Event Title: Sewing & Quilting Series with Shiree Dyson – Basics for Beginners
Event Description:
Unlock your sewing and quilting potential with our comprehensive beginner series! Led by expert instructor Shiree Dyson, founder of Sage & Needles, this 3-part series will walk you through the essential skills needed to confidently navigate a sewing machine, master hand sewing, and the basics of quilting.
Classes Included (you must sign up for each class separately):
- Sewing Machine Basics Workshop: Sept 28th
Gain confidence in threading your sewing machine, loading a bobbin, and controlling stitch length and tension for perfect sewing results.
- Basic Hand Sewing & Seams Workshop: Oct 12th
Learn the fundamentals of hand stitching, seam work, and the techniques you’ll need to create durable, professional-looking seams.
- Quilting Basics for Beginners: Oct 26th
Over 6 weeks, you’ll design and complete a chevron quilt, mastering basting, quilting, and binding with your machine.
What You’ll Learn:
- Design & Layout: How to create a quilt design from scratch.
- Sewing Machine Skills: Threading, operating, and maintaining your machine.
- Quilting Techniques: Basting, quilting, and binding to complete your project.
Tools & Materials:
- Required: Sewing machine
- Required: Kits for the hand sewing and quilting classes will be required. Check list and where to purchase will be given after registration.
- Prerequisite: Participants must complete the Basic Hand Sewing & Seams and Sewing Machine Navigation workshops before joining the Quilting Basics class.
Instructor:
Shiree Dyson, founder of Sage & Needles, brings years of sewing and quilting expertise to each workshop.
Who Can Join:
Teens (16+) and adults, no prior experience required!
