Name: Intro to Sewing
Start: 2023-01-21T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-08T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Factory 3

Learn the basics of sewing in a safe, encouraging environment. Open to all levels, including complete beginners!
About this Event

Join one of Factory 3's instructors, Stacy Owen, Emily Heath, or Michelle Kruegar, to learn the basics of sewing:

Winding a bobbin
Cutting fabric
Threading your machine
Utilization of a sewing machine such as tension and speed
Sewing machine stitches

As you learn, you will create a drawstring bag — which is yours at the end of class!All supplies will be provided by Factory 3.

It is optional to bring your own sewing machine and supplies. If you bring your own machine, please plan on arriving 15 minutes early for set up.

Please be aware of our youth policy.

About the instructors:

Stacy Owen’s journey of bringing her designs to life began more than 20 years ago, when she learned to make quilts from her in-laws. She makes both modern and art quilts, as well as sewing bags, purses, and clothing. She services and restore antique, vintage, and modern computerized sewing machines. Stacy is a member of Maine Modern Quilters and Studio Art Quilt Associates.

Michelle Kruegar, originally from Massachusetts, has lived in Maine since 2015. She studied Fashion Design in high school, and has a degree in Retail Fashion from Becker College. While working in the medical and retail industries, she maintained sewing and crocheting as both a hobby and a part-time business. Michelle continually improves her skills by challenging herself with new patterns and projects. After making her daughter’s wedding dress, she wants to expand into formal wear and costuming, including both clothing and accessories.

Dan Toomre is a textile artist from Redmond, Washington, who got his degree in Textiles and Fashion from Maine College of Art and Design. He's now pursuing his teaching degree, also from MECA&D. He creates functional pieces intended to be frequently used and loved, and delights in teaching others textile-related skills. Dan specializes in embroidery, mending, and quilting, and sews much of his own clothing. He believes that having the power to make and customize your own possessions is invaluable.