{"product_id":"sewing-machine-beginners-class","title":"Sewing Machine Basics Class","description":"\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 2-hour, hands-on workshop guides you through the fundamentals of setting up and using a sewing machine. We will focus on the \"how\" and \"why\" of using a sewing machine, trusting that a strong foundation in the use and maintenance of this amazing tool will help you get past the frustrations that might make you quit sewing. During the class, you'll be introduced to the mechanics of machine sewing including, sewing machine set up, parts of the machine and parts 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\"\u003eIf you are the type of person who like to know the \"why\" of a skill, not just the \"how,\" then this is the class for you. \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\"\u003eClass size is capped at 6 students to ensure everyone gets their questions answered.\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\"\u003eNo prior experience needed. Walk away with the knowledge to take on future projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp 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\"\u003eWe provide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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\"\u003eSewing machines and materials.\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\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp 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\/p\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\"\u003eSetting up a sewing machine from the absolute beginning\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\"\u003eLockstitch sewing\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\"\u003eUsing the backstitch\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\"\u003eThe why behind the threads and needles used\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\"\u003eStitching options and configurations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWorkshop Hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a 2-hour one time class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting in September 2026, classes are offered:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery Wednesday, from 6pm-8pm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo Fridays a month, from 6pm-8pm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOne Saturday a month, from 3pm-5pm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Typography_root__487rx #3a3247 Typography_body-lg__487rx css-acwcvw ezg9ojv1 Typography_align-match-parent__487rx\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Typography_root__487rx #3a3247 Typography_body-lg__487rx css-acwcvw ezg9ojv1 Typography_align-match-parent__487rx\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan my child take the Sewing Machine Basics Class? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Typography_root__487rx #3a3247 Typography_body-lg__487rx css-acwcvw ezg9ojv1 Typography_align-match-parent__487rx\"\u003eYes, however young people under 14 years old must attend with an adult chaperone, who is also registered to take the class. Participants 14 years old and older may take the class without a parent or responsible chaperone present during the class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Typography_root__487rx #3a3247 Typography_body-lg__487rx css-acwcvw ezg9ojv1 Typography_align-match-parent__487rx\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to bring my own sewing machine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Typography_root__487rx #3a3247 Typography_body-lg__487rx css-acwcvw ezg9ojv1 Typography_align-match-parent__487rx\"\u003eNo, we have plenty of sewing machines in the studio. However, if you have a machine you would like to understand better, and use during the class, you are welcome to bring it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Typography_root__487rx #3a3247 Typography_body-lg__487rx css-acwcvw ezg9ojv1 Typography_align-match-parent__487rx\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan your studio accomodate a wheelchair?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Typography_root__487rx #3a3247 Typography_body-lg__487rx css-acwcvw ezg9ojv1 Typography_align-match-parent__487rx\"\u003eYes! Give us a heads up when you register so we can make sure to reserve a space at the most accessible table and machine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amend+Adapt","offers":[{"title":"Thursday 07\/23\/2026 6:00pm","offer_id":47624558051558,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SATURDAY 07\/25\/2026 3:00pm","offer_id":47624558084326,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tuesday 08\/04\/2026 6:00pm","offer_id":48031927173350,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Thursday 08\/06\/2026 6:00pm","offer_id":47624558117094,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SATURDAY 08\/08\/2026 3:00pm","offer_id":47624558149862,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tuesday 08\/11\/2026 6:00pm","offer_id":48031927206118,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Thursday 08\/13\/2026 6:00pm","offer_id":48032038093030,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Thursday 08\/20\/2026 6:00pm","offer_id":48032038125798,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Thursday 08\/27\/2026 6:00pm","offer_id":48032038158566,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Wednesday 09\/02\/2026 6:00pm","offer_id":48031927238886,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Friday 09\/05\/2026 6:00pm","offer_id":48031927271654,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wednesday 09\/09\/2026 6:00pm","offer_id":48031927304422,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Friday 09\/11\/2026 6:00pm","offer_id":47624558182630,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wednesday 09\/16\/2026 6:00pm","offer_id":47624558215398,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SATURDAY 09\/19\/2026 3:00pm","offer_id":47624558248166,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wednesday 09\/23\/2026 6:00pm","offer_id":48031927337190,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wednesday 09\/30\/2026 6:00pm","offer_id":48033029914854,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wednesday 10\/07\/2026 6:00pm","offer_id":48031927369958,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Friday 10\/09\/2026 6:00pm","offer_id":48031927402726,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SATURDAY 10\/17\/2026 3:00pm","offer_id":48031927435494,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wednesday 10\/21\/2026 6:00pm","offer_id":48031927468262,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Friday 10\/23\/2026 6:00pm","offer_id":48031927501030,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wednesday 10\/28\/2026 6:00pm","offer_id":48031927533798,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/1543\/1654\/files\/SingerSewingDomestic.png?v=1765577491","url":"https:\/\/www.amendadapt.com\/products\/sewing-machine-beginners-class","provider":"Amend+Adapt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}