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Basic Sewing Course
Master the fundamentals of sewing in 6 comprehensive classes
Class Details
- Duration: 3 weeks (2 classes per week, 2.5 hours each)
- Perfect For: First-time sewing machine users / Hobby beginners
- Class Size: 4–5 students for personalized attention
- Age Group: Flexible - all ages welcome
- Learn: Sewing machine basics, hand stitching, fabric handling, and creative projects
Introduction & Getting Comfortable
Duration: 2.5 hours
Goal: Understand basic tools and sewing machine setup
• Studio tour & safety rules • Learn basic tool names • Identify machine parts • Threading & bobbin winding • Practice straight stitches • Hand sewing basics
Mini Project: Stitching lines & shapes on fabric
• Studio tour & safety rules • Learn basic tool names • Identify machine parts • Threading & bobbin winding • Practice straight stitches • Hand sewing basics
Mini Project: Stitching lines & shapes on fabric
Fabric Knowledge + Straight Stitching
Duration: 2.5 hours
Goal: Start sewing with fabric and control stitch length & speed
• Fabric types (woven vs knit) • Cutting techniques • Pinning & pressing • Seam allowances & backstitching • Straight seams & pivot corners
Project: Two Lace Handkerchiefs (rolled hem, lace hemmed)
• Fabric types (woven vs knit) • Cutting techniques • Pinning & pressing • Seam allowances & backstitching • Straight seams & pivot corners
Project: Two Lace Handkerchiefs (rolled hem, lace hemmed)
Tote Bag Using Commercial Pattern
Duration: 2.5 hours
Goal: Create a basic, useful item from scratch
• Cutting fabric from pattern • Box corners & pressing seams • Finishing edges • Attaching straps
Project: Complete Tote Bag
• Cutting fabric from pattern • Box corners & pressing seams • Finishing edges • Attaching straps
Project: Complete Tote Bag
Curves & Finishing Skills
Duration: 2.5 hours
Goal: Learn new shapes and decorative options
• Sewing curves and corners smoothly • Decorative stitches & topstitching • Adding labels, patches, drawstrings
Project: Drawstring Bag
• Sewing curves and corners smoothly • Decorative stitches & topstitching • Adding labels, patches, drawstrings
Project: Drawstring Bag
Introduction to Garment Construction
Duration: 2.5 hours
Goal: Learn measurements, patterns, and start elastic-waist skirt
• Taking measurements • Reading patterns • Understanding grainline • Cutting & assembling fabric pieces • First fitting & adjustments
Project: Begin Elastic-waist Gathered Skirt
• Taking measurements • Reading patterns • Understanding grainline • Cutting & assembling fabric pieces • First fitting & adjustments
Project: Begin Elastic-waist Gathered Skirt
Final Project Completion
Duration: 2.5 hours
Goal: Complete skirt and boost student confidence
• Elastic threading & zigzag stitching • Distribute gathers evenly • Hemline adjustment & final fitting • Course review & skills assessment
Final Project: Completed Elastic-waist Gathered Skirt
• Elastic threading & zigzag stitching • Distribute gathers evenly • Hemline adjustment & final fitting • Course review & skills assessment
Final Project: Completed Elastic-waist Gathered Skirt
Skills You'll Master
Sewing Machine Mastery
Fabric Understanding
Hand Stitching
Multiple Stitch Types
Taking Measurements
Garment Construction
From Sketch To Stitch
Your creative journey through hands-on projects
Handkerchiefs & Accessories
Elegant Gathered Skirt
What's Included
- All sewing machines & tools
- Quality cotton fabric
- Thread, pins, scissors & supplies
- Pattern printouts
- Take home all your creations!
Ready to Start Your Sewing Journey?
Everything you need is provided - just bring your creativity and enthusiasm!
Whether you're a beginner eager to learn the basics or an experienced sewer looking to refine your skills, our sewing and tailoring classes cater to all levels. We offer a variety of courses, from introductory workshops to advanced techniques, all taught by passionate and knowledgeable instructors.
- QuestionWhat is the Course Name?AnswerBasic Sewing Skills
- QuestionHow Long is the Course?Answer15 hours total
- QuestionHow Often are the Classes?Answer6 classes; Twice a week; 2. 5 hours each class
- QuestionWhat is the Price?Answer$ 420 ( $28 for the hour )
- QuestionIs there any Lab Hours?Answer8 hours – free lab hours
- QuestionIs the Course Available Online?AnswerNo
- QuestionHow big is each Group?Answer4-5 students per group
- QuestionWhat is the Cancellation Policy?Answer72 - hour notice required
- QuestionStart DateAnswerAugust 21, 2025
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Basic
$
420
Class 1 : Introduction & Getting Comfortable
Hours – 2.5
Goal: Understand basic tools and sewing machine setup
• Studio tour & safety rules
• Learn names of basic tools (seam ripper, bobbin, pins, etc.)
• Identify sewing machine parts
• How to thread the machine & wind a bobbin
• Practice straight stitches on scrap fabric
• Hand Sewing
Mini Project: Stitching lines & shapes on fabric
Class 2 : Fabric Knowledge + Straight Stitching
Hours – 2.5
Goal: Start sewing with fabric and control stitch length & speed
• Fabric types (woven v/s knit) & how to cut correctly
• Pinning, pressing, and measuring
• Seam allowances & backstitching
• Stitch a straight seam, pivot corners , button holes , stitch a rolled hem
• Cut &Sew 12*12 inches handkerchief - 2
• Mini Project: Two 0000000 Lace Handkerchiefs ( rolled hem , lace hemmed )
Class 3 : Tote Bag Sewing Using Commercial Pattern
Hours – 2.5
Goal: Create a basic, useful item from scratch
• Cutting fabric from a pattern
• Box corners, pressing seams, finishing edges
• Attaching straps
• Tote bag sewing completion
Project: Tote bag
Class 4 : Curves & Finishing Skills
Hours – 2.5
Goal: Learn new shapes and decorative options
Cutting drawstring bag fabric , pining , bias tape stitching
• Sewing curves and corners smoothly
• Intro to decorative stitches and topstitching
• How to add labels , patches , drawstrings
• Project: Drawstring Bag
Class 5 : Introduction to garment construction
Hours – 2.5
Goal: Taking measurements skills, Commercial pattern introduction, Serger - machine stitching , Start sewing elastic – waist skirt
• Taking measurements
• Reading a basic pattern
• Understanding grainline and layout
• Cutting and assembling fabric pieces for skirt , seam allowance understanding
• Pressing finished seams. Skirt first fitting Make adjustment if needed
Project: Elastic-waist gathered skirt
Class 6
Project – Elastic-waist gathered skirt completion
Review skills learned
Goal: Final project and student confidence boost
• Cut elastic to waist measurements , Thread elastic through casing , Zigzag stitching
• Distribute gathers evenly. Close casing opening with straight stitch
• Hemline adjustment. Press finished hem.
• Try skirt on, check fit and comfort.
• Course Overview - Skills Tested
Skills Covered
1. Sewing machine use skills
2. Fabric types / layout / preparation understanding
3. Hand stitching
4. Straight / Zigzag / Blind stitching
5. Taking measurements
6. Garment construction
Supplies Needed
• Sewing machine ( in-studio )
• Cotton fabric ( 1-2 yards per project )
• Thread, pins, scissors, ruler, marking chalk ( in studio )
• Pattern printouts or handouts ( in- studio )
• Pattern Paper ( in- studio )
Hours – 2.5
Goal: Understand basic tools and sewing machine setup
• Studio tour & safety rules
• Learn names of basic tools (seam ripper, bobbin, pins, etc.)
• Identify sewing machine parts
• How to thread the machine & wind a bobbin
• Practice straight stitches on scrap fabric
• Hand Sewing
Mini Project: Stitching lines & shapes on fabric
Class 2 : Fabric Knowledge + Straight Stitching
Hours – 2.5
Goal: Start sewing with fabric and control stitch length & speed
• Fabric types (woven v/s knit) & how to cut correctly
• Pinning, pressing, and measuring
• Seam allowances & backstitching
• Stitch a straight seam, pivot corners , button holes , stitch a rolled hem
• Cut &Sew 12*12 inches handkerchief - 2
• Mini Project: Two 0000000 Lace Handkerchiefs ( rolled hem , lace hemmed )
Class 3 : Tote Bag Sewing Using Commercial Pattern
Hours – 2.5
Goal: Create a basic, useful item from scratch
• Cutting fabric from a pattern
• Box corners, pressing seams, finishing edges
• Attaching straps
• Tote bag sewing completion
Project: Tote bag
Class 4 : Curves & Finishing Skills
Hours – 2.5
Goal: Learn new shapes and decorative options
Cutting drawstring bag fabric , pining , bias tape stitching
• Sewing curves and corners smoothly
• Intro to decorative stitches and topstitching
• How to add labels , patches , drawstrings
• Project: Drawstring Bag
Class 5 : Introduction to garment construction
Hours – 2.5
Goal: Taking measurements skills, Commercial pattern introduction, Serger - machine stitching , Start sewing elastic – waist skirt
• Taking measurements
• Reading a basic pattern
• Understanding grainline and layout
• Cutting and assembling fabric pieces for skirt , seam allowance understanding
• Pressing finished seams. Skirt first fitting Make adjustment if needed
Project: Elastic-waist gathered skirt
Class 6
Project – Elastic-waist gathered skirt completion
Review skills learned
Goal: Final project and student confidence boost
• Cut elastic to waist measurements , Thread elastic through casing , Zigzag stitching
• Distribute gathers evenly. Close casing opening with straight stitch
• Hemline adjustment. Press finished hem.
• Try skirt on, check fit and comfort.
• Course Overview - Skills Tested
Skills Covered
1. Sewing machine use skills
2. Fabric types / layout / preparation understanding
3. Hand stitching
4. Straight / Zigzag / Blind stitching
5. Taking measurements
6. Garment construction
Supplies Needed
• Sewing machine ( in-studio )
• Cotton fabric ( 1-2 yards per project )
• Thread, pins, scissors, ruler, marking chalk ( in studio )
• Pattern printouts or handouts ( in- studio )
• Pattern Paper ( in- studio )
How to Enroll
info@tailorstouchdenver.com
1642 S Parker Rd, unit 303, Denver, 80231
720 421 2646
303 306 8403
