12-Week Sewing Boot Camp_Mondays_5-7PM

Weeks 1-4: Sewing 101 (Beginner Basics)

Sewing 101 Overview:

Sew the journey begins... whether you're just starting or need guidance with your sewing machine that's been collecting dust, this beginner-friendly class is perfect for you! Join our Sewing 101 session & learn how to:

• Get comfy with your sewing machine — no more mystery buttons!
• Stitch like a star with essential machine techniques
• Lay out patterns the right way — no guessing!
• Cut fabric like a boss — clean, confident, and accurate
• Pick the best materials for projects that pop
• Bring it all together & make something amazing — like your very own crossbody or tote bag.

Weeks 5-8: Sewing 102 (Alterations & Mending)

Sewing 102 Overview:

Patch it, hem it, love it again! Learn how to repair, adjust, and breathe new life into old and new clothing. This workshop is perfect for anyone who wants to gain practical, confidence-boosting sewing skills. Whether you’re tired of paying for simple fixes or want to make your clothes truly fit and flatter, this class will give you the tools to make it happen. Join our Alterations & Mending session & learn how to:

• Sew on buttons and snaps
• Mend holes, tears, and worn spots (both visibly for fun and invisibly)
• Hem and shorten pants, skirts, and sleeves
• Convert long sleeves into short sleeves
• Add pockets to clothing
• Take in or let out seams for a better fit
• Create and apply your own custom patches
• Reinforce high-stress areas to prevent future damage
• Use decorative stitching and embroidery to personalize pieces
• Understand basic garment construction to make smarter fixes
• Choose the right tools, needles, and thread for different fabrics

Weeks 9-12: Sewing 103 (Upcycling Lab)

Sewing 103 Overview:

Turn yesterday’s clothing into inventive statement pieces. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore the power of creativity and sustainability through fashion. Rather than tossing out outdated or ill-fitting garments, you'll learn to apply sewing techniques from Sewing 101 & 102 towards authentic, fresh, and functional transformations.

In this class, you can consider doing items such as:

• Converting long-sleeve dresses or tops into sleeveless or short-sleeved styles
• Turn old jeans into custom skirts or accessories
• Shorten hems for a cropped, modern silhouette
• Combine two or more tops to create an entirely new garment
• Add statement patches, trims, or panels to upgrade plain pieces
• Use decorative stitching and visible mending to make flaws fabulous
• Understand basic pattern hacking to reshape garments
• Explore draping and deconstruction techniques
• Choose the best tools and methods for different fabrics
• Cultivate your own creative voice through sustainable design

Bring in garments you’re ready to part with—or pieces you love but never wear—and leave with refreshed, wearable, and personalized fashion that tells a story.