Summer & Fall Class Schedule:
Currently there are 5 different sewing lessons being offered.

Beginner Sewing Class
4 classes once a week
Night classes 6:10pm -7:40pm (nights vary)
Saturdays 10am - 11:30am (days vary)
$95 for the four weeks

Class Max: Five people to ensure personalized attention
Class For: Someone who has no sewing experience with a sewing machine

The goal of this sewing class:
- To give you a basic understanding of the world of sewing and teach you the skills to sew on your own
- Learn how to thread a sewing machine
- Learn how to wind bobbin thread
- Learn about the different types of thread
- Learn about the different needles and pins
- Learn how to change the needle on a sewing machine
- Cover the basics of several important sewing tools
- Learn how to straight stitch, zigzag, curved and other basic stitches
- Briefly talk about fabrics that would be best for your projects.
- Learn several tips that will make the whole sewing process much easier

Projects we will make in this class:
Basic Throw Pillow Cover & Tote Bag

Advanced Beginner Sewing Class
5 classes once a week
First class 6:10pm – 7pm
Remaining four classes 6:10pm-7:40pm
$115 for the five weeks – includes patterns
Class Max: Four people to ensure personalized attention
Class For: Someone who wants to learn how to use store bought patterns. Someone
who has basic sewing skills and can thread and wind a bobbin on a sewing machine.

The goal of this sewing class:
- Introduction to store bought patterns
- Learn how to read a pattern
- Learn the terminology used in patterns
- Learn the technique of cutting out your pattern and how to account for seam allowance
- Learn the skill of pattern placement on fabric
- Learn the skill of putting pattern pieces together
- Learn about the different types of thread, needles and pins
- Learn about different types of fabric that would be best for your projects
- Learn about the grain of the fabric and which way to place your pattern on the fabric
- Will learn several tips that will make the whole sewing process much easier

This class delves into the world of store bought patterns. By dissecting the patterns
you will come away with a better understanding of how to select the right fabric for
your project, how to read a pattern and how to put pattern pieces together.

Projects we will make in this class:
You will have a choice of a few basic patterns to work from.
Patterns will be provided.

Intermediate Sewing Classes
5 classes once a week
First class 6:10 pm - 7pm
Remaining classes 6:10 pm - 7:40 pm
$115 for the five weeks - includes patterns

Class Max: Four people to ensure personalized attention
Class For: Someone who has some previous experience working with patterns
but is interested in understanding them better. Someone who has basic sewing
skills and knows how to thread and wind a bobbin on their own machine.
This is a good class to explore clothing construction.

The goal of this sewing class:
- To delve deeper into the world of store bought patterns
- Learn how to find patterns for your projects in the store
- All clothing patterns come in different sizes, learn how to find the right size for you
- Learn how to read a pattern, both the package as well as material inside
- Learn how to care for and tune your sewing machine
- Touch upon the Psychology of Color
- Discuss fabrics as they pertain to your projects
- Work outside of class on your projects:
to challenge yourself
to learn how to trouble shoot on your own
to gain more experience and practice
- Learn several hand stitching techniques that will add in clothing construction or with other projects
- Will learn finishing details to make garments look more professional

The Projects we will make in this class:
You will have a choice of a few different craft and clothing patterns to work from.
Patterns will be provided.

Summer Sarongs
3 classes from 6:10-7:45
$75 for the three weeks

Class Max: Four people to ensure personalized attention
Class For: Someone who wants to practice working with a pattern to make a
beautiful skirt. For someone who has basic knowledge of their sewing machine
and has basic sewing skills. Familiarity with different fabric is a plus.
Must bring their own machine to class.

The goal of this class:
-To graze the surface and get a taste of store bought patterns
-Will learn what thread, needles and fabric is best to use while creating our sarongs
-Will learn finishing details to make the skirts look more professional
-This is a perfect class that is quick, fun and inspirational.
-This knowledge you can carry with you into other projects.

The Project you will make in this class:
Saronge - Pattern will be provided

In this class we focus more on the construction of the skirt than on the pattern itself. I’d suggest the advanced beginner class if you really want to learn how to use a pattern.

Summer Beach Bags
3 classes from 6:10-7:45
$75 for the 3 weeks

Class Max: Four people to ensure personalized attention
Class For: Someone who wants to practice working with a pattern to make
a great Beach Bag! For someone who has basic knowledge of their sewing
machine and has basic sewing skills. Familiarity with different fabric is a plus.
Must bring their own machine to class.

The goal of this class:
To graze the surface and get a taste of store bought patterns
-Will learn what thread, needles and fabric is best to use while creating our Beach Bags
-Will learn finishing details to make the bags look more professional
-This is a perfect class that is quick, fun and inspirational.
-This knowledge you can carry with you into other projects.

The Project you will make in this class:
Beach Bag - Pattern will be provided

In this class we focus more on the construction of the bag than on the pattern itself. I’d suggest the advanced beginner class if you really want to learn how to use a pattern.

Refresher Sewing Class - Because life is hectic and sometimes we don’t get to sew as frequently as we’d like.
Are you stuck trying to remember how to wind the bobbin thread, can’t figure out why your bobbin thread is getting tangled, why the thread keeps braking, just bought a new machine and don’t know how to use it, or wondering why things just aren’t going smoothly? Then this class is for you. Come in with your questions and we’ll get you back in the swing of things.
Two hour class: $30.
Class max: 4

Custom Sewing Lessons
If you are interested in sewing and have something specific you are interested in learning send me an e-mail. Others may also be interested in what you want to learn and I may be able to put a class together.

Class Days:
Night Classes:
Are always weeknights from 6:10pm-7:40pm. The class nights will be the same day for the whole session but each class varies on the night from month to month. Please call to find out what nights the class you are interested in is being offered.
Saturday Classes:
These classes are from 10am-11:30am. Please call to find out when Saturday classes are running

Class Structure:
— Class size is always small with 3-5 people in most classes. This insures you get the personal attention you need to get you sewing.
— Most times individuals are placed in classes with those of similar ages and experience levels.
— Choose which class you are interested in taking. If you need help, I can help place you in a class with those who are at your same experience level
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Cost Covers:
Use of sewing machines, practice fabric, rulers, scissors, marking tools, interfacing, tracing paper, thread, needles, pins, muslin, patterns for some classes and tracing wheels. It is encouraged, if you have a machine to bring it. It is more advantageous to learn on your own machine since this is the one you will use in the future.

It is always encouraged to express and share your creativity, to bounce ideas off one another and ask any questions you have. If you are working on a different project at home and have questions, I will try to help.

If you are interested in other areas of sewing let me know, we may be able to work it into a class or I can offer another.

All sewing lessons are held in Masschusetts at my studio: 420 South Washington on Street, North Attleboro, MA 02760
For more info please e-mail me at info@mcashdesigns.com or call at 508-446-4406.

Happy Sewing!