Curious about sewing but not sure where to begin? Join the Austin Area Quilt Guild for a fun, hands-on introduction to sewing machine basics!
In this beginner-friendly class, you'll learn how to set up and thread a sewing machine, sew your first stitches, troubleshoot common problems, and care for your machine. You'll practice sewing straight, accurate seams and learn basic techniques used in quilting.
Put your new skills to work as you create a simple coaster to take home!
No sewing experience or machine ownership is required. Loaner sewing machines and basic sewing supplies are available upon request.
Class Details
Class Fee: $5
Class Length: 3 hours
Instructor: Carrie Thielemann, AAQG Web Manager and Beginner Classes Coordinator
What You'll Learn
- Sewing machine setup and threading
- Basic stitching and sewing straight seams
- Troubleshooting common sewing machine problems
- Routine sewing machine care
- Basic sewing techniques used in quilting
Your Instructor
Carrie Thielemann has been sewing for over 60 years and began making quilts about nine years ago. She honed her quilting skills by making dozens of simple, beautiful quilts for the guild's charity quilting projects.
Carrie enjoys sharing her love of sewing and quilting by helping others discover the joy of creating with fabric.
Supplies
Fabric and batting to make your coaster will be provided, along with basic sewing supplies and sewing machines as needed.
If you have them, please bring:
- Sewing machine with accessories, power cord, foot control, and manual
- Basic sewing supplies, including scissors, machine needles, neutral thread, seam ripper, and straight pins or clips
No need to purchase any supplies for this class! Basic sewing supplies will be available for use during class.
If you don't own a portable sewing machine, please email beginnerclasses@aaqg.org after registering so we know how many loaner machines to bring.
