{"product_id":"industrial-sewing-machine-basics","title":"Industrial Sewing Machine Basics","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eSunday, October 11, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e1pm-4pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eIf you are considering the purchase of an industrial sewing machine to elevate your sewing practice to include heavyweight materials, or are just curious about what kinds of projects a stronger machine would make possible, this is the class for you. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThis 3-hour, hands-on workshop \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ewill focus on harnessing the power and speed of servo and clutch motors on flatbed and industrial sewing machines, while guiding you through their set up and use. Participants will have multiple opportunities to sew a variety of heavyweight materials, such as leather, canvas, denim, vinyl and rubber. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eDuring the class, you will be introduced to the mechanics of industrial machine sewing, including machine and motor set up, parts of the machine and attachments for the machine, machine operation and maintenance, and troubleshooting and correcting common snarls that can hold you back from finishing a project. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParticipants must have experience using a domestic (home) sewing machine prior to class. \u003c\/strong\u003eYou must know the basic parts of a sewing machine, and how to thread a domestic sewing machine to sew a seam.  If you would like to attend this the Industrial Sewing Machine Basics Class, do not have this experience, participants may opt in to a \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003esame day, pre-class 1-hour Sewing Machine Basics Class for an additional fee. When registering, select the Domestic and Industrial Sewing Machine Combo Class 12pm-4pm. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eInstructors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eTopaz M. Terry owns and operates the Amend+Adapt Studio, a hub for textile and textile adjacent upcycling education, and maker of BicycleTrash products. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e10+ years of experience using industrial sewing machines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e5+ years of experience repairing and restoring machines for commercial use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003eKatie Stack owns and operates Stitch \u0026amp; Rivet, a small batch manufacturing business specializing in leather and waxed canvas bags and accessories.\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e25+ years \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eof experience using industrial sewing machines.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e10+ years of teaching stitchcraft in heavyweight materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eWe provide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eSmall class size so everyone gets sewing experience. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eFlatbed and cylinder arm industrial sewing machines and heavyweight material samples.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eLight snacks and hot and cold beverages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eSkills you will leave with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eUnderstanding the set up of an industrial sewing machine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThreading a sewing machine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eWinding a bobbin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eChanging a needle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eChanging stitch length \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThreads and needles sizes used with industrial machines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ePresser feet and machine attachments for zipper, binding, piping, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop Hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a one time 3-hour class, with an optional 1-hour Sewing Machine Basics class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmend \u0026amp; Adapt Studio #10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrookland Arts Walk \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e716 Monroe St NE Washington, DC 20017\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrookland-CUA Red Line Metro Station\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWorkshop tickets are non-refundable. However, they are transferable. You are welcome to give or sell your ticket to someone else if you cannot attend your scheduled class.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amend+Adapt","offers":[{"title":"3-hour Industrial Sewing Machine Basics Class 1pm-4pm","offer_id":48186411253990,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-hour Domestic and Industrial Sewing Machine Basics Class 12pm-4pm","offer_id":48186411286758,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/1543\/1654\/files\/IMG_2822.jpg?v=1786570519","url":"https:\/\/www.amendadapt.com\/products\/industrial-sewing-machine-basics","provider":"Amend+Adapt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}