Skill Level 1 Classes and Courses
This is where you start building your sewing skills.
If you’ve never sewn or it’s been a while and you need a refresher, here are classes created just for you.
Learn to sew in one 2-hour class (ages 16+). 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.
Cost:
Scheduled Classes and Flex-Schedule Group class (2-4 students): $65 and required class kit: $25
Flex-Schedule Private one-on-one: $90 and required class kit:$25
Bring your machine or rent one of ours for $10
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.
Learn to sew in one 2-hour class (ages 16+). 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.
Cost:
Scheduled Classes and Flex-Schedule Group class (2-4 students): $65 and required class kit: $25
Flex-Schedule Private one-on-one: $90 and required class kit:$25
Bring your machine or rent one of ours for $10
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.
How do I use my sewing machine?
Learn everything your sewing machine can do with a "tour" guide that walks you through its functions and how to use the accessories.
Jackie Farbeann will be there, showing you how to make all the stitches your machine can do, and some manual demystification. It's much better to have a hands-on lesson to get the feel and muscle memory.
This class is great if you've had a machine and want to know more about what it does or you acquired one recently from a store that didn’t give you any hands-on help to understand all the features.
Learn how to really get the most from your machine, keeping it working at its best, and make projects by using the right machine accessory.
Bring your machine, the manual, and all the parts it came with, plus a spool of all-purpose thread.
This is a two-hour private session, you, your machine, and the instructor.
$80.00
Learn how to sew.
Do you still have a sewing machine in the box because you don’t know how to use it? These lessons are designed for absolute beginners and take you from not understanding your machine to sewing basic projects independently.
You will make a standard-sized Pillowcase, Drawstring, Zipper Bag, Lounge Pants, or Shorts, and sew essential beginner-level samples as you learn to read a commercial pattern, take accurate measurements, and select fabrics for future projects.
You’ll need to bring:
fabric shears,
seam ripper,
tape measure,
straight pins
pin cushion
felt-tip fabric pen
Your sewing machine or rent one of ours
Bring your machine, or rent one of ours, with the standard and zipper foot attachments that came with it.
Five days of 2.5-3 hour classes
$75 for the required kit with all the materials, instructions, and patterns you’ll need. The kit saves you time and is bundled at a discounted rate below retail prices.
$250 for scheduled or Flex-Schedule groups of two to four.
$450 for Flex-Schedule Private, One-On-One classes with you and the instructor
No skills required, ages 18 and up.
Questions? Email us.
We can’t wait to get you started on your very own sewing journey!
If you select a Flex-Schedule option, your instructor will email you to coordinate dates and times that work best for everyone.
Learn how to use your sewing machine and handle simple clothing repairs yourself. This beginner-friendly class is perfect for anyone looking to develop practical sewing skills for everyday life.
You’ll learn how to confidently operate a sewing machine, including threading, winding a bobbin, basic stitches, troubleshooting common issues, and safe machine use. Then we’ll put those skills to work with simple clothing fixes such as hemming, repairing seams, replacing buttons, patching, darning, and basic mending techniques.
This hands-on class is designed for complete beginners—no sewing experience needed. Bring your own machine or use one of ours (if available).
Every Day Life Skills For:
Hemming
Repairing seams and small tears
Reattaching buttons
Simple mending skills to extend the life of your clothes
Perfect For:
Beginners
Anyone intimidated by their sewing machine
People who want to save money on clothing repairs
Sustainable fashion lovers
What to Bring:
Your sewing machine
Ages 14 and up
Scheduled Date group class of two-four, $65
Private Classes are $85Can’t make the scheduled dates?
You can order a Flex-Schedule group class (2-4). We will hold the class once two students have registered, so please ask a friend to sign up as well!Or order a Flex-Schedule Private class with just you and the instructor, coordinating dates and times that are sure to run.
We will contact you once you place the order to begin coordinating dates and times for everyone to attend.
How do I use my sewing machine?
Learn everything your sewing machine can do with a "tour" guide that walks you through its functions and how to use the accessories.
Jackie Farbeann will be there, showing you how to make all the stitches your machine can do, and some manual demystification. It's much better to have a hands-on lesson to get the feel and muscle memory.
This class is great if you've had a machine and want to know more about what it does or you acquired one recently from a store that didn’t give you any hands-on help to understand all the features.
Learn how to really get the most from your machine, keeping it working at its best, and make projects by using the right machine accessory.
Bring your machine, the manual, and all the parts it came with, plus a spool of all-purpose thread.
This is a two-hour private session, you, your machine, and the instructor.
$80.00
How do I use my serger?
Learn all the things your serger/overlock machine can do with a "tour" (instructor) guide that walks you through its functions and how to use the accessories.
Jackie Farbeann will be there, showing you how to make all the stitches your machine can do, and doing some manual demystifying. It's much better to have a hands-on lesson to get the feel and muscle memory.
This class is great if you've had a machine and want to know more about what it does, or if you recently acquired one from a store that didn’t give you any hands-on help understanding all the features.
Learn how to really get the most from your machine, keeping it working at its best, and make projects by using the right machine accessory.
Bring your machine, the manual, and all the parts it came with.
This is a two-hour private session, you, your machine, and the instructor.
$85
How do I use my serger?
Learn all the things your serger/overlock machine can do with a "tour" (instructor) guide that walks you through its functions and how to use the accessories.
Jackie Farbeann will be there, showing you how to make all the stitches your machine can do, and doing some manual demystifying. It's much better to have a hands-on lesson to get the feel and muscle memory.
This class is great if you've had a machine and want to know more about what it does, or if you recently acquired one from a store that didn’t give you any hands-on help understanding all the features.
Learn how to really get the most from your machine, keeping it working at its best, and make projects by using the right machine accessory.
Bring your machine, the manual, and all the parts it came with.
This is a two-hour private session, you, your machine, and the instructor.
$85
Learn to sew in one 2-hour class (ages 16+). 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.
Do you still have a sewing machine in the box because you don’t know how to use it? These lessons are designed for absolute beginners and take you from not understanding your machine to sewing basic projects independently.
You will make a standard-sized Pillowcase, Drawstring, Zipper Bag, Lounge Pants, or Shorts, and sew essential beginner-level samples as you learn to read a commercial pattern, take accurate measurements, and select fabrics for future projects.
Flex-Schedule Only Classes have no prescheduled dates and times. Once you order, the instructor will email you to coordinate a date and time that works for everyone.
Learn how to use your sewing machine and handle simple clothing repairs yourself. This beginner-friendly class is perfect for anyone looking to develop practical sewing skills for everyday life.
You’ll learn how to confidently operate a sewing machine, including threading, winding a bobbin, basic stitches, troubleshooting common issues, and safe machine use. Then we’ll put those skills to work with simple clothing fixes such as hemming, repairing seams, replacing buttons, patching, darning, and basic mending techniques.
This hands-on class is designed for complete beginners—no sewing experience needed. Bring your own machine or use one of ours (if available).
If you have a machine and want to learn everything it does, whether you’ve sewn or not, this is for you.
You may already know the basics but want to take a deeper dive into what it does.
These are private classes, as machines vary based on make and model.
Learn how to use your sewing machine and handle simple clothing repairs yourself. This beginner-friendly class is perfect for anyone looking to develop practical sewing skills for everyday life.
You’ll learn how to confidently operate a sewing machine, including threading, winding a bobbin, basic stitches, troubleshooting common issues, and safe machine use. Then we’ll put those skills to work with simple clothing fixes such as hemming, repairing seams, replacing buttons, patching, darning, and basic mending techniques.
This hands-on class is designed for complete beginners—no sewing experience needed. Bring your own machine or use one of ours (if available).
Every Day Life Skills For:
Hemming
Repairing seams and small tears
Reattaching buttons
Simple mending skills to extend the life of your clothes
Perfect For:
Beginners
Anyone intimidated by their sewing machine
People who want to save money on clothing repairs
Sustainable fashion lovers
What to Bring:
Your sewing machine
Ages 14 and up
Scheduled Date group class of two-four, $65
Private Classes are $85Can’t make the scheduled dates?
You can order a Flex-Schedule group class (2-4). We will hold the class once two students have registered, so please ask a friend to sign up as well!Or order a Flex-Schedule Private class with just you and the instructor, coordinating dates and times that are sure to run.
We will contact you once you place the order to begin coordinating dates and times for everyone to attend.
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