# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Sewing 101: Intro to Sewing Machines 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 13 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon, 13 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Come learn how to use the DIYcave’s sewing machines, which are available for rent in the Cave’s Sewing Studio. In this 2-hour class we’ll learn:

-How to set up the sewing machine for a project, including threading, refilling a bobbin, and setting tension
-How to sew straight, zigzag, and mending stitches
-How to set up the machine to sew a button and buttonhole

The primary focus of this class is to learn and practice using the DIYcave's sewing machines, though you are also welcome to bring your own machine to follow along. This is a great course to build confidence with sewing and using a machine!

If you bring your own machine, it must be in good working order. Our instructor will be available to help you with your sewing machine, but is not a sewing machine technician and cannot spend class time repairing or troubleshooting your machine.


Sewing 101 Assessment

If you can answer YES to all the questions below, this class is not for you. 
-I know how to thread my sewing machine.
-I know how to refill my bobbin.
-I know how to raise and lower the pressure foot.
-I know to only turn the hand wheel towards myself.
-I know how to do a reverse stitch (also called a back tack or lock stitch).
-I understand how and why to set the tension on my machine. 
-I know when to use a zigzag, a straight, & mending stitch for different fabrics.
-I know how to use the buttonhole setting and foot on my machine.


If bringing your own sewing machine, please bring to class:
-Your sewing machine manual
-Your sewing machine button & buttonhole feet
-An empty bobbin that came with your machine (please note that universal bobbins that are not specific to your machine will cause tension issues when sewing)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bend/sewing-101-intro-to-sewing-machines/200030386091555
- **Event Categories**: Workshops, Nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Bend
- **state**: OR
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 444 SE 9th St, Bend, OR, United States, Oregon 97702
- **lat**: 44.04597
- **long**: -121.29242
- **full address**: 444 SE 9th St, Bend, OR, United States, Oregon 97702

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Sewing 101: Intro to Sewing Machines
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/c8fe80348c7b7812fe9645f026876074d5f532635ec91728c0fced87e4ac5e2a-rimg-w1200-h676-dcffffff-gmir?v=1783681373

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Sewing 101: Intro to Sewing Machines  being held?
  - **A:** Sewing 101: Intro to Sewing Machines  takes place on Mon, 13 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Mon, 13 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 444 SE 9th St, Bend, OR, United States, Oregon 97702.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Sewing 101: Intro to Sewing Machines ?
  - **A:** Sewing 101: Intro to Sewing Machines  is organized by DIYcave.

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