This class is designed for milliners and hat makers who would like to incorporate a sewing machine into the creation of headpieces and hats. It is suitable for those with little to no prior experience using a sewing machine.
This hands-on session will introduce the fundamentals of sewing, including how to operate a sewing machine, essential seams and stitches, and practical techniques that can be applied to your millinery production.
In this class, you will learn how to:
- Set up and thread a sewing machine
- Understand basic sewing terminology and tools
- Sew essential stitches, including straight stitch and zigzag
- Construct seams and finish edges
- Explore where and how a sewing machine can be used in millinery practice
What You Will Create:
You will produce a series of samples demonstrating different sewing techniques. Please note that this is a skills-based class and you will not complete a finished project.
Who Should Attend:
This class is ideal for milliners and hat makers who are complete beginners, as well as those looking to refresh their sewing machine skills. No prior experience is required—just an interest in creating hats and headwear.
Why Join Us?
Build confidence using a sewing machine while connecting with fellow makers in a supportive, creative environment.
Class timing:
The class will commence at 10 am and will conclude at 4 pm. The class includes a 1-hour lunch break, which is not provided, but there are many wonderful cafes and restaurants to explore nearby.
This Two Sewing Sisters class is presented in collaboration with Lauren J Ritchie Millinery. Your teacher will be Lauren for this class.
Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 3 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we'll cancel the class; in this case we'll inform you and allow you to get a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.
Complete samples on the sewing machine
Use of sewing machines
Materials supplied for samples
Access to a working millinery and sewing studio
