Classes
At the North Florida Sewing Center, we encourage everyone to learn needlework arts. Sewing, crocheting, knitting, needlepoint, weaving, and other needlework arts are not only practical and essential life skills, they are also very rewarding hobbies and can even turn into lucrative occupations. At the Sewing Center we teach and use these skills to help others, making the use of these activities even sweeter and more enjoyable. We call this “Stitching for Good.”
Here is a description of some of the beginner-level classes we offer. Check the class listing page for others.
Beginner Sewing Machine Class – For those who don’t know how to use a sewing machine well, we recommend this class. In just three hours, we teach you to thread and work a machine, sew straight lines, use an iron, pin cloth, and thread a drawstring. As you go through this class, you will be contributing to the production of items we need for the washable pads we distribute. You will also make a small project to take home - a graduation gift of sorts.
The Beginner Sewing Machine Class is offered multiple times per month for ages 12 to adult. Minors should sign up with an adult chaperone. Class space is limited. All supplies are provided.
Children’s Beginner Sewing Machine Class – This is an abbreviated version of the adult class, where children learn the basics of machine sewing and sew the stay-stitching on pockets in about two hours.
Children’s Beginner Sewing Machine Class is for those age 8-12. All children must be accompanied by an adult chaperone. Classes are taught by request to up to 4 students and their adults at a time. All supplies are provided.
Beginner Sewing Machine Class in Spanish (Clase de Costura) – In this class, instruction is given in Spanish and includes everything taught in the Beginner Sewing Machine Class offered in English. Age 12 to adult. This class is taught 2 or 3 times per year All supplies are provided.
Hand Sewing Skills – This is a 90-minute class for ages 12 and up. Learn to thread a needle and tie a knot. Learn how to hem your pants and mend a tear or open seam, put on a patch, to sew on a button and more. Minors can sign up but must be accompanied by an adult. All supplies are provided.
Beginner Crochet Hats- This class teaches you basic crochet stitches. You will start a hat using the double crochet stitch. In three hours, you master the skills you need to go home and finish the hat. NFSC supplies the yarn and crochet hooks for those making hats to donate. We donate the hats to those who are people who are unsheltered, low income, or medical patients who are experiencing hair loss..
We are always looking for new class ideas and volunteer instructors!
We teach Beginner Sewing Machine classes to adults and children age 12 and over!
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” -Mahatma Gandhi
