Intro to Sewing - Beginner
Learn Your Sewing Machine with Confidence in Castle Rock
Ready to stop fighting with your sewing machine and start creating with ease? In this intro class at Tri Arts Project, you will get comfortable with the parts and purpose of a standard machine so threading, tension, and basic stitches finally make sense. Bring your own machine or rent one on site in limited supply. With clear demonstrations, helpful practice, and a simple starter project, you will leave feeling calm, capable, and excited to sew at home.
What You'll Learn
- Identify key parts of the machine including presser foot, feed dogs, needle, and bobbin area
- Thread the machine and wind a bobbin correctly with proper tension
- Select and sew essential stitches such as straight stitch and zigzag with correct stitch length
- Start and finish seams with a secure backstitch and safe needle changes
- Apply beginner skills on a simple project using accurate seam allowance and pressing
Schedule & Location
- Your class will start on: December 7, 2025
- Your class will end on: December 7, 2025
- Schedule:
Sunday from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. December 7, 2025
Class Cost & Materials
*Â Supplies are incuded with your registration fee unless noted otherwise.
Working sewing machine with manual, machine needle, and machine bobbin **OR** sewing machine rental available for use in class for additional fee below.
Wear comfortable clothes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my own sewing machine?
Yes. Bring your machine with the manual, a universal needle, and a compatible bobbin. A limited number of classroom machines are available to rent for a small fee.
What will we actually sew in class?
You will complete a simple beginner project that uses straight seams, backstitching, pressing, and basic finishing so you practice core skills and leave with something useful.
Will I learn to thread the machine and fix common issues?
Yes. You will learn threading, winding the bobbin, setting stitch length, adjusting tension, and how to troubleshoot skipped stitches and tangled thread.