Adult Morning & Evening Sewing Classes Begin Feb. 27

Sewing is a basic skill that everyone can benefit from knowing how to do. Join REC for one or more of our sewing courses and get yourself in a position to take on DIY sewing projects, and repairs! We are offering three adult sewing courses this Winter/Spring: Household Sewing, Sewing Basics – Skirts, and Sewing Children’s Clothing. Now offering some daytime and evening courses! Two of the courses are coming up on February 27th!

Household Sewing (NEW!)

Join sewing teacher Carrie Midura, of Carrie + Fitz Sewing, for a 4-week sewing class, designed for busy adults wanting to save time and money with DIY sewing repairs and projects. Get to know the basics of using a machine while brushing up on your sewing skills. Family oriented sample projects will include hemming pants and jeans, sewing patches & buttons, repairing stuffed animals & pillows, and more as time allows. Bringing your own sewing machine is recommended but loaner machines are available with advance notice. Sample project materials will be provided.
#120 Mon, begins Feb 27
10:00 am-12:00 noon
Town Offices, 2nd Floor Conf. Room
#217 Tues, begins April 25
6:00-8:00 pm
Bancroft School Cafeteria
4 classes, $100, limit 10
Instructor: Carrie Midura, Carrie & Fitz Sewing

Sewing Basics - Skirts (NEW!)

Curious about making your own stylish skirt? Then this is the right class for you! Each participant will make a simple A-line skirt with back zipper closure. Participants will also have the option to add a ruffled hem to their skirt for a little more flair. This class will not only focus on the skirt making process but also review basic sewing machine skills and best practices for sewing clothing at home. Bring a sewing machine and a basic sewing kit. A basic familiarity with operating a sewing machine is required for this class. Materials list will be provided in advance of the first class.
#121 Mon, begins Feb 27, 6:00-8:00 pm
5 classes, $150, limit 10
Bancroft School Cafeteria
Instructor: Carrie Midura, Carrie & Fitz Sewing

Sewing Children's Clothes (NEW!)

Stretch your sewing skills with this class for adults who would like to stitch clothing for their favorite youngsters! Following basic printed patterns and instructions, each student will create a simple accessory item as a starter project. Following completion of the first piece, additional projects will be selected based on student’s interest (shirts or dresses are recommended). Bring a sewing machine and a basic sewing kit. Students in this workshop should be familiar with operating a sewing machine, including threading the machine and winding bobbins. Advance questions are welcome to review sewing basics. Materials list will be provided at the first class.
#218 Tues, begins April 25,
10:00 am-12:00 noon
5 classes, $150, limit 8
Town Offices, 2nd Floor Conf. Room
Instructor: Carrie Midura, Carrie & Fitz Sewing

Register at AndoverREC.com or by calling 978-623-8340.