Basic Sewing 104

In this class, you will learn the following:

• Part 1 –
  • Learn different sizes of zippers (example: #10 jacket zippers verses #5 invisible dress zippers)
  • Learn zipper pieces (teeth, tape, stopers) zipper tape patterns and what they mean
  • Learn to install two different types of zipper installations (Standard & Invisible zippers) using two different zipper pressor feet
• Part 2 –
  • Sew a Dog Walking Crossbody Bag with linings, buttonhole, multiple zipper closures and purse hardware
  • or Crossbody Bag with lining, zipper closures & purse hardware (buttonhole is omitted)

Specific Material List: 

• Sewing Machine (including any tools that come with your machine)
• Sewing Machine Manual (if you do not have a printed-out copy, please be prepared to bring a downloaded version)
• Thread
• Bobbins for your Machine (note: always check the package of bobbins when purchasing to ensure that your sewing machine model appears for usage)
• Standard Zipper Pressor Foot and an Invisible Zipper Pressor Foot
• Machine Needles per your machine; both single & double needles (note: always check the package of needles when purchasing to ensure that your sewing machine model appears for usage)
• Sewing Machine Toolbox – (Note: all can are available at The Sewing Station Learning Center Online Boutique or NWSC):
  • Hand Stitch Needles
  • Scissors for cutting fabric
  • Snippers for cutting threads
  • Seam ripper
  • Tape measure and/or ruler
  • Straight Pins (25)
• Fabrics -
  • For Part 1: Any scrap fabric will do for stitching the sample zippers
  • For Part 2: 1 yard of outside fabric and 1/2 yard of lining fabric