About This Class

Come learn how to use the DIYcave’s sewing machines, which are available for rent in the Cave’s Sewing Studio. In this 2 hour class we’ll learn:

• How to set up the sewing machine for a project, including threading, refilling a bobbin, and setting tension

• How to sew straight, zigzag, and mending stitches

• How to set up the machine to sew a button and buttonhole

The primary focus of this class is to learn and practice using the DIYcave's sewing machines, though you are also welcome to bring your own machine to follow along. This is a great course to build confidence with sewing and using a machine!

If you bring your own machine, it must be in good working order. Our instructor will be available to help you with your sewing machine, but is not a sewing machine technician and can not spend class time repairing or troubleshooting your machine.

Sewing Machines 101 Assessment

If you can answer YES to all the questions below, this class is not for you. 

• I know how to thread my sewing machine.

• I know how to refill my bobbin.

• I know how to raise and lower the pressure foot.

• I know to only turn the hand wheel towards myself.

• I know how to do a reverse stitch (also called a back tack or lock stitch).

• I understand how and why to set the tension on my machine. 

• I know when to use a zigzag, a straight, & a mending stitch for different fabrics.

• I know how to use the buttonhole setting and foot on my machine.

If bringing your own sewing machine, please bring to class:

• Your sewing machine manual

• Your sewing  machine button & buttonhole feet

• An empty bobbin that came with your machine (please note that universal bobbins that are not specific to your machine will cause tension issues when sewing)

More Details

All materials and tools included. 

If this class is full sign up for our waitlist on the class registration page to be notified if space opens up. If the dates do not work for you, schedule a private session of this class. 

What to Wear

Please wear close-toed shoes, no loose clothing, and hair tied back for safety in the studio.​

What to Bring

If you have personal protective equipment, please bring it with you. Otherwise, protective gear will be provided as needed.

Prerequisites

No Experience Required.

Ages 14+ welcome if accompanied by a parent/guardian. Both need to register and pay.

Cancellation Policy

Refunds, Credits & Transfers

We understand that emergencies happen, so if you are unable to attend your class and you cancel with:

• More than 14 (fourteen) days notice before your class, you may request a full refund or transfer the full amount paid to another class.

• Less than 14 (fourteen) days notice before your class, your payment is non refundable. However you may transfer the amount paid, minus a 15% cancellation fee, to any class within 90 days of request. It is not guaranteed that a comparable class will be offered within 90 days.

• Less than 48 (forty eight) hours before your class begins, your payment is non refundable. It is extremely difficult to fill cancelled spaces with short notice.

• After class start date/time: No credits, refunds or prorating of fees will be given for missed portions or early withdrawals.

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Please send all cancellation and change requests to classes@diycave.com 

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Changes or Cancellations

DIYcave reserves the right to cancel any class, limit class size, change class times or substitute instructors for those listed in the schedule. If a class is canceled, students may choose to receive a full refund or may transfer – with no fee – to another class or workshop. If DIYcave cancels for any reason, all payments can be refunded.