Learn the basics of sewing in this hands-on class series designed for true beginners and returning sewists. Using How to Use Your Sewing Machine by Alison McNicol as our guide, students aged MS to adult will gain confidence operating a sewing machine and complete several fun projects along the way.

You’ll learn how to:

• Identify sewing machine parts
• Thread and operate a machine
• Sew basic stitches
• Read simple patterns
• Create useful sewing projects

No prior experience required!

CLASS DETAILS

• 11 AM – 1 PM on 2nd Saturdays in Gore Hall
• $10 per class or $70 for the series.
• Email mysticgrove@orlandouu.org to register. Class is limited to 12 students.
• Minors must attend with parent or guardian
• Bring your own sewing machine and basic sewing kit

Read more: Registration for Intro to Sewing Class is Open!

SCHEDULE

• Jan 10 (Optional): Sewing Kit and Sewing Machine Buying Help & Setup
• Feb 14 Lesson 1: Machine Parts & Sewing on Paper (No Thread)
• Mar 14 Lesson 2: Sewing With Thread – Felt Waves & Stitch Sampler
• Apr 11 Lesson 3: Cotton Drawstring Bag
• May 9 Lesson 4: Skirt or Pants for a Doll
• June 13 Lesson 5: Skirt or Pajama Pants for You (Patterns & Cutting Fabric)
• July 11 Lesson 6: Skirt or Pajama Pants for You (Sewing)
• Aug 8 Lesson 7: Class Party, Zippers, Velcro, and Technique Cards

WHERE

Gore Hall at

First Unitarian Church of Orland
1901 E. Robinson St.
Orlando, FL 32803

COST

Tuition is $70 for the series or $10 per class. Optional $5 extra toward the scholarship fund. There is 1 full scholarship and two half scholarships available on a first come, first serve basis. Email mysticgrove@orlandouu.org for more info about scholarships.

Due to the nature of the class, “drop in” students are welcome to observe, but we may not have enough supplies or sewing machines for guests to participate. Registration is strongly encouraged. 

PAYING ONLINE

You can use your card and pay or donate online at the main church website. Go to www.orlandouu.org and click on the DONATE button in the upper right corner. When you fill the donation line in, please put “Mystic Grove Sewing Class” in the memo line.

PAYING BY CHECK

You can mail checks made out to “First Unitarian Church of Orlando” with “Mystic Grove Herb Class” in the memo line. You can mail them to

First Unitarian Church of Orlando
1901 E. Robinson St
Orlando, FL 32803

FRONT OFFICE

You can also bring your check to first class or to the front office during office hours and leave it with the church administrator. The church office is open Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 1:00pm. You can reach front office at 407-898-3621.