Do you have a sewing machine but are not sure how to use it or what it can do? Bring your own machine to this class, and our instructors will guide you through using it. We can cover plugging everything in, threading, basic stitches, basic tension adjustments, your bobbin type, winding a bobbin, needles, sewing feet you have or can buy, basic maintenance, and cleaning.

We will not be able to service your machine, and you must confirm that it is operational and can form a stitch. If you are not sure, bring your machine to a sewing service shop, and they can confirm and/or provide a service. City Sew & Vac usually has the fastest turnaround of a week or less.

Please come with the following:

• A working sewing machine (including a working power cord, foot pedal, presser foot, and bobbin to match your machine)
• The machine’s manual (original or printed)
• 2 new needles for your machine
• Quality thread (recommended: Gutterman, Aurofil, Mettler, orMadeira)

About the instructors, Karen, Susan Gregory, Jen Yasis, and Ruth Tomandl: Karen, Susan, Jen, and Ruth have many decades of combined experience with operating, cleaning, and maintaining a wide variety of sewing machine types. They are also frequent volunteers for fabric fix-it nights and are able to adapt to many types of sewing projects quickly.

This class is offered at a reduced rate as a part of Seattle REconomy’s Community Tool Chest fundraiser in support of expanding programming to our new Lake City location. If cost is a concern, we encourage you to contact us at info@seattlereconomy.org to discuss options. This class is supported by the Seattle Office of Economic Development (OED) and Seattle Public Utilities (SPU).

ACCESSIBILITY: 

• Much of the venue is wheelchair accessible. Some classes may utilize the balcony space, which only has standard-width door access. The facility has an ADA-compliant all-gender restroom.
• Non-English and ASL interpreters are not provided at our classes and events. However, attendees are welcome to bring their own interpreters.
• Please contact us with any accessibility needs or requests. 

GETTING THERE:

• By transit: Served by bus route 522 from Roosevelt Station, or route 61 from Northgate Station
• By bike: There are multiple bicycle route options available to the Reuse Commons, and you are welcome to stow your bicycle inside during your visit.
• Car parking: There is a shared asphalt parking lot that fits up to 10 cars. There is additional street parking along Lake City Way NE.

Children are welcome at some classes with their parent or guardian on a case-by-case basis, either as a student or as an observer. If you would like your child to attend a class with you, please email info@seattlereconomy.org with their age and experience. Let us know if they will be a student or an observer, the name and date of the class, and we will determine if it is appropriate.