Sunday's class was wonderful. A Class like this is the reason that I love to teach. There were 8 enthusiastic ladies, eager to learn to sew. The signed up for the Sewing 101 class which to many, are surprised that it is not a hands of class. In this class I do a floor walk explaining first how to read the end of a bolt of fabric and what to do with the information.
Next stop, is the pattern tables and files. We check out the pattern books, I show how to find the patterns in the files. After finding the pattern, I dissect the information on the back of the pattern. The amount of information shared at this point has many people glazing over. Not this group. I saw huge smiles and some "Aha" moments.
From there we head to the different fabric areas. Stopping at the cutting counter if they are not busy, (RARE) talk about the Viking center, and end up in the notions isle. At this point I discuss machine needles and pins and when to use which of the many varieties available. On the way back to the classroom I point out Buttons, zippers, and thread. More on threads and this group was pumped.
Back in the classroom, I answered lots of thought provoking questions, that helped bring all of the information together. Then we go into pattern direction information. Pattern layout point, and specifics. By the time we finished with patterns, out 2.5 hours was gone.
For those that were interested, I demonstrated, threading and bobbin winding on the machines that 2 ladies brought. Luck had it that one was a hook and the other a drop in bobbin. We discusses what to look for in a machine. With emphasis on "what do you plan on sewing with your machine... clothing, home interior, quilts?, what restrictions do you have? etc.
At the conclusion of the class, we scheduled a Machine Basics class so that they can bring in their machines and together work thru the details. the class will be on November 7th from 4-7 pm.
This was one of the most enjoyable classes in recent memory.
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