If you have been looking to expand your sewing skills, create beautiful holiday gifts, or just spend a productive day crafting alongside a great community, the N.C. Cooperative Extension in Cherokee County has an incredible lineup for you.
Led by veteran seamstress Tamra Dunn—who brings over 30 years of expert sewing experience—the Extension's upcoming Sewing Make & Take series features four unique project classes.
Whether you are organizing your creative supplies or stitching up a fashionable bag, these hands-on workshops provide everything you need to leave with a finished, high-quality project. All classes take place at the Education Annex (699 Connahetta St, Murphy, NC) from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and the registration fee covers all top-tier materials and the use of easy-to-operate sewing machines.
Note: While these classes offer excellent expert instruction, participants do need to have a simple knowledge of basic sewing machine functions before joining.
1. The Organizer Case
Date: Friday, August 14
Price: $75.00
Kick off the series by crafting an incredibly versatile organizer roll. Perfect for artists, crafters, or students, this organizer case is tailor-made for securely holding paint brushes, knitting needles, crochet hooks, markers, pens, and cosmetic brushes. It’s a fantastic project for mastering clean edges, pockets, and tie-closures.
2. The Thread Catcher & Pin Cushion
Date: Friday, September 18
Price: $85.00
Every sewist needs a reliable studio companion! This class walks you through creating a specialized thread catcher featuring a cleverly attached, integrated pin cushion. Designed to sit right next to your machine, it safely catches all your stray threads and fabric clippings while keeping your pins exactly where you need them.
3. The Patchwork Tote
Date: October 9, 2026
Price: $105.00
If you love the timeless charm of quilted, piecework style, this class is an absolute must. You will learn the basics of matching, cutting, and piecing together diverse fabric squares to form a structurally sturdy and highly fashionable everyday tote bag. It is a brilliant way to explore color coordination and building durable bags with comfortable shoulder handles.
4. The Double-Zipper Lined Bag
Date: Upcoming Late Autumn / Winter Series
Price: $75.00
Ready to conquer your fear of zippers? This advanced-beginner workshop takes your skills to the next level by walking you through a cleanly finished, fully lined bag featuring not one, but two functional zippers. It's the ultimate pouch for organizing travel toiletries, small electronics, or sewing notions, and you will learn the exact techniques pros use to get wrinkle-free, seamless lining applications.
Ready to Reserve Your Spot?
Because these classes provide individual sewing machines and highly tailored, one-on-one assistance from Tamra Dunn, seats fill up exceptionally fast.
You can find the active schedule, map out driving directions to the Connahetta Street venue, and secure your event tickets directly via the N.C. Cooperative Extension - Cherokee County Event Portal. Grab a friend, choose your favorite projects, and get ready to create something beautiful!
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