Beginning sewing classes with Glenda Fay offered at Wilton library

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WILTON – Women, men, teens — learn to sew! Whether you just want to brush up on sewing or have never touched a sewing machine before, this is the class for you. In this two-session class you’ll learn the basics of using a home sewing machine so you can operate one on your own.

The course will be offered at the Wilton Free Public Library

Sewing Machine: Session One will cover sewing tools and materials: fabrics, thread types, needles, interfacing, etc.; what to look for in a sewing machine, and recommended web sites to explore for basic sewing lessons. There will be handouts to take home, as well as Q & A time. Several different sewing machines will be reviewed, along with their functions and features, and some sewing techniques will be demonstrated. Participants will cover threading a machine, winding and loading a bobbin, and sewing basic straight or zig zag stitches.

Session One will be held on Saturday, March 28 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Session Two covers additional sewing techniques and will include working on an actual sewing project. There will be suggestions for some easy projects for beginners, and the class will decide at Session One what project to do in Session Two. Participants can also bring an ongoing project to Session Two for specific advice. Depending on the project chosen, there may be a small fee for materials for Session Two, payable to the instructor.

Session Two will be held on Saturday, April 4 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Instructor Glenda Fay, has a life-long love of sewing. She’s worked as a professional seamstress and gives sewing lessons. She belongs to the Wilton/Jay quilting group, Country Square Quilters.

“It is such a joy to plan a project and have it be a gorgeous work of art,” Fay said. “I want as much knowledge as I can acquire to get better, and I love sharing my knowledge with others.”

Space is limited, and interested people are encouraged to call to reserve space quickly. Register with Lynne at 645-4831 or lynne@wilton-free.lib.me.us

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4 Comments

  1. Is there a charge for the class? I saw there may be a fee for session 2 for materials but nothing noted about class cost.
    Thanks :)

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