Sewing & Textile Classes in Online

Let's relieve a lil stress, have fun and make a scarf! Learn a new skill and enjoy fellow creatives in this virtual knitting circle. All levels are welcome. No prior experience is necessary. This online class will be provided via Zoom videoconferencing service. To participate, you will need a smartphone or computer with a microphone (or headphones)...

In this fun and relaxing class, you'll learn the basics of hand embroidery that you can hang on your wall or stitch it on totes, pillows, or one-of-a-kind tees that will showcase your newfound skills and be totally on-trend! In two hours you'll learn: how to prep your hoop how to transfer an embroidery pattern onto fabric the basics of selecting...

In this class you will learn all of the basic stitches and techniques including how to thread sewing machine and wind a bobbin. In this class series you will create a sample binder of personal seam and technique samples, that will have everything you have learned in it!  You can reference this when you are working on a project and forget exactly...

From this class, you will design a cardholder, and be introduced to basic leather making tools. You will learn how to construct a cardholder, and use techniques, such as saddle-stitching, sanding, and edge-painting.  Due to COVID-19, we are only running online classes at this moment. Please book a session at least 10 days in advance, as we...

Learn how to make fabulous tie dye from the comfort of your own home. We will go over 15 folding and dyeing techniques. You can do the folds along with Catherine and prep the fabric during the workshop. Due to the nature of tie dye it will need to sit overnight before you can open it and wash it. If you buy the suggested kit- please allow at...

Join us for a weekend of sewing fun... all from the comfort of your own home. Stay home, wear your PJ's, and sew all weekend with fellow fabric nerds! This retreat centers around the Quilt Block Cookbook book. This book has patterns for 50 different 12" blocks that can be combined in limitless ways. Use one of the 7 quilt layouts offered in the book...

Learn the ancient Japanese art of Shibori or indigo tie-dye. First students will learn techniques for tying, folding, and dipping your fabric. Then students will learn how to prepare a vat of indigo. Due to social distancing this workshop will be a virtual workshop. I recommend setting it up in a place where you can get a little messy (due to...

Due to COVID-19, we are only running online classes at this moment.  From this class, you will design a cardholder, and be introduced to basic leather making tools. You will learn how to construct a cardholder, and use techniques, such as saddle-stitching, sanding, and edge-painting. Tools are not included. Items needed are listed below: ...

Back by popular demand!  Our Tea Towel Apron Workshop sold out in May - so we've added the live Zoom workshop again in September! Join us for a Saturday morning workshop and discover the beauty of old French textiles by creating something new out of something old!  We've teamed up with some of our favorite French General teachers to offer...

This class is perfect for beginner EQ8 users wanting to survey EQ8 and learn what is has to offer. Take a tour through the software to get a better understanding of the worktables, the Project Sketchbook, and how to navigate the workspace so you can design your own beautiful blocks and quilts!  Join Helen Ernst for this 3 hour intro course and...

Want to design and create your own leather goods? Handmake your own luxury leather products through our Handbag Making Class. We will cover all basic skills for handbag design, pattern making, and technical skills, including cutting, bonding, edge-painting. Saddle stitching and the usage of high-end leather materials will be instructed. Due to COVID-19,...

Using our antique cotton French smock, Molly will show you how to block print a floral garden along the hem and then fill in with creative stitches. Join us for a Saturday morning with the talented Molly Meng. You’ll learn to create and carve your very own "block" for printing with ink and paint on fabric and paper. You’ll learn about transferring...

Learn to sew a chic dress in this virtual workshop led by Christine Haynes!  In this four-evening workshop, you'll learn to sew a Friday Pattern Company Davenport dress! The perfect throw-on and go dress, the Davenport features full sleeves with an elastic ruffle hem as well as a shoulder flutter detail. The hem hits above...

Learn how color value can be used to really make your fabric choices for a quilt pop! Transparency quilts are one of Yvonne's favorite techniques, and she uses the Wayward Transparency quilt pattern as the basis to explore color value. A PDF pattern is included in the class fee. The Wayward Transparency pattern requires 2 fabrics that differ in value...

Sewing and patternmaking instruction in the age of Coronavirus. Enjoy a two hour socially-distanced learning experience from the comfort of your own home. Classes will be streamed directly to you via Zoom or Facetime. Available for all skill levels. Notes: Scheduling for private lessons is flexible and subject to the instructor's availability. ...