Beginning Sewing Class

4-Week Course | No Experience Necessary!

Have a sewing machine sitting at home that you've never quite figured out how to use? Or maybe you learned to sew years ago and would love a refresher!

Join Mel's Sewing Studio for a fun, hands-on beginner sewing course designed for anyone wanting to learn the fundamentals of sewing in a relaxed, supportive environment.

Kids are welcome, too! Children may participate when accompanied by a parent or another responsible adult who attends and helps them throughout the course. The adult and child will learn together, and only one tuition fee is charged for the pair!  One tuition covers one adult and one child sharing a sewing machine and working on the same project.

What You'll Learn

• Getting to know your sewing machine and its functions

• Threading your machine and winding bobbins

• Understanding stitch settings, tension, and basic troubleshooting

• Sewing straight lines, curves, and corners

• Understanding fabrics, grainlines, and seam allowances

• Measuring, cutting, and pinning fabric accurately

• Basic seams, hems, and finishing techniques

• Following simple sewing instructions

• Completing a beginner-friendly sewing project

Course Details

• Length: 4 weeks, one 2-hour class per week

• Tuition: $175 for the complete course

• Experience: No previous sewing experience required

• Children: Welcome with an accompanying adult who participates and assists

• Adult/Child Tuition: One tuition covers both participants working together

• Class Size: Small groups for individualized instruction

• Location: Pierre, SD

What to Bring

Students provide their own working sewing machine, power cord, foot pedal, bobbins, scissors, pins, needles, and basic sewing supplies. A detailed materials list will be emailed before classes begin.

Don't have a sewing machine yet? A limited number of loaner machines may be available. Learning on your own machine is encouraged, and I'm happy to help guide you if you're considering purchasing one.

By the end of the course, you'll have a solid foundation in basic sewing techniques and the confidence to continue sewing independently or move on to Intro to Garment Making!