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Beginner Sewing Boot Camp - Wearables

  • Beginner
  • 16 and older
  • $329
  • 720 Monroe St, Hoboken, NJ
  • 15 hours over 6 sessions

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  • $329
  • M Avery Designs @ 720 Monroe St Ste E306, 3rd Fl, Hoboken, NJ 07030
  • 15 hours over 6 sessions
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Class Description

Description

What you'll learn in this beginner sewing class:

This is 6 week "learn to sew" class where students will focus on learning basic sewing skills, in addition to basic pattern reading skills used in creating fashionable accessories and basic clothing.

Each class will be project oriented and each student will leave with their many finished wearable projects which could include a clutch purse, messenger bag, chef apron & A-line skirt.

Supplies:

  • Fabric is NOT included for either of our beginner sewing boot camp classes.
  • You may bring fabric with you or you may purchase it in our studio at your class for $12/Yard.

Please note: There are no makeup classes if you miss a class.

However - when you enroll in this boot camp class you get free Sew Club classes during AND one month past the end of your session. Sew Club is a great opportunity to "make up" anything you might have missed in a class, catch up on anything you fall behind on, or just sew whatever you'd like.  

WEARABLES SPECIFIC CONCEPTS AND SKILLS YOU WILL LEARN:

week 1:

  • introduction to the sewing machine & basic sewing.
  • learning to thread & operate the sewing machine properly.
  • basic accessory construction.
  • right side vs. wrong side of fabric.
  • working with interfacing.
  • properly sewing a button.
  • topstitching techniques.  

project: heather clutch bag

week 2:

  • review of machine & sewing.
  • mastery of threading & filling the bobbin on the sewing machine.
  • mastery of basic accessory design & construction.
  • constructing & turning straps right side out.
  • advanced bag construction skills.
  • introduction to bag gussets.
  • working with lining to eliminating raw edges.

project: heather clutch bag/mia messenger bag

week 3:

  • review of skill from week previous.
  • introduction to sewing patterns.
  • construction of pockets. making ties.
  • making something reversible. 

project: mia messenger bag/rebecca reversible chef apron

week 4:

  • following sewing tutorial instructions for project construction.
  • introduction to garment fit.
  • hemming basics.
  • making a buttonhole. 

project: rebecca reversible chef apron

week 5:

  • following sewing tutorial instructions for project construction.
  • introduction to garment fit.
  • hemming basics.
  • making a buttonhole. 

project: rebecca reversible chef apron/a-line skirt

week 6:

  • following sewing tutorial instructions for project construction.
  • introduction to garment fit.
  • hemming basics.
  • making a buttonhole. 

project: a-line skirt

Supplies:

Envelope Clutch Bag:

  • 1/2 yard cotton, denim or upholstery fabric for outside
  • 1/2 yard cotton fabric for lining (not satin please)
  • 1/2 yard heavy interfacing

Messenger Bag:

  • 1 yard cotton, denim or upholstery fabric for outside
  • 1 yard cotton fabric for lining (not satin please)
  • 1/2 yard heavy interfacing

Apron:

  • 1 yard of cotton or canvas fabric for outside
  • 1 yard of cotton or canvas fabric for lining

Zippered A-Line Skirt

  • 2 yards (45″ wide) cotton, canvas or linen fabric
  • 8" zipper (or longer)

Refund Policy

There are no monetary refunds for canceling registration or not showing up to any classes.

  • If you need to reschedule a class, this needs to be done at least 6 business days before the class starts.
  • No shows and last minute cancellations (within 6 business days of the class) cannot reschedule.

We reserve the right to cancel a class without sufficient enrollment. If this happens to you, you'll be notified at least 2 full days before the class starts. You can choose to have the cost of the class fee fully refunded or you can apply the balance of the class to your account to be used for a future class or lesson.

We are not able to pro-rate any weeklong classes for non-attendance one session.

Reviews of Classes at M Avery Designs (55)

(4.7-star rating across 55 reviews)
  • Beginner Sewing Boot Camp - Wearables

    Anonymous review on 2/25/2020
    Awesome class! Very helpful and hands-on instruction for beginners.
  • Beginner Sewing Boot Camp - Wearables

    Reviewed by Jennifer M. on 4/26/2017
    Some really fun projects. Ellen was fantastic.
  • Beginner Sewing Boot Camp - Wearables

    Anonymous review on 2/13/2017
    Ellen is a great teacher, very calm, always willing to answer questions. She even provides background on what you may or may not see on other sewing machines so you are prepared when you are going to do things on your own. There is material available to buy so you don't have to worry about getting your own material. The class doesn't have to be kept to a schedule, so you never feel like you are behind - she'll provide you with instructions at your own place and never rushes you. She plays music during the class which creates a great ambiance for sewing. Overall, it is a great beginner sewing class.
  • Beginner Sewing Boot Camp - Wearables

    Reviewed by Gloria M. on 12/22/2016
    The quality of instruction was great!
  • Beginner Sewing Boot Camp - Wearables

    Reviewed by Yana K. on 12/16/2016
    Ellen is a great teacher!
  • Beginner Sewing Boot Camp - Wearables

    Reviewed by Olakiitan B. on 6/23/2016
    Ellen was a great instructor. Very helpful and was patient with providing instructions. Felt like I was taking a 1:1 class. Highly recommend!
  • Beginner Sewing Boot Camp - Wearables

    Reviewed by Betsy B. on 10/30/2020
  • Beginner Sewing Boot Camp - Wearables

    Reviewed by Veronica D. on 4/20/2017
  • Beginner Sewing Boot Camp - Wearables

    Reviewed by Stuti M. on 4/26/2015
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Students who have taken the Beginner Sewing Boot Camp - Wearables class rave about the helpful and hands-on instruction they receive. The teacher, Ellen, is highly praised for her calm demeanor and willingness to answer questions. She goes above and beyond by providing background information on sewing machines and offering materials for purchase, ensuring that students are fully prepared for their sewing projects. The class is flexible, allowing students to work at their own pace and never feel rushed. Ellen creates a pleasant atmosphere by playing music during the class. Overall, students describe the class as a great beginner sewing experience with high-quality instruction. Quotes: - "Ellen is a great teacher, very calm, always willing to answer questions. She even provides background on what you may or may not see on other sewing machines so you are prepared when you are going to do things on your own." - "Ellen was a great instructor. Very helpful and was patient with providing instructions. Felt like I was taking a 1:1 class." - "The quality of instruction was great!"

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Welcome to M Avery Designs. If you’re looking to learn how to Sew, Craft or just plain learn how to make cool stuff, you’re SEW in the right place!

We offer classes for Adults and Kids at all skill levels taught in our spacious and comfortable studio in the Monroe Center in Hoboken, NJ.

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Getting into the building:
There are two entrances.

Entrance 1 (closest to studio) is on Monroe St. about halfway between 7th & 8th Street. Door is to the right of "Shaka Bowl" & to the left of "School of Rock. Walk to elevator, come to 3rd floor, make left and you can't miss the antique sewing machine in the hall. Suite E306.

Entrance 2 is on 8th street, just past the corner store. Elevator is a quick right after you come in door, come to 3rd floor, make left, make another left and walk to the end of the long hallway. You can't miss the antique sewing machine in the hall outside our door. Suite E306

Getting up to our studio taking stairs: If you'd like to avoid the elevators, enter the building using the door to the right of the Shaka Bowl Entrance on Monroe Street, about halfway between 7th & 8th streets. Walk in and you'll see a stair case. These will go up to second floor. Once on second floor head to the right and make your way to the south east corner of the building (closes to 7th street). You'll see another set of stairs. Take these up to the third floor, make a left out of the stair well and you'll see our studio at the end of the hall.

Parking:

Sadly, there is no longer free parking any more. You must find street parking on the streets provided for visitor parking. Most of the streets require you to use the Park Mobile App. to pay for your parking.

There is a paid parking garage behind our building. Follow Jackson St. until you get to 7th, make a left and you'll see the parking garage entrance. We encourage our students to take public transportation, uber/lyft or walk to the studio.

When parking on street make sure sign on the street is white with green writing and says "Resident parking only. All others 4 Hour Limit."

ALSO make sure there isn't street cleaning happening during the time you'll be parking there.

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If you are walking or coming from the light rail, come in the entrance on 8th street between Monroe & Jackson (but closer to Monroe).

-Make an immediate left a for elevator
-Come up to the third floor.
-Make a left off the elevator, make another quick left and keep walking to other side of the building. You'll see our vintage sewing machines in the hall. Suite E306

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