Clothing Classes

  • KIDSEW I

    Instructor: Veronica Thomas-Cherry

    Veronica introduces your child to the wonderful world of sewing in this three-part class. Your child learns the basics of sewing and using a sewing machine. Your child goes home with finished projects such as a pillow, a coin purse, a handy tissue holder, and other useful projects. This is a fun class that gives your child skills that will last a lifetime. This class is great for kids working on scout badges.  If your child has taken this class before, he or she may still sign up.  The class fee includes a kit fee valued at $20.00, so no need to shop for fabrics.

    Supply List Needed

    • CL105A12 - Saturdays, Jan 21, 28 & Feb 4 1:30pm – 4:30pm ($85.00)
    • CL205A12 - Saturdays, Feb 18, 25, Mar 3 1:30pm - 4:30pm ($85.00)

  • KIDSEW II

    Instructor: Veronica Thomas-Cherry

    Now that your child has learned the basics, it’s time to take the next step—making a skirt or a dress for the spring. Veronica teaches your child to follow a pattern, alter it to fit, and complete a garment that will make your child the envy of all her friends.  Prerequisite: KIDSEW I.

    Supply List Needed

    • CL308A12 - Saturdays, Mar 17, 24 & Apr 7 1:30pm – 4:30pm ($85.00)

  • FIT FOR YOU – PANTS

    Instructor: Joyce Jackson

    Pants are basic to every wardrobe, but fitting them can be a challenge.  Joyce guides you through the steps, taking proper measurements, selecting the pattern, and altering the pattern to creating that perfect fit.  You create a muslin master pattern that DOES fit you.

    Supply List Needed 

    • CL209A12 - Saturdays, Feb 18, 25 9:00am – 12:00pm ($60.00)

  • ZIPPER INSTALLATION

    Instructor: Jackie Arnold

    Are you confused about sewing zippers? Need some help? Jackie teaches you how to install  centered, lapped, and invisible zippers. You’ll be surprised how easy putting in a zipper can be.

    Supply List Needed

    • CL301A12 - Monday, Mar 19 6:30pm – 9:00pm ($25.00)

  • INTERMEDIATE SEWING

    Instructor: Joyce Jackson

     Now for the next step! Get personal attention learning new skills as you advance in your sewing with Joyce.  You select the project and Joyce guides you through to completion.  Many students take this class again and again, selecting more challenging projects each time.  Teenagers are welcome.

    Supply List Needed 

    • CL401A12 - Saturdays, Apr 7, 21, 28 9:00am -12:00pm ($80.00)

  • BASIC SEWING II

    Instructor: Veronica Thomas-Cherry

    Now that you have down the basics, let’s try something a little more challenging.  Learn to make a simple blouse, shirt, or jacket from a pattern or a project that you have started and wanted to complete. Veronica shows you that collars, sleeves, buttonholes, and linings are easy to construct. Join the group, and sign up for this fun and informative class.  Many customers take this class again and again, selecting more challenging projects each time.  Teens are welcome.

     Supply List Needed

    • CL203A12 - Saturdays, Feb 18, 25 & Mar 3 9:00am – 12:00pm ($80.00)
    • CL307A12 - Wednesdays, Mar 7, 14, 21 10:00am – 1:00pm ($80.00)

  • BASIC SEWING I – MEN ONLY

    Instructor: Veronica Thomas-Cherry

    In this class you learn the basics of sewing, and you complete a project.  You make a pair of pajama pants with an elastic waist and a T-shirt. This is all about CONSTRUCTION, in this case using fabric.  Come join in on a new and adventurous way to hang out with the guys — learning to sew with Veronica.

    Supply List Needed 

    • CL309A12 - Thursdays, Mar 15, 22, 29 6:30pm – 9:00pm ($80.00)

  • BASIC SEWING I

    Instructor: Veronica Thomas-Cherry, Jackie Arnold

    Completing a garment that you enjoy wearing is a fun and an exciting experience. Let Jackie or Veronica introduce you to basic sewing techniques. Begin with fabric preparation, and learn to construct garments using commercial patterns. Learn other useful sewing techniques when you sew a pair of pants or a skirt with an elastic waist that actually fits. Come on! You can do it! Teenagers are welcome.

    Supply List Needed 

    • CL102A12 - Saturdays, Jan 21, 28 & Feb 4 9:00am – 12:00pm ($80.00)
    • CL103A12 - Wednesdays, Jan 25, & Feb 1, 8 10:00am – 1:00pm ($80.00)
    • CL104A12 - Mondays, Jan 23, 30, Feb 6, 20 6:30pm – 8:45pm ($80.00)
    • CL201A12 - Wednesdays, Feb 15, 22, 29 10:00am – 1:00pm ($80.00)
    • CL306A12 - Saturdays, Mar 17, 24, Apr 7 9:00am – 12:00pm ($80.00)

  • BEFORE YOU BEGIN TO SEW

    Instructor: Veronica Thomas-Cherry

    This class is for first time sewers who need an experienced sewer help them understand how their sewing machines work. The instructor in this class also introduces the new sewer to tools and notions that make the sewing experience efficient, exciting, and rewarding. This class is for the very new beginner. Teens are welcome.  Bring your sewing machine to class.

    • CL101A12 - Thursday, Jan 19 6:30pm – 8:30pm ($25.00)
    • CL204A12 - Thursday, Feb 9 6:30pm – 8:30pm ($25.00)