Even if you're new to sewing or have sewing experience, our adult classes offer endless opportunities to advancing your skills!If you're a newbie or want to refresh your sewing skills, we recommend starting with our beginner workshop, Sewing 101 - Learn to Sew.
Sewing 101 - Learn To Sew
In this 2-1/2 hour workshop you will learn all the basics of the timeless craft of sewing.
We'll start with a lesson on all the necessary sewing tools and a general overview of fabric types and sewing terms. Then you'll learn how to wind a bobbin, thread a machine, and sew several types of stitches.
Finally, you'll put your new skills to use and make a drawstring bag!
In this 2-1/2 hour workshop you will learn all the basics of the timeless craft of sewing.
We'll start with a lesson on all the necessary sewing tools and a general overview of fabric types and sewing terms. Then you'll learn how to wind a bobbin, thread a machine, and sew several types of stitches.
Finally, you'll put your new skills to use and make a drawstring bag!
The best way to get better and advance your skills with sewing is to keep making new things!
We have developed a curriculum that breaks down simple techniques and projects that build upon what you've learned in Sewing 101. Our curriculum is broken down into two focuses: Bags + Pouches and/or Garments.
The 'Bags + Pouches' route guides you through learning skills involved with more craft-like accessories, while the 'Garments' route focuses on the techniques used to build a handmade wardrobe.
We have developed a curriculum that breaks down simple techniques and projects that build upon what you've learned in Sewing 101. Our curriculum is broken down into two focuses: Bags + Pouches and/or Garments.
The 'Bags + Pouches' route guides you through learning skills involved with more craft-like accessories, while the 'Garments' route focuses on the techniques used to build a handmade wardrobe.
Sewing 201 - Bags + Pouches
In this course, students will build upon the skills learned in Sewing 101, with a focus on bags and pouches. First we'll make a lined tote bag, then tackle two types of simple zipper pouches. Skills learned and reinforced include using a rotary cutting system for precise cutting, making lined bags, working with interfacing, installing zippers, and making a boxed bottom.
Register Here!
In this course, students will build upon the skills learned in Sewing 101, with a focus on bags and pouches. First we'll make a lined tote bag, then tackle two types of simple zipper pouches. Skills learned and reinforced include using a rotary cutting system for precise cutting, making lined bags, working with interfacing, installing zippers, and making a boxed bottom.
Register Here!
Sewing 201 - Garments
Students will build upon the skills learned in Sewing 101, creating two wearable items. We'll start simple, building your confidence, with a pom pom trimmed infinity scarf, then we'll get serious with a pair of cozy PJ Pants. Students will learn valuable skills for a foundation of garment sewing including: making appropriate fabric choices, using sewing patterns and reading instructions, proper cutting methods and transferring pattern markings, basic garment construction, finishing seam allowances, making an elastic waistband, and hemming.
Register Here!
Students will build upon the skills learned in Sewing 101, creating two wearable items. We'll start simple, building your confidence, with a pom pom trimmed infinity scarf, then we'll get serious with a pair of cozy PJ Pants. Students will learn valuable skills for a foundation of garment sewing including: making appropriate fabric choices, using sewing patterns and reading instructions, proper cutting methods and transferring pattern markings, basic garment construction, finishing seam allowances, making an elastic waistband, and hemming.
Register Here!
Sewing 301 - Bags + Pouches
Developing further on the skills learned in 201 - Bags + Pouches, take your sewing abilities to a new level!
Learn how to create boxy bottomed zipper pouches, as professional looking as you could buy in the store, then make a stylish everyday Uptown Bag with adjustable strap to carry all of your essentials out and about.
Register Here!
Developing further on the skills learned in 201 - Bags + Pouches, take your sewing abilities to a new level!
Learn how to create boxy bottomed zipper pouches, as professional looking as you could buy in the store, then make a stylish everyday Uptown Bag with adjustable strap to carry all of your essentials out and about.
Register Here!
Sewing 301 - Garments
Developing further on the skills learned in 201 - Garments, take your sewing abilities to a new level!
Learn how to make a knit skirt - mini, midi, or maxi and a woven ruffle top. Techniques learned include working with knit fabrics, hemming, sewing a knit waistband, sewing a facing, using a burrito method for sewing an armsyce, and more!
Class registration coming soon.
[woven ruffle top photo coming soon]
Developing further on the skills learned in 201 - Garments, take your sewing abilities to a new level!
Learn how to make a knit skirt - mini, midi, or maxi and a woven ruffle top. Techniques learned include working with knit fabrics, hemming, sewing a knit waistband, sewing a facing, using a burrito method for sewing an armsyce, and more!
Class registration coming soon.
[woven ruffle top photo coming soon]