Get to Know Your Sewing Machine

Whether you have no experience or just need a refresher, learn what you need to get started with machine sewing. Review your machine’s parts and functions, learn to make and change a bobbin, thread the machine, decipher stitch selections, adjust tension, and use the buttonhole function. After some practice and to boost your confidence, undertake a small project, such as a mini bag.

Note: Bring your sewing machine in good working order, along with your machine’s instruction manual, if you have it. An assortment of embroidery thread, needles, base fabrics, and sampler designs will be provided. Students should bring scissors and a bag for transporting items.

Alina Gorney
Alina Gorney

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Alina is a costume designer, artist, and lifelong sewist passionate about fostering creativity in others. Her work is driven by a commitment to sustainable practices, combating textile waste, and empowering everyone with the foundational skill of sewing. Alina holds a BFA from Ithaca College in Theatre Production & Design with a concentration in Costume Design. She draws on her theatrical background to inspire individuals of all ages on their creative journeys by exploring the intersection of garment construction and visual storytelling.

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Arlington High School
Price: $165.00 Min Age 18 yr.
Instructors:
  • Alina Gorney
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