03/05: Intro to Machine Sewing: Repairs!

When: Wednesday, March 5th, 6:30-8pm

Difficulty: No sewing experience required

About: The first 30 minutes of class will cover how sewing machines work, common troubleshooting tips, and how to sew a basic seam. We will then go over how to repair split seams, darn holes/wear spots, and add patches. We'll use the last 15-20 minutes as guided work time to repair garments you bring. 

Machine Skills

• How sewing machines work
• How to thread a machine
• Troubleshooting tips
• How to sew a basic seam
• Split seams repair
• Darning holes/wear areas (perfect for big wear-out spots)
• Patches

Materials

All materials and machines are provided, but feel free to bring your own if you'd prefer! Please bring a repair project to work on the last 15-20 minutes of class. 

Instructor:

Emelia (she/her) has been running Summit Selvage since May 2022 as a sewing instructor, tailor, designer, and clothing mender. Before that, she worked as a workwear designer and has enjoyed teaching others to sew for close to 10 years. 

Space/Accessibility:

Location: New location! Summit Selvage is located at 1812 E Madison Street, Unit 30 in East Capitol Hill. The door code will be sent out the day before the class. 

Transit: There are a limited number of parking spots right in front of the building (labelled for clients and tenants), and free street parking in the neighborhood. The 12 bus stop is 1 block away on Madison St. 

Accessibility: There is a ramp to enter the building, and a short flight of indoor carpeted stairs to go to the lower floor where the studio is. Bathrooms are located on the main floor. There is also a side entrance available with three outdoor steps to the lower floor, please email beforehand if that entry is preferred. 

Covid: Masks are required during class time

Ticket Policy: Your receipt is your ticket. Let me know if you're unable to make the class as soon as possible! Full refunds given up until 2 weeks before class time, class credit given two weeks to two days before class time. You can also transfer the ticket to a friend, just send a heads up with their name & email.