Sewing Classes
We want everyone to learn how to sew! Our Sewing Basics and Ready-to-Wear classes are ongoing. As long as there is room in one of our scheduled class times, you can start when it fits your schedule.
Do you have a specific project you need help with? Or a busy schedule that interferes with weekly classes? Book a private lesson! Or a sewing evening with your friends. Compare schedules and give us a call to book a sewing session!
Before you book a session, please review our Class Payment and Cancellation Policy.
After School Sewing
Sign your child up for exciting sewing classes that will help them learn to sew, and have fun while doing it!
Projects geared to the level of the student. Open to children aged 8 – 13. All sessions include all materials, equipment, and a snack!
Fridays 4:30 – 6:00pm | 5 week session $165.00 plus HST. SORRY, our After School on Fridays is currently full. Please call to go on our waiting list.
OR
Tuesdays 4:30 – 6:00pm | 5 week session $165.00 plus HST. SORRY, our Tuesday After School is currently full. Please call to go on our waiting list.
Sewing Basics
All ages are welcome! Whether you are 8 years old or 88 years young. With your desire to learn, we will teach you how to sew in our Sewing Basics 1, 2 & 3. You can be a complete novice or in need of a refresher, as you haven’t sewn since high school! Machine sewing as well as hand sewing. Includes all materials and equipment, including a sewing machine.
Mondays OR Wednesdays 6:30 – 8:30 pm OR
Mondays OR Thursday 1:00pm – 3:00 pm
OR
Saturdays 9:30 – 11:30
4 week session $165.00 plus HST
Long Arm Quilt Machine Rental
Do you have quilt tops waiting to be quilted? Somewhere between the cutting, the piecing and then the binding, the quilting needs to be done. Whether you have baby quilts, table runners or a king size quilt, you can rent our long machines to quilt them.
With our 12’ HQ frame and the 20” Amara quilting machine you will use our Pro-Stitcher computer program to perfectly quilt your quilts.
We also have the Simply Sixteen standup long arm machine on a 5’ Little Foot frame if you want to free-motion your project.
Rental pricing: Amara $35/hour
Simply Sixteen $30/hour
Sewing Machine 101
Need a refresher on YOUR sewing machine? Learn the basics including, maintenance, needles, proper threading and all the features of your machine. Bring your mechanical or electronic machine, all accessories and manual. We supply the fabrics.
2 hour session $50 plus HST
Check out our calendar for dates.
T Shirt Quilt Workshop
Create a Memory Quilt….gather up those t-shirts that have been sitting in your cupboard and stitch them together to make a quilt! Basic sewing skills or Sewing Basics 1 required.
Saturday April 18 AND Sun April 19, 2020 9:30 am – 4:00 pm each day
Cost: $155.00 + HST Includes the use of our garment press, irons and sewing machines. Interfacing, fabric for sashing, borders, backing and notions extra.
Sew with Me
Spend a fun afternoon creating valentine lavender hearts with your child. Our Sew with Me is for boys and girls, 5 – 7 years old, with an adult, to spend a couple of hours machine and hand sewing and enjoying a cup of hot chocolate and treats. No sewing experience necessary. We supply all the materials.
Saturday Feb 8, 2020 12:30 – 2:30 pm
Cost: $25 + HST
The Tunic Bible
A tunic can be as simple or as elaborate as you choose. By simply changing a single detail and the fabric, you can affect the tunic’s entire appearance. Create your own one of a kind tunic. During this 2 day workshop, we’ll be using the The Tunic Bible book by Julie Starr & Sarah Gunn. This book has so many inspirations, you’ll want to make more!
Thursday March 19, 26, April 2 & 9, 2020
Cost: Includes muslin fabric and the use of our sewing machines.
Wallets, Wallets, Wallets!
The Slimline Wallet is a straight forward & easy to follow pattern. Its simple & lightweight, perfect as an introduction into bag making. A perfect gift for anyone who likes the “minimalist” look and doesn’t want to carry “everything but the kitchen sink” with them. Will hold a slim cell phone as well!
Some sewing experience necessary to get this done in the allotted time.
TBD
$45 + HST Includes use of our sewing machine, the interfacing and snaps. Does not include the pattern and fabrics
Quilting Basics
Learn quilting basics, rotary cutting and piecing while completing a lap quilt. We supply the rulers, rotary cutters, mats and sewing machines for you to use during class time. Experience all the tools of quilting!
Some sewing experience necessary. Or you must have completed our Sewing Basics 1.
In 4 sessions you will complete the quilt. As there is homework, having a machine at home is essential or come in and use ours for $10/hour
$150.00 plus HST | Materials, threads and pattern extra. Please come into the shop prior to class start date to choose fabric and pattern.
January 21 – February 11, 2020 6:30 – 8:30
Tote Workshop
Spend an evening making one of these perfect totes to carry all your stuff. With a zipper at the top, you can close it if necessary to keep all your stuff inside! There are 2 sizes to choose from, 15″ tall x 20″ wide (Large) or 10″tall x 15″ wide(Medium). You decide! You’ll need to precut your fabric and interfacings prior to class. We will email you the instructions when you register. We sell canvas fabrics, threads interfacings and some zippers in the shop. Create your own handles or repurpose handles from a thrift store find! You bring the fabrics, zipper, thread and interfacing, we’ll supply the machine and all your sewing tools. Some sewing experience would be an asset.
Tuesday February 11, 2020 6:30 – 9:00 pm
Cost: $50 + HST
Zipper Workshop
Come learn how to not be afraid of zippers! Learn how to insert a variety of zippers including an invisible zipper.
2 hour session $45 plus HST
Check our calendar for dates.
Necessary Clutch Wallet
Create a one of kind wallet with 12 card slots, zippered pocket and 2 long pockets for bash. Even fits your cell phone! Flap is secured with a turn lock. This workshop is 2 sessions. Some prep work is required before the first class. Sewing experience is necessary.
Fee for Workshop $75 + HST Pattern and use of sewing machine is included. Fabric, interfacings, thread and hardware extra.
Class dates TBD
PA Day
Spend the morning cutting and sewing, to create a special project for Valentine’s Day. Includes all materials. Ages 8 and up.
Cost: $50 + HST
Friday January 31 9:30 – 12:00
Summer Sewing Camps 2020
We are taking registration for our Summer Sewing Camps! Pay in full by March 21 and receive a 10% discount.
Cooking and Kitchen Theme July 6 – 10
Holiday Theme July 20 – 24
Spa Theme August 17 – 21
Back to School! August 24 – 28
Our camps are 9:30 – 4:00pm each day. We supply all materials etc, for the projects, as well as drinks and snacks. A walk to the local park each day for lunch is also included! Cost is $320.00 +HST
March Break Sewing 2020
Come spend Fri March 20, 9:30 – 12:00, if you’re 6-8 yrs old, hand sew a cool project! Or spend 3 days with us making pajamas and other smaller projects, Tues, Wed and Thursday Mar 17 – 19 9:30 – 4:00pm. Cost: Friday $50 + HST and for the 3 days is $199.00 + HST
Lacy Bralette
Learn to make a stretch lacy bralette with adjustable straps for a fraction of the cost of one in the store. Pattern, fabric and notions supplied. Take home the confidence and pattern to make more! Please supply bra size when registering.
Includes all materials, thread, pattern and the use of our sewing machines!
Cost $60 + HST
Some sewing experience necessary, including threading a sewing machine and understanding seam allowances.
Coming in the new year!
Coffee Break Sewing
Need a sewing machine, serger, cutting table? Finish those UFO’s, mend those clothes. This is independent sewing as you work at your own pace and your own projects.
$10/hr plus HST | Please call ahead to make sure there is space and a machine available.
Prerequisite – Our Sewing Basics Class or a Refresher on our sewing machine before you begin ($10 plus HST).
Home Decor – Pillow Workshop
You can change the look of your décor with a few, fast and easy steps. Learn how to make perfectly shaped decorative pillows with invisible zippers. Sewing Machines provided. You bring your own fabric, thread, zippers and pillows. Or purchase in our shop, your fabrics and invisible zippers. 10% off fabrics and notions bought for classes. Come in at least a few days prior if shopping in store.
You’ll need 2 – 22″ invisible zippers and 1 metre of fabric to make 2 – 18″ pillows. A bit of sewing experience helpful, but not necessary!
Class fee $40 + HST Fabrics and notions(thread and zippers) extra
Tuesday March 10, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Bra Making Workshop Spring 2020
This 2 day class focuses on personal bra-making. Classes are small, so you get lots of personal attention. Your teacher will do all the fitting, so you can concentrate on learning how to sew your new beautiful and comfortable bra.
Prerequisite – Sewing experience necessary. Should be able to sew a sleeve into a garment.
Here’s what’s provided:
- 2 full days of in-class instruction and all the fitting
- Custom pattern for your perfectly fitting, most comfortable bra you have ever worn!
- Paper for tracing your pattern
- Course Kit: includes everything to make a bra
- Really Bad Jokes
- Free parking on the street or in the Green P lot behind the shop
- Coffee, tea and goodies
You Need to bring:
- Sewing Machine that will do straight stitches and zigzag stitches, in good working order ( and the manual, if possible) OR use ours. Let us know upon registration.
- Ball Point sewing machine needles, whether you bring yours or use ours
- Sharp Fabric Scissors (Rotary Cutter if preferred, we have mats), trimming scissors (Applique scissors), paper cutting scissors
- Pins and an Erasable Marker
- Pencil and small ruler
- A few spools of coloured of thread. (Your first bra will be white. Its a great idea to sew in a contrast thread so you can see your stitching, as this bra will be your reference for future bras)
- Your lunch (there are also many good restaurants in the area)
This is a 2 Day Workshop
Saturday April 4 and Sunday April 5, 9:30 am – 4:00 pm each day.
Cost: $260.00 + HST Includes the pattern, custom fitting and 2 bra kits. 50% deposit due with registration.
Class Payment and Cancellation Policy