Sewing & Textile Classes in NYC, New York

Learn the basics of painting on silk with color washes, nontoxic resist lines, applied textures, and more. In one intensive day, students will each make a 34" crepe de chine square for wearing or framing. Best-quality materials will be used, some of which are included. Additional supply information will be emailed prior to the class.

If you are looking for a weaving place for the first challenge, a new hobby, or relaxation, this class is perfect match for you! Even if you are an experienced weaver, you will be surprised by the smoothness of the SAORI loom and experience a weaving journey. This introductory class is the 2-hour setting to enjoy weaving and complete a tapestry to...

This basic sewing workshop teaches professional techniques employed in the fashion business for you to use at home. Utilizing the college's industrial equipment, learn how to sew and produce correctly finished professional-looking pieces.  The program includes: layout cutting construction finishing of garments Attendees use a commercial...

Private sewing class - fastest way to learn sewing! Machine and hand sewing for all levels students, from total beginners to advanced level. Enjoy choosing your own sewing project! Examples of students sewing projects: Skirt, tote bag, dress, poncho, shirt, jacket, learning to shorten/hem pants and jackets, alter clothes, sewing buttons and patching,...

From this class, you will design a cardholder, and be introduced to basic leather making tools. You will learn how to construct a cardholder, and techniques such as saddle-stitching, sanding and edge-painting. Have fun personalizing your cardholders by engraving initials!

The second in our Sewing series, Sewing 102 takes all of the beginner fundamentals learned in Sewing 101 and applies them to a more challenging garment. We start with reinforcing all of our sewing essentials from Sewing 101, and then introduce students to more stitches & seam finishes and focus more closely on your sewing skills and reading a...

In Knitting 2, students will learn the purl stitch and how to combine it with the knit to create the classic looks like stockinette and ribbing that we associate with knitwear. We will also introduce the mattress stitch to prepare students to seam the Knitting 2 Hat. This is a single-session class. Our Knitting 1, Knitting 2, and Knitting 3 classes...

The All-Day class is an intensive session of mindfulness SAORI weaving. In this session, you will experience the easy-to-learn form of SAORI as meditative/creative weaving. The simple way of weaving leads your mind to the state of emptiness easily without practice. By focusing on your pleasure moment with color, texture, sound and rhythm,...

Learn to sew simple garments using industrial equipment. Acquire the basic skills of cutting, construction, and finishing using a commercial pattern. Learn about fabric selection and practice hand sewing techniques.  You will need a home sewing machine to complete homework assignments. You will learn: Learn and experience the basics of design...

It's fun once you master how to deal with a sharp needle. Felting needle is a magic needle. This simple tool can make 3-dimensional form freely.  We patiently teach to students how to create safely and have fun the process of felting! In a 2 hour class, you can make 1-2 small animals. If you want to do at home after the class, you can buy...

This class is a 2-hour theory class on footwear structure, resources for materials & how to measure your feet. Get inspired and design your shoes-. After this class, you will be motivated to create your designs! If you register for the 6-day workshop, the intro class is included in the total price. (Please sign up only to the 6-day workshop...

In this class, you will make a pattern for your own design. You will make both upper and lining patterns. This is a class you can take multiple times, depending on different designs you wish to create. Each style has a different pattern, and different tips and tricks. You can always come back for this class for your new designs!

Get started with crochet in this class for total beginners. Crochet 1 introduces the chain and single crochet in a small group so students can be sure to get the individual attention they need. We’ll also learn to understand what's on a yarn label, read the pattern and demonstrate the seam to make these wristers. Our “1, 2, 3” classes are designed...

In this 2-hour workshop, you will learn the basics of working with leather and create your own Leather card holder. If you’ve never worked with leather before, this is a perfect introduction. Techniques include studding or hand sewing the wallet together, to create your own personalized wallet. Q&A Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one?...

In this one night workshop, students learn the basics of creating an all organic indigo dye vat, and how to dye with it.  Important Things to Note: The After Workshops are a series of high quality hands-on classes, at low cost and low commitment. Wear clothing that can get messy!  Q: Are materials provided and included in cost of the class? ...