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Essential Sewing Skills to practice as a Beginner
Being a new sewist can be both scary and frustrating but sewing is such a rewarding skill to learn. We have taught learn to sew
Sewing Tips To Be A Better Sewist
The Beginner Note to self: Remember we sew inside out (or right sides together) then turn the pretty side out (the right side) to hide
How to Choose Your First Sewing Machine
La Movida’s Founder Laurie and Youth Sewing instructor Samantha share what their opinions are on what sewing machine to have as a beginner sewer. Buying
Essential Sewing Tools for Beginner Sewist
The holidays are right around the corner and we always get loads of questions about what every sewist should have for their home sewing studio.
Great Gifts to Sew for the Holidays
The holidays are right around the corner so it’s the perfect time to put your sewing lessons to the test! We’ve collected a few quick,
A New look for our Adult Beginner Sewing Classes
Our new intro sewing workshop and a free pdf sewing tutorial of our original tote! We are always striving to grow and keep with the
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Our Classes and Workshops
In this course, students will complete stylish, on-trend projects while learning basic sewing techniques. Please review the Youth Sewing course details before registering.
Developed with the budding fashion designer in mind, this course teaches students to sketch, design and construct their own mini collection. Please review the Youth Fashion Design course details before registering.
By completing one of our workshops new sewing will be sufficiently prepared to start a bigger sewing challenge at one of our fantastic camps. Please review the Youth Workshop details before registering.
In La Movida’s four day camps students will be encouraged to customize their projects for personal fit and style. Please review the Youth Camp details before registering.
Adult sewing students will learn how to read basic patterns, follow pattern instructions, make simple pattern alterations, layout and cut fabric, and learn basic garment construction. Please review the Adult Sewing course details before registering.
In this one-time 3 hour course students will learn how to thread the machine, basic sewing stitches, seam finishing techniques, marking and cutting fabric, cut out pattern pieces and gain the skills needed to create their very own, take home Market Bag! Please review the Adult Workshop details before registering.
We’re pleased to offer parents the opportunity to host birthday parties for their kids in our beautiful studio. For more information about booking a special event contact us.
