Sewing Classes in Los Angeles, CA

Perfect for beginners! Our workshop is an all-inclusive, 2-hour instructional session. You will learn how to operate a home sewing machine including how to thread your machine and start sewing your first few stitches! By end of the class, you will leave with your very own hand-crafted item. You are welcome to use our machine for free or bring your...

Ever wanted to hit your sewing machine? The Beginning sewing class will rebuild your relationship. Showing you how to thread, how to un thread, how to sew a tote bag from start to finish and how to do it graciously without hurting your new favorite home appliance. Note: It is highly recommended (but not required) for students to bring their own sewing...

This hands-on beginner class will introduce you to the world of Pattern Making. You will learn the techniques of a pro. Including how to correctly take measurements, tips and tricks for using different paper pattern making tools, and how to create a basic skirt block. In this class, you will make your own skirt sloper, by cutting out and sewing up...

Here is your chance to learn smocking. You will learn basic smocking techniques and accent stitches for a finished garment.

Every dress starts with a pattern. Our designers will guide you through copying a dress onto a pattern, and altering your size and sleeves. You will leave this class with your first pattern, ready for you to customize and make your own dresses time and time again. What you need: A dress or a top you’d like to convert into a pattern. Non-stretch...

Sewing basics, including proper sewing machine operation, fabric selection, personal body measurements, and introduction to patterns and garments construction with basic sewing machine techniques. Continuing students will further their skills by doing intermediate and advanced projects. Open to men and women ages 16 years and up. Please bring a pencil,...

Learn a variety of sewing techniques that will transfer to your projects. You will create a reference file with notes of how and when to apply them.  This class is not project based; it is techniques oriented.  You will create a notebook of techniques to use for future reference. This is a great way to learn a plethora of information quickly...

In this four-part course, you will be guided through three projects: a scarf, a hat, and a shawl. You will learn how to chain, how to form the basic crochet stitches, how to increase and decrease, how to work back and forth and in the round, how to read a pattern, how to read a yarn label, and about fiber content. After completing this course you...

Fashion draping is an important part of fashion design. Draping is the process of positioning and pinning fabric on a dress form to develop the structure of a garment design. After draping, the fabric is removed from the dress form and used to create the sewing pattern for the garment. This class teaches aspiring designers or homegrown clothes-makers...

You've always wanted to learn how to embroider, so here's your chance.  Create a mini masterpiece using 10 unique stitches. Then go ahead and embellish clothing, quilts, and even your knitting. Just stay away from the cat!   Supplies: 6" Embroidery hoop (2x) Cotton embroidery thread-6 strand Embroidery needles Thread magic Scissors...

In this four-part course, you will be guided through three projects: a scarf, a hat, and a shawl. You will learn how to chain, how to form the basic crochet stitches, how to increase and decrease, how to work back and forth and in the round, how to read a pattern, how to read a yarn label, and about fiber content. After completing this course you...

Come to the studio to learn how to embroider and create an abstract art piece! We'll walk you thru various stitches and embroidery basics. Then you'll be given some options and tricks for creating an abstract piece or dive into your creative side and stitch away what ideas come up. Great for beginners and those wanting to expand on their embroidery...

In this four-part course, you will be guided through three projects: a scarf, a hat, and a shawl. You will learn: how to cast on how to form the knit and purl stitches how to increase and decrease how to work in the round on circular and double pointed needles how to read a pattern how to read a yarn label and about fiber content After completing...

This hands-on class will introduce you to the world of fashion pattern making. Learn how to make your own garments and patterns by using step-by-step pattern making techniques in class. Reading a ruler will be beneficial to measure and cut fabric.  Material List Several pencils, one eraser, a small notebook and scotch tape One pair of scissors...

A one-on-one session tailored to your specific needs:  pattern making sewing skills improvement or any personal project.  Workshop is available Monday through Saturday from 10am to 5pm.  2-hour minimum.