A small, hands-on workshop introducing the fundamentals of bag construction. You will build your bag step by step while learning techniques that transfer to many future bag projects.

Accurate cutting, interfacing, working with multiple layers, pockets, straps and handles, boxed corners, lining, topstitching, pressing, and professional finishing.

This class is for advanced beginners who are comfortable independently operating their sewing machine. No previous bag-making experience is required. It is a great class to take after The First Stitch.

Bring your sewing machine and basic sewing tools. Studio machine rental is available for $10 per session. A complete Everyday Bag kit will be available for purchase. If you prefer to bring your own materials, you will receive a detailed supply list after registration.

Approximately 8 hours of instruction, offered either as one full-day workshop or two 4-hour sessions depending on the scheduled date. The Everyday Bag pattern is included with registration. Kits are optional.

Due to the nature and popularity of our sewing sessions, all bookings are non-cancellable, non-refundable, and non-changeable once payment has been made. If you are unable to attend, please notify us as soon as possible.

By purchasing a Session, you are agreeing to this cancellation policy. BYO Supplies also welcome.

Upon purchase, an introductory email will be provided with all relevant addresses, phones, supplies and instructions. We can't wait to create with you!

A relaxed, hands-on garment sewing workshop designed for advanced beginners. You will work through a complete boxy top while learning how a commercial sewing pattern comes together.

Reading a sewing pattern, selecting your size, laying out and cutting fabric, garment construction, seam finishing, bias-bound neckline construction, pressing, and hemming.

This class is for advanced beginners who can independently thread a sewing machine, wind a bobbin, and sew a basic seam. It is a great next step after The First Stitch.

Your sewing machine and basic sewing tools. Studio machine rental is available for $10 per session. Plan on approximately 2 yards of lightweight woven fabric. The pattern is included with class registration. Kits will be available for purchase.

Approximately 8 hours of instruction. Depending on the scheduled date, the workshop may be offered as one full-day class or two 4-hour sessions. Pattern included.

Due to the nature and popularity of our sewing sessions, all bookings are non-cancellable, non-refundable, and non-changeable once payment has been made. If you are unable to attend, please notify us as soon as possible.

By purchasing a Session, you are agreeing to this cancellation policy. BYO Supplies also welcome.

Upon purchase, an introductory email will be provided with all relevant addresses, phones, supplies and instructions. We can't wait to create with you!

This Beginner Sewing Course is designed especially for those who are completely new to sewing — or returning after a long break and wanting to start with confidence.

We begin at the very beginning. You'll learn how to thread your sewing machine, avoid common tangles, and gain control so your stitching goes exactly where you intend. Each skill is introduced slowly and clearly, with demonstrations repeated as often as needed in a relaxed, supportive environment.

Throughout the day, you'll sew a small, practical piece that brings together all the foundational techniques you're learning. All materials are provided, and every stage of the session is supported with written guidance.

Ready to begin sewing with confidence?

This slow-paced hands-on beginner class is designed to help you feel at ease with your sewing machine and the essential skills that make everything else possible. Before diving into projects, we will focus on the foundations—so you can build with clarity, not frustration.

Together, we will walk through:

• How to thread and comfortably operate your sewing machine

• Understanding stitch types and finding the right tension

• Learning to guide fabric with steady control and ease

• Seam allowance basics and the quiet art of pressing

• Simple ways to troubleshoot the most common beginner hiccups

Who this is for:

✨ True beginners who have never used a sewing machine

✨ Anyone wanting to better understand how their machine works

✨ Students preparing for our 6-week garment sewing course

What’s included:

🪡 A 4-hour small-group session with guided instruction

🧵 Sewing machines available to rent, or you’re welcome to bring your own

📏 Fabric, thread, and essential tools provided

💡 Step-by-step guidance with personal, thoughtful support

You’ll leave with:

A sense of confidence—knowing how to set up your machine, work through simple issues, and begin your first project… along with a small piece you’ve made yourself.

The First Stitch is perfect for you if:

• You've never used a sewing machine before
• You're returning to sewing after a long break and want a fresh start
• You want a relaxed, supportive environment with no pressure to rush
• You'd like clear, step-by-step guidance and time to ask questions
• You want to leave feeling confident enough to continue sewing on your own

If you already feel comfortable threading your machine, sewing straight seams, and completing simple projects, you may enjoy The Next Stitch, our 6-Week Introduction to sewing your own clothes.

• Your sewing machine and any accessories you have
• If you don't have a machine, request to borrow one when booking
• Any additional items listed in your booking confirmation email
• A Sewing Tool kit is available for purchase and will provide all of the sewing tools you will need for this class (and of course the studio is fully stocked with anything you will need as well).

• Cost: $49 for the full day
• Time: 10:30am-2:30pm
• Payment: PayPal preferred (credit/debit card options available through PayPal)

If you experience any payment issues, please contact us.

Due to the nature and popularity of our sewing sessions, all bookings are non-cancellable, non-refundable, and non-changeable once payment has been made. If you are unable to attend, please notify us as soon as possible.

By purchasing a Session, you are agreeing to this cancellation policy. BYO Supplies also welcome.

Upon purchase, an introductory email will be provided with all relevant addresses, phones, supplies and instructions. We can't wait to create with you!

Four hours. Your project. Your choice.

Want to make a tote bag? Learn to install a zipper? Sew a simple wallet? Make scrunchies for everyone you know? Bring a project you have been wanting to try, or choose from one of our beginner-friendly studio projects.

This relaxed four-hour workshop lets you decide what you want to learn while receiving hands-on guidance along the way.

Rather than everyone making the same thing, each student works at their own pace on a project that interests them.

What You Can Make

Projects should be appropriate for a four-hour class and your current sewing skill level. Ideas may include:

• Tote or simple everyday bag
• Zipper pouch
• Easy wallet or card holder
• Doggie Snuffle Mat
• Scrunchies
• Simple apron
• Pillow cover
• Drawstring bag
• Reusable fabric accessories
• A small project you have already started and need help finishing

Because everyone chooses their own project, the skills you learn will depend on what you decide to make. Your instructor will help you focus on techniques that match your project and current sewing level.

You may learn:

• How to read and follow simple sewing instructions or patterns
• Accurate measuring, cutting, and marking
• Better seam control and consistent seam allowances
• How to sew curves, corners, and enclosed seams
• Zipper installation
• Making straps, handles, or simple pockets
• Using interfacing for added structure
  Topstitching and finishing techniques
  Pressing as you sew for a more professional result
• Troubleshooting common sewing problems
• How to choose the right needle, thread, fabric, and notions for your project
  

Learning Focus: Building confidence by learning the techniques you want to use on a project you actually want to make.

This class is perfect if you already know the basics of using a sewing machine but want help taking the next step.

You should be able to thread your machine, wind a bobbin, and sew a basic seam independently.

It is a great choice if you have completed The First Stitch, have a project you want help with, or simply want to learn a new sewing technique without committing to a longer course.

No advanced sewing experience is required. Your project will be selected based on your current skill level and what can reasonably be completed during the four-hour workshop.

Bring your sewing machine and the basic sewing tools you normally use.

Studio sewing machines may be reserved for $10 for the class.

If you are bringing your own project, bring the pattern, fabric, thread, notions, zippers, hardware, or other supplies needed to complete it.

Not sure what to make? No problem. A selection of beginner-friendly patterns, project ideas, and kits will be available at the studio.

Please let us know what you would like to make when you register so we can make sure your project is a good fit for the class and help you arrive prepared.

A Sewing Tool kit is available for purchase and will provide all of the sewing tools you will need for this class (and of course the studio is fully stocked with anything you will need as well).

Class Length: 4 hours

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner and above

Format: Small-group, instructor-guided workshop

Project: Student's choice, with instructor approval

Patterns: Selected studio patterns available depending on project

Kits: Optional project kits available for purchase for select projects

Machine Rental: $10

Students work independently on their own projects while receiving individualized instruction and help as needed.

Due to the nature and popularity of our sewing sessions, all bookings are non-cancellable, non-refundable, and non-changeable once payment has been made. If you are unable to attend, please notify us as soon as possible.

By purchasing a Session, you are agreeing to this cancellation policy. BYO Supplies also welcome.

Upon purchase, an introductory email will be provided with all relevant addresses, phones, supplies and instructions. We can't wait to create with you!

Would you like to buy or make garments that fit better and are more flattering to your figure? There’s something quietly powerful about understanding your own proportions—seeing your body clearly, without guesswork, without comparison.

In this workshop, we slow down and take careful, accurate measurements—learning not just how to measure, but how to read what those numbers are really telling you. You’ll map your proportions, notice your natural balance, and begin to understand how garments are meant to fit you, not a standard.

From there, you’ll create your own croqui—a simple, personal sketch that reflects your true shape. Not idealized, not stylized—just honest, useful, and entirely yours. This becomes a tool you can return to again and again as you design, sew, and refine your wardrobe.

We’ll also explore body typing and essence in a grounded, thoughtful way—looking at line, proportion, and presence rather than labels or rules. The goal isn’t to box you in, but to give you language and clarity so your choices feel easier and more aligned.

You’ll leave with:

– A full set of personal measurements

– A hand-drawn croqui based on your proportions

– A clearer understanding of your shape, balance, and natural lines

– A foundation for choosing and sewing garments that truly fit your body

This is a quiet kind of confidence—the kind that comes from knowing yourself well, and creating from that place.

You will leave with:

– A full set of personal measurements

– A hand-drawn croqui based on your proportions

– A clearer understanding of your shape, balance, and natural lines

– A foundation for choosing and sewing garments that truly fit your body

Anyone who has always longed for better fitting clothes will benefit from this session.

Just bring yourself! Under your regular clothes, please wear fairly tight fitting tank and leggings.

In this workshop, we take careful, accurate whole body measurements—learning not just how to measure, but how to read what those numbers are really telling you. You’ll map your proportions, notice your natural balance, and begin to understand how garments are meant to fit you, not a standard.

From there, you’ll create your own croqui—a simple, personal sketch that reflects your true shape. Not idealized, not stylized—just honest, useful, and entirely yours. This becomes a tool you can return to again and again as you design, sew, and refine your wardrobe.

We’ll also explore body typing and essence in a grounded, thoughtful way—looking at line, proportion, and presence rather than labels or rules. The goal isn’t to box you in, but to give you language and clarity so your choices feel easier and more aligned.

You’ll leave with:

– A full set of personal measurements

– A hand-drawn croqui based on your proportions

– A clearer understanding of your shape, balance, and natural lines

– A foundation for choosing and sewing garments that truly fit your body

This is a quiet kind of confidence—the kind that comes from knowing yourself well, and creating from that place.

Due to the nature and popularity of our sewing sessions, all bookings are non-cancellable, non-refundable, and non-changeable once payment has been made. If you are unable to attend, please notify us as soon as possible.

By purchasing a Session, you are agreeing to this cancellation policy. BYO Supplies also welcome.

Upon purchase, an introductory email will be provided with all relevant addresses, phones, supplies and instructions. We can't wait to create with you!

6 Week Beginner Apparel Sewing Course

A thoughtful start to making your own clothes.

If you’ve been wanting to learn to sew your own garments—but didn’t know where to start—this course was created for you.

Over six weeks, build skills that make sewing feel natural instead of overwhelming. You’ll learn how your machine works, how fabric behaves, and how patterns come together—so that by the end, you’re not just following instructions… you understand what you’re making.

This is a supportive, small-group experience designed especially for beginners looking to build a strong garment construction foundation.

What we’ll learn together:

• How to set up, use, and troubleshoot your sewing machine

• Reading patterns and cutting with confidence

• Understanding fabric (with your own swatch binder and guided notes)

• Seam finishes, zippers, hems, and elastic casings

• Garment construction through simple, wearable pieces. Choose from a ruffled hem short and top coordinated set, or a similar set in a more modest tone - ruffled hem skirt and top.

Course details:

• 6 weeks — one 4-hour class each week

• Begins July 11, 2026

• Saturdays at 10:30am

Materials:

We will provide basic materials (pins, etc.), a place to mark, cut and press and tools to do so,

You will choose and bring fabric for your project so your work reflects you OR purchase a kit (with fabrics you choose from our shop).

Investment:

• Pay in full: $425 (a $25 savings)

• Payment plan: 3 installments of $150

• Registration & supply fee: $45
(waived for First Stitch students - invoiced separately)

Additional notes:

• Bringing your own sewing machine is highly encouraged—this is how confidence really builds

• Rental machines are available for $10 per session

You’ll leave with:

A solid, lasting foundation—and the ability to begin making your own clothing with clarity and confidence.

This is more than a class. It’s the beginning of a skill you’ll carry for years.

Limited spaces are available to keep the experience personal and supportive.

Refining the Fundamentals — Build on your existing skills with a focus on accuracy, consistent seam allowances, and confident machine control.

Precision Sewing & Construction — Improve your stitching through careful alignment, pinning, and control.

Intermediate Seams & Finishes — Explore more advanced seam finishes and when to use them for strength, durability, and a polished interior.

Shaping & Structure — Learn techniques that introduce shape and structure, such as darts, pleats, or controlled curves.

Fabric Choice & Handling — Gain a deeper understanding of fabric behavior, weight, and drape.

Problem Solving at the Machine — Develop strategies for troubleshooting common sewing issues.

The Next Stitch is a perfect next step if:

• You’ve learned the basics and are ready to begin making real garments
  
• You can thread your machine and sew simple seams, but want more confidence
  
• You’re ready to understand how garments come together—not just follow steps
  
• You want guidance through your first wearable pieces, at a steady and supportive pace
  
• You’re excited to start sewing pieces you’ll actually reach for in your wardrobe
  

If you’re brand new to sewing or still getting comfortable with your machine, The First Stitch is the best place to begin. It will give you the foundation that makes this course feel natural, not overwhelming.

• Your sewing machine and any accessories you use regularly
• If you don't have a machine, request to borrow one when booking
• Any additional items listed in your booking confirmation email

• Cost: $450 ($50 discount pay in full, or pay in 3 installments of $150)
• Time: 10:30am - 2:30pm
• Payment: PayPal preferred (credit/debit card options available through PayPal)

If you experience any payment issues, please contact us.

Due to the nature and popularity of our sewing sessions, all bookings are non-cancellable, non-refundable, and non-changeable once payment has been made. If you are unable to attend, please notify us as soon as possible.

By purchasing a Session, you are agreeing to this cancellation policy. BYO Supplies also welcome.

Upon purchase, an introductory email will be provided with all relevant addresses, phones, supplies and instructions. We can't wait to create with you!

The First Blue is a gentle, beginner-friendly introduction to the art and science of indigo dyeing. This class is designed for those who are curious about indigo and want to learn the process in a relaxed, supportive studio environment.

We begin with an overview of indigo itself — how it works, why it behaves differently from other dyes, and what makes it so enduring. You'll learn safe handling practices, how to work confidently around an indigo vat, and how to prepare cloth for dyeing.

You'll leave with a collection of your own dyed samples, along with written guidance to support continued exploration at home. All materials are provided.

Indigo Fundamentals — Understanding the chemistry and history behind indigo dyeing.

Safe Handling Practices — Working confidently and safely with the indigo vat.

Resist Techniques — Simple resist and immersion techniques to create beautiful patterns.

Color Development — Watch the transformation as fabric shifts from green to blue in open air.

The First Blue is perfect for you if:

• You've never worked with indigo before
• You're curious about natural dyeing and want a clear, safe introduction
• You enjoy learning through hands-on process
• You prefer a relaxed, unhurried class environment
• You want to understand why indigo works, not just how

No prior dyeing experience is required.

All dyes, fibers, and materials are provided. Please wear clothing suitable for studio dye work.

If you have a color palette or inspiration you'd like to work from (fabric, artwork, photos), you're welcome to bring it along.

• Duration: 10:30am to 3:30pm
• Cost: $69
• Payment: PayPal preferred (credit/debit card options available through PayPal)

Credit and debit card options are available through PayPal. If you experience any issues, please contact us.

Due to the nature and limited availability of our dye sessions, all bookings are non-cancellable, non-refundable, and non-changeable once payment has been made. If you are unable to attend, please notify us as soon as possible.

By purchasing a Session, you are agreeing to this cancellation policy.