This one builds on Stitchcraft 101. If you've taken it (or you're already comfortable with a straight stitch, backstitch, and turning a corner), you're ready for this!

This class is for you if…

• you took SC101 and want the next step,
• you can sew a straight line but zippers make you want to throw the machine across the room,
• you've never bound an edge and want to actually understand what you're doing,
• you want a project with real moving parts, not just straight seams.

Your project: a zippered pouch, medium size, finished at about 8" x 4½". Big enough for cosmetics, notions, chargers — whatever you're tired of losing in the bottom of your bag.

In this class you'll…

• fuse interfacing to your fabric so it holds its shape,
• insert a zipper properly, including stitching in the ditch and catching the tape,
• construct and attach a tab,
• bind raw edges clean, no fraying, no mess,
• press and finish it so it looks made, not just sewn.
  

Zippers have a reputation they don't deserve. By the end of this you'll see they're not the boss of you!

Skill Level: Beginner – Familiar with the basic use of a sewing machine, and understands some sewing terms and techniques.

When?

• Monday November 9, 6:00 pm
• Saturday December 5, 1:00 pm

Classes are approximately 3 to 3.5 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'll provide the fabric, zipper, interfacing, and binding, and the fabric choices coordinate with SC101 so your pieces can match if you took that class too 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 — point turner, iron and ironing surface if you'd rather not press at home first
  

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
  - Monday November 9, 6:00 pm
  - Saturday December 5, 1:00 pm