Machine Sewing
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Learn Your Machine:
Wind a bobbin, thread the machine, change your stitches, clean it out.
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Know Your Machine Feet:
Select a couple feet and learn what they do!
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Corners & Casings:
Create a simple drawstring bag with dimension using boxed corners.
Quilting Basics
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Create a Quilt Block:
Learn to create a Four Patch, Split Rail, or Log Cabin quilt block.
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Paper Piecing:
Create a more complex quilt block through a quilting by numbers process.
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Crazy Quilt Basics:
Throw the pattern out the window and explore this fun and freeform quilt block process.
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Finished Applique:
Fabric patches are layered on a foundation fabric, then stitched in place.
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Assembling a Quilt Top:
You've made the blocks, now learn how to put them together.
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Quilting:
Stitch in the Ditch, Channels, or Free Motion, all fun ways to quilt your piece.
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Binding:
Learn how to finish your quilt with Facing, Traditional, Double Fold Bias, or Wrap Around Binding.
Garment Making
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Reading a Pattern:
Learn how to read and prepare a multi-sized garment pattern.
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Hems:
You can explore the Blind Hem, Twin Needle, Double Fold, or Rolled hem.
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Seams:
Lean how to create a French Seam and a Felled Seam
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Buttonholes:
Learn how to create a Basic, Corded, Bound, or Manual buttonhhole.
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Zippers:
Learn how to insert a One Flap, Two Flap, or Invisible zipper.
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Adding Pockets:
Learn how to add pockets to your pants, skirt, or dress.
Hand Sewing
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Different Stitches
Learn how to create different stitches with hand sewing.
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Cross Stitch Basics:
Learn the basics for creating cross stitch pieces.
Crochet
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Chain Stitch & Single Crochet:
The foundation of any project starts with a chain and single crochet stitch.
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Double, Half Double and Triple Crochet:
Expand your knowledge by learning more stitches to use.
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Reading Crochet Patterns:
Learn how to read a crochet pattern to start creating fun projects.
Serger Basics
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Learn Your Serger:
Learn how to thread and use your serger.
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Serging Different Stitches:
From basic serger stitch to the rolled edge, find out what your serger can do.
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Different Serger Threads:
Try out a few different types of serger threads.
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Know Your Serger Feet:
Explore the different feet that come with your serger.
Paula T. Trout, Salem, NH