Learn to Sew!

975 Main Street,Danville VA 24541

12 February, 2022

Description

The Introduction to sewing course will introduce you to the sewing machine while making an envelope pillow cover. The Introduction to sewing course will introduce you to the sewing machine. You will learn how the machine functions, threading and bobbin winding, needle and bobbin installation, how to identify problems and troubleshooting. You will be introduced to basic sewing operations and use various stitches on the machine and basic fabrics. You will practice sewing basic stitches and will have the opportunity to make an envelope pillow cover. Robert Joseph has over 30 years experience in tailoring and custom dressmaking. Working over 10 years in the Los Angeles apparel industry, he has worked as a patternmaker and technical designer. He is a designer, owning Robert Joseph Swimwear & Accessories, including downloadable sewing pattern brands, Sew It Like A Man and Leslie Ann. While designing and operating his own fashion label he taught at various colleges and universities in Southern California, including the Art Institutes and Cal Poly Pomona. Among the various courses he has taught: Patternmaking, Sewing (Production Apparel), Pattern Grading, Photoshop, Illustrator and Design Studio courses. Robert earned his A.A. degree from the College of Alameda and his Bachelors and Masters Degrees from Cal State LA.