Saturday, June 6
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Level 0: No experience necessary

If you would like to learn how to use a sewing machine, this is the class for you. Ellis Roper will take you through the basics of how to thread and operate a sewing machine and get you started with skills that translate well from bags to apparel.

You will learn how to use a pattern, add a lining, and sew french seams, buttonholes, button loops, and topstitching in addition to learning how to use a sewing machine.

Ellis is a graduate of Portland Fashion Institute, with experience designing apparel and bags under his label ELEUSIV.

• Skills Developed

  • How to thread and operate a sewing machine

  • Understanding of pattern conventions

  • Lining

  • Topstitching

  • Buttonholes

• Supplies to purchase before class

  • ½ yd main fabric

  • ½ yd lining fabric

  • coordinating thread

  • button

Ages 18 and up.

Our classroom is on the second floor and is currently only accessible by stairs. We are working on a solution to make our space accessible to everyone. Thanks for your understanding and patience while we work this out. You may e-mail us at classes@boltfabricboutique.com if you have any questions about this process.

This class requires a minimum of 2 participants. The class may be subject to cancellation if the minimum enrollment is not achieved.

Our class and cancellation policies can be found https://www.boltfabricboutique.com/class-levels-demystified.