Beginning Sewing Boot Camp with Melissa Fitzpatrick

Have you always wanted to learn how to sew? Join us for this 3-hour class where you will learn how to thread a sewing machine, wind a bobbin, set stitch length and width, and sew straight and zigzag seams. Students will learn some essential sewing vocabulary, get an overview of how the machine works, basic care, and tips for fabric, thread, and needle choice. At the end of class students will have made a 9x13" drawstring project bag. Materials you will need for this class include: 1/2 yd of woven fabric, thread to match, a few pieces of scrap fabric, a Bernina sewing bobbin and 2 yards of 1/2" or smaller cording, ribbon, or fabric tape for your drawstring.  Materials can be purchased at Brooklyn General Store. Please visit the shop in the days before class to get your materials. You will not be able to shop the same day as class. You can also place your order online in the days leading up to class for "local pickup" and it will be ready that day. 

This class is your gateway to more advanced sewing classes and projects! 

All class sessions meet on Saturdays or Sundays from 10-1 pm.

Cancellation/refund policy:  No refunds will be offered within 1 week of class.  Cancellations prior to one week before class are eligible for store credit.  Cancellations are subject to a $10 processing fee and your store credit will be the balance of your class fee.  Your credit is not eligible for refund.  Classes do not include individual Make-up sessions.  If your teacher has offered to schedule a make-up class and you have scheduled to be there and do not show up, then your make-up class is forfeited and will not be re-scheduled.  Visiting teachers' classes are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.  We run these classes based on enrollment...paying in advance for visiting teachers to travel and hold workshops and can not offer any credit for any reason.  Please be sure of your schedule before registering for any class.  Thank you!