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All ages are welcome from 8 years old to 88 years young. With your desire to learn, we will teach...
All ages are welcome from 8 years old to 88 years young. With your desire to learn, we will teach you how to sew in Sewing Basics Level 1. This is a 4 week course. Two hours per week. Level 1 is for the complete beginner or if need of a refresher from your high school Home Ec class. You will learn: how to thread a sewing machine, basic stitches and when to use them, seam allowances, grain lines, pinning, cutting out a basic pattern, creating buttonholes, sewing on buttons and inserting a zipp...
Level 2 is for students who have completed Sewing Basics Level 1 or has been sewing for a while a...
Level 2 is for students who have completed Sewing Basics Level 1 or has been sewing for a while and need more sewing experince. In this level you will use a commercial pattern to sew an apron or messenger bag. Learning the ''language" of sewing is part of the process to create on your own. Gathering, basting, pinking, seam finishes, notches, hems, etc. Cost includes all materials and use of our sewing machines. You will need to bring a basic sewing kit consisting of fabric scissors, pins, m...
Sewing Basics - Level 3 is for those who have completed Sewing Basics 1 and 2 and are ready to ma...
Sewing Basics - Level 3 is for those who have completed Sewing Basics 1 and 2 and are ready to make a garment to wear in public! Also for those who have been sewing for a while and need to perfect their techniques. Please email if you have questions, before registering. In Sewing Basics 3, you have a choice of these patterns, included in the class fee - Jalie 3905 or Jalie 4019 or Jalie 3904 or Jalie 3678. The fabric and notions, are not included in the cost of the class. You may bring yo...
Need a refresher on YOUR sewing machine? Learn the basics and beyond, including, maintenance, nee...
Need a refresher on YOUR sewing machine? Learn the basics and beyond, including, maintenance, needles, proper threading and all the features of your mechanical, electronic, or computerized machine. No embroidery machines please. If you have any questions, please email or call us, before registering. If you have recently purchased a machine from us, please do not register, but call us to reserve your spot! Bring thread, scissors, and all the accessories that came with your machine, includi...
Create a Memory Quilt! Gather up those t-shirts that have been sitting in your cupboard and stitc...
Create a Memory Quilt! Gather up those t-shirts that have been sitting in your cupboard and stitch them together to make a quilt! You will need at least 25 shirts. Basic sewing skills or Sewing Basics 1 required. Friday January 20 AND February 10 AND February 24 2023 12:00 - 3:30 pm You must be able to attend the 3 days as there will be no makeup classes scheduled for this workshop. There will be homework to complete your quilt top only. Cost of the class includes the use of our rotary cut...
Learn how to hem your pants and fix that rip and sew back on the buttons that have fallen off! An...
Learn how to hem your pants and fix that rip and sew back on the buttons that have fallen off! And some simple alterations. Bring in 2-3 articles of clothing or items that need work. You'll learn the best way to hem or fix it! We'll supply the sewing machine. Please bring a Basic Sewing Kit, hand sewing needle and threads to match your clothing, or purchase in shop. Sewing experience is helpful.
In this workshop you will take out the guesswork on how to measure yourself to alter a pant patte...
In this workshop you will take out the guesswork on how to measure yourself to alter a pant pattern for a custom fit. Create a muslin, make adjustments and have a pattern to make over and over again to fill your wardrobe with pants in different colours, fabrics, even add embellishments! We will be using a commerical pattern to start, a pencil, ruler and tape. More details and dates coming soon!
Learn to make a white, stretch lacy bralette with adjustable straps for a fraction of the cost of...
Learn to make a white, stretch lacy bralette with adjustable straps for a fraction of the cost of one in the store. Take home the confidence and pattern to make more! Please supply actual measurements in the notes at checkout when registering. Full Bust and band size (measure under bust around rib cage) Not your bra size. Includes all materials, thread, pattern and the use of our sewing machines! Please bring a basic sewing kit. Sewing experience necessary, including threading a sewing machi...
Mystified by zippers! Afraid of installing them. Lap, Exposed, Invisible zippers. Learn how to s...
Mystified by zippers! Afraid of installing them. Lap, Exposed, Invisible zippers. Learn how to shorten them and small repairs. Hands on workshop. Create your own samples and take home instructions to have as reference for your own projects! Sewing experience is required. Sewing machines, sample fabrics, zippers and threads provided. Please bring a basic sewing kit including, scissors, seam ripper and pins.