Technique Based Lessons

Machine Sewing
  • Learn Your Machine: Wind a bobbin, thread the machine, change your stitches, clean it out.
  • Know Your Machine Feet: Select a couple feet and learn what they do!
  • Corners & Casings: Create a simple drawstring bag with dimension using boxed corners.
Quilting Basics
  • Create a Quilt Block: Learn to create a Four Patch, Split Rail, or Log Cabin quilt block.
  • Paper Piecing: Create a more complex quilt block through a quilting by numbers process.
  • Crazy Quilt Basics: Throw the pattern out the window and explore this fun and freeform quilt block process.
  • Finished Applique: Fabric patches are layered on a foundation fabric, then stitched in place.
  • Assembling a Quilt Top: You've made the blocks, now learn how to put them together.
  • Quilting: Stitch in the Ditch, Channels, or Free Motion, all fun ways to quilt your piece.
  • Binding: Learn how to finish your quilt with Facing, Traditional, Double Fold Bias, or Wrap Around Binding.
Garment Making
  • Reading a Pattern: Learn how to read and prepare a multi-sized garment pattern.
  • Hems: You can explore the Blind Hem, Twin Needle, Double Fold, or Rolled hem.
  • Seams: Lean how to create a French Seam and a Felled Seam
  • Buttonholes: Learn how to create a Basic, Corded, Bound, or Manual buttonhhole.
  • Zippers: Learn how to insert a One Flap, Two Flap, or Invisible zipper.
  • Adding Pockets: Learn how to add pockets to your pants, skirt, or dress.
Hand Sewing
  • Different Stitches Learn how to create different stitches with hand sewing.
  • Cross Stitch Basics: Learn the basics for creating cross stitch pieces.
Crochet
  • Chain Stitch & Single Crochet: The foundation of any project starts with a chain and single crochet stitch.
  • Double, Half Double and Triple Crochet: Expand your knowledge by learning more stitches to use.
  • Reading Crochet Patterns: Learn how to read a crochet pattern to start creating fun projects.
Serger Basics
  • Learn Your Serger: Learn how to thread and use your serger.
  • Serging Different Stitches: From basic serger stitch to the rolled edge, find out what your serger can do.
  • Different Serger Threads: Try out a few different types of serger threads.
  • Know Your Serger Feet: Explore the different feet that come with your serger.

Paula T. Trout, Salem, NH