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How to Sew your own Scrunchie with or without a Sewing Machine
Today I have a very special request from one of our youth sewing students! Presley has been asking for weeks for a rundown on how

What We Learned from Sewing 100 Raincoats
Tips to Sew your own Raincoat for Rainy season in Vancouver Rainy season is here in Vancouver and with every season change comes sewing inspiration!

Halloween Sewing Inspo
Halloween is right around the corner and I personally love to use it as a good excuse to stitch things up and get a little

Practicing sewing as a beginner
Sewing is a skill that is perfected over a lot of practice and one way we help others gain confidence behind the sewing machine is

7 Reasons Why Sewing is Great: Insights from the Mind Behind La Movida, Sewing Classes in Vancouver
When researching to write this blog I did a few Google searches around “The Benefits of Sewing” and “Why we should learn to sew?”. Although

You Say Tea I Say Party
It’s no secret La Movida sewing camps are all about having fun while learning new skills and making amazing fashion projects! But one of our best kept secrets is our tea party tradition at the end of each week.
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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.