This is a 100% beginner, learn-to-sew class for adults. No experience needed, no judgment, just you and a machine figuring it out together (with help).

This class is for you if…

• you've got a machine sitting in the closet judging you,
• you want to buy one but aren't sure you're ready to commit,
• you took home-ec decades ago and remember none of it,
• you just want to start sewing, now, with someone walking you through it.

Your project: a quilted sunglasses case. Small project, real skills, and you walk out with something you actually made and use.

In this class you'll…

• learn to thread and operate your machine properly,
• pick up the habits that make every future project easier,
• sew a straight stitch, backstitch, and turn a corner without cursing (much),
• quilt your layers together, maybe sew a curved seam,
• press your seams like you mean it.

Come in knowing nothing, leave able to sew a straight line and quilt a small project start to finish. Everything after this gets easier.

Skill Level: Novice – Familiar with the basics of a sewing machine, but little or no sewing experience.

When?

• Saturday October 24, 1:00 pm
• Thursday December 10, 6:30 pm

Classes are approximately 2.5 to 3 hours
(Be sure to pick the correct date from the links below!)

Where?

22 King St West, Cobourg Ontario

We're excited to be partnering with Rosie Young Design Studio to host our classes in The Little Back Room classroom!

What do I Need to Bring?

We will provide the necessary fabric (your choice of 2 of 4 prints) and the batting for your project OR come by Sewing Machine Magic to pick your fabric in advance and get some coordinating thread!

• Sewing machine in good working order (bring your foot control, power cord, manual, and all your feet & accessories);
• Extra machine needles (size 80 Universal or Microtex);
• Neutral colour 50wt high quality polyester thread, plus a bobbin filled with the same;
• Basic sewing kit — fabric scissors, small scissors or snips, seam ripper, long straight pins, marking tool like a chalk pen;
• Optional — quilting ruler or measuring tape, sewing clips, point turner, edge/quilting guide attachment.

NOTE: Bobbins aren't universal! Make sure you've got the right ones for your machine. Not sure? Visit or call us to make sure you've got what you need for class!

Please label your class supplies!

NOTE: Your sewing machine should be in good working order. We will not be trouble shooting machine problems during this class. If you need machine service, please contact us — we service most makes and models.

How do I Sign Up?

Register for our classes directly through Rosie Young Design Studio:

• In Person — 22 King St West, Cobourg Ontario
• By Phone — (416) 806-0427
• Online — Select your preferred date below
  - Saturday October 24, 1:00 pm
  - Thursday December 10, 6:30 pm