Workshops

Each workshop costs $75 for a three-hour session and requires full payment to reserve your spot. Classes accommodate a maximum of six students with no refunds.
Supplies are included unless otherwise noted in an email sent to students before the workshop.

Location:
New Technology High School
920 Yount St.

Sewing Basics 2024

Simple Sewing 101
Workshop 1

If you've never used a sewing machine or are getting back into sewing after a long break, this workshop is perfect! In this session, you will learn the basics, including how to maintain your machine, identify essential sewing tools, wind your bobbin, thread your machine, understand the straight stitch, and make your first seam. Additionally, there will be a one-hour lecture covering the top three sewing rules, different types of needles, fabrics, interfacing, computerized versus mechanical machines, and how not to break the bank.

In-class sewing projects: Basic Coaster

Scrappy Happy Zig Zag
Workshop 2

Join our 'Happy Scrappy Zig Zag' workshop to have a blast while creating beautiful fabric art from scraps. In this workshop, you will master the basics and explore the techniques and importance of zig-zag and overlock stitches. We'll have fun discovering these stitches' significance and multiple uses. Additionally, we'll cover topics such as adjusting the length and width of your machine, choosing between different stitches, understanding the differences between a serger/overlock machine and a sewing machine, and determining when you might need one. The project for the workshop will be an oversized, joyous, scrappy coaster - not just your ordinary coaster - which will surely inspire you. I'll bring numerous examples to showcase the artistic applications of this concept.

In-class sewing projects: Scrappy Happy Zig Zag project

Sewing Styles

Workshop 3

You will explore three types of sewing: quilting, clothing, and utility, along with who

you are and how to discover your style. You will also learn more terminology,

techniques, and tools that sewers use daily.

In-class sewing project: Simplistic tote bag

Basic 202
Workshop 1-3

Get ready to explore a variety of sewing projects, including boxed corners, pockets, and different types of bags and purses. Discover the importance of interfacing and lining, and learn various techniques for creating these items without a serger. Master the art of confidently sewing boxes, bags, purses, and pockets.

In-class sewing project: Design a pocket tote with boxed corners and no raw edges

Garment 202

Workshop 1-3

You will learn about reading patterns and different types of patterns, including the difference between vintage and modern patterns. Should I learn to self-draft my patterns? What is a grain line, and why is it important? We will also cover different seam finishes and how to correctly enlarge and lengthen a pattern.

In-class sewing project: Simple two-panel skirt

Quilting 202
Workshop 1-3

Learn about quilt tools, methods, vocabulary, and overcoming your fears. Understand the basics of how to read a quilt pattern, comprehend quilt rulers, learn about free-motion quilting, different types of feet for other tasks, why a 2.0 stitch is used, whether the machine you have makes a difference, and the best techniques for binding and ironing. Also, learn about making the quilt sandwich and more!

In-class sewing project: Designing a self-binding art quilt