Sustainability in our lives is an important concern today. One aspect of this involves extending garment life and diverting textile waste from landfills, which conserves resources, reduces pollution, and lowers carbon emissions. The act of creating something new out of something old can be a rewarding and creative experience. We will be creating a unique […]
Are you ready to start making your own clothes? In this class you will learn how to read and follow a sewing pattern while making a pair of pajama pants. We will go over how to determine your size, simple adjustments, plus tips and tricks to make the process easier. Skills you will learn in […]
In this class you will learn the basics of how to use a sewing machine and what the accessories that came with it are for. Those skills will then be put into use to make both an envelope and a zipper pillow. We will provide sewing machines and basic sewing supplies for you to use. […]
Are you curious about Free Motion Quilting (FMQ) but unsure where to start? This class will help you gain the confidence to drop your feed dogs and let your creativity flow. You will learn several different styles of free motion quilting ranging from the meander to using templates to create unique shapes like stars or […]
Gather together with new friends for some holiday crafting fun! Together we will work on creating an outrageous “Ugly Christmas Sweater” for you to wear to your upcoming holiday parties. We will provide embellishments and sewing supplies for you to use to decorate. You will need to bring a sweater or sweatshirt to use as […]
Sashiko is the Japanese art of visible mending and has been around for hundreds of years. Traditionally done with white thread on indigo fabric, it creates intricate and timeless designs using repetitive stitches. More modern interpretations include using colored thread and more contemporary designs. In class you will learn various hand sewing techniques to create […]