Get acquainted with the sewing machine and basic tools of the trade. Learn about various fabric stabilizers and how to interpret and follow directions. Practice sewing in a straight line. Apply these techniques to make a small fabric basket to catch loose threads. Class Prerequisites: Exploration Commons' Sewing Machine Certification Required Materials: A sewing machine and all materials will be provided. About Beginner Sewing Level 1: These classes introduce new or less experienced sewists to beginning sewing information and resources with hands-on practice. Beginner Sewing Level 1 classes introduce and practice the following skills: basic sewing tools cutting, measuring, and marking fabric pressing with an iron basting and sewing You can take Level 1 classes in any order, but beginners will benefit most from taking the first three classes, Class 1, 2, and 3, in sequence.