Sewing & Textile Classes in San Francisco, CA

Ready to pick up that needle and thread for the first time? Or finally take that sewing machine you bought out of the box and put it to good use? With Sewing 101 we are going back to the basics, starting from scratch, and taking you step by step through all the essentials to make learning to sew a fun and inspiring experience. Sewing 101 is perfect...

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...

Ready to pick up that needle and thread for the first time and only have a few hours? Or finally take that sewing machine you bought out of the box and put it to good use? With this workshop we are going back to the basics, starting from scratch, and taking you step by step through all the essentials to make learning to sew a fun and inspiring experience....

Have a pair of pants that needs a quick hem? Or a dress that needs to be taken in a little to fit just right? Come join us at The New York Sewing Center for our Alterations Workshop, our basic course for quick fixes and altering clothes. During this course you will learn: how and where to add or remove ease from a garment to achieve ideal fit how...

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...

Meet at our studio, create what you want, and learn at your own pace. You can bring in any project that you want to do and we will help you! Important Notes: Scheduling for private lessons is flexible and subject to the instructor's availability. If the instructor is unavailable during the date or time originally booked, CourseHorse and the class...

Meet at our studio, create what you want, and learn at your own pace. You can bring in any project that you want to do and we will help you! Important Notes: Scheduling for private lessons is flexible and subject to the instructor's availability. If the instructor is unavailable during the date or time originally booked, CourseHorse and the class...

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...

Knitting provides a world of fabric-making options. Using the simplicity, contrast and harmony of the knit and purl stitches, we learn the basics of this time-honored tradition: how to get the stitches onto and off of the needles, and what happens in between. Basic increasing, decreasing, texture and pattern reading. Projects may include stitch sampler...

Learn to make this perfect, real leather tote bag that fits everything in just 2 hours! This will go with you everywhere and goes day to night with every outfit! Project: Leather Tote Bag Supplies & Fabric: All included and shipped (Black or seasonal color options) leather & faux leather available. Prerequisite: Sewing 101 or...

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...

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: ...

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...

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. ...