This is a 6-week course that covers; Sewing Machine Basics ( 3 - 2 hr session) Tools of the Trade (1 - 2 hours session) and Sewing Basics (2 - 2 hr sessions) For Certification you will be required to complete a test on the skills/knowledge learned. Students must score 80% or better to earn a certification. This course is a pre-requisite for our Garment or Commerical Certifications. Participants will be required to attend class and do additional homework/practice-work to master the skills/knowledge taught. Practice-work generally requires an additional 12 hours. The Sewing Labs has Open Sew hours available if the student needs to use our machines for practice-work and does not have a home machine available. The course consists of 6 weeks of 2 hours sessions (2nd quarter will have optional sessions available) Each participant will receive a "Sewing Kit" for personal use which will belong to the student and must be available during classes. (Student can provide their own kit if wanted) Kits consist of; scissors & snips, pins, needles, seam ripper, seam gauge, needle threader & tape measure. Course cost - $150 kit included