Get to Know Your Sewing Machine Class (Beginner - Sewing)
Ready to transform that sewing machine from a mysterious contraption to your trusty crafting companion? This class will help you understand your sewing machine and sewing machine basics. Bring in your sewing machine and learn all about how to use it.
You will learn:
- The different parts of a sewing machine
- How to thread your sewing machine
- How to wind a bobbin
- What stitches your machine has and how to select them
- How to trouble shoot common machine issues
- How to remove lint and other debris from inside your machine
- How to stitch with your machine
- The different sewing machine feet
You Will Need to Bring: (For you to be successful in this class, it is very important to make sure that you are able to bring all of the following items)
- Your sewing machine (your sewing machine must be in working order and have all the parts needed) and power cord
- A bobbin that fits your machine (this is very important and if you are unsure what type of bobbin your machine takes, please check your manual)
- Any accessories it came with - especially feet and attachments
- A copy of the manual (If you do not have a manual for your machine, they can often be found online - search your machine brand and model number)
- Notebook and pencil
We will provide:
- white or black thread
- muslin for sewing test stitches
- a copy of You and Your Sewing Machine - A Sewists Guide to Troubleshooting, Maintenance by Bernie Tobisch
You also have the option to use one of our sewing machines to learn sewing machine basics. Please choose the "Borrow Our Sewing Machine" option.
A list of our class policies can be found here.
Minimum registration is 3. Maximum is 5.
Michelle is teaching this class.
Details
Shipping & Returns
Flat Rate Shipping
- We offer a flat rate of $12 for shipping for all orders $149.99 and under (before taxes) being shipped within Canada.
- Free shipping for all orders $150 and over (before taxes) being shipped within Canada.
- Sewing machines, sewing desks and chairs and bulky items are excluded from the free shipping offer.
- Flat rate shipping orders generally ship out on Tuesdays and Fridays.
- We use Canada Post and UPS but reserve the right to use other carriers at our discretion.
Local Delivery -
- We also offer local delivery with Trexity within the city of Ottawa and surrounding region.
- We send out your package with Trexity within 1 to 2 days once your order is completed.
- The cost is $6 for orders $24.99 and under (before taxes), $3 for orders $25.00 to $74.99 (before taxes) and free for orders over $75.00 (before taxes).
- Please note that during high-volume order times, it may take us longer than 1-2 days to send out your order.
Get Your Order Faster
Our dedicated team fulfills your order as quickly as possible, usually in 1-2 days.
Support Small Canadian Business
Not only do we stock many products from Canadian makers and companies, your purchase supports our team of 12 right here in Ottawa.
Knowledgeable Staff
We're here in store, and via email and phone, to answer all your craft questions and ensure you have everything you need to make your project perfect.
Get Your Order Faster
Our dedicated team fulfills your order as quickly as possible, usually in 1-2 days.
Support Small Canadian Business
Not only do we stock many products from Canadian makers and companies, your purchase supports our team of 12 right here in Ottawa.
Knowledgeable Staff
We're here in store, and via email and phone, to answer all your craft questions and ensure you have everything you need to make your project perfect.
