Introduction to Machine Sewing, Jul. 20 (Sun), 10-4pm, Catskill, NY
Instructor: Anna Svoboda-Stel
Class Description:
Introduction to Machine Sewing is designed for absolute beginners who want to learn to sew! Learn the basics of machine sewing so you can incorporate sewing into your creative practice, have a handy skill, or go on to learn quilting and/or apparel construction! We will learn how to set up our machines, the parts and supplies, different stitches, basic troubleshooting as well as tips and techniques for new sewists. We will sew a simple tote bag with french seams with options to add patches or pockets. Students will leave with the foundational skills of machine sewing as well as an understanding of fabric construction and how to source and prepare materials. If you have some sewing experience but the machine still feels like a struggle, this is a good class to refresh your skills!
CWS will supply each student with a Singer Heavy Duty sewing machine for class use -if you prefer to bring your own new or recently serviced sewing machine please let us know at check out. All supplies and fabrics will be provided.
Level: Beginner
Instruction Bio:
Anna Svoboda-Stel is a self-taught seamstress living in Catskill, New York. She has been doing mending repairs and alterations in the Hudson Valley since 2019, building on years of experience. When she’s not doing repairs, she loves quilting, weaving, and making things with her hands with a focus on sustainability, using second-hand materials.
Images:
(1) Sewing machine and accessories, (2-3) Tote bag examples, (4) Anna Avoboda-Stel
Cancellation Policy:
Please consider carefully before signing up for one of our classes or purchasing a class for another person. Due to the small class size for in-person workshops and the limited number of looms, each person makes an important contribution to the group dynamic and cancelling within short notice can make it difficult to fill your spot. If you do need to cancel, please be aware of our policies:
There are no refunds for class fees. However, if the cancellation is 30 or more days before the start of the workshop, you have the option of rescheduling for a different class free of charge. If the cancellation is fewer than 30 days from the start of the workshop, there is the option of rescheduling only if your spot is filled from the Waitlist or another person. You also have the option of transferring your class reservation to another person at any point. The closer the start date, the more difficult it can be to fill a spot from the Waitlist.
No refunds will be given on gift certificates. (Updated 04/24/2025)
Instructor: Anna Svoboda-Stel
Class Description:
Introduction to Machine Sewing is designed for absolute beginners who want to learn to sew! Learn the basics of machine sewing so you can incorporate sewing into your creative practice, have a handy skill, or go on to learn quilting and/or apparel construction! We will learn how to set up our machines, the parts and supplies, different stitches, basic troubleshooting as well as tips and techniques for new sewists. We will sew a simple tote bag with french seams with options to add patches or pockets. Students will leave with the foundational skills of machine sewing as well as an understanding of fabric construction and how to source and prepare materials. If you have some sewing experience but the machine still feels like a struggle, this is a good class to refresh your skills!
CWS will supply each student with a Singer Heavy Duty sewing machine for class use -if you prefer to bring your own new or recently serviced sewing machine please let us know at check out. All supplies and fabrics will be provided.
Level: Beginner
Instruction Bio:
Anna Svoboda-Stel is a self-taught seamstress living in Catskill, New York. She has been doing mending repairs and alterations in the Hudson Valley since 2019, building on years of experience. When she’s not doing repairs, she loves quilting, weaving, and making things with her hands with a focus on sustainability, using second-hand materials.
Images:
(1) Sewing machine and accessories, (2-3) Tote bag examples, (4) Anna Avoboda-Stel
Cancellation Policy:
Please consider carefully before signing up for one of our classes or purchasing a class for another person. Due to the small class size for in-person workshops and the limited number of looms, each person makes an important contribution to the group dynamic and cancelling within short notice can make it difficult to fill your spot. If you do need to cancel, please be aware of our policies:
There are no refunds for class fees. However, if the cancellation is 30 or more days before the start of the workshop, you have the option of rescheduling for a different class free of charge. If the cancellation is fewer than 30 days from the start of the workshop, there is the option of rescheduling only if your spot is filled from the Waitlist or another person. You also have the option of transferring your class reservation to another person at any point. The closer the start date, the more difficult it can be to fill a spot from the Waitlist.
No refunds will be given on gift certificates. (Updated 04/24/2025)
Instructor: Anna Svoboda-Stel
Class Description:
Introduction to Machine Sewing is designed for absolute beginners who want to learn to sew! Learn the basics of machine sewing so you can incorporate sewing into your creative practice, have a handy skill, or go on to learn quilting and/or apparel construction! We will learn how to set up our machines, the parts and supplies, different stitches, basic troubleshooting as well as tips and techniques for new sewists. We will sew a simple tote bag with french seams with options to add patches or pockets. Students will leave with the foundational skills of machine sewing as well as an understanding of fabric construction and how to source and prepare materials. If you have some sewing experience but the machine still feels like a struggle, this is a good class to refresh your skills!
CWS will supply each student with a Singer Heavy Duty sewing machine for class use -if you prefer to bring your own new or recently serviced sewing machine please let us know at check out. All supplies and fabrics will be provided.
Level: Beginner
Instruction Bio:
Anna Svoboda-Stel is a self-taught seamstress living in Catskill, New York. She has been doing mending repairs and alterations in the Hudson Valley since 2019, building on years of experience. When she’s not doing repairs, she loves quilting, weaving, and making things with her hands with a focus on sustainability, using second-hand materials.
Images:
(1) Sewing machine and accessories, (2-3) Tote bag examples, (4) Anna Avoboda-Stel
Cancellation Policy:
Please consider carefully before signing up for one of our classes or purchasing a class for another person. Due to the small class size for in-person workshops and the limited number of looms, each person makes an important contribution to the group dynamic and cancelling within short notice can make it difficult to fill your spot. If you do need to cancel, please be aware of our policies:
There are no refunds for class fees. However, if the cancellation is 30 or more days before the start of the workshop, you have the option of rescheduling for a different class free of charge. If the cancellation is fewer than 30 days from the start of the workshop, there is the option of rescheduling only if your spot is filled from the Waitlist or another person. You also have the option of transferring your class reservation to another person at any point. The closer the start date, the more difficult it can be to fill a spot from the Waitlist.
No refunds will be given on gift certificates. (Updated 04/24/2025)