Beginner Sewing Course: June 7th - 28th 2023

This is a 4-week introductory sewing course that will be held in our sewing area at Community on Wednesday evenings with a maximum class size of 6 students.

Students will learn to be proficient with their sewing machine; how to wind a bobbin, how to thread the machine, adjust tension, and general machine troubleshooting. Students will be gain understanding in woven fabrics, will learn to be consistent in stitch quality and seam allowance, be familiar with how to handle fabric while constructing a garment, and learn sewing and fabric vocabulary. 

By the end of this course you will have made a pair of elastic waist pants from one of Community's own patterns. 

Supplies are not included in the price of the course. **You are responsible for bringing your own sewing machine and supplies.** You will receive a supply list at least from the instructor at least five days before the course begins. Your sewing machine needs to have the following functions: Straight stitch and zig zag stitch, ability to adjust stitch length and width, and thread tension.

Meet the instructor:

The instructor, Lauren DeBeers, works at Community as a redesigner and alterations seamstress. She is the president of Delta Phi Epsilon at the University of Georgia, where she studies public relations and public health. Lauren has enjoyed sewing and teaching sewing classes since she was in high school. 

This is a four week course and includes the following dates.

Wednesday, June 7th, 6:30pm -8:30pm

Wednesday, June 14th, 6:30pm -8:30pm

Wednesday, June 21rd, 6:30pm -8:30pm

Wednesday, June 28th, 6:30pm -8:30pm 

For Ages 18+

For cancellations, you will receive a full refund until seven days before the workshop. Cancellation seven days or less before the workshop, results in a refund of 70% of the workshop cost.  No refunds will be issued after the course has begun.