Sewing 102: Zippered bags
Get comfortable with zippers and make a zippered pouch from scratch.
Location
Artisan's Asylum
96 Holton Street Boston, MA 02135Refund Policy
About this event
Instructor - Helena Romanovsky
Helena has been in the apparel manufacturing business for over 40 years. Entering the field as a stitcher, she worked her way up to designing technical apparel patterns for Brands like Susan Bristol, JJill, Brass Clothing, Bennet & Co, and Sterlingwear. She has been teaching technical pattern-making since 2012. In her spare time, she quilts, paints watercolors, and is an extreme gardener.
Class Description
This 3-hour class is designed for someone who wants to learn to make simple projects using a sewing machine. In this class, we will make a simple pouch bag with a zipper.
Students will get comfortable using a zipper foot and convert a zipper's length to fit a pouch. They will use different techniques to set the zipper.
Material Fee
The materials fee for this class is $35. This is separate from the ticket price and is to reimburse the instructor for any tools or materials used in this class. This will be paid once, directly to the instructor at the start of the first class meeting. This instructor accepts payments in cash or through Venmo.
Class Goals
Participants will learn how to use zipper feet and get comfortable incorporating zippers into their projects.
Students will be closer to eventually graduating to -SEWING 102 or QUILTING 101.
Material Supplied
All materials for the class project.
Students Should Bring
Tools for the class
• Good fabric shears
• Paper scissors
• Thread snippers
• Pins and clips
• Pin holder
• Safety pins
• Seam ripper
• Tape measure
• Clear plastic ruler
• FriXion Pen or other heat erasable pen
• Tweezers
• Pencil, paper pad, eraser
• Tailors Chalk
• Thimble
• Hand needles
• Needle threader
• Wrist pin cushion
If you don’t own these tools, do not worry. You will be able to purchase any tools you are missing individually or buy a kit with the most needed tools. The cost of this kit is $40.00
Some of the tools are available to borrow in the workroom.
Prerequisites
Students must be 16 years or older. Students under 18 must be accompanied by and under the direct supervision of a responsible adult.
Students should wear closed-toe shoes. No flip-flops. They should wear clothes that cannot get caught in equipment. Wearing an apron is preferred.
Class Policies
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Please email education@artisansasylum.com with any questions.
*Sales end 24 hours before the start of the class to allow the instructor and staff time to prep.
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Artisans Asylum reserves the right to cancel or reschedule classes in the event the minimum number of students for the class is not reached, an emergency, such as illness, weather, or other unforeseen circumstances. Communication for canceled and rescheduled classes is sent via email.
If another class is available at a later date, or if the class has been rescheduled, your class fee will automatically apply to the next class session unless the session is already full or you specifically request a refund. No refunds are given for changes to location or Instructor.
All students under 18 must be accompanied by and under the direct supervision of an adult.
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