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: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:20231018T173000 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:5dd77d83f28fb7220c66a956ffb62768 CATEGORIES:Arts Center, Youth Classes, Adult Classes CREATED:20240806T093654 SUMMARY:Beginner Sewing for Busy People: Sewing Machine Basics Fall II LOCATION:Mable House Arts Center DESCRIPTION:Beginner Sewing for Busy People– Sewing Machine Basics – Adults: Age 16+\nF riday nights 5:30 - 8:00 PM\nMable House Arts Center - 5239 Floyd Road SW, Mableton, GA 30126\n4-Class Series: Fridays, October18th, and 25th, Novembe r 1st, and 8th.\nYou are busy but want to create with the sewing machine. T his beginner class is for you!\nLearn how the sewing machine works and how to measure, stitch and create home decor items and bags from fabric using a sewing machine. Students should bring their own sewing machines and instru ctional manual. The sewing machine used should be less than 30 years old an d confirmed to be in good working order before the class begins. No repair service is offered. A limited number of machines are available for $20 per term. Please contact the instructor one week prior to class to rent a sewin g machine. A supply list will be provided for additional supplies needed. S tudents will be shown how to develop a “Sewing Supply Box” and want to purc hase their own items for it. Students will be asked to bring their own fabr ic as described, typically 100% cotton.\nIn person instruction from other p roviders in the Atlanta area ranges from $300 - $400 for a 4-session class, so this is priced below market rates.\nSkill Development\no   Safety Skill s\no   Pattern Layout\no   Stitch Control / Speed-Pedal Control\no   Elasti c/Cord Casings\nClass 1 : Fabric - Pocket Tissue Holder  Skill: Stitching s traight stitches, 3-D construction\nThis project uses two small fabric piec es each smaller than 1 foot (12 inches), so scrap material can be used or a “fat quarter” commonly sold at Walmart, Dollar Tree and Hobby Lobby. Pick fabrics that complement each other because one fabric will serve as a liner . Consider a print for the outside and a solid color for the inside. Here i s a video tutorial: Fabric Pocket Tissue Holder\nFabric 1: 100% Cotton Prin t (no knits): 12 inch square or 1 “fat quarter”\nFabric 2: 100% Cotton Soli d (no knits): 12 inch square or 1 “fat quarter”\nThread: Matching thread (w ill show as a top-stitch on the edging)\nClass 2: Fabric Bowl Cozy Skill: S ewing straight stitches, 3-D construction\nThis project uses two small fabr ic pieces each smaller than 1 foot (12 inches), but it is reversible, so ch oose prints/colors that you like for both sides. This bowl cozy will be use d to keep food warm, so consider colors that won’t stain if soup gets spill ed on them. All materials including thread should be 100% cotton to heat in the microwave (no polyester thread). Here is a video tutorial: DIY Bowl Co zy\nFabric 1: 1 foot (12 inches) 100% Cotton (No Knits). Select two color c oordinating fabrics (print/solid or print/print) \nFabric 2: 1 foot (12 inc hes) 100% Cotton (no knits).\nBatting: Must be 100% Cotton to use in the mi crowave.\nThread: 100% Cotton (no polyester thread) in coordinating color ( will show as a top-stitch)\nClass 3 - Rod Curtains. This project will requi re you to pre-measure the window in which you plan to hang the curtains. A favorite trick I like is to use Shower Curtains for fabric, especially if y ou have windows in your bathroom and want to match the decor. I’ve used “re tired” fabric sheer shower curtains for front door side panel privacy drape s as well. You can repurpose a beloved shower curtain this way.\nHow to Mea sure Fabric for Curtains: Determine the length you want your curtains to be by measuring from the curtain rod to the spot where you’d like the bottom of the curtain to fall. Add 18” to this number; this is the length of fabri c you need for each curtain panel. (The extra 18” will give you enough fabr ic to hem each panel, plus allow for fabric shrinking during pre-washing.)\ nNow, determine the width you need. For this tutorial, we’re using Linen Co tton Canvas which has a width of 54”. If you don’t need a particularly full or gathered curtain, you may decide that one width of fabric is enough for your panel. If you prefer a more gathered look, you’ll want the fabric to be anywhere from 1.5-3 times wider than the actual window width. (Source: S poonflower Blog: Your Guide to Sewing the Perfect Curtains.\nFabric: 100% C otton or Lightweight Duck Fabric for sturdier curtains. No Knits. - See mea surement guide above.\nThread: Coordinating thread.\nCurtain Rod: It is a g ood idea to either measure the diameter of your curtain rod or bring the ro d with you to class. You will be creating a rod pocket to fit this curtain rod.\nClass 4: Bandana Tote Bag\nThis project will use 4-5 bandanas or “fat quarters” to make a trendy colorful tote bag.\nWhen purchasing bandanas or “fat quarters” think about the color layout and plan to have an even numbe r of colors to contrast. For example, choose either two (2) alternate color s or choose four (4). Do not choose an odd number.\nAlso, if you are using Bandanas you will want to purchase one (1) extra of each color to make the strap.\n \nFabric:\n2 Color Patterns: Purchase 4 of all materials (either i ndividual bandanas or fat quarters)\n4 Color Patterns: Purchase 2 of all ma terials (either individual bandanas or fat quarters)\nThread: Choose one co lor that will coordinate with all pattern choices. Examples: Bandana Bag on Left. Two bags made with fat quarters on the right. \n\nGENERAL Supplies N eeded for Student to provide:\n\n - Sewing Kit (see details below)\n - Mech anical Sewing Machine: Students may bring their own or pay a small use for provided machines ($20 per course)\n - Sewing Machine Manual w/Instructions on how to use (each machine is different and we may need to reference the manual. You can find these online if you do not have it.\n - Preferred fabr ics that student wants for napkins, pillow, bedding pillowcase and/or tote bag, 1 yard in length for most projects. (Optional: can be purchased after first class.)\n - All-purpose thread in assorted colors (primary colors Whi te, Black, Red, Blue, Yellow and any student favorites, Pink, Green, Orange Purple, etc.)Sewing Kit\nIf you don’t have everything on the list below, j ust 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 - Extra bobbins to fit yo ur sewing machine\n - Sewing Machine needles (Size 80/12 or 90/14)\n - Pinc ushion for straight pins or Magnetic Pin Holder\n - Fabric Scissors (any br and only use these on fabric)\n - Regular scissors (any brand only use thes e for paper)\n - Measuring Tape\n - Hem Gauge\n - Hand sewing needles\n - P ins (40-50 straight pins)\n - Seam ripper w/cover\n - Optional: Pinking she ars to finish inside edgesSewing Machine Requirements (These are suggestion s for the most appropriate sewing machine for this class. These are basic m achines with options to select simple stitching. Elaborate electronic or em broidery machines, sergers, etc will be too complicated for these projects. Simple is good.)\n\n - Portable/easy-to-carry\n - Zig-zag stitching\n - Ba ck-stitching optionGood working condition (is more important than the age o f the machine.) Old machines kept in good condition or tuned-up in the shop should be fine.\n - Pressure foot control\n - Drop-in Bobbin\n - Speed con trol adjustment (to slow down or speed up stitch speed)\n - Zig-zag stitchi ng\n - Back-stitching option\n - Button-hole option/foot attachment\n - Sew ing Machine needles (Size 80/12 or 90/14)\n - Zipper-foot included \nPopula r Beginner Sewing Machine Models:\n-          Brother XM2701 Lightweight Se wing Machine\n-          Janome: Easy-to-Use Sewing Machine w/Metal Frame\n -          Singer M3220 (sold at Walmart - or a similar model from another retailer.)\nNote: Look for features like Easy-to-thread, Reverse/Backstitch , 8+ stitch selector (including buttonhole, zig-zag stitch), adjustable sti tch width and length selection.\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER (https://secure.rec 1.com/GA/cobb-county-ga/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTMxODc2NTk=)\n X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Beginner Sewing for Busy People– Sewing Machine Basics – Adults: Age 16+

Friday nights 5:30 - 8:00 PM

Mable House Arts Center - 5239 Floyd Road SW, Mableton, GA 30126< /p>

4-Class Series: Fridays, October18th, and 25th, November 1st, and 8th.

You are busy but want to create with the sewing ma chine. This beginner class is for you!

Learn how the sewing machine w orks and how to measure, stitch and create home decor items and bags from f abric using a sewing machine. Students should bring their own sewing machin es and instructional manual. The sewing machine used should be less than 30 years old and confirmed to be in good working order before the class begin s. No repair service is offered. A limited number of machines are available for $20 per term. Please contact the instructor one week prior to class to rent a sewing machine. A supply list will be provided for additional suppl ies needed. Students will be shown how to develop a “Sewing Supply Box” and want to purchase their own items for it. Students will be asked to bring t heir own fabric as described, typically 100% cotton.

In person instru ction from other providers in the Atlanta area ranges from $300 - $400 for a 4-session class, so this is priced below market rates.

Skil l Development

o   Safety Skills

o   Pattern Layout

o   Stitch Control / Speed-Pedal Control

o   Elastic/Cord Casings< /p>

Class 1 : Fabric - Pocket Tissue Holder  Skill: Stit ching straight stitches, 3-D construction

This project uses two small fabric pieces each smaller than 1 foot (12 inches), so scrap material can be used or a “fat quarter” commonly sold at Walmart, Dollar Tree and Hobby Lobby. Pick fabrics that complement each other because one fabric will serv e as a liner. Consider a print for the outside and a solid color for the in side. Here is a video tutorial: Fabric Pocket Tissue Holder

F abric 1: 100% Cotton Print (no knits): 12 inch square or 1 “fat qu arter”

Fabric 2: 100% Cotton Solid (no knits): 12 inch square or 1 “f at quarter”

Thread: Matching thread (will show as a top-stitch on the edging)

Class 2: Fabric Bowl Cozy  Skill: Sewing straight stitches, 3-D construction

This project uses t wo small fabric pieces each smaller than 1 foot (12 inches), but it is reve rsible, so choose prints/colors that you like for both sides. This bowl coz y will be used to keep food warm, so consider colors that won’t stain if so up gets spilled on them. All materials including thread should be 100% cott on to heat in the microwave (no polyester thread). Here is a video tutorial : DIY Bowl Cozy

Fabric 1: 1 foot (12 inches) 100% Co tton (No Knits). Select two color coordinating fabrics (print/solid or prin t/print) 

Fabric 2: 1 foot (12 inches) 100% Cotton ( no knits).

Batting: Must be 100% Cotton to use in th e microwave.

Thread: 100% Cotton (no polyester thread) in coordinatin g color (will show as a top-stitch)

Class 3 - Rod Curtains. This project will require you to pre-measure the window in which yo u plan to hang the curtains. A favorite trick I like is to use Shower Curta ins for fabric, especially if you have windows in your bathroom and want to match the decor. I’ve used “retired” fabric sheer shower curtains for fron t door side panel privacy drapes as well. You can repurpose a beloved showe r curtain this way.

How to Measure Fabric for Curtains: Determine the length you want your curtains to be by measuring from the curtain rod to t he spot where you’d like the bottom of the curtain to fall. Add 18” to this number; this is the length of fabric you need for each curtain panel. (The extra 18” will give you enough fabric to hem each panel, plus allow for fa bric shrinking during pre-washing.)

Now, determine the width you need . For this tutorial, we’re using Linen Cotton Canvas which has a width of 5 4”. If you don’t need a particularly full or gathered curtain, you may deci de that one width of fabric is enough for your panel. If you prefer a more gathered look, you’ll want the fabric to be anywhere from 1.5-3 times wider than the actual window width. (Source: Spoonflower Blog: Your Guide to Sew ing the Perfect Curtains.

Fabric: 100% Cotton or Lig htweight Duck Fabric for sturdier curtains. No Knits. - See measurement gui de above.

Thread: Coordinating thread.

Curtain Rod: It is a good idea to either measure the diameter of your curtain rod or bring the rod with you to class. You will be creating a rod pocket to fit this curtain rod.

Class 4: Bandana Tote Ba g

This project will use 4-5 bandanas or “fat quarters” to ma ke a trendy colorful tote bag.

When purchasing bandanas or “fat quart ers” think about the color layout and plan to have an even number of colors to contrast. For example, choose either two (2) alternate colors or choose four (4). Do not choose an odd number.

Also, if you are using Bandan as you will want to purchase one (1) extra of each color to make the strap.

 

Fabric:

2 Color Patt erns: Purchase 4 of all materials (either individual bandanas or fat quarte rs)

4 Color Patterns: Purchase 2 of all materials (either individual bandanas or fat quarters)

Thread: Choose one color t hat will coordinate with all pattern choices. Examples: Ba ndana Bag on Left. Two bags made with fat quarters on the right. 

GENERAL Sup plies Needed for Student to provide:

Sew ing Kit

If 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

Sewing Machine Requirements (Th ese are suggestions for the most appropriate sewing machine for this class. These are basic machines with options to select simple stitching. Elaborat e electronic or embroidery machines, sergers, etc will be too complicated f or these projects. Simple is good.)

 

Popular Beginner Sewing Machine Models:

-          Brother XM2701 Lig htweight Sewing Machine

-          Janome: Easy-to-Use Sewing Machine w/Metal Frame

-          Singer M3220 (sold at Walmart - or a simila r model from another retailer.)

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

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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