{"product_id":"beginners-sewing-course-beginners-i-july-12th-august-2nd-2026","title":"Beginners Sewing Course (Beginners I): July 12th - August 2nd, 2026","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 machine sewing course that will be held in our sewing area at Community on Sunday afternoons (3 - 5pm) 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\u003eMeet the instructor: Rachel \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePutman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eInspired by Betty and Veronica and fueled by a lifelong love of making, Rachel has been an advocate for slow fashion since she was a teen. Her passion grew into teaching—sharing her skills with friends and family, fellow sewists online, and now the local community. Rachel has been a pattern tester, fit model, and content creator for many independent designers. She’s excited to spark creativity and confidence in new and experienced sewists while building connections with Athens’ creative community.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\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\u003eSunday, July 12th, 3-5pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunday, July 19th, 3-5pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunday, July 26th, 3-5pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunday, August 2nd, 3-5pm\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 cost of the course.  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":51937991426353,"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-july-12th-august-2nd-2026","provider":"COMMUNITY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}