Sewing 101: Intro to Machine & Hand Sewing – Make a Drawstring Bag with Embellishments

This class is for the beginner budding sewist. We will start from the beginning with a short lecture to give a brief overview of the world of sewing including : Basic sewing terminology and practices What tools are needed to start your sewing journey Introduction to hand stitching and sewing machine We will then create a cute drawstring bag made from sustainable materials to take home!! Bring: Your sewing machine or ask about using one of ours. All other materials provided Class is limited to 8 so sign up now!! Tickets: $40 SAVE $5 with Early bird discount until 2/14 Instructor: Stephanie Biatto A little bit about Stephanie: Hi! I’m Stephanie Baiotto! I am married with 2 boys and a lifelong seamstress. My sewing journey began quite young as I grew up with my grandmother creating dresses and matching hats by drafting patterns from newspaper. She was a self taught sewist mastering her skill by working long night shifts in the garment factories in PA. As a teen, I began my sewing path learning the basics in home economics class. I sewed constantly at home and throughout my high school years doing independent sewing classes with my teacher. I took the plunge and studied clothing and textile design in college. I began my studies at a private design school in Atlanta then 2 major universities (Auburn University and Virginia Tech), receiving my Bachelor of Science in Clothing and Textile Design. I continued my love of sewing and creating over the years through floral design, costume design, merchandising, interior design and upholstery to most recently, creating a wedding dress for my daughter in law. I love the art of sewing and want to share my knowledge with those eager to learn. Just remember-sewing is a journey and each path unfolds something new! _______________________________________________________ Stephanie is currently developing a new clothing brand called assembly that will be an array of one-of-a-kind, sustainable pieces created by reimagining found items. They will be carried locally and online in the near future.