This class is a pre-requisite for any student who has limited or no experience on a sewing machine. All of my other classes are project based and require sewing machine knowledge. If your student has taken a class or learned from a relative how to use a machine, they may be just fine moving onto one of my beginner 1 or 2 sewing classes. 

Younger students will most likely require an adult or older sibling to be beside them to help navigate the instructions in the lessons. 

*I'm unable to teach students using the Mini Table Top sewing machines. Unfortunately these are too unpredictable and not user friendly. If you're unsure if your machine fits this description, please feel free to message me.

**Refund Policy
All One-Time classes have a standard refund policy: "Full refund until a week in advance, or within 24 hours of purchase (until class starts)."

CLASS OBJECTIVES

Objective 1 - Students will be able to identify main parts of the sewing machine by the end of class.
Objective 2 - Students will be able to wind a bobbin, and thread a sewing machine by the end of class.
Objective 3 - Students will be able to move fabric through the sewing machine in a straight line, turn corners, and backstitch by the end of class.


CLASS OUTLINE

Objective 1: I will show students the basic parts of the machine and have them identify and recall the parts back to me. Each student will take a turn quizzing each other on the parts to help them memorize the name. I will then instruct them how to run the machine using paper (no thread) so they can get experience and become comfortable using the machine on their own. They will master straight lines, backstitching and corners on paper.

Objective 2:  I will demonstrate how to wind a bobbin with their thread and they will practice on their own. I will then demonstrate how to thread their machine and they will do it on their own. As they work, I will help trouble shoot any problems or questions they have throughout the entire process. 

Objective 3: We will practice our previously mastered skills on scrap fabric to ensure students were successful and are prepared for the project based classes.

PLEASE SEE STUDENT SUPPLY LIST TO ENSURE YOUR LEARNER IS PREPARED for this class. The sound of the machines will be very distracting as well, so I will expect students to keep their microphones muted during their practice time.