Whether you are dreaming to become a professional seamstress, or just picking up a new hobby, in this introduction class you will learn everything you need to know about sewing basics. This class includes how to thread and use a sewing machine, understand pattern pieces/abbreviations, install lining and conquer the fear of putting in a zipper. Weekly projects are simple and designed to help students understand the process of construction and basics of sewing. No discounts.

Supply List

Week 1: Skills, Practice and Basics

• Straight pins
• Variety sizes hand sewing needles
• Scissors for fabric
• Scissors for paper
• Tape measure
• Seam ripper
• Ruler
• Sharpened pencil
• Thimble size to fit middle finger; any style is OK
• Thread for the machine and bobbin winding practice.
• Bring in scrap fabric for practice seams. 6 pieces approximately 6" x 12". Preferably cotton or cotton blend.

Week 2: Pillowcase

• 100 percent cotton
• Coordinating thread
• For standard size 1 ¼ yard per pillow case
• For king size 1 ½ yard per pillow case

Week 3: Pajama bottom

• 3 yards cotton flannel (washed and dried)
• Coordinating thread
• 1” wide elastic for waistband
• Pajama bottom pattern Butterick B5517 or B5432.

Week 4: Cosmetic bag/zippered pouch

• 9 inch zipper
• 2 fat quarters one for pouch and a coordinate for lining
• Key ring or clip is optional
• Extra fabric is needed if adding pockets or lining
• Coordinating thread

Sewing machines provided. Visit mccneb.edu/cesupplies for a list of supplies to bring to class. Supply List Week 1: Skills, Practice and Basics Straight pins Variety sizes hand sewing needles Scissors for fabric Scissors for paper Tape measure Seam ripper Ruler Sharpened pencil Thimble size to fit middle finger; any style is OK Thread for the machine and bobbin winding practice. Bring in scrap fabric for practice seams. 6 pieces approximately 6" x 12". Preferably cotton or cotton blend. Week 2: Pillowcase 100 percent cotton Coordinating thread For standard size 1 ¼ yard per pillow case For king size 1 ½ yard per pillow case Week 3: Pajama bottom 3 yards cotton flannel (washed and dried) Coordinating thread 1” wide elastic for waistband Pajama bottom pattern Butterick B5517 or B5432. Week 4: Cosmetic bag/zippered pouch 9 inch zipper 2 fat quarters one for pouch and a coordinate for lining Key ring or clip is optional Extra fabric is needed if adding pockets or lining Coordinating thread