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 […]
Knits have gotten a bad rap for being difficult to sew or needing special equipment (like a serger) but it doesn’t have to be that way. In this class you will sew a sweatshirt or t-shirt on the sewing machine, learning how to read and follow a pattern along the way. We will go over […]
Need a quick and easy yet unique gift? These potholders and oven mitt fit the bill. You will learn to work with bulky materials like Insul-Bright, a specialized batting that protects you from high heat. The clever potholder design makes it easy to achieve a clean finish without any fiddly sewing. Using quilting cotton for […]
Are you working on a project only to find yourself struggling and thinking there must be an easier way? Maybe you want some reassurance that you’re headed in the right direction. (We’ve all been there.) We will have an experienced teacher available to answer your questions and demonstrate what you need to do to successfully […]
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. […]
Winter is here and I don’t know about you, but I am freezing outside! (and sometimes inside) A warm and cozy hat is a must for the upcoming months. But let’s not make just any hat, let’s make a hat with cute animal ears of your choice. It’s fully lined which means twice the warmth […]