Mend, Hem & Sew (101)
Does your favorite T-shirt have a hole or a busted seam? Did your best dress or tank top break a strap? Have a pair of pants you'd like to learn to hem?
Come to The MINT and learn how to use a sewing machine and quickly fix, hem and modify all your favorite fashion pieces!!
In this class students will be focusing on building their skills on the sewing machine by making a reusable shopping bag.
This class is for anyone who wants to learn how to use a sewing machine and get oriented to the MINT textiles space. Beginners welcome!!
Students will receive:
- An introduction to the features of the textiles lab, different parts of the sewing machines, basic setup.
- An overview of how to operate a sewing machine. Loading thread, bobbins, material; setting stitch type; moving fabric through the machine
- Lots of hands-on practice and time for Q & A
POLICIES
This class is intended to provide basic training on, and independent access to, a specific set of tools at The MINT.
Non-Members may take this or any classes at The MINT. Become a Member to gain independent access to our shops outside of class time.
