We require pre-registration for all of our classes.  To register; you can stop by the store or give us a call at 206-709-0707 with your credit card information.  Classes fill up fast and are first come, first serve.  Fourteen days notice is required to reschedule or cancel any class for a refund.

May---June---July

May 20 & 27, 6:30pm - 9:00pm (Wednesdays)
Beginning Sewing - Bag
The Bag Class offers beginning sewers a chance to get acquainted with basic fabric cutting and measuring skills, basic machine use, stitching, hemming and seam finishing among other techniques. In the class you’ll make a cool shopping bag with a pocket and handles from 1 yard of medium to heavy weight fabric. This is a beginning class for people with no prior sewing experience.
Two 2-½ - hour sessions. Fee: $45
Tools and materials needed:
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
Safety Pin
12” to 24” ruler
Tape Measure
Chalk or Fabric Pen
¾ Yard 54-60” Heavy Weight Cotton (Home Dec weight or canvas)
¼ yard 54-60” Contrasting Heavy Weight Cotton (Home Dec weight or canvas)
(if you want to use just one fabric, purchase 1 yard)
Thread

May 26 & June 2, 6:30pm - 9:00pm (Tuesdays)
Alterations, Pants
Do you have pants hanging in your closet that never get worn because they don’t fit quite right? Tired of paying to have your jeans hemmed? This class will teach the basics of pant alterations for the average home sewer utilizing hand sewing and machine sewing skills. This is an intermediate class for people who have taken the some prior sewing experience.
Two 2-½ - hour sessions. Fee: $45
Tools and materials needed:
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
2” wide grid ruler
Tape Measure
White or blue tailors chalk or chalk wheel
Hand sewing needles
Size 16/Jean machine sewing needles (only need if altering jeans)
Several pairs of pants with different fitting issues (only one pair of jeans per student)
Thread to match pants you are altering

May 30 & June 7, 11:30am - 2:00pm (Sundays)
Beginning Sewing - Pants
Learn the basic skills you need in order to begin sewing from patterns. In this class you’ll learn how to read a pattern, cut it out, piece a garment and make hem and waistband. All while creating a fun pair of casual cotton pants or pajama bottoms! This is a beginning class for people with no prior sewing experience.
Two 2-½ - hour sessions. Fee: $45
Tools and materials needed:
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
Safety Pin
2” X 18” Ruler
Tape Measure
Chalk or Fabric Pen
New Look Pattern 6147, 6685, 6737, 6763, 6765, 6814 or Kwik Sew 3588 (your choice).
Amount of cotton or cotton blend fabric called for on the pattern for the size pants you wish to make (pre-washed before the class).
1 package elastic (width called for on pattern)
Thread

May 30 & June 7, 3:00pm - 5:30pm (Sundays)
Beginning Sewing - Pants
Learn the basic skills you need in order to begin sewing from patterns. In this class you’ll learn how to read a pattern, cut it out, piece a garment and make hem and waistband. All while creating a fun pair of casual cotton pants or pajama bottoms! This is a beginning class for people with no prior sewing experience.
Two 2-½ - hour sessions. Fee: $45
Tools and materials needed:
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
Safety Pin
2” X 18” Ruler
Tape Measure
Chalk or Fabric Pen
New Look Pattern 6147, 6685, 6737, 6763, 6765, 6814 or Kwik Sew 3588 (your choice).
Amount of cotton or cotton blend fabric called for on the pattern for the size pants you wish to make (pre-washed before the class).
1 package elastic (width called for on pattern)
Thread

June 1 & 8, 6:30pm - 9:00pm (Mondays)
Beginning Sewing - Pants
Learn the basic skills you need in order to begin sewing from patterns. In this class you’ll learn how to read a pattern, cut it out, piece a garment and make hem and waistband. All while creating a fun pair of casual cotton pants or pajama bottoms! This is a beginning class for people with no prior sewing experience.
Two 2-½ - hour sessions. Fee: $45
Tools and materials needed:
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
Safety Pin
2” X 18” Ruler
Tape Measure
Chalk or Fabric Pen
New Look Pattern 6147, 6685, 6737, 6763, 6765, 6814 or Kwik Sew 3588 (your choice).
Amount of cotton or cotton blend fabric called for on the pattern for the size pants you wish to make (pre-washed before the class).
1 package elastic (width called for on pattern)
Thread

June 3 & 10, 6:30pm - 9:00pm (Wednesdays)
Beginning Sewing - Bag
The Bag Class offers beginning sewers a chance to get acquainted with basic fabric cutting and measuring skills, basic machine use, stitching, hemming and seam finishing among other techniques. In the class you’ll make a cool shopping bag with a pocket and handles from 1 yard of medium to heavy weight fabric. This is a beginning class for people with no prior sewing experience.
Two 2-½ - hour sessions. Fee: $45
Tools and materials needed:
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
Safety Pin
12” to 24” ruler
Tape Measure
Chalk or Fabric Pen
¾ Yard 54-60” Heavy Weight Cotton (Home Dec weight or canvas)
¼ yard 54-60” Contrasting Heavy Weight Cotton (Home Dec weight or canvas)
(if you want to use just one fabric, purchase 1 yard)
Thread

June 4 & 11, 6:30pm - 9:00pm (Thursdays)
Beginning Sewing - Bag
The Bag Class offers beginning sewers a chance to get acquainted with basic fabric cutting and measuring skills, basic machine use, stitching, hemming and seam finishing among other techniques. In the class you’ll make a cool shopping bag with a pocket and handles from 1 yard of medium to heavy weight fabric. This is a beginning class for people with no prior sewing experience.
Two 2-½ - hour sessions. Fee: $45
Tools and materials needed:
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
Safety Pin
12” to 24” ruler
Tape Measure
Chalk or Fabric Pen
¾ Yard 54-60” Heavy Weight Cotton (Home Dec weight or canvas)
¼ yard 54-60” Contrasting Heavy Weight Cotton (Home Dec weight or canvas)
(if you want to use just one fabric, purchase 1 yard)
Thread

June 9 & 16, 6:30pm – 9:00pm (Tuesdays)
Intermediate Sewing I - Skirt
Hone the skills you need to sew from patterns. In this class use a pattern to cut it out and piece a garment, make darts, put in a zipper and make a hem and waistband. All while creating a fun and sassy skirt. This is an intermediate class for people who have taken the beginning sewing class or have equivalent sewing experience.
Two 2 ½ hour sessions. Fee: $45
Tools and materials needed:
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
6” seam gauge
Fabric Pen or Chalk
Tape Measure
Hand Sewing Needle
New Look Pattern 6149, 6758, 6854, 6433 (not view C) or 6163.
Amount of cotton, cotton blend, linen, or lightweight wool woven fabric called for on the pattern for the size and style skirt you wish to make (pre-washed before the class).
1 1/8 yards lightweight fusible interfacing if called for on pattern back.
Slide hook & eye
7” zipper
Thread

June 14 & 28, 11:30am - 2:00pm (Sundays)
Beginning Sewing - Pants
Learn the basic skills you need in order to begin sewing from patterns. In this class you’ll learn how to read a pattern, cut it out, piece a garment and make hem and waistband. All while creating a fun pair of casual cotton pants or pajama bottoms! This is a beginning class for people with no prior sewing experience.
Two 2-½ - hour sessions. Fee: $45
Tools and materials needed:
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
Safety Pin
2” X 18” Ruler
Tape Measure
Chalk or Fabric Pen
New Look Pattern 6147, 6685, 6737, 6763, 6765, 6814 or Kwik Sew 3588 (your choice).
Amount of cotton or cotton blend fabric called for on the pattern for the size pants you wish to make (pre-washed before the class).
1 package elastic (width called for on pattern)
Thread

June 14 & 28, 3:00pm - 5:30pm (Sundays)
Alterations, Pants
Do you have pants hanging in your closet that never get worn because they don’t fit quite right? Tired of paying to have your jeans hemmed? This class will teach the basics of pant alterations for the average home sewer utilizing hand sewing and machine sewing skills. This is an intermediate class for people who have taken the some prior sewing experience.
Two 2-½ - hour sessions. Fee: $45
Tools and materials needed:
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
2” wide grid ruler
Tape Measure
White or blue tailors chalk or chalk wheel
Hand sewing needles
Size 16/Jean machine sewing needles (only need if altering jeans)
Several pairs of pants with different fitting issues (only one pair of jeans per student)
Thread to match pants you are altering

June 15 & 22, 6:30pm - 9:00pm (Mondays)
Beginning Sewing - Pants
Learn the basic skills you need in order to begin sewing from patterns. In this class you’ll learn how to read a pattern, cut it out, piece a garment and make hem and waistband. All while creating a fun pair of casual cotton pants or pajama bottoms! This is a beginning class for people with no prior sewing experience.
Two 2-½ - hour sessions. Fee: $45
Tools and materials needed:
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
Safety Pin
2” X 18” Ruler
Tape Measure
Chalk or Fabric Pen
New Look Pattern 6147, 6685, 6737, 6763, 6765, 6814 or Kwik Sew 3588 (your choice).
Amount of cotton or cotton blend fabric called for on the pattern for the size pants you wish to make (pre-washed before the class).
1 package elastic (width called for on pattern)
Thread

June 17 & 44, 6:30pm - 9:00pm (Wednesdays)
Beginning Sewing - Bag
The Bag Class offers beginning sewers a chance to get acquainted with basic fabric cutting and measuring skills, basic machine use, stitching, hemming and seam finishing among other techniques. In the class you’ll make a cool shopping bag with a pocket and handles from 1 yard of medium to heavy weight fabric. This is a beginning class for people with no prior sewing experience.
Two 2-½ - hour sessions. Fee: $45
Tools and materials needed:
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
Safety Pin
12” to 24” ruler
Tape Measure
Chalk or Fabric Pen
¾ Yard 54-60” Heavy Weight Cotton (Home Dec weight or canvas)
¼ yard 54-60” Contrasting Heavy Weight Cotton (Home Dec weight or canvas)
(if you want to use just one fabric, purchase 1 yard)
Thread

June 18, 6:30pm - 9:00pm (Thursday)
Sewing Project Class
Do you have a sewing project gone awry? Ready to start a dress, but can't figure out the pattern? Learned to sew years ago and have a 1/2 finished project gathering dust? This class is for you. As a small group, we will focus on problem solving, removing obstacles, and learning new tricks.
Bring a new project or a work in progress - you'll receive guidance and encouragement to overcome hurdles you have run into while working on your current project or while sewing in the past.
Two 2 ½ hour sessions. Fee: $25
Tools and materials needed:
Materials needed:
Bring your current project or the necessary materials to start something new - or pick up new supplies in the store before class!
Suggested tools and notions to remember:
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
6” seam gauge
Fabric Pen or Chalk
Tape Measure
Thread

June 23 & 30, 6:30pm - 9:00pm (Tuesdays)
Beginning Sewing - Pants
Learn the basic skills you need in order to begin sewing from patterns. In this class you’ll learn how to read a pattern, cut it out, piece a garment and make hem and waistband. All while creating a fun pair of casual cotton pants or pajama bottoms! This is a beginning class for people with no prior sewing experience.
Two 2-½ - hour sessions. Fee: $45
Tools and materials needed:
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
Safety Pin
2” X 18” Ruler
Tape Measure
Chalk or Fabric Pen
New Look Pattern 6147, 6685, 6737, 6763, 6765, 6814 or Kwik Sew 3588 (your choice).
Amount of cotton or cotton blend fabric called for on the pattern for the size pants you wish to make (pre-washed before the class).
1 package elastic (width called for on pattern)
Thread

June 25 & July 2, 6:30pm - 9:00pm (Thursdays)
Beginning Sewing - Bag
The Bag Class offers beginning sewers a chance to get acquainted with basic fabric cutting and measuring skills, basic machine use, stitching, hemming and seam finishing among other techniques. In the class you’ll make a cool shopping bag with a pocket and handles from 1 yard of medium to heavy weight fabric. This is a beginning class for people with no prior sewing experience.
Two 2-½ - hour sessions. Fee: $45
Tools and materials needed:
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
Safety Pin
12” to 24” ruler
Tape Measure
Chalk or Fabric Pen
¾ Yard 54-60” Heavy Weight Cotton (Home Dec weight or canvas)
¼ yard 54-60” Contrasting Heavy Weight Cotton (Home Dec weight or canvas)
(if you want to use just one fabric, purchase 1 yard)
Thread

June 27, 11:30am - 2:00pm (Saturday)
Sewing Project Class
Do you have a sewing project gone awry? Ready to start a dress, but can't figure out the pattern? Learned to sew years ago and have a 1/2 finished project gathering dust? This class is for you. As a small group, we will focus on problem solving, removing obstacles, and learning new tricks.
Bring a new project or a work in progress - you'll receive guidance and encouragement to overcome hurdles you have run into while working on your current project or while sewing in the past.
Two 2 ½ hour sessions. Fee: $25
Tools and materials needed:
Materials needed:
Bring your current project or the necessary materials to start something new - or pick up new supplies in the store before class!
Suggested tools and notions to remember:
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
6” seam gauge
Fabric Pen or Chalk
Tape Measure
Thread

July 1, 6:30pm - 9:00pm (Wednesday)
Sewing Project Class
Do you have a sewing project gone awry? Ready to start a dress, but can't figure out the pattern? Learned to sew years ago and have a 1/2 finished project gathering dust? This class is for you. As a small group, we will focus on problem solving, removing obstacles, and learning new tricks.
Bring a new project or a work in progress - you'll receive guidance and encouragement to overcome hurdles you have run into while working on your current project or while sewing in the past.
Two 2 ½ hour sessions. Fee: $25
Tools and materials needed:
Materials needed:
Bring your current project or the necessary materials to start something new - or pick up new supplies in the store before class!
Suggested tools and notions to remember:
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
6” seam gauge
Fabric Pen or Chalk
Tape Measure
Thread

July 7 & 14, 6:30pm - 9:00pm (Tuesdays)
Intermediate Sewing I - Skirt
Hone the skills you need to sew from patterns. In this class use a pattern to cut it out and piece a garment, make darts, put in a zipper and make a hem and waistband. All while creating a fun and sassy skirt. This is an intermediate class for people who have taken the beginning sewing class or have equivalent sewing experience.
Two 2 ½ hour sessions. Fee: $45
Tools and materials needed:
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
6” seam gauge
Fabric Pen or Chalk
Tape Measure
Hand Sewing Needle
New Look Pattern 6149, 6758, 6854, 6433 (not view C) or 6163.
Amount of cotton, cotton blend, linen, or lightweight wool woven fabric called for on the pattern for the size and style skirt you wish to make (pre-washed before the class).
1 1/8 yards lightweight fusible interfacing if called for on pattern back.
Slide hook & eye
7” zipper
Thread

July 12 & 19, 11:30am - 2:00pm (Sundays)
Intermediate Sewing II - Vest
Take your sewing skills one step further and make a men’s or women’s vest. Students will continue to refine their sewing skills and accuracy, stitch a lining and learn the basics of creating machine buttonholes. Students are asked to come to the first session of the class with the pattern and fabric already cut out for the vest they have chosen to make. . This is an advanced intermediate class for people who have taken our intermediate I sewing class or have equivalent sewing experience.
Two 2-½ - hour sessions. Fee: $45
Tools and materials needed:
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
6” Clear Grid Ruler
Hand Sewing Needles
Tape Measure
Chalk or Fabric Pen
New Look Pattern 6659 or 6839 (your choice).
Amount of fabric and lining fabric called for on the pattern for the size vest you wish to make (pre-washed before the class). Knits and velvets are NOT recommended for this class.
Amount of interfacing called for on the pattern (Armo Weft)
Buttons
Thread

July 12 & 19, 3:00pm - 5:30pm (Sundays)
Beginning Sewing - Pants
Learn the basic skills you need in order to begin sewing from patterns. In this class you’ll learn how to read a pattern, cut it out, piece a garment and make hem and waistband. All while creating a fun pair of casual cotton pants or pajama bottoms! This is a beginning class for people with no prior sewing experience.
Two 2-½ - hour sessions. Fee: $45
Tools and materials needed:
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
Safety Pin
2” X 18” Ruler
Tape Measure
Chalk or Fabric Pen
New Look Pattern 6147, 6685, 6737, 6763, 6765, 6814 or Kwik Sew 3588 (your choice).
Amount of cotton or cotton blend fabric called for on the pattern for the size pants you wish to make (pre-washed before the class).
1 package elastic (width called for on pattern)
Thread

July 13 & 20, 6:30pm - 9:00pm (Mondays)
Beginning Sewing - Pants
Learn the basic skills you need in order to begin sewing from patterns. In this class you’ll learn how to read a pattern, cut it out, piece a garment and make hem and waistband. All while creating a fun pair of casual cotton pants or pajama bottoms! This is a beginning class for people with no prior sewing experience.
Two 2-½ - hour sessions. Fee: $45
Tools and materials needed:
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
Safety Pin
2” X 18” Ruler
Tape Measure
Chalk or Fabric Pen
New Look Pattern 6147, 6685, 6737, 6763, 6765, 6814 or Kwik Sew 3588 (your choice).
Amount of cotton or cotton blend fabric called for on the pattern for the size pants you wish to make (pre-washed before the class).
1 package elastic (width called for on pattern)
Thread

July 15 & 22, 6:30pm - 9:00pm (Wednesdays)
Beginning Sewing - Bag
The Bag Class offers beginning sewers a chance to get acquainted with basic fabric cutting and measuring skills, basic machine use, stitching, hemming and seam finishing among other techniques. In the class you’ll make a cool shopping bag with a pocket and handles from 1 yard of medium to heavy weight fabric. This is a beginning class for people with no prior sewing experience.
Two 2-½ - hour sessions. Fee: $45
Tools and materials needed:
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
Safety Pin
12” to 24” ruler
Tape Measure
Chalk or Fabric Pen
¾ Yard 54-60” Heavy Weight Cotton (Home Dec weight or canvas)
¼ yard 54-60” Contrasting Heavy Weight Cotton (Home Dec weight or canvas)
(if you want to use just one fabric, purchase 1 yard)
Thread

July 16 & 23, 6:30pm – 9:00pm (Thursdays)
Beginning Knitting
Come rediscover what your grandmothers knew--knitting is relaxing, challenging, and fun. This class will focus on the very basic skills.  You'll learn how to knit and purl, cast on and bind off, measure gauge, and read basic knitting patterns. With these skills, you'll be able to take on your first project, and your instructor will help you get started.  Pick from one of our projects (sassy backpack, cozy hat, patterned scarf) or choose your own!
Two 2 ½ hour sessions.  Fee: $25
Materials needed:
Size 10 knitting needles (recommend getting circulars, 16" in length)
One skein chunky weight yarn
One large-eyed, blunt needle
“Stitch n’ Bitch: The Knitters Handbook” by Debbie Stoller (suggested book, not required)

July 18 & 25, 11:30am - 2:00pm (Saturdays)
Beginning Sewing - Bag
The Bag Class offers beginning sewers a chance to get acquainted with basic fabric cutting and measuring skills, basic machine use, stitching, hemming and seam finishing among other techniques. In the class you’ll make a cool shopping bag with a pocket and handles from 1 yard of medium to heavy weight fabric. This is a beginning class for people with no prior sewing experience.
Two 2-½ - hour sessions. Fee: $45
Tools and materials needed:
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
Safety Pin
12” to 24” ruler
Tape Measure
Chalk or Fabric Pen
¾ Yard 54-60” Heavy Weight Cotton (Home Dec weight or canvas)
¼ yard 54-60” Contrasting Heavy Weight Cotton (Home Dec weight or canvas)
(if you want to use just one fabric, purchase 1 yard)
Thread

July 21 & 28, 6:30pm - 9:00pm (Tuesdays)
Beginning Sewing - Pants
Learn the basic skills you need in order to begin sewing from patterns. In this class you’ll learn how to read a pattern, cut it out, piece a garment and make hem and waistband. All while creating a fun pair of casual cotton pants or pajama bottoms! This is a beginning class for people with no prior sewing experience.
Two 2-½ - hour sessions. Fee: $45
Tools and materials needed:
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
Safety Pin
2” X 18” Ruler
Tape Measure
Chalk or Fabric Pen
New Look Pattern 6147, 6685, 6737, 6763, 6765, 6814 or Kwik Sew 3588 (your choice).
Amount of cotton or cotton blend fabric called for on the pattern for the size pants you wish to make (pre-washed before the class).
1 package elastic (width called for on pattern)
Thread

July 29, 6:30pm - 9:00pm (Wednesday)
Sewing Project Class
Do you have a sewing project gone awry? Ready to start a dress, but can't figure out the pattern? Learned to sew years ago and have a 1/2 finished project gathering dust? This class is for you. As a small group, we will focus on problem solving, removing obstacles, and learning new tricks.
Bring a new project or a work in progress - you'll receive guidance and encouragement to overcome hurdles you have run into while working on your current project or while sewing in the past.
Two 2 ½ hour sessions. Fee: $25
Tools and materials needed:
Materials needed:
Bring your current project or the necessary materials to start something new - or pick up new supplies in the store before class!
Suggested tools and notions to remember:
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
6” seam gauge
Fabric Pen or Chalk
Tape Measure
Thread

*14 days prior notice required to cancel class with a refund.