OPEN SEW
~~coming in September~~
Wednesdays 6-8pm
Fridays 10am-12pm
Plus ONE Saturday per month, 10am-12pm
$20
- Bring a project to spread out in the studio and work
- Use all the studio tools and machines including the serger
- Ask some questions as you work on a dress, quilt, handbag or decor for your home
- Limited to 6, registration required
- Intro lesson or prior sewing experience required
- If you have lots of questions, please book a private lesson
- Open to anyone age 16+
- No refunds, class credit only if cancelled more than 24 hours beforehand.
Denim Stuffed Whale
Tuesday September 23
(registration opens August 12)
6-8pm
$40
Bring a pair of jeans to recycle and sew your very own Bedford the Stuffed Whale. Safety eyes and all sewing equipment provided. Please feel free to bring your own sewing machine if you like.
Intro to Clothing Seminar
Saturday September 27
(registration opens August 12)
12:30-2:30pm
$40
TAKE THE LEAP AND LEARN TO SEW YOUR OWN CLOTHES
- Learn how to take measurements
- Learn about various fabric types and leave with a swatch card to help you shop for your projects
- Learn how to read a commercial pattern.
- Karen will demonstrate start to finish how to prep everything needed for one of the projects in her stash/WIP pile.
- Learn which fabrics are right for which garments. We will discuss terms like drape, grainline, selvedge and nap. We will even cover threads, needles and stitch types that work best with various fabrics and projects.
- Ask questions!!!
- Get started on your first garment, or leave with all the info you need to choose a pattern, fabric and cut your size.
- *You will not leave with a completed piece of clothing at the end of two hours. You WILL leave with tons of info and confidence to sew your own clothes!!
Saturday October 4
12:30-2:30pm
$40
Drawstring Project Bag
Make this versatile drawstring bag that is perfect for knitting, crochet and sewing projects. Plus, it makes a terrific reusable gift bag!
Feel free to bring 1/2yard each of 2 different fabrics, or choose from the studio stash.
Tuesday October 21
6-8pm
$40
Intro to Embroidery, Embellish Jeans
Bring a pair of jeans, a jean jacket, even a backpack and learn 4 basic embroidery stitches while embellishing your piece. All materials provided except the garment/bag to be embroidered.
Choose Your Own Adventure
- Bring 2 or more friends
- Choose or suggest a project
- Schedule a class/classes based on what works for you and the complexity of the project
Click the button below to start planning your Sewing Adventure!
