Skill Levels for Youth Sewing Classes
I learned to hand-sew at 7. It taught me how things are made and that I could turn fabric and thread into something useful and fun. — Jamie
Level 1:
Extreme Beginner Level Sewing
Little Hands with Big Ideas!
This is where their sewing journey begins…
Private Youth Hand Sewing Lessons (Ages 6+)
Creative one-on-one hand sewing lessons designed to inspire young makers! Students learn beginner sewing skills through fun, age-appropriate projects while building confidence, creativity, patience, and practical skills. Flex scheduling allows families to coordinate a lesson time that works best for them.
The sewing kits include fabrics and threads.
There is a variety of projects to make, which include:
-Flet Wallet with Button Closure
-Scrunchie with a Bow
-Decorative Throw Pillow Cover
-Sunglasses Case
-Dog Collar Bandana
-Detachable Fashion Collar
-Journal Cover and Bookmark
-Emo Mushroom Stuffie
-Cake Pin Cushion
These lessons help children
🧵 Strengthen fine motor skills and coordination
🧵 Grow confidence by creating something from start to finish
🧵 Express creativity in a screen-free, calming activity
🧵 Learn practical skills they can use for years
No previous skills required.
One-Hour Private Class $45 plus a prepared materials kit for $15.
Parents may wait in the lobby and use the WIFI or spend some time reading.
This class is taught by Priscilla. You can email her here with questions.
When they know how to thread a machine, can sew a straight line, and have the curiosity to learn more.
Kids Quilting Class: Sew Your First Quilt Block
Ready to spark creativity and build sewing skills? In this kids-friendly class, they will learn how to sew a basic quilting block using a sewing machine.
Students will choose from four fun quilt block designs, giving them a chance to personalize their project while learning essential quilting techniques.
What they’ll learn:
How to match and align fabric patterns
Proper pinning techniques for accuracy
Arranging fabric pieces into a quilt block design
Sewing layers together using a sewing machine
By the end of class, each student will complete a 10" x 10" quilt block—a perfect first project and a great foundation for future quilting!
Equipment: Sewing machines will be used. Bring your own.
Materials:
$15 Fabric kits are required and will be available for purchase separately
Each kit includes all materials needed to complete the project.
This class is a fun and supportive introduction to quilting—perfect for creative kids who want to learn a lifelong skill!
Class Details:
Ages 9 and up for students who know how to use their machine: setting up the thread and bobbin, troubleshooting, sewing a straight line, and have already sewn a couple of projects by machine successfully.
Bring your own sewing machine, or rent one of ours.
$65 for schedules and Flex-Schedule group classes + the $15 kit
This class is taught by Hannah. You can email her here with any questions.
Hand-sewing for ages 6+
Youth, ages 9+
Learn to sew in one 2-hour class (ages 9+). Make a pillowcase while learning basics: threading the machine, changing the needle, sewing straight lines, backstitching, finishing seams, pivoting corners, using pins, fabric markers, shears, and machine needles. You’ll also wind a bobbin, change stitch settings, cut fabric from a simple pattern, and fix common machine problems like thread jams and puckering.
Options and Cost:
Flex-Schedule or listed scheduled date Group class (2-4 students): $65 includes all fabrics and materials in your choice of colors. Class kit is $25
Flex-Schedule Private one-on-one: $90 includes all fabrics and materials in your choice of colors. (guaranteed to run).
For each student, the required Class kit costs $25 and is available here.
Bring your machine
Scheduling:
Some classes have set dates/times. If a listing has no date, the instructor will email you after you register to schedule. If a group class doesn’t meet the 2-student minimum, you’ll be emailed a week before class with options: upgrade to private, join the waitlist, pick another date, move your credit, or get a refund.
We are excited to get your young one started on their sewing journey!
This class is taught by Hannah and Priscilla.
Level 2: Beginners
Level 3: Confident Beginners
A fun one-hour introduction designed to help determine if your child is ready for a kids’ group sewing machine class!
Children will explore beginner sewing machine skills in a calm, encouraging setting while learning basic safety, following simple directions, and gaining confidence around the sewing machine. This session helps ensure children feel comfortable and prepared before joining a group class.
At the end of class, we’ll recommend the best next step for your young sewist.
*Note: Parents are required to stay in the building during the lesson. There is a lobby with WIFI and comfy chairs.
One Hour, $55, which includes machine usage and practice fabrics for making a cloth bookmark. No kit is required.
Ages 7+
This class is taught by Priscilla. You can email her here with questions.
Once you place the order, Priscilla will contact you to coordinate a date and time.
Machine Sewing for ages 7-8
Your young one can learn to machine sew in this course, tailored for ages 9-
You will make a standard-sized pillowcase with a coordinating cuff, a button-top tote bag, and a matching zipper wallet with key ring, and elastic waist PJ pants
Skills learned: setting up threads, winding a bobbin, changing a needle, preventing jams, proper use of tools, finishing seams, using patterns, following sewing instructions, using fusible interfacing, lining bags, adding elastic, and getting the right measurements.
You’ll need to bring:
fabric shears,
seam ripper,
tape measure,
straight pins
pin cushion
fabric chalk pencil
Bring your machine, or let us know if you need to borrow one of ours.
Four 2-hour classes
$50 for the course kit with all the materials, instructions, and patterns you will need
$250 for Flex-Schedule or scheduled groups of two to four.
$375 for Flex-Schedule Private, One-On-One classes with you and the instructor
No skills required, ages 9 and up.
Questions? Email us.
We can’t wait to get you started on your very own sewing journey!
Looking for a fun kids sewing class where children can continue to use a sewing machine? In this beginner-friendly machine sewing class for kids, students will learn basic sewing skills while creating a personalized bunting banner with fabric block letters that spell their name with Instructor Hannah Harman.
Designed for beginner sewists, this hands-on class teaches children how to safely use a sewing machine, sew straight lines, handle fabric, and assemble a simple sewing project from start to finish. Kids will enjoy choosing fabrics and creating a custom fabric name banner to decorate their bedroom, playroom, or creative space.
This beginner sewing class for kids is a great introduction to machine sewing and helps build confidence, creativity, and foundational sewing skills in a fun, encouraging environment. No previous sewing experience is required.
Perfect for kids who want to:
Learn how to use a sewing machine
Try a beginner sewing project
Create a personalized room decoration
Build confidence with sewing basics
Explore a fun and creative new skill
Skill Level: Beginner Level 2, Kids should have taken the Intro To Machine Sewing first
Project: Personalized Fabric Name Bunting Banner
Age Group: 9-14
Class Length: 2 Hours
Bring your sewing machine or borrow one of ours.
Scheduled and Flex-Schedule Group Classes are $65 + $15 Materials Kit
Flex-Schedule Private Classes are $85 plus +$15 Materials Kit
*If you order a Flex-Schedule class, your instructor will email you to coordinate dates and times that work for everyone.
This class is taught by Hannah. You can email her here with questions.
After sewing a few projects, can fix machine problems and want bigger sewing challenges.
Youth, ages 9+
Youth, ages 9+