Hemming | Skill Builder

Back to Basics Class

• The essential sewing skills every person (sewist or not) should have at their disposal

• Will show both what you can do by hand and what you can do with a machine

• Will discuss different hemming techniques for different types of fabrics

• Although not a requirement to learn the skills, if you happen to have a pair of pants or skirt that needs to be hemmed or a garment with a missing button, please bring them along! These will be used as demonstrations to the class, and depending on timing we may also be able to work on them together.

• For hemming, we will have you change into the pants/skirt to be hemmed. We have a bathroom available, but if it’s easier and quicker it may help to wear a pair of shorts or leggings under your clothes.

What to bring:

• Pants or skirt that need hemming.
• Matching thread
• Basic Sewing Tools: Fabric scissors, thread snips, marking tool and seam ripper.
  Sewing machine in good working order. Much like driving, we find it’s best to learn on what machine you have available to you! Please be sure to bring the foot pedal, power cord, machine manual, and all accessories. If you do not have your own sewing machine you may rent one during class for an additional fee.

*Rent a sewing machine during class for a $5 fee. Choose the option of class + materials when signing up*

Disclaimers: 

* This class is designed for age 16+
* Cancellation Notice: We kindly ask that makers give a minimum 72 hours' notice of cancellation or rescheduling needs. This advance notice will allow us to make any necessary adjustments to our schedule and accommodate other makers.

Refunds: Class cancellations made with a 72 hour notice or more will either receive a full refund on a gift card, or a full refund minus the $5 card processing fee to the card that was used to purchase the class registration. This fee accounts for the costs associated with the transaction and ensures a smooth and secure refund process.

Skill Level:	Beginner
Skill Details:	Open to sewists that know the basics of using a sewing machine and can sew a straightish seam and maintain a mostly accurate seam allowance. Classes will have minimal homework between sessions for minimal independent work. If you’ve taken our Beginner Sewing Series or have sewn small projects on your own, you are welcome in our beginner classes.
Instructor:	Mikayla Turner
Instructor Bio:	Mikayla Turner (@mikayla_sews) is a lifelong sewist who has found that the only thing she loves more than spending time at her machine is teaching others to sew! She primarily sews garments but has been known to make quilts from time to time. Her insatiable curiosity drives her to learn everything she can about sewing, always expanding her skill and expertise. As an instructor she has a particular passion for teaching beginners, and strives to create a learning environment that is welcoming, accessible and inclusive.