Adult Sewing
Do you want to learn how to: Sew and alter your own clothes? Sew for your home? Use your own sewing machine? This course is designed to help the beginner develop basic sewing skills and to take the mystery and frustration out of the process of operating a sewing machine. Taught by an expert sewing instructor, this course will teach you how to operate and troubleshoot a sewing machine, read a commercial pattern, purchase fabric, cut and sew your project. Projects: double drawstring bag, pillow with zipper and an apron. Sewing machines provided or bring your own (in good working condition) to first class, along with bobbins and operating manual.
Roxanne Durando       $92
Tues., 6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.; 5 sessions starting June 1, ending June 29, Lifelong Learning Center, Rm 113

Adult Sewing the Next Step
Let’s build on your basic skills–seam finishes, pleats, bias tape/facing and pattern suitability, darts, lap zipper application, facings and hems. Students will choose an easy pattern to make a garment. Sewing machines provided or bring your own machine on first day (in good working condition) along with bobbins and operating manuals.
Roxanne Durando       $92
Wed., 6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.; 5 sessions starting June 2, ending June 30, Lifelong Learning Center, Rm 113

Beginning Knitting
By making a scarf you will learn the basics of knitting - casting on, knitting, purling, and binding off. $15 material fee paid to instructor at first class for materials and booklet for beginning project.
Carrie Carlile-Ward       $59
Tues., 6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.; 4 sessions starting June 15, ending July 6, Agriculture Building, Rm 126

Intermediate Knitting
Learn to increase, decrease, pick up stitches and read a sweater pattern. The project is a toddler sweater. Ask for supply list or see www.mjc.edu/communityed.
Carrie Carlile-Ward       $59
Tues., 6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.; 4 sessions starting July 13, ending Aug. 3, Agriculture Building, Rm 126

Simple Alterations
Why are you wasting money at the tailor every time you lose a button or need your pants hemmed? Learn how to do simple hem, waist, seam and dart alterations for your ready-made clothes or to finish home made clothes. You will learn skills that will save you money for years (or make money doing alterations). Make your clothes last longer and fit you better. Bring items from home each session to work on. A working knowledge of sewing machine and beginning sewing techniques is required. Sewing machines provided or bring your own (on first day) in good working condition along with bobbins and operating manual.
Roxanne Durando       $59
Thurs., 6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.; 3 sessions starting June 3, ending June 17, Lifelong Learning Center, Rm 113

Knitted Swaddling Cocoon for Baby
Absolutely the most natural progression from out of the womb and into the arms is the swaddling concept. Smartly designed to leave little limbs the ability to stretch and explore naturally. This is too precious for words. Pictures.
Carrie Carlile-Ward       $39
Thurs., 6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.; 2 sessions starting Aug. 19, ending Aug. 26, Agriculture Building, Rm 126

Knitting Skills - How to Read Charts
Knitting charts are a necessity for multi-colored projects and are often used for knitting with cables or for lace patterns. Come see how it works this summer and be prepared for all the fall knitting projects coming your way. Ages 14 and up can register with an adult.
Carrie Carlile-Ward       $25
Thurs., 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.; 1 session on July 15, Agriculture Building, Rm 126

Knitted String Bag
Create a classic European string bag that is perfect for shopping, the beach or gym. Be Eco-Smart this summer and make one for yourself and a friend. Pictures and project colors .
Carrie Carlile-Ward       $35
Thurs., 6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.; 2 sessions starting July 22, ending July 29, Agriculture Building, Rm 126