Learn to Use Your Sewing Machine

Do you have a sewing machine but don't know what all the knobs are for and how to use it? Or perhaps you sewed a long time ago and need a refresher? Come to this workshop and learn to use your sewing machine. Topics we will cover include:

How to thread your machine
Adjusting for the correct tension for the fabric
What's a bobbin and how to wind it correctly
Replacing a bobbin
When and how to change the Foot
When and how to change the Needle
Troubleshooting and maintenance
Exploring various stitches

As practice, we will sew some simple projects such as coasters and placemats! Please bring:

Your sewing machine and foot pedal
The manual, if you have one. If not, that's ok.
Any attachments that came with your machine, such as zipper foot, spare needles
Thread ('All Purpose' is fine). Do not use Quilting thread
Optional: Small piece of cotton fabric (half a yard) to practice stitches. Please make sure your fabric is not stretchy, knit or jersey

Duration: 1.5 hr

Parking: Street parking or garage. Unfortunately, we don't validate parking vouchers.

Location:
Craft Loft
100 CambridgeSide Pl, 2nd floor near TJ Maxx
Cambridge, MA

*Please see our refund/reschedule policy here.

Tipping is not expected but always appreciated!