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Hand Sewing & Mending Essentials



Class Description

Leave your sewing machine at homeThis series of classes will focus on sewing by hand; no experience is necessaryIn the first 2 classes, a  pin cushion will be constructed where you will master hand stitches - running stitch, backstitch and slipstitch. 

The last 3 classes will focus on repair: mending & patches (visible & invisible), sewing on buttons, hemming and simple garment repair…all by hand! 

Thursday afternoons, 2:30 - 4:00pm
October 3
October 10
October 17
October 24
November 7

Please see our Class Guidelines and Policies before registering.


Supply List

  • - 3 coordinating fat quarters, ideally one solid and 2 patterned

    - 0.50 m SF101 fusible interfacing

    - 6 buttons

    - polyfil stuffing for pincushion (supplied by Embellish)

    - magnet for pincushion (available at Embellish)

    - neutral coloured thread

    - package of assorted hand sewing needles

    - 6” x 6” square ruler

    - straight pins

    - seam ripper

    - fabric scissors

    - ruler

    - fabric marking pen/chalk/hera marker


    Nice to have:

    - fray check

    - point turner

    - rotary cutter, ruler and mat

    - thread snips

NOTE: **THIS IS A NUT FREE CLASSROOM

Please label your class supplies

All supplies and notions available at Embellish, unless otherwise noted.

We are happy to offer a 10% discount on class supplies, please remind us at the cash desk!


Skill Level: Beginner
Skill Details:
Instructor: Sarah Norris Andrews
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