Learn to Sew!

This class teaches the basic principles of garment construction. Learning a straight seam to a curved, casing, and hemming. Also reading and understanding pattern envelope and direction sheet. Anyone ages 10 and up. And only $10.00 an hour. Please RSVP as soon as you can to sign up. Please call for more information.

Basic Sewing From Patterns!

We will be making a basic sorts or lounge pants from a standard pattern. Learn to lay out and cut from the pattern, then match up the pieces and sew together to design and make your blouse.

Quilting Classes     4 Classes in a Month

A sampler quilt is described as a medley of patterns merging into one unit, using many different fabrics. It's considered a good starter quilt for beginners. In a class setting, the easiest block would be started first, progressing to the more difficult. The student is introduced to a number of quilting techniques, such as use of fabric, hand piecing, applique, and design, to just name a few. $20.00 for a 2 hr class Every Wednesday.

Get to Know Your Sewing Machine

It doesn’t matter what brand of machine you own, we will show you how to use it! From threading, to winding a bobbin, sewing a seam, checking tensions, and functions of the machine: Blind Hems, Buttonholes, Overcasting. This class is offered at 10:30 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. fee: $20.00 2nd Monday of every month.

2nd Wednesday Wearables Week

This theme covers garment construction from easy to tailored, to take the fear and loathing out of sewing clothes and accessories. Even if you think, “I’ll never try sewing clothes, again!”, come check us out. The topics are planned for a variety of garment-sewing interests, from successful alteration of ready-to-wear to more refined techniques for tailored work and dressy clothes. We’ll explore imaginative garment shapes and clever accent pieces that move into the realm of wearable art. Also within this theme will be the proper set up, stabilizer selection and design considerations for embroidery on the wide range of fashion fabrics used in both bought and created garments.

3rd Monday Home Decor Week

The broad theme of home decor means useful sewing for all rooms of the home, even the garage & garden. You will learn techniques for managing sheer to upholstery-weight fabrics and more exotic materials such as vinyls, leather/Ultrasuede, meshes and others. You’ll also make friends with accessory feet and tools that simplify the application of cording, trims, elastic, ruffles and other embellishments. Save money, add convenience and expand your creativity with customized fabric accents, furniture and accessories—it’s not just about drapes, pillows and table runners, anymore. We’ll include classes on proper planning and stabilizers for embroidering linens, towels and other decorator items.

3rd Saturday Embroidery Club

Each month, we will embroider on different materials ranging from napkins to bath towels. There are also specialty hoops available from different manufactures which may be featured depending on the specific project. This class is open to all machine owners. Fee $29.99 or Free if your machine was purchased from The Factory. Time : 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. 3rd Saturday of every month.

4th Monday Giftables Week

In this broad theme, we tackle a variety of smaller projects to keep or give. You’ll learn quick-to-make ideas “stolen” from the latest fashions, create useful containers for a variety of objects, and make elegant luxuries that anyone would treasure. Monogramming and other embroidery techniques to personalize handmade or purchased presents for all ages will be covered. Holiday-themed projects will be offered, along with ideas suitable for charity sewing groups. The topics will be eclectic, but fun!

5th Monday Freedom Day

When there are five Mondays in a month, the fifth is UFO day, a chance to get help finishing all types of projects lurking in your closet. Class hours will be extended on this day, so come for however long you need—take a vacation day and get some things finished!