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Make + Master: Back to Sewing Bootcamp

A skill-refresh workshop for sewists ready to get back behind the machine.

Haven’t sewn in a while? Know the basics, but feel a little rusty? This guided workshop is designed to help you rebuild confidence while completing a tote bag featuring zippers, lining, topstitching and clean finishing techniques.
Along the way, you’ll refresh the foundational skills that make future sewing projects feel easier, more accurate and more approachable.
This is not a learn-to-sew-from-scratch class. It’s designed for makers who have used a sewing machine before and are ready for a supported sewing reset.

AT A GLANCE
Date: Saturday, Oct 17
Time: 9am-3pm
Skill Level: Confident Beginner / Returning Sewist
Project: Guided tote bag project
Instructor: Jodie Kachkar
Location: The WORKROOM at Fabric + Flow

WHAT YOU'LL REFRESH+ PRACTICE
Through your tote bag project, you’ll practice:

• Reading and following a sewing pattern
• Preparing, cutting and marking fabric accurately
• Maintaining consistent seam allowances
• Installing zippers
• Constructing and attaching a lining
• Topstitching and clean finishing techniques
• Pressing and understanding construction order

There will also be plenty of opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot and revisit techniques that may have become a little fuzzy since you last sewed.

MAKE IT YOUR OWN
You’ll have the option to personalize your tote by choosing which zipper feature you’d like to include:

• A zippered pocket with an open-top bag, or
• A zippered bag closure with a slip pocket

Want to take on both? You’re welcome to add both zipper features for an extra challenge. Depending on your sewing pace, you may not fully finish the bag during class time, but Jodie will make sure you’re confident with the remaining steps before you leave.

IS THIS CLASS FOR YOU?
This workshop is a great fit if you have used a sewing machine before but want to refresh your skills, build confidence and feel more comfortable tackling projects independently.
You should already be comfortable threading a sewing machine and sewing a basic seam.

Brand new to sewing? We recommend starting with an introductory Thread + Technique workshop or a private lesson.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Jodie Kachkar has been sewing since she was 12 and has spent 25 years teaching with Edmonton Public Schools, including teaching fashion to high school students. She brings an approachable, supportive teaching style to the WORKROOM and loves helping sewists build the skills and confidence to take on projects independently.

CLASS INCLUDES:

• Guided, step-by-step instruction
• Project paper pattern
• All materials and notions required for your project
• Use of Fabric + Flow sewing machines
• Use of WORKROOM tools and equipment
• Fabric + Flow Beginner Tool Kit to keep
• Plenty of hands-on guidance and troubleshooting 

GOOD TO KNOW
We’ll take a break partway through the day so you can recharge before getting back to your project. Lunch is not included, so please bring something with you or plan to grab lunch nearby.
Refreshments will be available throughout the workshop.

Ready to get back into the flow? Spaces are limited