Instructor: Laura Tanzer
Skill Level: Beginner
In this three-hour workshop, we will cover basic sewing machine setup, care, and sewing techniques for seams, mending, basting, and other applications. After a brief demonstration on how to use your sewing machine, you will practice setting up the machine and practice stitching. You will also learn and practice decorative and other useful stitching techniques. This is a workshop with a combination of lecture/demonstration and creative practice. Expect to practice what you learn in class! Please check the supply list prior to registration.
Supplies needed:
- Your sewing machine with all its parts.
- It is always best to learn on that, since it is the one you will be using after the workshop.
- A good pair of fabric scissors and some straight pins
- A piece of cloth, such as remnants, an old tea towel, sheet, or garment.
- Machine needles
- Spools of thread
NOTE: If you do not have cloth, pins, needle & thread, the instructor will have some kits on hand that you can purchase for a small fee ($5)
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About the Instructor:
I am a sustainability artisan, entrepreneur, textile artist, clothing engineer, and educator. I work with textiles, sculpting wearable art for the body.
I experiment with digital printing by printing my art photographs on textiles and using those prints as a basis for creating wearable art for the body. I use raw materials such as vintage and dead stock – all are natural fiber materials, such as cotton, silk, and linen. I create almost no waste and teach others how to do the same. My workshops are ‘small batch’ – limited to less than 10 in person as well as online. That affords participants individual attention. I teach the skills for working with textiles, including, but not limited to sewing, handwork, pattern making, and draping.
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Cancellations More Than 7 Days Before the Workshop
If a cancellation is made more than 7 days before the workshop, a 10% administrative fee will be deducted from any refund to the original form of payment to cover credit card processing and administrative costs. A workshop credit of 100% of the tuition may also be offered. Workshop credits expire 6 months after the date of the workshop.
Cancellations Within 4-7 Days of the Workshop
Cancellations made within 4 to 7 days of the workshop are not eligible for a refund to the original form of payment but may be transferred to another class or issued as a workshop credit for future use. Workshop credits expire 6 months after the date of the workshop.
Cancellations 3 Days or Less of the Workshop
Cancellations made within 3 days of the workshop are not eligible for a refund or a workshop credit.
No-Show Policy
If you do not notify us ahead of the class and fail to attend, you are not eligible for a refund or a workshop credit.
Classes canceled by the instructor or the Guild.
Students are eligible to receive a 100% refund to the original form of payment or workshop credit if the workshop is canceled by the instructor or the Guild. Workshop credits expire within 6 months of the date of the workshop.
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Introduction to Machine Sewing
2026-04-04
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Venue: PA Guild of Craftsmen
Venue Phone: 717-431-8706
Venue Website: www.pacrafts.org
Address:Workshop Teachers
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Laura Tanzer
I am a sustainability artisan, entrepreneur, textile artist, clothing engineer, and educator. I work with textiles, sculpting wearable art for the body. I experiment with digital printing by printing my art photographs on textiles and using those prints as basis for creating wearable art for the body. I use raw materials such as vintage and dead stock - all are natural fiber materials, such as cotton, silk, linen. I create almost no waste and teach others how to do the same. My workshops are "small batch" - limited to less than 10 in person as well as online. That affords participants individual attention. I teach the skills for working with textiles, including, but not limited to sewing, handwork, pattern making, and draping.