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Learn basic hand sewing stitches and techniques to secure, hem and mend fabric. This is a 4 week series (10/8, 10/15,10/22, and 10/29).
Series Schedule:
Week 1: Introduction to materials and basic hand sewing stitches.
Week 2: Learn to hand hem garments in a neat and professional manner.
Week 3: Use hand sewing techniques to repair and mend fabric
Week 4: Add some designs to your mending to create a whole new fabric surface.
Recommended Materials:
1 piece Scrap cotton fabric to practice on (approximately 8” X 8 “ )-feel free to substitute with any solid color scrap fabric on hand because this will only be used for practicing hand stitches.
Thread: Sewing thread in a contrast color (feel free to substitute with any thread compatible with your needle)
4 pieces of scrap cotton fabric swatches to practice for mending
Needle: Hand Sewing, Embroidery, or crewel needle (feel free to substitute with any hand sewing needles on hand)
Scissors
Thimble
Embroidery thread for decorative mending (optional)
Iron (optional)
Ironing Board (optional)
Ruler and pencil, fabric chalk, or fabric pen
Mon, Apr 22 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
Tue, Apr 23 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
Wed, Apr 24 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
Thu, Apr 25 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
Fri, Apr 26 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
Sat, Apr 27 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
Sun, Apr 28 | 1:00PM to 6:00PM |
Any person requiring special accommodations to participate in any class or event due to a disability may arrange for accommodations by contacting the location at which the event is held at least seven days prior to the event.
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