Beginning Sewing: Sew an Apron

July 31, 2021             Sat      1:00 – 4:00 pm        

In this fun beginner’s class, you will gain experience tracing and cutting from a basic apron pattern, sewing with a consistent seam allowance and other fundamental sewing skills that are essential for progressing to more advanced projects. The goal of this one day workshop is for participants to leave with a completed apron and a personalized pattern to use in making other aprons. No prior sewing experience is necessary. We will be using Setoma’s sewing machines.

Beginning Sewing: Quilting

Two sessions offered:
July 13 – Aug 17, 2021, Tues 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (6 weeks)
July 15 – Aug 19, 2021, Thurs 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm (6 weeks)

Are you a beginning sewer interested in quilting, but would like some hands on instruction and support as you learn? If so, this is the class for you! Each student will make a small wall hanging size quilt, learning the fundamental steps of fabric preparation, quilt construction and finishing methods along the way. We will discuss key tools and the “why” of each step (exploring topics such as fabric and batting selection and how fabric grainline affects your quilt). Each student will gain the skills needed to progress to more advanced quilts. We will be using Sertoma’s sewing machines and all needed tools will be provided.

Beginning Sewing: Zippered Pillow

Two sessions offered:
May 25 – June 22, 2021, Tues 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (5 weeks)
May 27 – June 24, 2021, Thurs 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm (5 weeks)

Register for this class and together we will create your own special pillow with a zippered closure!  You will also learn how to make a pillow insert, which will enable you to create your own custom sized pillows. You will learn the basics of operating a sewing machine and develop the fundamental sewing skills necessary for progressing to more advanced projects. No prior sewing experience is necessary. We will be using Sertoma’s sewing machines. The supply list is available on Sertoma’s webpage. A $13 supply fee for pillow form materials and interfacing is due to instructor at the beginning of class.

  • Ages: 16 Yrs. and up
  • Two sessions offered:
    May 25 – June 22       Tues AM        10:00 am – 12:00 pm    (5 weeks)
    May 27 – June 24       Thurs PM       6:30 – 8:30 pm   (5 weeks)
  • Location: Fibers Studio at the Sertoma Arts Center  1400 W Millbrook Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612
  • Fees:
    • Raleigh Resident $100  + supplies
    • Non-Resident $115 + supplies
    • Supply list is available on Sertoma’s webpage or on the Supply Lists page here
  • Register through the Raleigh RecLink website or call Sertoma Arts Center at 919-996-2329. Contact me (Joy.Kelley@gmail.com) at 919-345-1556 with any questions.