Are you a sewing enthusiast who wants to learn more techniques, but can't find instruction that fits your needs?

• Learn fundamental skills in sewing and construction techniques
• A variety of projects to choose from (projects may vary depending on experience)
  • Tunic Top, Hoodie, Pullover Sweatshirt
  • Pants (Palazzo style pant, PJ pant, sweatpants)
  • Bags (backpack, tote bag, zipper bags)
• Industry-trained instructors
• Ages 16+
• Prerequisite: Intro to Sew or relevant sewing experience
• 2 hour class each week
• Max 6 students per instructor
• Fabric cost NOT included (select fabric available for purchase in-studio)

Skills & Techniques

• Work with woven fabrics
• Intro to sewing with stable knits (sweatshirt knit, ribbing, etc)
• How to choose the right fabric for your project
• Learn proper pattern layout to reduce fabric waste
• Learn basic sewing terminology
• Project-based skills include: inserting elastic into waistband casing, hemming, sewing on neckbands, rib cuffs and waistband, sewing pockets, etc

Class 1: Project selection, learn basic fabric knowledge (hand, weight, drape and fibre content, care), take personal measurements, fabric selection, design sheets

Class 2: Learn how to layout your fabric (selvage, grainline, etc), how to read pattern pieces, make simple pattern modifications (shorten or lengthen, add rise to pants, adjust leg width, etc), pattern layout, proper cutting techniques, practice sewing on machine

Class 3: Sewing and construction

Class 4: Sewing and construction

Class 5: Sewing and construction

Class 6: Sewing and construction

• Our Intro to Sew Workshop (or equivalent sewing experience) is a prerequisite for this course
• Recommended for students to complete a minimum of 24 hours of Sewing Level 1 classes (or completed at least 2 out of the 12 beginner projects) before advancing to Sewing Level 2
• New Students are subject to a one-time $5 registration fee

• Learn more complex sewing techniques
• Understanding of garment construction and pattern manipulation
• Introduction to sewing with knits
• Introduction to how to use a serger and coverstitch machine
• Choose from the following projects (projects may vary depending on experience)
  • Jacket or Coat
  • Classic button up shirt
  • T-shirt
  • Fly front pants
  • Skirt
  • Dress
• Industry-trained instructors
• Ages 16+
• Prerequisite: Sewing Level 1
• 2 hour class each week
• Fabric cost NOT included (select fabric available for purchase in-studio or online)

Skills & Techniques

• Work with different weights of woven fabric
• Learn how to sew with light to medium weight knits
• Learn how to adjust thread tension accordingly for different fabric
• Project-based skills include: How to put in a zipper (separable, invisible), sew buttons and buttonholes using the sewing machine, sew collars, darts, plackets

Class 1: Project and fabric selection, take personal measurements, design sheets, pattern layout, fabric cutting

Class 2: Finish cutting fabric, sewing and construction

Class 3: Sewing and construction

Class 4: Sewing and construction

Class 5: Sewing and construction

Class 6: Sewing and construction

• Prerequisite: Sewing Level 1 Course
• Recommended for students to complete a minimum 12 classes in Level 2 (or equivalent to 24 hours of Sewing Level 1 classes (or completed at least 2 out of the 12 intermediate projects) before advancing to Sewing Level 3
• New Students are subject to a one-time $5 registration fee

• You’re the designer – bring any commercial, indie, or custom drafted pattern suitable for your sewing level
• Instructors will walk you through how to read a commercial/indie pattern, how to manage fit and make adjustments
• Become familiar with pattern terminology
• Students can explore technical and challenging fabrics
• How to choose appropriate fabric for your garment
• Industry-trained instructors
• Ages 16+
• Prerequisite: Competent sewer, understands garment construction and seam finishes (Sewing Level 1 Course or equivalent sewing experience)
• 2 hour class each week
• Fabric cost NOT included (select fabric available for purchase in-studio or online)

Skills & Techniques

• Learn how to read a commercial pattern (measurement charts, suggested fabric and notions, understand pattern terminology, etc)
• Pattern manipulation to achieve proper fit

Class 1: Project and fabric selection, pattern alterations, pattern layout, fabric cutting

Class 2: Sewing and construction

Class 3: Sewing and construction

Class 4: Sewing and construction

Class 5: Sewing and construction

Class 6: Sewing and construction

• Prerequisite: Sewing Level 1 or equivalent sewing experience
• New Students are subject to a one-time $5 registration fee