BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//jEvents 2.0 for Joomla//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20230308T173000 RDATE:20230312T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:America/New_York EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20231105T010000 RDATE:20240310T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:America/New_York EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20241103T010000 RDATE:20250309T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:America/New_York EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251102T010000 RDATE:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:America/New_York EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20261101T010000 RDATE:20270314T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:America/New_York EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20271107T010000 RDATE:20280312T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:America/New_York EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20281105T010000 RDATE:20290311T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:America/New_York EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20291104T010000 RDATE:20300310T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:America/New_York EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20301103T010000 RDATE:20310309T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:America/New_York EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20311102T010000 RDATE:20320314T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:America/New_York EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20230312T030000 RDATE:20231105T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:America/New_York EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20240310T030000 RDATE:20241103T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:America/New_York EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250309T030000 RDATE:20251102T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:America/New_York EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 RDATE:20261101T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:America/New_York EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20270314T030000 RDATE:20271107T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:America/New_York EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20280312T030000 RDATE:20281105T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:America/New_York EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20290311T030000 RDATE:20291104T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:America/New_York EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20300310T030000 RDATE:20301103T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:America/New_York EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20310309T030000 RDATE:20311102T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:America/New_York EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9b9416fff9a99babbcc7adc0ff870713 CATEGORIES:Arts Center, Adult Classes, Adult Visual Arts Class CREATED:20240119T115136 SUMMARY:Beginner Sewing for Busy People: Sewing Machine Basics LOCATION:Mable House Arts Center DESCRIPTION:4-Class Series: Fridays, March 1, 8, 15 and 22. Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER (https://secure.rec1.com/GA/cobb-county-ga/catalog? filter=c2VhcmNoPTI5MTIzOTQ=)\nYou are busy but want to create with the sewi ng machine. This beginner class is for you! Learn how the sewing machine wo rks and how to measure, stitch and create home decor items and bags from fa bric using a sewing machine.  Students should bring their own sewing machin es with manual controls and the instruction manual.  The sewing machines us ed should be less than 30 years old and confirmed to be in good working ord er before class. No repair service is offered. A limited number of class ma chines are available for use for $20 per term. Please contact the instructo r one week prior to class to use a provided sewing machine. A supply list w ill provide a list of additional supplies needed. Students will be shown ho w to develop a “Sewing Supply Box” and will want to purchase their own item s for it. Students should bring in their own fabric as described - typicall y 100% cotton. \nIn-person sewing instruction from other providers in the A tlanta area ranges from $300 - $400 for a 4-session class, so this is price d below the market rate.\n \nClass 1 - March 1st: Bordered Tea Towel/Bread Basket Towel. Skill: hemming. \n \nClass 2 - March 8th: Envelope Pillow Cov er. This project will result in a square handmade removable pillow cover.  Skills: 3-D construction with removable cover and hemming.\n \nClass 3 - Ma rch 16th: Envelope Pillow Cover with Piping. This handmade removable pillow cover will include decorative piping to contrast and dress up the pillow c over.  Skills: 3-D construction with removable cover, hemming, sewn-in cord ed piping. .\nClass 4: March 22: Tote Bag with Pocket Option. Learn to sew a handy tote bag with a sturdy carrying strap and the option to add a pocke t.\n \nSupplies needed for class:\nSewing Kit\nIf you don’t have everything on the list below, just be sure you at least have the parts included in a  Basic Sewing Kit like this one from Singer: Singer Beginners Sewing Kit\n\n - Sewing box (can be a box of plastic, cardboard or a basket w/lid)\n - Ex tra bobbins to fit your sewing machine\n - Sewing Machine needles (Size 80/ 12 or 90/14)\n - Pincushion for straight pins or Magnetic Pin Holder\n - Fa bric Scissors (any brand only use these on fabric)\n - Regular scissors (an y brand only use these for paper)\n - Measuring Tape\n - Hem Gauge\n - Hand sewing needles\n - Pins (40-50 straight pins)\n - Seam ripper w/cover\n - Optional: Pinking shears to finish inside edgesSewing Machine Requirements  (These are suggestions for the most appropriate sewing machine for this cla ss. These are basic machines with options to select simple stitching. Elabo rate electronic or embroidery machines, sergers, etc. will be too complicat ed for these projects. Simple is good.)\n\n - Portable/easy-to-carry\n - Zi g-zag stitching\n - Back-stitching option in good working condition (is mor e important than the age of the machine.) Old machines kept in good conditi on or tuned-up in the shop should be fine.\n - Pressure foot control\n - Dr op-in Bobbin\n - Speed control adjustment (to slow down or speed up stitch speed)\n - Zig-zag stitching\n - Back-stitching option\n - Button-hole opti on/foot attachment\n - Sewing Machine needles (Size 80/12 or 90/14)\n - Zip per-foot included \nPopular Beginner Sewing Machine Models:\n-          Bro ther XM2701 Lightweight Sewing Machine\n-          Janome: Easy-to-Use Sewi ng Machine w/Metal Frame\n-          Singer M3220 (sold at Walmart - or a s imilar model from another retailer.)\nNote: Look for features like Easy-to- thread, Reverse/Backstitch, 8+ stitch selector (including buttonhole, zig-z ag stitch), adjustable stitch width and length selection.\n X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

4-Class Series: Fridays, March 1, 8, 15 and 22. Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

You are busy but want to create with the sewing machine. This beginner class is for you! Learn how the sewing machine works and how to measure, stitch and cre ate home decor items and bags from fabric using a sewing machine.  Students should bring their own sewing machines with manual controls and the instru ction manual.  The sewing machines used should be less than 30 years old an d confirmed to be in good working order before class. No repair service is offered. A limited number of class machines are available for use for $20 p er term. Please contact the instructor one week prior to class to use a pro vided sewing machine. A supply list will provide a list of additional suppl ies needed. Students will be shown how to develop a “Sewing Supply Box” and will want to purchase their own items for it. Students should bring in the ir own fabric as described - typically 100% cotton. 

In-person sewing instruction from other providers in the Atlanta area ranges from $300 - $4 00 for a 4-session class, so this is priced below the market rate.

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Class 1 - March 1st: Bordered Tea Towel/Bread Basket Towel. Skill: hemming. 

 

Class 2 - March 8th: Envelop e Pillow Cover. This project will result in a square handmade remo vable pillow cover.  Skills: 3-D construction with removable cover and hemm ing.

 

Class 3 - March 16th: Envelope Pillow Cover with Piping. This handmade removable pillow cover will include decorat ive piping to contrast and dress up the pillow cover.  Skills: 3-D construc tion with removable cover, hemming, sewn-in corded piping. .

Class 4: March 22: Tote Bag with Pocket Option. Learn to sew a han dy tote bag with a sturdy carrying strap and the option to add a pocket.

 

Supplies needed for class:

Sewin g Kit

If you don’t have everything on the list below, just b e sure you at least have the parts included in a Basic Sewing Kit like this one from Singer: Singer Beginners Sewing Kit

Sewing Machine Requirements (Thes e are suggestions for the most appropriate sewing machine for this class. T hese are basic machines with options to select simple stitching. Elaborate electronic or embroidery machines, sergers, etc. will be too complicated fo r these projects. Simple is good.)

 

Popular Beginner Sewing Machine Models:

-          Brother XM2701 Lightweight Sewing Machine

-          Janome: Easy-to-Use Sewing Mach ine w/Metal Frame

-          Singer M3220 (sold at Walmart - or a sim ilar model from another retailer.)

Note: Look for features like Easy- to-thread, Reverse/Backstitch, 8+ stitch selector (including buttonhole, zi g-zag stitch), adjustable stitch width and length selection.

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