1st Saturdays • Gore Hall • 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 

• Optional text: “My First Quilt Book: Machine Sewing” by Winky Cherry 
• Required:  Sewing Machine, Sewing Kit, thread and fabric

 This introductory class is designed for students who have never sewn before, as well as beginners who want to strengthen their “long-line” stitching skills. Students will build confidence by making stitch samplers, a pillowcase, and a lap quilt using patterns from Winky Cherry’s book. 

This class emphasizes foundational sewing skills, accuracy, and comfort with straight and long-line stitching in a relaxed, supportive environment. You can keep your projects or donate them to children’s hospital charities – Ryan’s Case for Smiles (https://caseforsmiles.org/)  and Project Linus. (https://www.projectlinus.org/) 

Email teachers if you’d like to “drop in” to observe or donate 1-2 yards cotton fabric.  You can also donate completed pillowcases using the Case for Smiles directions! Cheerful cotton prints of all kid-friendly designs welcome.  Just no “glitter” type fabric since the glitter can come off on the patients.

Cost: Sliding scale $60-$90 for the series. Students may add an optional $5–$10 to their chosen base fee to contribute to the scholarship fund. 

There is one full scholarship and two half scholarships available on “First some first serve.”  Please email mysticgrove@orlandouu.org for more info. 

PAYING ONLINE

You can use your card and pay or donate online at the main church website. Go to www.orlandouu.org and click on the DONATE button in the upper right corner. When you fill the donation line in, please put “Mystic Grove Sewing Class” in the memo line.

PAYING BY CHECK

You can mail checks made out to “First Unitarian Church of Orlando” with “Mystic Grove Herb Class” in the memo line. You can mail them to

First Unitarian Church of Orlando
1901 E. Robinson St
Orlando, FL 32803

FRONT OFFICE

You can also bring your check to first class or to the front office during office hours and leave it with the church administrator. The church office is open Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 1:00pm. You can reach the front office at 407-898-3621.

LOOKING AHEAD

Join us for “The Act of Sewing” by Sonya Phillips in the spring term. This advanced beginner class will teach us how to make our first garments from patterns — a woven top, skirt, elastic shorts or pants, and knit T-shirt! Patterns are included in the book and cover XS-5X.