Workshops
I am now teaching sewing intensive workshops throughout 2025.
Each sewing intensive is 8 weeks long, with most materials being supplied
unless otherwise noted.
Location:
New Technology High School
920 Yount St.
Sewing Basics 2025
Simple Sewing 101
If you've never used a sewing machine or are getting back into sewing after a long break, this workshop is perfect! In this session, you will learn the basics, including how to maintain your machine, identify essential sewing tools, wind your bobbin, thread your machine, understand the straight stitch, and make your first seam. Additionally, there will be a one-hour lecture covering the top three sewing rules, different types of needles, fabrics, interfacing, computerized versus mechanical machines, how not to break the bank, and more!
In-class sewing projects: travel bag
Pattern to Garment
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Recommended fabric that won't break your budget for the class: Get two 8-yard bolts in two different colors from online Walmart. Link down below. They also have patterned fabric—one color or pattern as the main fabric and one as the lining. You can also buy fabric from me for the same price; however, my bolt fabric is limited. The class will need around 12 yards of 44" wide fabric.
Garments sewn in class:
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Simple Lined Skirt
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Lined Apron Dress
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Pants that fit perfect
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*Peasant top (if time allows)
Learning outcome:
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Pattern reading, cutting, and understanding
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Two ways to line a garment
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How to change a pattern correctly to fit
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Putting on a waistband
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Making ties
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Dealing with armholes and curves
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Double fold finish
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Different types of seams
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How to sew and hem pants
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What is top stitching?
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Do I need a serger?
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and MORE!
Home and Kitchen
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Sew for the kitchen, the home, a dinner party, and create cherished gifts for friends.
Projects:
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Double-sided Chef's Apron
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Pot Holders
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Bowl Cozies
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Double Folded Lined Napkins
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Placemats with Borders
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Mug Rug with Binding
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Table Runner with Binding
Learning Outcome:
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Lining and interfacing
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Making straps
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Pull-through method
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Making a bowl
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Double fold finish
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Flatlining
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Adding a border
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Intro to quilting
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Two different ways to make and attach binding
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And more!
Quilt and Design
Quilt with success through learning basic techniques and terminology.
Project:
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Flip-and-Stitch / Quilt-As-You-Go 10x10 blocks
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Jelly Roll Strip Sewing and Cutting
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Happy Scrappy Mug Rug
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5-inch Square Block Table Runner
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Applique Art Cards
All projects will be finished by making a quilt sandwich, doing top stitching, and adding one of three types of binding.
Learning outcome:
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What to do with scraps
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Easy cheat methods
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How to use a rotary cutter
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How to aline seams perfectly
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Jelly roll strip techniques
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How to iron correctly
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Different types of binding
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How to make a quilt sandwich
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Different types of topstitching
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Different needles and how to use them
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Different stitch lengths and why they are important
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And much, much more!
All in the Bag​
Learn to master the art of bag-making for you and your family!
Projects:
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Boxed Cornered Zig Zag Tote with Outside Pocket
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Boxed Cornered Lined Tote with Inside and Outside Pocket
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5-inch Square Quilted Tote with Binding
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6 Pocket Craft Bag with Pattern (if time allows)
Learning Outcome:
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Different types of seams
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How to box corners
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Zig Zag stitch vs. straight stitch
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Being creative
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Making pockets
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Intro. to quilting
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Two ways to bind a project
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Making straps
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And more!