Intro to Sewing - Lesson 1: Machine Parts & Sewing on Paper (No Thread)

Name: Intro to Sewing - Lesson 1: Machine Parts & Sewing on Paper (No Thread)
Start: 2026-02-14T11:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-02-14T13:00:00-05:00
Location: First Unitarian Church of Orlando 1901 E Robinson St, Orlando, FL, United States, Florida 32803

Schedule

Sat Feb 14 2026 at 11:00 am to 01:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

First Unitarian Church of Orlando 1901 E Robinson St, Orlando, FL, United States, Florida 32803 | Orlando, FL

INTRO TO SEWING
Ages Middle School to Adult
Learn the basics of sewing in this hands-on class series designed for true beginners and returning sewists. Using How to Use Your Sewing Machine by Alison McNicol as our guide, students will gain confidence operating a sewing machine and complete several fun projects along the way.
You’ll learn how to:
--Identify sewing machine parts
--Thread and operate a machine
--Sew basic stitches
--Read simple patterns
--Create useful sewing projects
No prior experience required!
CLASS DETAILS
11 AM - 1 PM on 2nd Saturdays in Gore Hall at First Unitarian Church of Orlando
$10 per class
Email [email protected] to register. Class is limited to 12 students.
Minors must attend with parent or guardian
Bring your own sewing machine and basic sewing kit
SCHEDULE
Feb 14 – Lesson 1: Machine Parts & Sewing on Paper (No Thread)
Mar 14 – Lesson 2: Sewing With Thread – Felt Waves & Stitch Sampler
Apr 11 – Lesson 3: Cotton Drawstring Bag
May 9 – Lesson 4: Skirt or Pants for a Doll
June 13 – Lesson 5: Skirt or Pajama Pants for You (Patterns & Cutting Fabric)
July 11 – Lesson 6: Skirt or Pajama Pants for You (Sewing)
Aug 8 - Lesson 7: Class Party, Zippers, Velcro, and Technique Cards