Beginner Sewing Class - The Padded Laptop Sleeve

This beginner sewing class is a great way to explore your creativity and learn a valuable new skill. Designed for students with no sewing experience, this class teaches the basics of both hand sewing and sewing machine use in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment.

Whether you want to sew on a button, repair a torn seam, or start sewing as a hobby, you will learn essential skills and safety practices while working with basic sewing tools. Along the way, you will build patience, focus, hand-eye coordination, and fine motor skills. Students will learn simple hand-sewing stitches, introductory sewing machine techniques, and complete a beginner-level padded laptop sleeve project.

By the end of the class, you will have the confidence to continue practicing and exploring the art of sewing.

Please note: This class is intended only for beginner sewists with no previous sewing experience. Class sessions may end early depending on the pace and progress of the students.

Supplies to bring to each class:

• Basic sewing machine with manual (no computerized, no sergers)
• Personal Laptop
• TWO size 10 or 12 universal/standard sewing machine needles
• ¾ - yd. Outer Fabric color/print 43”-45” wide 100% cotton
• ¾ - yd. Lining Fabric: contrasting color/print 43”-45” wide 100% cotton
• L-square Ruler at least 24”x14” OR 18”x 24” Cutting Mat
• Fabric Scissors
• General/ All Purpose Scissors for paper
• Large Seam Ripper
• Sewing Seam Gauge
• Tape Measure 60”
• 4” Length of Velcro 1” wide
• 2 –Spools of General/All Purpose Thread 100% polyester
• Long Ball Head Straight Pins size 24
• Pin Cushion (magnetic or cloth)
• Disappearing Fabric Marking Pen or Fabric Marking Pencil or
• Tailor’s Chalk in contrasting color of fabric
• Decorations: bling, patches, broaches, beads, etc. (optional)

Please Note: Images shown are stock photos provided as examples of the projects. Completed student projects will be similar in concept but may vary in design and may differ from the examples.