This class is intended for brand new sewists so there are no prerequisites!

Students will learn the basics of threading and using the sewing machine while making their very own tote bag. This is a great class for getting started, or for continuing to practice your new sewing abilities.

Skills learned in this class:

• How to thread the sewing machine

• Basic operation of sewing machine

• How to sew a steady seam allowance

• Foundation piecing technique for building the bag body

• Topstitching technique

• How to pin and stitch a hem

• How to select and use different stitch types

All materials are provided.

Students should wear closed toe shoes in class.

These classes are very popular, if you are unable to attend after registering, please inform Sandy Smith so she can open the spot to someone on the waitlist! She can be reached at s.smith@crucescreatives.org.

Thanks to Funding from the City of Las Cruces and the American Rescue Plan Act we are able to offer this class free of cost to all Title One students who attend schools in Las Cruces, otherwise it would cost $49.00. 

Title One schools include all of the Las Cruces Public Schools, White Sands Schools, Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy, Arrowhead Park, Alma d'Arte, J Paul Taylor Academy, La Academia Dolores Huerta, Los Montanas, New America, Raíces Del Saber. If you have questions about whether a school is included as a Title One school please contact Sandy Smith at s.smith@crucescreatives.org