Mend & Hem: Basics with Donna
Mondays, August 24 & 31 | 6:00–8:00 PM
Learn practical sewing skills that can save your favorite clothes—and save you from paying someone else to fix a loose button.
During this two-class beginner series, Donna will teach students the essential hand-sewing techniques needed to complete simple clothing repairs and everyday mending projects.
Class TopicsWeek 1: Hand-Sewing & Mending Basics
Learn several useful hand-sewing stitches, how to thread and knot a needle, securely sew on buttons, and repair small tears or loose seams. **Please feel free to bring an item needing mending to class, if you have one.
Week 2: Hemming Basics
Learn how to measure, pin, and hand-sew a simple hem on pants or other garments.Donna has more than 50 years of sewing experience and enjoys helping beginners feel comfortable and confident with the basics. **Please bring an item of clothing needing hemmed to class this week.
This class is appropriate for adults and older children who are able to work independently. Younger students may attend with a parent or guardian who can work alongside them and provide assistance.
No previous sewing experience is necessary. All materials and professional instruction are included.
Registration is for the complete two-week series. Single-class or drop-in registration is not available at this time.
**Minimum 4 registered seats must be booked to hold this session, max students on machines per session: 8.