Beginner Sewing with Skipped Stitches

Description

THIS IS AN IN PERSON CLASS

Makers Lodge Studio – 428 Ramsay Concession 8, Carleton Place

This class will be 2 sessions of 2 hours each. Please note the 2 sessions are all booked under the first date.

Dates: May 30th, 2026 and June 6th 2026, 1:30-3:30pm

This class is made for folks who are true beginners and/or want to start at the very basics of sewing. This class will give students a low student to teacher ratio and allow for lots of guidance. Students will learn and practice basic techniques and learn how to use a sewing machine.

Topics that will be covered:

• basic use of sewing machine
• sewing machine safety
• choosing patterns and using a PDF pattern
• types of fabric (Knits vs Woven) and how to choose
• ironing
• cutting
• Different types of seams

Supplies Needed:

• Sewing machine in working order (if you do not have a sewing machine, please reach out as there is access to machines in the Makers Lodge Studio)
• Universal needle on your sewing machine
• thread

Supplies Included:

• Fabrics for practicing
• Scissors, rotary blades, cutting mats
• clips, pins, marking pens
• iron, ironing board
• seam ripper, thread snips, measuring tape
• power bars

Teachers: There will be two teachers present in this class – Karrie from Skipped Stitches and Christine from Makers Lodge. Find out more about Skipped Stitches here: https://skippedstitches.ca/

There is coffee/tea/soda available on site. There is also a modern composting toilet washroom on the main level.

Courses are non refundable but are transferable to another sewist. Classes are subject to a class minimum and may be cancelled due to low registration and a refund will be issued in this case.

Note: Please select “in studio bookings” or “local pick up” as a shipping option to avoid paying shipping charges.