I've ironed out the details for the sewing classes I'll be teaching this spring in Gainesville, and the good news is that I've added two new ones to the mix!
As usual, I'm offering the classes through the
UF Leisure Course program. Here are the details on the two repeat classes:
Sewing: Learn to Use a Sewing MachineOne three-hour class
Saturday, Jan. 16 from 9am to noon or
Saturday, April 3 from 9am to noonThis crash course will take the mystery out of sewing and get you comfortable with using a sewing machine. You'll learn the basics of threading a machine, winding a bobbin, straight stitching, back stitching, zig-zag stitching and other key topics. You'll even leave with a finished project!
Bring your own sewing machine, manual, and bobbins, as well as a pair of sharp scissors. Don't own a sewing machine? Use one of mine for an additional lab fee of $15. Just be sure to email me in advance if you wish to reserve a machine (sassycrafter@gmail.com). All students will pay a
lab fee of $10 in cash to cover the cost of handouts and materials.
Sewing: Learn to Work with PatternsOne three-hour class (may be taken back-to-back with "Learn to Use a Sewing Machine")
Saturday, Jan. 16 from 1-5pm or
Saturday, April 3 from 1-5pmKnow how to use a sewing machine but still want to learn how to work with patterns? This class will teach you the basics of working with commercial patterns, whether you want to make clothes, crafts, or other fun things. I'll guide you through making a pair of simple drawstring pants (great for casual wear or pajamas).
Bring a sewing machine, manual, and an extra bobbin. Or if you don't own a machine, you may use one of mine for an additional lab fee of $15. Just be sure to email me in advance if you wish to reserve a machine (sassycrafter@gmail.com). All students must bring a pair of sharp scissors and pay a
lab fee of $25 in cash to cover the cost of the pattern, fabric, elastic, and coordinating thread.
And here are the two new classes:
Sewing: Make Reusable Cloth NapkinsOne three-hour class
Monday, Feb. 15 from 6-9pmMany people are switching to cloth napkins in an effort to "go green." In this class we'll make a customized set of four napkins that you can keep for yourself or give as a gift. I'll give you tips for making napkins with crisp hems and neat corners. You should already understand the basics of using a sewing machine and must
bring a sewing machine, manual, bobbins, sharp scissors, pins, thread, and 1.5 yards of 100% cotton or linen woven fabric that has been washed and ironed. Students who do not have their own machine can use one of my machines for an additional fee of $15--just contact me in advance to reserve a machine (sassycrafter@gmail.com). All students will pay a
lab fee of $5 to cover the cost of handouts, additional embellishments for napkins, and use of irons in class.
Sewing: Make a Zippered BagOne three-hour class
Tuesday, Feb. 16 from 6-9pmIn this class, we'll learn how to use a zipper foot to create a zippered bag that's perfect for holding pencils, makeup, sewing supplies, or other small items. These bags also make great gifts! You should understand the basics of using a sewing machine and
bring a sewing machine, manual, zipper foot, and bobbins, as well as a pair of sharp scissors. Don't own a sewing machine? Use one of my machines for an additional lab fee of $15. Just be sure to email me in advance if you wish to reserve a machine (sassycrafter@gmail.com). All students will pay a
lab fee of $10 in cash to cover the cost of handouts, all materials, and the use of irons in class.
You can register for all of these classes through the
UF Leisure Course site. Registration opens on January 11. And if you have any questions about what class might be right for you, feel free to email me (sassycrafter@gmail.com).
Later this week I'll put up a post about
Atomic Holiday Bazaar, the awesome craft show that I participated in last weekend.
