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Beginner Sewing Classes


This class will introduce piecing and quilting buy machine. Students will learn tips and tricks - from choosing fabrics to piecing to make your quilting journey successful. Everyone should be comfortable with their sewing machine before class starts. The goal of this class is to have you complete a baby or lap size quilt, and have I can do this feeling from the experience, which will encourage you to quilt more. This class will be a total of eight lessons. Beginning January 26 and ending September 15. Handouts will be provided and some homework required to finish your project.

Cost: $ 129.99
This Friendship Star Christmas Wreath pattern works well as a scrappy quilt that will allow you to use your fabric stash, but also works if you buy fat quarters or yardage. Make one for yourself to add to your holiday cheer! Make two and give one to a friend or family member as a sweet gift they can hang every year. The quilt has flanged binding - we will go over how to make this in class. It adds a pop of color to any quilt, and is simple to do. We will also go over several methods to hang a quilt, such as adding a hanging sleeve, ties or tabs, and corner triangles on the back. This is a beginner friendly quilt. The class includes the pattern and the Clearly Perfect Slotted Trimmer for making half square triangles quick and accurate to trim. Bring your green scraps to class, and what you want to use as background. We will go over how to cut the pieces from scraps, and from yardage. Optional - Red buttons to use as berries. These are sewn on after quilting, so you won't need them during class.

Cost: $ 69.00
Need a quick, simple personalized quilt? Unable to finish quilts and other projects because you're dreading the binding process? Let us show you how uncomplicated the binding process can be by using the self-binding technique with mitered corners. We will show you how to create a receiving blanket, beginning-to-end, using flannel and 100% cotton fabric. Leave The Stitchery with new knowledge so that you can finish your quilts with professional-like results. Class sample is available at the shoppe- let us know if you have any other questions!

Cost: $ 20.00
If you'd like to get to know your serger a little better, this would be a great beginner project for you! The fat-quarter friendly pattern includes a clear vinyl window so that you can store more than shoes and would make a great, personalized gift for any one! We will teach you how to use a 4-thread overlock stitch, how to sew through vinyl while using your serger beginning to end. We You'll also learn a cleaver way of adding a drawstring casing! The finished bag measures approximately 9 1/2 inches wide X 15 1/2 inches tall.

Cost: $ 25.99
This is a great summer project! School is out, summer is hot, and we are going to be spending much needed time in the pool or around water. This wet/dry bag is perfect to store your wet swimsuits during travel. It also makes a great custom gift for teachers, friends, or family. Stay cool, and join us in making a wet / dry bag.

Cost: $ 22.99