Faculty
Ashley Dula
Instructor
Email: isp@theindustrialcommons.org
Phone: 828.475.5616
The Industrial Commons – 647 Hopewell Road, Morganton NC 28655
Intro to Industrial Sewing
This partnership between WPCC and the Carolina Textile District prepares trainees for a career in the sewn trades. This fun course is hands-on and project-based. No prior sewing experience needed. Learn how to use an industrial sewing machine in 2.5 weeks!
CLASS SCHEDULE
September 14th- September 30th, 2026
November 2nd – November 18th, 2026
Learn more below and register.
Class located at The Industrial Commons: 647 Hopewell Road, Morganton, NC
Contact isp@theindustrialcommons.org
The Industrial Sewing Program is a boot camp style class, lasting 13 days. Participants of all skill levels are welcome; no previous experience is needed. Participants will learn how to operate four industrial sewing machines; the single needle, coverstitch, walking foot, and serger. Throughout the course, the participant will work on projects to hone their skills, making zipper pouches, tote bags, hoodies, and much more! The class also includes a tour of a local manufacturing facility. All materials are included in the cost of the course. *Closed-toed shoes are required; no crocs, sandals with socks, or slippers are allowed.
Industrial Sewing Boot Camp meets:
September 14th – September 30th, 2026 (Section ID# 76745)
Mondays through Fridays fro 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Price: $180 but Scholarship Available (Apply Here: https://form.jotform.com/240924140460043)
Location: The Industrial Commons
Course questions? Email: isp@theindustrialcommons.org
COPY SECTION NUMBERS WHEN REGISTERING
The Industrial Sewing Program is a boot camp style class, lasting 13 days. Participants of all skill levels are welcome; no previous experience is needed. Participants will learn how to operate four industrial sewing machines; the single needle, coverstitch, walking foot, and serger. Throughout the course, the participant will work on projects to hone their skills, making zipper pouches, tote bags, hoodies, and much more! The class also includes a tour of a local manufacturing facility. All materials are included in the cost of the course. *Closed-toed shoes are required; no crocs, sandals with socks, or slippers are allowed.
Industrial Sewing Boot Camp meets:
November 2nd – November 18th, 2026 (Section #76746)
Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Price: $180 but Scholarship Available (Apply Here: https://form.jotform.com/240924140460043)
Location: The Industrial Commons
Course questions? Email: isp@theindustrialcommons.org
COPY SECTION NUMBERS WHEN REGISTERING
For any questions:
isp@theindustrialcommons.org