Here, we cover all the basics. Get comfortable using an industrial sewing machine, learn troubleshooting techniques, and master essential skills such as threading, seams, zippers, hems, and hand-sewing methods. Complete the course by designing your own duffle bag! This course is for beginners as well as makers eager to reconnect, and is transferable to the Fashion Certificate Program.*
KEY INFO
November 8, 15, 22, December 6, 13, 20 (2025)
Or January 24, 31, February 7, 21, 28, March 7 (2026)
Saturdays 10-1 pm
6 sessions
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: November 1st
MADE RITTENHOUSE: 1719 Chestnut St, Second Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
PROJECTS + OBJECTIVES
Thread and operate an industrial sewing machine
Sew a variety of zippers from start to finish
Confidently use a variety of seam techniques
Use hand sewing for hem, buttons, hook and eyes
Apply the most used machine hem finish
Sew your own denim duffel bag
RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES
You will need a machine at home for your homework. We recommend the Singer Heavy Duty 4411. Additional supplies we suggest include:
2 - 3 yards of muslin
2 yards of light to medium-weight denim
3.5 yards of 2" strapping
8.5” x 11” portfolio or binder with sheet protectors
Sewing pins and hand sewing needles
Seam ripper
1 spool of black thread
Fabric shears
Pencil and notebook
Clear flexible ruler, 2 x 18 inches
Two 9-inch (or longer) invisible zippers and two 9-inch regular zippers
22-inch zipper for duffel bag
120 inches of 2-inch-wide webbing/strapping, “Made at Made”
Looking to grab all of these at once? Order your Complete Sewing Kit or purchase items individually from our shop.
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Here, we cover all the basics. Get comfortable using an industrial sewing machine, learn troubleshooting techniques, and master essential skills such as threading, seams, zippers, hems, and hand-sewing methods. Complete the course by designing your own duffle bag! This course is for beginners as well as makers eager to reconnect, and is transferable to the Fashion Certificate Program.*
KEY INFO
November 8, 15, 22, December 6, 13, 20 (2025)
Or January 24, 31, February 7, 21, 28, March 7 (2026)
Saturdays 10-1 pm
6 sessions
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: November 1st
MADE RITTENHOUSE: 1719 Chestnut St, Second Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
PROJECTS + OBJECTIVES
Thread and operate an industrial sewing machine
Sew a variety of zippers from start to finish
Confidently use a variety of seam techniques
Use hand sewing for hem, buttons, hook and eyes
Apply the most used machine hem finish
Sew your own denim duffel bag
RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES
You will need a machine at home for your homework. We recommend the Singer Heavy Duty 4411. Additional supplies we suggest include:
2 - 3 yards of muslin
2 yards of light to medium-weight denim
3.5 yards of 2" strapping
8.5” x 11” portfolio or binder with sheet protectors
Sewing pins and hand sewing needles
Seam ripper
1 spool of black thread
Fabric shears
Pencil and notebook
Clear flexible ruler, 2 x 18 inches
Two 9-inch (or longer) invisible zippers and two 9-inch regular zippers
22-inch zipper for duffel bag
120 inches of 2-inch-wide webbing/strapping, “Made at Made”
Looking to grab all of these at once? Order your Complete Sewing Kit or purchase items individually from our shop.
