sewing
intro to sewing machine
with diana rupp
click for a project pic: 1,
2
| if you've never ever touched a sewing machine, or the last time
was in junior high school home ec, here's the perfect workshop to
develop some basic machine sewing skills. learn how to identify the
parts, what to look for when purchasing a new machine, and how to
make a simple wallet or pencil case – it's your choice! note:
feel free to bring your own machine if you'd like to learn how to
use it, otherwise we have have one for you to work on.
good news: this class or equivalent experience is all that's required
for signing up for beginner project classes like pillow making, simple
tote and sewing I: make a skirt |
one 2-hour class
(all supplies included + wallet pattern, resource list and a goody bag!)
$80
xx sorry, sessions A & B are sold out! please sign up for C xxx
| A | thu | jun | 26 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm |
| B | sat | jun | 28 | 12:00pm – 2:00pm |
| C | tue | jul | 08 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm |
| D | sat | jul | 19 | 12:00pm – 2:00pm |
| E | sat | aug | 09 | 12:00pm – 2:00pm |
| F | tue | aug | 12 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm |
| G | tue | sep | 02 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm |
| H | wed | sep | 24 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm |
special appearance! tee party with megan nicolay
check out megan's book, "generation
t"
| make is beyond thrilled to have craft superstar megan nicolay host one of her famous tee parties! yay. bring a bunch of old and/or ill-fitting tees and megan will show you any number of 108 ways to reconstruct them into something you'll love to wear. class fee includes a goody bag. all ages welcome! |
one 2-hour class (all supplies included except as noted above)
$60
| A | fri | sep | 26 | 7:00 - 9:00 |
skip the tailor: simple alterations
with diana rupp
| tired of paying a tailor 20 bucks to shorten your skirts and pants? let diana teach you some tailoring basics including hemming (both by hand and on the machine), how to make simple repairs such as sewing on buttons or fixing torn seams. please bring some sample garments you'd like to alter to class for discussion. no sewing experience necessary! includes all supplies. |
one 2-hour class (all supplies included except as noted above)
$80
| A | wed | jul | 30 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm |
| B | tue | aug | 19 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm |
| C | mon | sep | 22 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm |
new! lingerie making: panty workshop
with designer laura mehlinger of lola haze
| I'm super excited to have laura in the studio to show us how to make sexy-yet-functional panties! she'll cover all the rules of lingerie-making including working with knits and lace, inserting a narrow waistband elastic, seam finishing--we'll have a serger here for a demo--and inserting a lining. the best part? you'll leave with a fully finished pair! please be able to thread a machine and sew simple seams before signing up for this project-based class. |
one 2.5-hour class
$100 + $20 supply fee to be paid to instructor
| A | wed | jun | 25 | 6:30pm – 9pm |
one-night pillow making workshop
with diana rupp
pics from a recent pillow workshop: 1,
2,
3, 4
| one of my all-time favorite classes: sew the kind of high-end throw pillows you see at ABC and anthropolgie--only better! you'll pick up all the skills you need for making at least one envelope pillow cover from start to finish, and be able to make many more at home. beginner sewing machine experience required; please be able to wind a bobbin and thread a machine. if you don't know how, sign up for an intro to sewing machine class first (see above) and you'll be good to go! |
one 2-hour classes
$80 + supplies
| A | mon | jun | 30 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm |
| B | wed | jul | 23 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm |
| C | mon | aug | 18 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm |
men's tie
power
tie from SEW:
sew everything workshop
| not sure what to give your favorite guy, but know you want to make something handmade with love? here's your chance to spend a few hours on a sewing machine and whip up a dapper gift they'll always remember. we'll show you how to stitch a lined and interfaced tie and how to create custom labels for your project. please note: this workshop is suitable for beginners, but be able to thread a machine. if you've never sewn before, simply take an intro to sewing machine first, and we'll teach you the rest! |
one 4-hour class
$120 + supplies
| A | sun | sep | 14 | 1pm-5pm |
skill building clinic: zipper 101 workshop
with diana rupp
zippered pouch as seen in SEW: sew everying workshop
| want to make a project that requires a zipper, but are too intimidated to attempt the seaming-ly impossible? this workshop was created to demystify the various types of zippers and teach you the best techniques and correct presser feet for installing them, whether you're making a pillow or a pair of pants. class includes hands-on practice in the form of a versatile zippered pouch for you to keep, and a pattern so you can stitch up more when you get home. note: please be able to thread a machine as this skill is not the focus of the workshop. don't know how? sign up for an intro to sewing machine first. |
one 2-hour class
all supplies included + zippered pouch pattern
$60
| A | thu | jun | 19 | 6:30pm –
8:30pm |
| B | mon | aug | 11 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm |
| C | thu | sep | 25 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm |
sewing I: make a skirt
with diana rupp
sample skirts: 1,
2, 3,
4, 5
| make a cute and very wearable '70s style wrap skirt from start to finish. you'll shop for fabric and gather a basic sewing kit together before class, and then be taught how to layout, cut, and follow a commercial pattern, as well as basic sewing techniques like seam finishing and stitching a hem. note: this is a project-based class. please be familiar with winding a bobbin and threading a machine before signing up. an intro class (see above) will teach you what you need to know! |
three 2-hour classes
$240 + supplies
| A | thu | jul | 24 | 31| aug 07 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm |
sewing II: pencil skirt
with diana rupp
sample project pics: front
& back
| take your beginning sewing skills to the next level with a tailored pencil skirt. diana will teach you how to follow a commerical pattern, install a centered zipper and construct a finished waistband. basic sewing machine experience mandatory. class fee includes a pattern, so you'll be able to make many more after the class is done. note: this is a level II class and is intended for seamsters with a few easy projects under their belt. please take sewing I or have equivalent experience before signing up. |
three 2-hour classes
$240 + supplies
| A | tue | sep | 09 | 16| 23 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm |
sewing II: zippered hobo handbag
with diana rupp
here's a pic!
| have you ever dreamed of having your own line of handbags? or do
you just want to make them for fun? either way, we'll show you basic
bag-making tricks and techniques using our favorite hobo bag pattern
from SEW: sew everything workshop. note: this project involves a zipper
and drop-in lining; machine threading experience is mandatory. if
you don't have these skills, sign up for an intro to sewing machine
workshop so you'll be prepared. |
three 2-hour classes
$240 + supplies
| A | mon | jul | 14 | 21| 28 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm |