Feb15-3pm Intro to Beginner Sewing: Machine Basics NYC Sewing Class

This 90-minute beginner sewing class takes place in our newly opened fashion workspace on 501 Fifth Avenue, Midtown Manhattan—a space designed with the calm, minimal elegance you’d expect from a luxury studio.

Whether you’ve never touched a machine or you’re returning after a long break, this class teaches you the essential skills every aspiring designer needs. You’ll learn the exact techniques used in professional studios, but in a warm, welcoming environment.

• How to operate a sewing machine with confidence
• Threading, bobbin winding, tension basics
• Straight stitch, backstitch, seam finishing
• Fabric control & stitching rhythm
• Designer tips for clean, polished results

By the end of class, you’ll be able to sew simple seams and understand how a machine works—giving you the foundation to move on to our designer tote bag, T-shirt, or patternmaking series.

• Held inside a Fifth Avenue fashion studio — premium environment, boutique-level atmosphere
• Taught by a professional NYC designer with real industry experience
• Small class size for personalized attention
• Perfect for people interested in fashion design, portfolio building, or sewing as a creative hobby
• Hands-on practice from the very first minute

• Complete beginners
• Future fashion students (FIT, Parsons applicants)
• DIY fashion lovers
• People who want to understand sewing before investing in a machine
• Anyone seeking a stylish, inspiring creative experience in NYC

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