Classes
Beginning Sewing
New to sewing or ready to build confidence at the machine? Our Beginning Sewing Home Décor Edition is the perfect place to start. This project-based class walks you through essential sewing skills while creating useful, gift-worthy items for your home. You will learn how to follow simple patterns, measure and cut fabric accurately, sew straight seams, pivot corners, and finish edges. Along the way, you’ll complete a variety of beginner-friendly projects designed to introduce new techniques without feeling overwhelming. Projects include:: a table runner, an embellished kitchen towel, a basic throw pillow and a pillowcase. By the end of the class, you’ll have a collection of handmade home décor items and the confidence to tackle future sewing projects on your own. Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting a refresher in sewing basics.
Cost: $ 89.99
Fix It Friday is a free, monthly demonstration designed to help everyday people tackle the most common clothing and household sewing repairs with confidence. Each session focuses on one practical fix, things like hemming, replacing buttons, repairing seams, or simple mending techniques you can use right away at home. This class is perfect for beginners or anyone who wants straightforward solutions without advanced sewing skills. Fix It Friday is a live demonstration, not a hands-on workshop, making it easy to watch, learn, and take notes. Attendance is free, but preregistration is required to reserve your spot. Come curious, leave empowered, and keep your favorite items out of the donation pile ?????
Cost: $ FREE
3 classes, 3 months, 3 projects. Join Sharon for one, two or all three while perfecting your applique skills on a variety of materials, if you choose. Register for all 3 classes, only purchasing one pattern for all three. The pattern contains three "Super Simple" towel designs, and they are great for beginners! This pattern includes instructions for 3 Summer towel designs: Strawberry Sweet, Spark of Fun and Summer Yummies. The April designs os Strawberry Sweet featuring an appliqued strawberry, May is Summer Yummies is a ice cream applique design. The ice cream cart with umbrella applique design says, "Summer is here!" and June is Spark of Fun featuring a lit applique firecracker- this fun chunky firecracker is perfect to have ready for the 4th of July!
New Owner's 1 provides an overview of your machine's basic sewing functions, including set up and threading, basic stitching, and how to adjust stitch settings. We will review care of your new machine, and discuss best practices while sewing. This class is all about getting you familiar with your new tool (because a sewing machine is just a power tool with a needle and thread)! Whether you’re interested in quilting, garment making, or just learning for fun, this class is the perfect starting point for your sewing journey.
Join us the 3rd Saturday of each month for our Floriani Total Control U lessons , available in person or virtually. If you wish to register for virtual lessons, but the class is listed as sold out, please call the store at 302.397.8091. Our virtual class is unlimited.