Sewing Classes

MAY After School Sewing Club

Price: $100.00

Start Date: May 10, 2013
End Date: May 10, 2013

Friday 3:45 PM - 5:15PM

Meets on: May 10, May 17, May 24, May 31

Instructor: Kate Herron

Level: Beginner (suggested age range 8-13)

Cost: $100 (materials not included, except for a JP Knit & Stitch project bag)

Our Friday After School Sewing Club takes an Embroidery turn this month!

Over the course of four classes, students will get to work on two embroidered projects. For the first, we’ll cover the basics of how to thread a needle and learn two stitches—running stitch and split stitch.

Using water-soluble pens on fabric in a wooden hoop, each student will create and use their own drawing as an embroidery pattern for a 4 inch wall hanging. We’ll also cover how to finish an embroidery hoop so that it can be used to proudly display your work when it’s done!

In the second project, the students will move on to a bigger canvas and learn two more stitches—back stitch and cross stitch. Each student will get to embellish a JP Knit & Stitch tote bag with their own name and design (again, using water soluble pens). they can choose to work on just one or both sides and the bag also doubles as a handy way to transport their work to and from class!

Materials:

JP Knit & Stitch tote bag (included in the price of the class!)

Several shades of cotton floss to choose from that everyone can share

1 4 inch embroidery hoop

Plain linen embroidery cloth (anything you've got will do just fine)

Embroidery needles

Child-safe scissors or normal ones for older students

Water-soluble pens (one each)

Fabric glue (one for whole class to be used at very end to finish wall hanging so one hoop can be used for both projects)

Available Spaces: 3

Washi Dress Workshop

Price: $100.00

Start Date: May 22, 2013
End Date: May 22, 2013

Wednesdays 6-8pm

Meets on: May 22, May 29, June 5, June 12

Instructor: Jeanne Po

Level: Advanced Beginner (should have some experience with using a sewing machine)

Cost: $100 plus materials

Sew this sweet, flattering dress that's taking the sewing world by storm! No zippers or closures are needed, since it has shirring in the back for an easy, comfortable fit. There are also many variations available: sleeves or sleeveless, a cut-out or regular scoop neck, and a variety of lengths. This is a great way to showcase your new favorite quilting cotton or voile, and add a stylish, comfy item to your wardrobe.

Check out Jeanne's Washi dress in the store, or see designer Rae's variations here.

 

Available Spaces: 0

MAY 1 Day Workshop: Beginning Embroidery

Price: $45.00

Start Date: May 25, 2013
End Date: May 25, 2013

Saturday 1:00-4:00pm

Meets on: May 25

Instructor: Kate Herron

Level: Beginner (no sewing experience required)

Cost: $45 (plus materials)

Interested in trying your hand at embroidery? Our resident embroidery expert will cover all the basics of this medium in a single afternoon workshop. You will learn how to stretch your fabric in an embroidery hoop, two different ways to thread your needle with cotton floss, the difference between tails vs. knots, as well as straight stitch, back stitch, split stitch, stem stitch, and French knots.

You will leave the class with your very own embroidered wall hanging as the wooden hoop doubles as a handy frame. Each student will embellish a fabric of their choice. You can choose a ¼ yard in the shop of any fabric but one that has bold shapes or lines is best as it will provide the clearest pattern for you to follow. We will provide scissors, some Fray Check to keep your fabric from fraying as you work, and special archival fabric glue to finish your piece.

Required Materials: 

1 4 or 5 inch wooden embroidery hoop

¼ yard of cotton fabric

1 pack of embroidery needles

Anchor cotton embroidery floss in colors that coordinate with your fabric

(you may pick as many or as few as you like)

Available Spaces: 8

Techniques with Taylor: Seams!

Price: $35.00

Start Date: May 26, 2013
End Date: May 26, 2013

Sunday 1pm to 3pm

Meets on: May 26

Instructor: Taylor McVay

Level: Beginner/Intermediate (should have some experience with using a sewing machine)

Cost: $35 (plus materials)

Want to make your garment look great inside and out? This class will cover a variety of seam finishing techniques and when to use them. We will also learn how to make bias tape and piping to use in some of the seam finishes covered in the class.

Available Spaces: 4

Art Student Tote Workshop

Price: $75.00

Start Date: June 6, 2013
End Date: June 6, 2013

Thursdays 6:00-8:00pm

Meets on: June 6, June 13, June 20

Instructor: Stephanie Gillette

Level: Beginner/Intermediate (some sewing experience required)

Cost: $75 plus materials, including the Art Student Tote pattern

Sewing bags is near and dear to Stephanie's heart. Join her and make the Art Student Tote, a fabulous, versatile bag pattern. Available in three sizes, and filled with pockets, zippers, and hardware, it's a great way to mix and match some fabrics you love. This class is recommended for sewists who have at least some experience with a sewing machine, but this could be your first bag!

Materials: Click here for a PDF of the Art Student Tote pattern to check out the available sizes and required materials. We also have the pattern in stock and will be happy to help you gather your supplies.

Available Spaces: 5

June After School Sewing Club

Price: $100.00

Start Date: June 7, 2013
End Date: June 7, 2013

Friday 3:45 PM - 5:15PM

Meets on: June 7, June 14, June 21, June 28

Instructor: Alexis Agbay

Level: Beginner (suggested age range 8-13)

Cost: $100 (materials not included)

This is a four session sewing group for ages 8-13.  Sewing ability can range from no sewing experience to basic skills.  Sewing club members will learn how to create inspiration boards to use as the basis for their project. Students will finish four simple projects (one in each class).  Students will learn the basics of sewing and finishing a project. (Students who have taken a previous session of the class will be given skills-appropirate projects.)

This is an opportunity to express yourself and create something fun!

Available Spaces: 6

JUNE 1 Day Workshop: Beginning Embroidery

Price: $45.00

Start Date: June 8, 2013
End Date: June 8, 2013

Saturday 1:00-4:00pm

Meets on: June 8

Instructor: Kate Herron

Level: Beginner (no sewing experience required)

Cost: $45 (plus materials)

Interested in trying your hand at embroidery? Our resident embroidery expert will cover all the basics of this medium in a single afternoon workshop. You will learn how to stretch your fabric in an embroidery hoop, two different ways to thread your needle with cotton floss, the difference between tails vs. knots, as well as straight stitch, back stitch, split stitch, stem stitch, and French knots.

You will leave the class with your very own embroidered wall hanging as the wooden hoop doubles as a handy frame. Each student will embellish a fabric of their choice. You can choose a ¼ yard in the shop of any fabric but one that has bold shapes or lines is best as it will provide the clearest pattern for you to follow. We will provide scissors, some Fray Check to keep your fabric from fraying as you work, and special archival fabric glue to finish your piece.

Required Materials: 

1 4 or 5 inch wooden embroidery hoop

¼ yard of cotton fabric

1 pack of embroidery needles

Anchor cotton embroidery floss in colors that coordinate with your fabric

(you may pick as many or as few as you like)

Available Spaces: 7

JUNE 1 Day Workshop: Learn to Sew! Crash Course

Price: $45.00

Start Date: June 15, 2013
End Date: June 15, 2013

Saturday 1 - 4:00 pm

Meets on: June 15

Instructor: Stephanie Gillette

Level: Beginner (no sewing experience required)

Cost: $45 plus materials

We’ll cover the basics of sewing in this single introductory session: you’ll learn about the anatomy of a sewing machine; learn basics like how to wind a bobbin, thread your machine, and troubleshoot tension; and you’ll leave class with a simple, quick-to-sew envelope-back pillow. This is a very introductory course that will cover method as much as inspiration and resources: at the end of class, you’ll receive a handout with a listing of some of the best sewing resources for everything from quilting to garment stitching, and from blogs to books.

Come to class with your pre-washed fabric (1 1/4 yards of a single fabric, or 3/4 yards each of two contrasting fabrics), matching thread, and a pillow form. We will provide the sewing machines, but if you have one with which you would like to get acquainted, please bring it in!

Available Spaces: 1

Laurel Dress Workshop

Price: $100.00

Start Date: June 22, 2013
End Date: June 22, 2013

Saturdays 10:30am - 12:30pm

Meets on: June 22, June 29, July 6, July 13

Instructor:Alexis Agbay

Level: Advanced Beginner (should have some experience with using a sewing machine)

Cost: $100 (materials not included)

Learn to make a simple summer dress.  In this class we will learn to follow a pattern that includes sewing darts, an invisible zipper, and bias tape.  The pattern also includes four variations and has an online booklet with 9 more variations!  This dress works great with flowing fabrics with fun prints, like our Anna Maria Horner Rayon.  Check out Alexis's sleeveless sample in the shop, or see a few different versions the Laurel dress online here.

Available Spaces: 6

Learn to Sew! Tote Bag and Zippered Pouch

Price: $100.00

Start Date: June 27, 2013
End Date: June 27, 2013

Thursdays 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Meets on: June 27, NO CLASS ON JULY 4TH, July 11, July 18, July 25

Instructor:Alexis Agbay

Level: Beginner (no sewing experience required; classes labeled "beginner" cover the basics of machine and hand sewing)

Cost: $100 (materials not included)

Learn to sew in this four session class. You will learn the basics of sewing by making a tote bag and matching zippered pouch.  We will cover how to use a sewing machine, how to follow a pattern, and finishing techniques.

Materials required for class are: 2 yards of fabric, thread, 9" zipper, scissors (for cutting fabric), pins, and a pin cushion.

Available Spaces: 6

Wiksten Tank Top (or Dress)

Price: $75.00

Start Date: July 3, 2013
End Date: July 3, 2013

Thursdays 6-8pm

Meets on: July 3; July 10; July 17

Instructor: Jeanne Po

Level: Beginner (you should be familiar with sewing basics to take this class)

Cost: $75 plus materials

Make the amazing + versatile Tank top (or dress) by Wiksten. This is a simple, easy to make, pattern that you will want to make more of once you have one under your belt (I know we are on our third!). If you know the basics of sewing, yet want experience working with a pattern, this is the class for you! You will learn great sewing tips + techniques--how to sew a pocket, use bias binding, and create French seams--and come out with a fun and summer-breezy top to wear for the rest of the season.Check out lots of great samples hereand, as always, in person in the shop!Pattern is sold separately.

Available Spaces: 6

SUMMER KIDS CAMP: Sewing/Upcycle Fashion

Price: $275.00

Start Date: July 15, 2013
End Date: July 19, 2013

Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Meets on: JULY 15 - 19

Instructor: Elaine Rombola Aveni

Level: No experience required; suggested age: 8 and up

Cost: $275

This week is all about making old clothes new! Campers will learn how to make their own unique clothes by upcycling!  In the spirit of "mend and make do" we will rip up and make new!  We will take pieces from your closet which you aren't currently able to wear for one reason or another (wrong size, unflattering cut, worn out in places) but which you're keeping around because you love the fabric - Elaine will help you decide on and execute a plan to pull them apart and re-assemble them into a whole new, one-of-a-kind, custom fit outfit.

Campers should think about a variety of can't-seem-to-cast-off clothes from which to choose for the project along with a seam ripper.  Thrift store finds are great for this as the original garment will cease to exist when we're done with it!

Ideas to consider:
  • Tops and bottoms can be sewn together into a dress
  • Extra large dresses or men's shirts can be ripped apart and re-made into a medium/small skirt
  • Dresses and skirts can be used to make a super cute apron
  • Pants can be turned into trouser skirts
  • Shirts can be transformed with a new neckline or sleeve length
  • Tank tops can be lengthened with some cute spare fabric stolen from another shirt
  • Large amounts of fabric can be turned into just about anything you like!

Available Spaces: 8

THE FINE PRINT: Sewing classes are limited to six students. Once you have signed up and paid for a class within a week of the start date you will receive an confirmation email with a materials list for the first class (if the materials list is not already posted in the class description). We will keep a waitlist for each class and let you know if anyone drops out. If you have to drop out before a class starts, a full refund is only available if we can fill the spot. Because our class sizes are so limited, if we cannot fill the spot, then we cannot offer a refund.  We do not offer a refund if you have to drop out of a class once it has already started. We do not offer make up classes if you have to miss a class. We reserve the right to cancel a class if enrollment drops below three students. You would then receive a spot in a future class or a full refund. If you are signed up for a class you receive a 10% discount on materials.