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Crash Course Sewing     Kids - Crash Course Sewing     Serger Basics

Construction Techniques & Terminology - NEW!     Make a Totebag     Amy Butler's Frenchy Bag

Zippered Makeup Bag     Handbags 101     Amy Butler's Birdie Sling     Amy Butler's Yoga Bag

The A-Line Skirt     The Pencil Skirt     Anna Maria Horner's Study Hall Skirt     Summer Dresses!

Amy Butler's Sun & Surf Halter Top     Serge Your Own Tank Top! - NEW!     Pajama Pants     Hostess Aprons!

How to Hem Your Pants and Jeans     Introduction to Draping & Patterndrafting

How to Start a Crafty Business     Intro to Fashion Design & Sketching     Stitch Night - Open Sew

Kids Sew Camp

 

Crash Course Sewing ^Top

Want to learn to sew? Did you get a new machine as a gift? This quick class will teach you everything you need to get started! Use our machines or bring your own, You will learn how to thread the machine, load the bobbin, adjust tension, change needles, and troubleshoot. You will sew straight lines, turns and curves. Also, you will learn about sewing techniques like seam allowances and how to adjust the settings on the machine. After this class you will be set for any of our project based classes. No Supplies needed! Note: If bringing your own machine, please bring the manual, all power cords, pedals, etc.

2 hour class - $24

Kids - Crash Course Sewing ^Top

This is a kids only version of our Crash Course sewing class. This quick class will teach kids ages 8-12 everything they need to get started sewing! They will learn how to thread the machine, wind the bobbin, adjust tension, change needles, and troubleshoot. They will sew straight lines and corners and make a cute pin cushion. After this class they will be set for any of our project based classes. No Supplies needed!

2 hour class - $24

Serger Basics ^Top

New Class! Ever wondered what the crazy 4 threaded machine is at StitchCraft? It's a serger machine, also known as an overlock machine. These fantastic machines are wonderful for sewing knits but are also great for wovens. This quick intro class will teach you how to thread it, adjust stitch length and width, how to serge straight and curved seams and how to troubleshoot. No supplies needed!

2 hour class - $24

Construction Techniques & Terminology - NEW! ^Top

Baffled by sewing terms like ease, darts and facings? Want to know how to put in a zipper? How to stitch buttonholes and machine stitch on buttons? How to finish seams neatly? Come join us in this quick class that will demystify the sewing techniques that you will come across constantly and the secrets that sewing patterns leave out.

2.5 hour class - $30

Please bring the following:
• one regular coil zipper (any color and length)
• one invisible zipper (any color and length)


Make a Totebag ^Top

Come learn how to make a useful and simple totebag! You'll lean how to follow a pattern, sew handles, make pockets and insert a lining. If you can thread a machine and sew a seam then you are ready for this class!

3 hour class - $36

Please bring the following:
• 1/2 yard of cotton fabric for outside
• 1/2 yard of cotton for lining
• 1/2 yard of fusible interfacing
• Matching thread
• Fabric scissors
• Pins
• Seam Ripper
• Ruler
• StitchCraft Totebag Pattern


Amy Butler's Frenchy Bag ^Top

Do you like making bags? Come make this popular style from Amy Butler. Over your shoulder or close at hand, these vintage glamour bags are quintessential for keeping your everyday necessities handy.

5 hour class - $60

Please bring the following:
• Amy Butler's Frenchy Bag pattern
• 5/8 yard of 45" wide fabric for the main panels and handles
• 3/8 yard of 45" wide fabric for the contrast top band
• 1 yard of 45" wide fabric for the lining and interior pockets
• 1 yard of 45" wide fusible interfacing (we like Decor Bond)
• thread
• 1 magnetic snap set
• seam ripper, pins, tailor chalk or fabric marker


Zippered Makeup Bag ^Top

Scared of zippers? Don't be because this class will teach you how to insert a zipper into a lined bag. We'll make a fun and functional lined makeup bag with a wrist strap and zip top. You'll never fear the zipper again!

2.5 hour class - $30

Please bring the following:
• 14"¯ non separating zipper
• 1/3 yard cotton fabric
• Matching thread
• Fabric scissors
• Paper scissors
• Pins
• Seam Ripper
• 1/3 yard fusible interfacing


Handbags 101 ^Top

Ever wanted to make your own cute handbag? Then this is the class for you sugar! In this class you will make a pattern and sew a handbag of your own fabulous design using your own fabric. All sorts of little tricks and secrets to making a professional looking handbag will be covered. You will learn how to make and adjust handbag patterns, how to use fusible to make bags stiff, tips on choosing fabrics & trims, about different types of closures and handles plus sewing and pressing tips.

4 hour class - $48

Please bring the following:
• 2/3 yard cotton fabric for outside of bag and straps
• 2/3 yard of cotton or satin for lining and pocket
• 2/3 yard of Decor Bond or Fuse-A-Shade heavyweight fusible interfacing
• 1 yard of lightweight fusible interfacing
• I set of magnetic snaps
• Handles (optional)
• Trims (ribbon, silk flowers, buttons, etc., optional)
• Matching thread
• Fabric scissors
• Paper scissors
• Tape measure
• Pins
• Seam Ripper
• Notebook and pen


Amy Butler's Birdie Sling ^Top

This honey of a sling holds everything and it\'s easy to make! (Great for beginners.) Modern styling and dynamic proportions will make this one of your favorite carry-all bags!

6 hour class - $72

Please bring the following:
• Amy Butler Birdie Sling Pattern
• Fabric for outside of bag (check pattern for amount needed for your style)
• Fabric for lining of bag (check pattern for amount needed for your style)
• Fusible Interfacing (check pattern for amount needed)
• 1 magnetic snap set
• thread
• basic sewing supplies like pins, scissors, seam ripper, etc


Amy Butler's Yoga Bag ^Top

Learn how to make a simple yoga mat bag that will look like it came from a high end boutique! We\'ll be using Amy Butler\'s free PDF pattern for this project!

3 hour class - $36

Please bring the following:
• 1 1/4 yard of 45" cotton fabric for the exterior
• 7/8 yard of 45" cotton fabric for the lining
• matching thread
• basic sewing supplies like scissors, pins, seam ripper etc.


The A-Line Skirt ^Top

This fun class will teach you everything you need to make a super fashionable A-Line skirt! You will learn how to read a pattern and understand construction techniques like seam allowances, grainlines, pinning, and ironing for projects. This is a great follow up to any of our beginning classes.

5 hour class - $60

Please bring the following:
• A Bias Cut A-Line Skirt pattern in your size
• Cotton fabric (check pattern for amount needed)
• Matching thread
• Fabric scissors
• Tape measure
• Pins
• Seam Ripper
• Notebook and pen
• 1 package of regular single fold bias tape


The Pencil Skirt ^Top

The Pencil Skirt is a wardrobe staple and quick to make. You learn how to sew waist darts, insert an invisible zipper and do a faced waist band. One you make one, you'll want to make dozens more!

3 hour class - $36

Anna Maria Horner's Study Hall Skirt ^Top

Adorable new pattern from fabric designer Anna Maria Horner. This a-line silhouette skirt features flattering inverted pleats and a contrast border. You'll learn how to put in an invisible zipper!

6 hour class - $72

Please bring the following:
• Study Hall Skirt Pattern
• Fabric (check pattern for amount needed)
• invisible zipper
• Thread
• Basic sewing supplies (pins, scissors, tape measure, etc)


Summer Dresses! ^Top

Summer is fast approaching and who doesn\'t love a sundress on a warm day? Come join in this free form class where you will make the dress of your choice. Check with us for pattern suggestions but it\'s really up to you! You\'ll learn how to insert a zipper, sew darts and gathers, line a bodice and more!

8 hour class - $96

Please bring the following:
• A dress pattern of your choice (check with us for suggestions)
• fabric (check pattern envelope for amount needed)
• matching thread
• notions like zipper, hook & eyes, buttons, etc (check pattern)
• basic sewing supplies like scissors, pins, seam ripper, etc)


Amy Butler's Sun & Surf Halter Top ^Top

Flattering and comfortable in one easy to make, easy to wear top that is at home on the beach, after the gym, running about town or enjoying some serious down time! Great for both kids & adults!

4 hour class - $48

Please bring the following:
• Amy Butler Sun Surf Halter Pattern
• 44" cotton fabric (check pattern for amount needed for your size)
• 44" fabric for lining (check pattern for amount needed)
• 1/4" elastic
• thread
• basic sewing supplies (scissors, pins, seam ripper, etc.)


Serge Your Own Tank Top! - NEW! ^Top

Once you've got the serger basics down, it's time to make something. And the perfect first project is a simple tank top! Learn to work with knits, hemming tricks of the trade and more. You will be amazed at how quickly you can make a top!

3 hour class - $36

Please bring the following:
• 1 yard of knit fabric (cotton jersey, cotton interlock, rib knit, etc)
• 4 spools of thread
• Serger tweezers
• basic sewing supplies (scissors, pins, tape measure)
• optional ribbon or trim to use as straps


Pajama Pants ^Top

Come join us and make a comfy pair of PJ pants! This class is a fantastic project for beginners and intermediate seamsters alike. Perfect for all ages!

4 hour class - $48

Please bring the following:
• Pajama Pant Pattern
• fabric (check pattern for amount needed)
• thread
• elastic for the waist
• basic sewing supplies (scissors, pins, seam ripper, etc.)


Hostess Aprons! ^Top

Did you know that aprons are totally back in style? They are and in this class you'll make an adorable apron using the Emmeline Apron by Sew Liberated. This style is totally reversible and features a flattering gathered bust and wide sash. You'll learn how to read a pattern, cut fabric, sew gathers and more. Make them for yourself and as gifts!

3 hour class - $36

Please bring the following:
• Emmeline Apron by Sew Liberated
• 1 yard of Cotton Fabric for outside
• 1 yard of Cotton Fabric for reverse side
• 1 3/4 yards fabric for the straps and sash
• 1/4 yard of lightweight fusible interfacing
• thread
• basic sewing supplies like scissors, pins, seam ripper, etc.


How to Hem Your Pants and Jeans ^Top

Don't you hate paying 20 bucks or more to get your pants and jeans shortened? Wish you could do it yourself? You can! Come learn several different techniques from blind hemming to topstitching to the hidden seam that preserves the original jean hem.

2.5 hour class - $30

Please bring the following:
• Pants and jeans that need to be hemmed
• matching thread
• pins
• tailor chalk
• (also, bring the shoes you would plan to wear with your pants as that affects how much you should shorten them)


Introduction to Draping & Patterndrafting ^Top

Have you been wanting to create your own designs? Want to know how they do it on Project Runway? In this class we'll go over the basics of draping and patterndrafting. We'll drape a basic bodice and straight skirt in muslin and then transfer the drape to flat pattern and true it up. Once you've draped a basic skirt and bodice you'll be able to start creating all different types of garments. Bring your own form or use ours!

5 hour class - $60

Please bring the following:
• 3 yards of muslin (you can also use any cheap cotton, bedsheets, etc.)
• 2 yards of dot pattern paper
• 10 yards of narrow black twill tape (1/8"¯ or 1/4"¯)
• straight pins
• pencil and eraser
• 2x18 inch C-Thru ruler
• curved ruler (French curve or hip curve is good)
• tape measure
• fabric and paper scissors
• thread
• notebook and pen


How to Start a Crafty Business ^Top

Do you make cute handbags? How about funky jewelry? Do people stop you in the street and ask you about the awesome skirt that you made? Do people constantly tell you that you should sell the things you make? Have you always wanted to start your own business but didn't know how? This fun and informative class will teach you the basics on starting your own crafty business.

2 hour class - $24

We'll go over the following:
How to get a reseller's permit so you can buy your materials tax-free
How register a business name
How to get a business bank account
How to set up credit card acceptance
Selling to retail stores through wholesale and consignment
Marketing and PR
Craft shows and trunk shows


Intro to Fashion Design & Sketching ^Top

Are you interested in fashion design? Are you inspired by Project Runway? This class will go over the basics of clothing design. We’ll discuss flat sketching, the elements of design and how to bring your designs to life. Bring tracing paper, pencil, eraser, clear ruler, notebook and pen to class.

2 hour class - $24

Stitch Night - Open Sew ^Top

We have had so many requests for an evening version of our open studio/drop in sewing. So here it is! Stitch Night is designed to be an informal evening where you can work on any project you wish and get a little help. Need to use the serger? No problem! Need help fitting a garment? You got it! Feel free to bring snacks and drinks!

3 hour class - $36

Kids Sew Camp ^Top

School's out and it's time to learn to sew! This is a fun 3 session class designed to teach kids ages 8-12 to operate a sewing machine, read a pattern and complete a project. You will complete a pair of pajama bottoms or an a-line skirt, your choice!

6 hour class - $72

Please bring the following:
• No supplies needed for the first session. You will need the pattern, fabric and notions for the second session.


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