Sewing 1

$395.00
Complete Sewing Kit

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)

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)

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.

END