About
✨ BEGINNER SEWING CLASS — CLASS DESCRIPTION Learn to sew step-by-step in this friendly Beginner Sewing Class designed for true beginners. Each week we build confident skills through hands-on projects, starting with the basics and ending with a finished apron you can proudly wear. We begin with paper practice and learning your machine, then move into simple and practical beginner projects. By the end of class, students will understand their machine, how to sew straight lines, add structure, sew a zipper, create seams, and follow a pattern. Sewing machines may be borrowed if needed. All classes require your basic sewing supplies.
Schedule
6:00pm MST - 8:00pm MST Session 1, GATHERING STITCHES SESSION 1 — Paper Practice + Machine Learning + Quilted Coasters Supplies: Sewing machine Thread Snips or small scissors Mariah provides: ✔️ Paper practice sheets ✔️ Batting for quilted coasters ✔️ Fabric for coasters (if you want to provide it—optional) Skills learned: Machine parts + what they do Threading the machine & bobbin Stitch control using paper Sewing straight lines Pivoting corners Basic seam allowance Quilting basics (coasters)
6:00pm MST - 8:00pm MST Session 2, Gathering Stitches SESSION 2 — Envelope Pillow Cover Supplies: 1 yard of cotton fabric Skills learned: Cutting fabric Pressing folds Making an envelope closure Sewing hems
6:00pm MST - 8:00pm MST Session 3, Gathering Stitches SESSION 3 — Drawstring Backpack Supplies: ⅝ yard cotton fabric Two pieces of drawstring cording — each 63" long Skills learned: Sewing casings Creating channels for drawstrings Side seams & boxed corners (if you choose) Turning + threading cord
6:00pm MST - 8:00pm MST Session 4, Gathering Stitches SESSION 4 — Quilted Zipper Pouch Supplies: 2 fat quarters Batting (small piece) 9" zipper Skills learned: Quilting small panels Installing a zipper Lining a pouch Box or flat-bottom construction Topstitching
6:00pm MST - 8:00pm MST Session 5, Gathering Stitches SESSION 5 — One-Yard Apron Supplies: 1 yard of cotton fabric Skills learned: Pattern layout Straps/ties Turning and pressing Topstitching