Learn how to sew.

5 Lessons: Each lesson is 2-3 hours. (We go at YOUR pace)

Do you have a sewing machine still in the box because you don’t know how to use it? These lessons are designed for the absolute beginner that takes you from not understanding your machine to being able to sew basic projects independently.

You will make a standard-sized Pillowcase, Drawstring, Zipper Bag, Lounge Pants, or Shorts and learn how to read a commercial pattern.

PLEASE BRING BRING THESE ITEMS TO THE CLASSES:
Please bring your sewing machine, all-purpose thread, and any basic sewing tools you have each week, or you may rent one of ours for $10 a class.
Week 1, Pillowcase Project:
your sewing machine, all-purpose thread and
3/4 yard of medium-weight cotton for the base and 1/4 yard of coordinating medium-weight cotton for the cuff.

Week 2, Drawstring Bag Project:
your sewing machine, all-purpose thread, and
Three 1/3-yard pieces of medium-weight woven fabric for the lining and exterior fabrics
1 1/2 yards of ribbon or cording for the drawstring

Week 3, Zipper Bag Project:
your sewing machine, all-purpose thread and
zipper foot attachment of your machine accessories
1/3 yard canvas weight fabric for exterior
1/3 yard medium-weight cotton for the interior
9” standard polyester zipper,
1/3 yard fusible fleece

Week 4, PJ Pants Project:
Your sewing machine, all-purpose thread, and
Medium-weight woven cotton: Look at size charts on the pattern to determine yardage quantity
One 1/2-yard of 3/4” wide woven elastic for the waist
PJ Bottoms Pattern Choices: Simplicity 1520, Simplicity 3935, Free online patterns: Patterns For Pirates/Walk The Plank, 5 Out Of 4/Haymitch Pajama Pants; if you use an online pattern, please click the link to find instructions and printable download.

Week 5, Pattern Basics:
For the last class, we’ll go over how to use a commercial pattern and how to get the right materials, plus make a small sample pack of examples you make and take home common techniques pattern makers assume you already know, so all you’ll need to bring is your machine.

As a courtesy, we offer optional kits for this class for $60, including everything on this list except sewing machines and tools. Email jamie.sewinghive@gmail.com at least one week before your first class to let her know what colors you’d like to order, and we’ll prepare it for you by the first class.

Or reserve an hour of in-person shopping help at a local fabric store in the Dublin or Polaris area at least one week before the class. See details of our Shopping Services here.

From there, you can grow your skills with our next-level classes:
Stitch-Style-Create: Sew With Knits or Stitch-Style-Create II: Sew Clothes
* Classes meet weekly (5 weeks) for 2-3 hours, excluding Holidays.

Instructors: Jamie, Martha, Michelle

Cost for scheduled and semi-private series begins at $250, with a 4-student maximum on dates posted.
You may register for a ONE-ON-ONE private option for $500, and your instructor will coordinate dates and times that work for you and the teacher.
This includes a notebook with instructions and patterns for the pillowcase, drawstring bag, and zipper pouch.

No skills required, ages 16 and up.

NOTE: When a date/time option doesn’t have a calendar date, an instructor will email you to coordinate a time/date that works best for everyone after registering for your class.