Learn Machine Sewing and Make a Potholder

Learn how to sew on a sewing machine and make a potholder perfect for a gift! No previous sewing experience is required. All tools and supplies will be provided. This will be a beginner-friendly class to learn the basics of machine sewing where you get the opportunity to make a potholder and take it home.

About the instructor, Ava: Ava learned sewing from her Mom who used to teach sewing classes. Ava then moved on to teaching classes herself at the makerspaces at UW. She has experience with making all types of items from bags to dresses, and also loves to troubleshoot machines!

Our sliding scale for classes helps to reduce barriers for participation while retaining sufficient income for Seattle REconomy, which owns and operates the NE Seattle and Shoreline tool libraries. Please choose the level that best fits your family’s income.

ACCESSIBILITY:

• The venue is wheelchair accessible and has an all-gender restroom. The restroom is ADA compliant.
• 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 notes or requests.

GETTING THERE:

• By transit: Served by King County Metro bus Rapid Ride E Line on Aurora Ave N and N 165th.
• By bike: The venue is located one block west of the Interurban Trail. Shoreline Light Rail stations are each about 2 miles away. A bicycle rack is available outside the building.
• Car parking: There is an asphalt parking lot that fits up to 20 cars. There is one ADA van accessible parking space with an access aisle.