Classes

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Sewing Basics - Level 1 - New dates coming soon

Level 1 is for the complete beginner or if need of a refresher from your high school Home Ec clas...

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 zipper. All while completing 3 projects! Cost includes all materials and use of our sewing machines.  You will need to bring a basic sewing kit consisting of fabric scissors, pins, measuri...

$225.00

Sewing Basics - Level 2 - New Dates coming soon

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...

$225.00

Sewing Basics - Level 3- New dates coming soon

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 3676 or Jalie 4347 or Jalie 3906 The fabric and notions, are not included in the cost of the class. You may bring your ...

$199.00

Sewing Machine 101 Workshop - Coming in the New...

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...

$60.00

Hemming & Mending Workshop - Coming in the New ...

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.

$60.00

Zipper Workshop

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 do small repairs. This is a 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.

$65.00

Mitten Making Workshop

Do you have an old wool or minimum 80% wool, sweater you no longer wear or it shrunk "accidentall...

Do you have an old wool or minimum 80% wool, sweater you no longer wear or it shrunk "accidentally"? Even if it has a rip or a hole, it can be repurposed into a pair of warm, winter mittens.  Please wash the sweater in hot water and dry completely in the dryer. It must not exceed 1/8” thick after washing and drying.  No cotton sweaters, please, they are too 'messy' to sew. We will supply the pattern, lining, thread and sewing machine. Please bring scissors and a seam ripper, just in case!  10...

$55.00

Rope Bowl Workshop

Our rope bowls are sew popular! Come and spend a couple of hours making a unique bowl with rope, ...

Our rope bowls are sew popular! Come and spend a couple of hours making a unique bowl with rope, fabric scraps and thread. We supply everything including the sewing machine. Use as a flower planter, trinket bowl, fruit bowl, knitting basket.....fill with treats for the perfect gift!  Some sewing experience is necessary. Please bring fabric scissors, seam ripper and pins if you have them.

$55.00

Sew with Me - Christmas - FULL

Spend a fun morning creating a Christmas tree pillow with your child.  Our Sew with Me is for boy...

Spend a fun morning creating a Christmas tree pillow 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 learning hand sewing and machine sewing while enjoying a cup of hot chocolate and treats. No sewing experience necessary.  We supply all the materials.  Project may not be exactly as shown. The cost of registration is for one child and one adult. Please bring indoor shoes if its wet outside. When registering, please let us kno...

$40.00