{"product_id":"beginners-sewing-course-beginners-i-aug-11th-sept-1st","title":"Beginners Sewing Course (Beginners I): Aug. 11th - Sept. 1st","description":"\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a 4-week introductory sewing course that will be held in our sewing area at Community on Thursday evenings with a maximum class size of 6 students.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents 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 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy the end of this course you will have made a cropped tank top from one of Community's own patterns. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies 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 from the instructor at least five days before the course begins. \u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eYour sewing machine needs to have the following functions: Straight stitch and zig zag stitch, ability to adjust stitch length and width, and thread tension.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe instructor, Nissa McKinney, began her \u003c\/span\u003esewing journey more than ten years ago at a beginner’s class at Community. That class gave her the foundation she needed to start sewing more advanced projects. Today, a large percentage of her wardrobe is handmade - from jeans and t-shirts to coats and dresses. Sewing has become her superpower! When not sewing, she works s a writer for a kids' science journal, provides shuttle service for her two kids, and squeezes in a dance class or two at Dancefx.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a four week course and includes the following dates:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuesday, August 11th, 6:15-8:15pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuesday, August 18th, 6:15-8:15pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuesday, August 25th, 6:15-8:15pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuesday, September 1st, 6:15-8:15pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Ages 18+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease provide an email AND phone number at checkout.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor cancellations, you will receive a 75% refund until seven days before the beginning of the course. Cancellation seven days or less before the course results in a refund of 25% of the workshop cost.  No refunds will be issued on the day the course begins or after the course has begun. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Community Classes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55125370536241,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2738\/8384\/files\/IMG_9824-2_b43a9254-69c5-4880-9588-077027802f64.jpg?v=1774310169","url":"https:\/\/shopcommunityathens.com\/products\/beginners-sewing-course-beginners-i-aug-11th-sept-1st","provider":"COMMUNITY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}