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Learn the machine. Build your control. Then learn what your machine can really do.
Learn how to set up, control, and operate a sewing machine while completing your first simple sewing project.
PROJECT: BASIC PILLOWBuild machine control through guided repetition using the Moxie Stitch Book. Practice straight stitching, backstitching, pivots, corners, speed, and accuracy.
BEST AFTER BEGINNER SEWINGLearn stitch settings, presser feet, zippers, buttonholes, machine-sewn buttons, finishing techniques, and troubleshooting.
PROJECT: ZIPPERED PILLOW COVER OR BUTTON POUCHStart with everyday alterations. Then move into more technical fit and garment adjustments.
Learn hemming, shortening, taking garments in, pinning, marking, and foundational fit adjustments using clothes from your own wardrobe.
BRING: 2–3 GARMENTSWork with denim, waistbands, darts, sleeves, structured garments, existing zippers, and more complicated reshaping.
FIT + ALTERATIONSLearn garment construction by actually making clothes you can wear.
Work with pre-cut pieces while learning curved seams, waistbands, hems, garment assembly, finishing, and basic fit.
PROJECT: A PAIR OF PANTSBuild on your garment-making skills while learning sleeves, armholes, necklines, curved seams, precise assembly, and finishing.
PROJECT: A SHIRTREADY FOR MORE?
You don't have to stop after one class. Follow a skill path, combine workshops, or work your way from Beginner to making and altering your own clothes.
RIGHT HERE IN AUSTIN.
Learn how to use your machine first. Then learn what your machine can really do.
Learn how to set up, control, and operate a sewing machine while completing your first simple sewing project.
PROJECT: BASIC PILLOWLearn stitch settings, presser feet, zippers, buttonholes, machine-sewn buttons, finishing techniques, and troubleshooting.
PROJECT: ZIPPERED PILLOW COVER OR BUTTON POUCHStart with everyday alterations. Then move into more technical fit and garment adjustments.
Learn hemming, shortening, taking garments in, pinning, marking, and foundational fit adjustments using clothes from your own wardrobe.
BRING: 2–3 GARMENTSWork with denim, waistbands, darts, sleeves, structured garments, existing zippers, and more complicated reshaping.
FIT + ALTERATIONSLearn garment construction by actually making clothes you can wear.
Work with pre-cut pieces while learning curved seams, waistbands, hems, garment assembly, finishing, and basic fit.
PROJECT: A PAIR OF PANTSBuild on your garment-making skills while learning sleeves, armholes, necklines, curved seams, precise assembly, and finishing.
PROJECT: A SHIRTREADY FOR MORE?
You don't have to stop after one class. Follow a skill path, combine workshops, or work your way from Beginner to making and altering your own clothes.
RIGHT HERE IN AUSTIN.
Learn garment construction by actually making clothes you can wear.
Work with pre-cut pieces while learning curved seams, waistbands, hems, garment assembly, finishing, and basic fit.
PROJECT: A PAIR OF PANTSBuild on your garment-making skills while learning sleeves, armholes, necklines, curved seams, precise assembly, and finishing.
PROJECT: A SHIRTREADY FOR MORE?
You don't have to stop after one class. Follow a skill path, combine workshops, or work your way from Beginner to making and altering your own clothes.
RIGHT HERE IN AUSTIN.
