Classes

Beginners can start here! Use your machine or one of my fully computerized sewing machines.

The goal of this class is to make you comfortable using a sewing machine and all the stitching basics. You will leave with enough knowledge to get you started on simple projects.

This is the class to introduce you to your machine and all its functions. Alicia will show you how to thread the machine and bobbin, how to use the features such as stitch patterns, stitch width and length, and other special functions of your machine.

*If you are bringing your child with you, just enroll yourself. Enrollment is per machine.

CLASS DATES - Saturdays
August 8 | 9:30-11:30am
Sept 12 | 9:30-11:30
Sept 26 | 9:30-11:30
Oct 10 | 9:30-11:30
Nov 14 | 9:30-11:30
Dec 12 | 9:30-11:30
Jan 9 | 9:30-11:30
Jan 9 | 12-2pm
Jan 23 | 9:30-11:30
JAN 23 | 12-2pm

* This is a 1-meeting class, sign up for this if you can not commit to multiple classes in a row.

Beginners and advanced students are welcome in these classes, as everyone works on their own with guidance from Alicia. Come learn to sew or improve your skills in these hands-on classes. Make a project you’ll be proud of and take the guesswork out of sewing. You will also learn how to navigate pattern instructions. Students will learn machine basics, pattern reading, and basic sewing and finishing techniques.

I highly encourage beginners to work from a commercial pattern such as Simplicity, New Look, McCalls etc. These contain vocabulary, instructions and lots of information to help you learn the construction process.

Select a pattern that is labeled “easy, 2-hour, learn to sew or beginner.” In general, a pattern with fewer pieces will go together quicker. Garments like pajama pants, simple skirts, jackets and bath robes are good choices.

Bring to the first class:
Pattern, fabric, notions, pins and pin cushion, shears

*This class is open to anyone 14 and older or if you’ve been in a summer sewing machine-based camp or have completed the After School Sew-it-All program.

CLASS DATES - Tuesdays 6-8:30pm

Sept 8
Sept 15
Sept 22
Sept 29
October 6
October 20
October 27
Nov 3
Nov 10
Dec 1
Dec 8
Dec 15

* This is a 1-meeting class, sign up for this if you can not commit to multiple classes in a row.

Beginners and advanced students are welcome in these classes, as everyone works on their own with guidance from Alicia. Come learn to sew or improve your skills in these hands-on classes. Make a project you’ll be proud of and take the guesswork out of sewing. You will also learn how to navigate pattern instructions. Students will learn machine basics, pattern reading, and basic sewing and finishing techniques.

I highly encourage beginners to work from a commercial pattern such as Simplicity, New Look, McCalls etc. These contain vocabulary, instructions and lots of information to help you learn the construction process.

*This class is open to anyone 14 and older or if you’ve been in a summer sewing machine-based camp or have completed the After School Sew-it-All program.

Select a pattern that is labeled “easy, 2-hour, learn to sew or beginner.” In general, a pattern with fewer pieces will go together quicker. Garments like pajama pants, simple skirts, jackets and bath robes are good choices.

Bring to the first class:
Pattern, fabric, notions, pins and pin cushion, scissors, etc

CLASS DATES - Fridays, 4:30-7:30pm

Sept 11
Sept 18
Sept 25
Oct 2
Oct 9
Nov 6
Nov 13
Nov 20
Dec 4
Dec 11

This class is geared toward the sewist who is interested in learning how to construct garments. The course will cover selecting a size, pattern layout and cutting, marking a pattern, fitting, and of course, construction techniques.

This will be taught in a true learn-by-doing manner. Bring your pattern, fabric and all necessary supplies and notions to class.

This class is most appropriate for those who have taken the “Get to Know the Machine Class” or have some knowledge of operating a machine. If a teen student attended a sewing machine based summer camp, this class is a good next step if they are independent learners.

Select a commercial pattern ( Simplicity, McCalls, New Look etc) that is labeled “easy, 2-hour, learn to sew or beginner.” In general, a pattern with fewer pieces will go together quicker. Garments like pajama pants, simple skirts and tops, jackets and bath robes are good choices.

Bring to the first class:
Pattern, fabric, notions, pins and pin cushion

CLASS DATES -Tuesdays 6-8:30pm

Sept 8, 15, 22
Sept 29, October 6, October 20 ** ( no class October 13)
October 27, Nov 3, Nov 10
Dec 1, 8, 15

Thursday Morning Sew-it-All is a sewing time to work on any project with guidance with Alicia.

Bring all. your project supplies, sewing notions and machine if you have one.

* Students are expected to know how to use a sewing machine and the sewing basics before taking this class. or have taken the “Get to know the Machine” class first.

Class Dates
Sept 17 | 10am-12noon
Sept 24 | 10am-12noon
Oct 1 | 10am-12noon
Oct 8 | 10am-12noon
Oct 29 | 10am-12noon
Nov 5 | 10am-12noon
Nov 12 | 10am-12noon
Nov 19 | 10am-12noon
Dec 3 | 10am-12noon
Dec 10 | 10am-12noon

This class is geared toward the sewist who is interested in learning how to construct garments. The course will cover selecting a size, pattern layout and cutting, marking a pattern and of course, construction techniques.

This will be taught in a true learn-by-doing manner. Bring your pattern, fabric and all necessary supplies and notions to class.

This class is most appropriate for those who have taken the “Get to Know the Machine Class” or have some knowledge of operating a machine.

Select a pattern that is labeled “easy, 2-hour, learn to sew or beginner.” In general, a pattern with fewer pieces will go together quicker. Garments like pajama pants, simple skirts and tops, jackets and bath robes are good choices.

Bring to the first class:
Pattern, fabric, notions, pins and pin cushion, shears

CLASS DATES - Fridays, 4:30-7:30pm

Sept 11, 18, 25
Oct 2, 9 **2 Week Session
Nov 6, 13, 20
Dec 4, 11 ** 2 Week Session

Join the Slow Fashion Movement at Sew-it-All. 

HEM-Mend-ALTER-UPCYCLE-SUSTAINABLE FASHION

Class is open to all adults and any tween/teen who has had a sewing machine-based class or camp with Alicia.

Slow fashion is an aspect of sustainable fashion.  In this class students will focus on sustainable approaches to clothing and textile use.  We will Learn how to up-cycle, mend and repair clothing. 

Bring all your clothing that you want to revive with mending or repair, up-cycle into a non-clothing item, and/or splice together with other clothing to make something new to wear. 
Ideally, students in class have basic sewing machine skills or have take the “Get to Know the Machine Class.” But beginners are always welcomed at Sew-it-All.

Supplies to bring to class:
Freshly washed clothes and textiles
Sewing Basics Kit - pins, scissors, thread
Use your machine or mine

Class Dates:

This is a Make & Take Home Class. And it is open to all sewists 10 and up. YES! Complete beginners are welcome here!

In this 3-hour class, you will construct a reversible and re-useable tote! So make one that has your signature style by choosing fabrics that you love. This tote is also completely washable. As always, beginners are welcome and a machine basics lesson will be presented for those who need it. Patterns and instructions will be provided in class so you can make more on your own.

CLASS DATES
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It is still awesome to make do and hem your clothes! This is a hands-on workshop where you will learn the hemming techniques and then actually hem your garments. And bring all your garments that need hems. Alicia will work with you individually to find the best solutions.

Class will begin with a demonstration of the hem techniques. Following the demonstration, work time will begin with guidance from Alicia. You will be trying on your pants to mark hem lenghts, so please be prepared with tights on or a robe/cover up. Beginners always welcome at the Sew-it-All Studio.

CLASS DATES
Thursday Feb 26 | 6-8:30pm

CLASS DATES