Intro to Machine Sewing

Intro to Machine Sewing is a 3 hour sewing workshop where you will learn how to use the PFAFF Ambition 610 sewing machine. In addition, students will sew a small zippered pouch that can be used to carry your sewing necessities (snips, seam ripper, measuring tape etc.)

Course kits including the materials (fabric + notions) required for the course are available for $10. You can purchase this prior to or on your course date. 

On the sewing machine you will learn the following skills:

• winding the bobbin
• threading the machine
• changing the needle & pressor foot
• choosing stitches
• choosing stitch tension and width
• sewing a straight stitch & a zig-zag stitch
• reverse sewing

During the workshop you will practice the following skills:

• cutting fabric
• pinning and ironing 
• sewing a project, using different stitches 
• sewing a zipper 

This workshop includes:

• 3 hours with an instructor 
• Student handout to take home
• A complimentary zippered pouch pattern 
• Use of store equipment and tools 

Want all of the knowledge and skills to start sewing right away? We recommend taking both workshops - Garment Basics and Intro to Machine Sewing.

Sign up for both today and you will receive a 15% discount on your purchase + a complimentary 1-day studio pass. We welcome you to use your pass on any day of your choosing to work on your project during business hours. 

Click here to learn more about our introductory offer. 

We will always add more dates if workshops sell out or if our offered dates and times do not work for our clients. Please contact us if you are unable to make the offered course dates and times.

Class sold out? Fill out our WAITLIST form in order to be notified of any last minute cancellations. 

We are so excited that you are considering joining us for this workshop. We want to make the experience seamless, carefree, and enjoyable for you. Let us know how we can help. 

Don't forget to add your workshop dates to your calendar as soon as you have registered. About a week prior to your workshop you will receive an email outlining further details of the workshop including what you will learn, what you need to bring, and our cancellation policy. The email will also include our class waiver that will need to be signed online prior to attending the workshop. 

If you would like to know the fabric and notion requirements for the workshop in advance of a week please email or phone us at your convenience. 

At the studio we allow water and light snacks around the cutting table and sewing machines, other types of drinks and larger snacks can be enjoyed in our store sitting area. Cell phones, devices are great learning tools, you are welcome to bring and use them. 

If you have any further questions please visit our Contact & Hours page for contact details. You can email, phone, or text us anytime. Most responses take place during business hours. 

Full payment of the workshop is required at the time of registration to reserve your spot. Participants must be 14 years of age or older to participate on their own in the workshop unless otherwise stated. Participants between the ages of 14-17 must have a parent or guardian sign their liability waiver. Participants between the ages 8 - 13 years of age can participate in the workshop as long as a paying adult participating as well. 

Cancellation policy 

• Full Refund: Available for cancellations made more than 7 days before the workshop date.
• 50% Refund or Transfer: For cancellations made between 3 to 7 days prior to the workshop, you have the option of receiving a 50% refund or transferring your spot to the next available workshop. If there is no complimentary workshop you will receive a 50% refund. 
• No Refund/Transfer: Cancellations within 48 hours of the workshop date will not be eligible for a refund or transfer.

DEBUT workshops are non-refundable and non-transferable. 

Workshop spots are transferable, if you are unable to make your workshop, send a friend! Call or text us to let us know of the switch.

If you need to cancel, contact us at your earliest convenience.  

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policy

At Main Fabric we aim to provide a welcoming, diverse and discrimination- and harassment-free work space and retail environment. We welcome people of all races, genders, identities, religions, ethnicities, ages, and abilities to join our community and use our creative space. We have a zero tolerance policy for people who disrupt our inclusive and inviting space, any person who is being discriminatory and/or conducting harassing or abusive behaviour will be asked to leave the premises immediately.