Intro Session Industrial Sewing Machine Basics: Sew Like a designer

This Industrial Sewing Machine Basics class is designed for absolute beginners, fashion enthusiasts, and creatives who want to understand how designers really work with industrial machines.

Instead of overwhelming you with technical jargon, this session focuses on confidence, safety, and core skills — giving you a solid foundation to continue learning, experimenting, or advancing into more complex garment-making workshops.

Whether you’re curious about fashion design, want to make your own pieces, or plan to take advanced classes later, this is the perfect first step.

• How industrial sewing machines work (and how they differ from home machines)
• Basic machine setup, threading, and troubleshooting
• Essential straight-stitch techniques used in professional studios
• Speed control, fabric handling, and posture for clean results
• How designers think while sewing — precision, efficiency, and intention

This class emphasizes designer mindset + hands-on familiarity, not just mechanics.

• Complete beginners (no sewing experience needed)
• Fashion students or aspiring designers
• Artists, makers, and DIY creatives
• Anyone curious about professional garment construction
• Students planning to take advanced workshops at The Seam School

No portfolio. No pressure. Just learning.

• Use of industrial sewing machines
• Basic practice materials
• Instructor guidance throughout the session
• A relaxed, studio-based learning environment

• $20 per session
• FREE if you book this class together with any other workshop

This class is intentionally affordable — we want learning professional sewing to be accessible.

Brooklyn Navy Yard, NYC
We recommend arriving by ferry for the easiest access.
The exact studio address will be shared with registered attendees.

Approx. 2 hours

• Nothing required
• Optional: notebook or phone for notes

This class is taught by a professional fashion designer with experience in couture techniques, technical design, and industry-level garment construction.
The teaching approach blends craft, structure, and creative thinking, focusing on how real studios operate — not just how to “follow instructions.”

Many people jump straight into projects and feel frustrated.
This class gives you clarity, confidence, and context — so every future stitch makes sense.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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