Intro to Sewing

105 Saint James Street,Portland ME 04101

12 March, 2023

Description

Join one of Factory 3's instructors, Stacy Owen, Emily Heath, or Michelle Kruegar, to learn the basics of sewing: Winding a bobbinCutting fabricThreading your machineUtilization of a sewing machine such as tension and speedSewing machine stitchesAs you learn, you will create a drawstring bag — which is yours at the end of class!All supplies will be provided by Factory 3. It is optional to bring your own sewing machine and supplies. If you bring your own machine, please plan on arriving 15 minutes early for set up. To keep everyone safe, Factory 3 requires masks to be worn and proper social distancing to maintained at all times during the class. For a full list of our COVID-19 Safety Protocols, visit factory3.org/covid. About the instructors: Stacy Owen’s journey of bringing her designs to life began more than 20 years ago, when she learned to make quilts from her in-laws. She makes both modern and art quilts, as well as sewing bags, purses, and clothing. She services and restore antique, vintage, and modern computerized sewing machines. Stacy is a member of Maine Modern Quilters and Studio Art Quilt Associates. Emily Heath loves collecting, fixing, photographing, and upcycling clothes. After graduated with degrees in Apparel & Textile Design and Graphic Design from The University of Alabama, she moved back to Maine, worked under a very experienced tailor in Portland, and then opened a tailor shop, Lolita Alters, in Auburn. She spends most of her time sewing for other people, and loved teaching because she believes learning basic sewing skills is super important and empowering! Michelle Kruegar, originally from Massachusetts, has lived in Maine since 2015. She studied Fashion Design in high school, and has a degree in Retail Fashion from Becker College. While working in the medical and retail industries, she maintained sewing and crocheting as both a hobby and a part-time business. Michelle continually improves her skills by challenging herself with new patterns and projects. After making her daughter’s wedding dress, she wants to expand into formal wear and costuming, including both clothing and accessories.