options below):
●    Scissors suitable for cutting fabric: 
https://a.co/d/0hnPBwyi

OR
https://a.co/d/03y74gdd

●    A Spool of thread- Coats & Clark 100% Polyester, all purpose is the recommended brand.
https://a.co/d/0gVdRvYm
●    Straight pins- 1.5” long. Dritz is the recommended brand: https://a.co/d/0iBjs4df

On the first day of class, we will start our first project, a Tote Bag.  Please bring the following materials with you:
 
*FABRICS for Tote:
●    ½ Yard 100% Cotton for outside of tote.  Can be quilting cotton or cotton canvas.
●    ½ Yard 100% Cotton for lining of tote.  Can be quilting cotton or cotton canvas.
●    Your fabric can also be 1 yard of the same fabric instead of two half yards.
●    Or any household linens ready for upcycling! (sheets, tablecloths, etc.)
●    1.5 Yards 1.5” wide Webbing for straps (webbing reference: https://pacifictrimming.com/products/cotton-webbing-2mm-thick?_pos=1&_sid=bce9d1f12&_ss=r )

To the 3rd class, please bring the following materials:
 
FABRIC for elastic waist pants (Students may choose to wait to purchase this fabric until needed) :
●    2.5 - 3 Yards WOVEN Cotton. Can be quilting cotton, shirting, lightweight canvas, or linen.
●    1 - 2  Yards of Elastic. Should be 1” wide

Suggested Art Supply Stores

Cotton Fabric, Webbing, & Elastic:
Brooklyn Craft Co.
165 Greenpoint Ave.
https://www.brooklyncraftcompany.com/collections/fabric
Keaton Quilts
150 W.28th St., Suite 605
https://keatonquilts.com/
Beetle & Fred
171 Main St. Beacon, NY
 https://www.beetleandfred.com/shop/yardage.htm

Mood Fabrics-  Tools & thread can also be purchased here.
225 W. 37th St. (3rd floor)
https://www.moodfabrics.com/
 
Daytona Trimming for Webbing (straps) & Elastic
251 W. 39th St.
 
Pacific Trimming- webbing, elastic, and tools, especially thread
220 W. 38th St.
https://www.pacifictrimming.com/