July Beginner's Series

from $200.00

No experience necessary.

Learn the basics of operating & troubleshooting a sewing machine while you make your own tote bag in this 3 part workshop!

Class 1 - Saturday, July 12, 2025 (9:30am - 11:30am)

@ Make Manifest BK (382 Tompkins Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11216)

  • Threading the machine

  • Threading the bobbin

  • Types of stitches (straight, zig zag, backstitch, etc.)

  • Properties of a stitch (length, width, tension)

Class 2 - Saturday, July 19, 2025 (9:30am - 11:30am)

@ Make Manifest BK (382 Tompkins Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11216)

  • pinning

  • tracing a pattern

  • cutting a pattern

  • Threading practice

  • Straight stitch, zig zag & backstitch practice

Class 3 - Saturday, July 26, 2025 (9:30am - 11:30am)

@ Make Manifest BK (382 Tompkins Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11216)

  • Practice threading top & bobbin

  • Practice straight stitch, zig zag & backstitch

  • Finish tote bag

  • final review of threading & stitch types

sewing machine rental:

No experience necessary.

Learn the basics of operating & troubleshooting a sewing machine while you make your own tote bag in this 3 part workshop!

Class 1 - Saturday, July 12, 2025 (9:30am - 11:30am)

@ Make Manifest BK (382 Tompkins Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11216)

  • Threading the machine

  • Threading the bobbin

  • Types of stitches (straight, zig zag, backstitch, etc.)

  • Properties of a stitch (length, width, tension)

Class 2 - Saturday, July 19, 2025 (9:30am - 11:30am)

@ Make Manifest BK (382 Tompkins Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11216)

  • pinning

  • tracing a pattern

  • cutting a pattern

  • Threading practice

  • Straight stitch, zig zag & backstitch practice

Class 3 - Saturday, July 26, 2025 (9:30am - 11:30am)

@ Make Manifest BK (382 Tompkins Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11216)

  • Practice threading top & bobbin

  • Practice straight stitch, zig zag & backstitch

  • Finish tote bag

  • final review of threading & stitch types