Sewing Classes

Starting at $70

We offer sewing classes for people who have never touched a sewing machine, to the most experienced sewers.
​We offer beginner, intermediate & advanced classes. All classes are three hours per session. *Price of materials are not included for projects.
(Please note: Any of these classes can be taken on a per session basis or you can enroll in the entire Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced sewing program.)

​Each program takes two months to complete when taking classes twice a week or four months when taking classes once a week.

​Class Schedule

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Domestic Sewing Machine Classes
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​Beginner Classes

Beginner Sewing Level 1 ​
​ ​- ​$70 per session.

• We will begin by going through all sewing tools, measuring and cutting. We will go through different cutting methods with scissors, rotary cutter and how to use certain rulers for different cuts. 
• We will work on the following projects: making a tote bag, binder cover & pin cushion. 

Beginner Sewing Level 2 ​
​- ​​$70 per session.

• How to sew zippers, pipping, buttons and button holes. How to make pleats, gathers, different kinds of pockets. 

Beginner Sewing Level 3
​​- ​$75 per session.

• Body measurements. How to measure, cut and sew darts, waist bands; finishing hem on pencil skirts; gather skirts and pleated skirts. We will also learn how to make a tank tops. 

* Essential skills learned in the beginner classes will be used in more advanced classes.

Intermediate Classes

Intermediate Sewing Level 1 
$80 per session

• For all projects we will learn the following skills measure, cut, divide and finish neck line, arm hole and hem.
• We will learn how to make a simple dress with darts. We will measure and cut fabric, do front and back body measurements, learn to do fitting and how to finish.

Intermediate Sewing Level 2
​​​-  $85 per session

• Pant making We will teach you how to do pant body measurements, how to measure and cut the fabric, how to fit the garment and how to sew the zippers, pockets, darts, pleats and waistbands. 

Intermediate Sewing Level 3
​- $95 per session  

• Jacket making We will learn how to measure and cut the fabric, choose the fabric, measure the lining, how to use interfacing, how to fit the garment and how to finish. 

Advanced Classes

Advanced Sewing
​- $105 per session

• The Advanced Sewing classes are pattern making classes for all kinds of garments. Here we will learn all about how to read sewing patterns. We learn how to make patterns for tops, blouse, dress and pants. We will learn how to use lining for different kinds of fabric.

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Industrial Sewing Machine Program
- $125 per session

• We begin by teaching you all the components of the industrial sewing machine, how to thread, basic maintenance and care and how to use different types of needle and foot.
  
• We will also teach you how to use an industrial serger, hemming, leather, elastic and cover-stitch machines.

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Home Decor Program

​Beginner Classes

Beginner Level 1

• We will begin by learning some basic essentials such as how to use scissors, pleater tape and hooks, rulers, measuring tape, fabric marker, iron, thread, hand-sewing needles & pins. We will also learn about drappery fabric. The project that will be worked on is how to make cushion covers. We will learn how to choose, measure and cut the fabric; how to choose the buttons, zippers and overlap. 

Beginner Level 2

• In level 2, we will learn how to make fitted sheets, flat sheets, pleated sheets and bed skirts for all bed sizes. We will learn the different cutting methods, elastic method, measuring method and finishing.

Beginner Level 3

• In the final beginner level we will learn how to make duvet covers and pillow shams. We will learn how to sew borders, buttons, tiebacks and buttonholes.

*All Beginner Classes are $120 per session

Intermediate Classes

Intermediate Level 1

• Valence making. We will learn how to choose, measure and cut the fabric; how to make the pleats, gatherings, boxes, casing rod and finishing.

Intermediate Level 2

• In level 2, we will be making panels and curtains. We will learn how to choose, measure and cut the fabric; how to make normal and lining panels. Furthermore, we will learn how to use blackout lining, how to make pinch pleats, cone pleats with buckram and how to divide.

Intermediate Level 3

• We will end the intermediate level by learning how to make sheers. We will learn how to choose, measure and cut the fabric; how to use buckram for pinch pleats and how to do the side and hem finishing with blind stitch.

*All Intermediate Classes are $160 per session

Advanced Classes

Advanced Level 1

• In the advanced levels we focus on upholstery. At this level we will work on chair upholestry; choosing, measuring, and cutting fabric; piping and finishing.

Advanced Level 2

• In level 2, we will be making furniture covers. We will choose, measure and cut fabric; learn how to choose foams, cotton bathing, zippers, piping and finishing.

Advanced Level 3

• For the final level, we will learn to work with leather and how to do leather furniture upholstery. 

*All Advanced Classes are $180 per session

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Alteration Classes

Beginner Classes

Beginner Level 1

• We will learn how to use industrial and domestic sewing machines. How to use hand stitching. How to change standard zippers, fly zippers and jackets zippers. How to sew all kinds of buttons; how to add darts to garments; how to use gathering methods and how to use bias tape

Beginner Level 2

• How to hem pants, skirts and basic sleeves by invisible hand and machine stitch. Shorten skirts with slit and lining; how to take sides, shorten slits; take in and let out waist; shorten hem by hand or machine. Taking in and letting out side seams and inseams; changing waist bands; shortening crotch; taking in waist and waist bands.

Beginner Level 3

• Shirt alterations. How to fix collar, neck line, arm hole, side seam, darts, and shorten

*All Beginner Classes are $85 per session

Intermediate Classes

Intermediate Level 1

•  Jacket or coat sleeve alteration with silt, button, button hole and lining.​

Intermediate Level 2

• Changing lining, zippers, button loops of jackets and coats

Intermediate Level 3

•  Take in and let out seams of jackets and coats. Change lining, raise shoulders, add shoulder pads and take in and let out sleeves.

*All Intermediate Classes are $110 per session

Advanced Classes

We will work on party dresses, tops evening pants, wedding dress, bridesmaid dresses all kinds of fixings. 

*Advanced Classes are $120 per session

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Single Session Domestic Sewing & Serger
Machines
(All sessions are three hours)

• Domestic sewing machine - Here you will learn about all the parts and attachments of a sewing machine and how to thread the machine We will go through the maintenance and care of the machine, such as cleaning and oiling and all kinds of stitching. - $80
• Domestic Serger machine - Here you will learn how to thread the machine, how to serge with two, three and four threads. On this machine we will also teach you how to sew and serge and how to roll with one needle. (In order to be fully functional on a domestic serger, you may need to take up to five sessions). - $95
• ​Tune-up session on domestic sewing machines. - $95 & up
• Tune-up session on serger machines. - $120. 
• Cover Stitch Domestic machine. We will teach you how to use one needle, two needle and three needle cover stitch and how to use them with different kinds of fabric - $85

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Beginner Sewing Classes for Kids 6 - 18
(All sessions are three hours)

We will work on numerous projects such as drawstring bags, tote bags, zippered pillow covers, aprons, and much more. We will learn all the essential skills needed to make all of the mentioned projects  - $70 per session

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YOUR EXPERIENCE IS OUR GUARANTEE

We want you to get the most out of your classes. We work very close with our students and work 
at your pace. There is no rush to move on to the next lesson as we want out students to be masterful
and comfortable before moving on. We will not take off the training wheels and let you fall!

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