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All materials are provided, and you’ll leave with both a finished piece and new skills you can build on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSix-Week Course\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis more in-depth option is ideal if you want a solid foundation in machine sewing. Over six weekly sessions, you’ll progress through a range of practical projects—each one designed to build on the last. 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