Basic Sewing
This two-hour introductory class will teach the basics of sewing machines and how to operate them; the basics of fabric; and how to pin and sew seams. You will make a simple project that you can take home. The sewing machines and all supplies are provided. Completion of this class is advised for those who want to attend Open Studio Hours but have no prior knowledge of sewing machines.
No materials required. handout provided.
No materials required. handout provided.
Teacher: Martha McDaniel.
Mending Monday
In this two-hour workshop, you will learn basic mending skills including how to sew on a button and basic hand sewing; iron-on or sew on a patch; and hem a skirt or pair of pants. You will also learn how to mend holes in socks or sweaters. This is primarily a general skills class but feel free to bring items that you need help mending. We'll be sure to discuss how to mend each during the class.
No materials required. Handout provided.
Teachers: Jennifer Lynn and Martha McDaniel.
No materials required. Handout provided.
Teachers: Jennifer Lynn and Martha McDaniel.
Knitting 1
This two-hour introductory class will teach you how to cast-on and the knit stitch. Knitting needles and yarn provided.
Teacher: Judith.
Taught by Rebecca.
The Stretch: Altering clothes for growing kids
Knitting 2
This two-hour introductory class will teach you the purl stitch and how to cast-off. Prerequisite: Knitting 1. Please bring your work in progress.
Teacher: Judith.
Hand Embroidery
Come learn some basic embroidery stitches and ideas for their use, and take home an instructional handout. We will start with the basics: fabric and thread, embroidery hoops and stitching evenly. We'll practice on some of the Sew-Op's fabric stash. Finally we'll look at examples of accents, art pieces, and functional stitching made decorative via embroidery. Bring something you would like to embroider and we'll brainstorm the possibilities.Taught by Rebecca.
In this two-hour workshop we will talk about creative ways to lengthen clothes to accommodate growth and hopefully stretch an article of clothing through the season. We will also cover tip to best select clothing that will grow with your kids. This is not a hands-on class but feel free to bring items that need to grow and we'll discuss ideas as a class.
No materials required. Handout provided.
Teacher: Jennifer.No materials required. Handout provided.
Classes: Registration required; $20 fee (scholarships available). Class size is limited to six students per session, ages 14 and up.
Registration: To register for a class, email uppervalleysewop@gmail.com; call Kye at the Upper Valley Co-op, 802-295-5804; or sign up at the front counter of the Co-op. The Sew-Op is located on the second floor above the Upper Valley Food Coop, with entry at the back of the building (follow signs).
