06/02: Get to Know your Machine!

When: Monday, June 2nd, 6:30-7:30pm

Difficulty: No sewing experience required

About: Do you own a machine but it hasn't left the box? Wondering about how to thread the 1970's machine you were gifted? This class is for you! 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 troubleshooting on your machine 1-1 to make sure it's ready for sewing, and practice sewing a seam.

*If you're able to travel a little outside of central Seattle, Quality Sewing and Vacuum offers their version of this class for free!: Learn to Use your Sewing Machine Class

Machine Skills:

• How sewing machines work
• How to thread a machine
• Troubleshooting tips
• How to sew a basic seam
• 1-1 Machine Advice

Materials

Please bring your own machine, power cord, and bobbins. All other materials are provided:) 

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.