Toronto Craft Alert

White Speedylock serger for sale. $250 or best offer.
2/3/4 thread, differential feed. Adjustable stitch length and width, does rolled hems (although I have never figured out how, but with some patience I’m sure it’s easy), and it has very clear colour coded threading! Needles are also easy to change!

Great condition, works well, comes with cover and tray. There’s no issues with this machine I just need to upgrade! I’ve been using it for about 3 years.

E-mail me [...]

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In these classes, children will improve hand-eye co-ordination and fine motor skills.

They will learn hand sewing techniques from how to thread a needle, sewing on two and four holed buttons and easy basting stitches and more.

They will also learn basic operation of a sewing machine, including threading, needle replacement and bobbin winding.
Projects include:
Bookmark
Needle Book
Soft Toy

For more information on classes, go to sewintoronto.com
Location: Dundas West and Keele
Contact:

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Learn to sew and brush up on your sewing skills this summer at Scadding Court Community Centre (707 Dundas Street West)

The following classes are great for beginners or anyone wanting to brush up on their sewing skills. All classes are $30 each.

Introduction to the Sewing Machine
Thursday, June 24, 6-9pm
Learn the basics and make a cutlery holder.

Basic Alterations
Thursday, July 8, 2010, 6-9pm
Save some cash by learning to hem your clothes and [...]

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New summer classes at Sew Be It Studio
call: 416-481-7784

Tailoring 101 – Tailoring is a craft that requires precision and attention to detail. In seven weeks, students will learn the fine art of tailoring to create the perfect jacket. Learn the tricks of the trade from a professional tailor!

This course will cover how to achieve the proper jacket fit, methods for inserting the set- in sleeves, shaping the collar, shoulder pads application, pad stitching, welt pocket, and properly attaching the [...]

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Freedom Clothing will be hosting a sewing workshop for beginners!!
This is a one day class from 10am-1pm on Sunday June 6th.

It will cover how to use a domestic sewing machine, read patterns and cut out a pattern in fabric. This will be a great first class for any beginner!!

The cost is $40 and the pattern will be provided all you need to bring is a yard of [...]

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Scadding Court Community Centre is offering two new classes this Spring, focusing on learning to sew garments. A two-week class (April 29 and May 6) will teach how to sew pajamas from a pattern and a three-week class (May 13, 20 and 27) will teach how to sew a skirt from your own measurements.

Details are at sewtoronto.blogspot.com.

To register or get more information, email sawitri@scaddingcourt.org or call 416-392-0335 ext. 233.

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