Special Workshops

Take your sewing skills to the next level with our Specialty Sewing Workshops! These workshops are designed for students of various sewing abilities who want to expand their skills in creative and practical ways. Whether you're looking to refresh your wardrobe with alterations, dive into the world of costume design, or craft elegant formal wear, we’ve got the perfect workshop for you.

 

Who Can Join?

These workshops are open to students with various levels of sewing experience. However, you must be able to operate your sewing machine confidently, including threading it and sewing basic seams.

Join us for hands-on learning, expert guidance, and a fun, supportive environment. Let’s create something amazing together! 💜✂️

Alterations, Up-cycling, and Repairs

2 Sessions – $40 total

Give your wardrobe a second life with this practical and creative workshop! Learn essential alteration techniques to achieve a perfect fit, explore ways to upcycle old garments into stylish new pieces, and gain confidence in repairing clothing to extend its wear.

 

Topics Covered:
✔️ Hemming pants and skirts (basic, blind, and rolled hems)
✔️ Taking in or letting out seams for a better fit
✔️ Replacing zippers, buttons, and other closures
✔️ Patching holes and reinforcing worn areas
✔️ Creative upcycling techniques like adding embellishments or reshaping garments

 

Supplies Needed:

A selection of garments to alter, repair, or upcycle

Basic sewing supplies (pins, scissors, measuring tape, seam ripper)

Matching thread for your projects

Additional materials (zippers, buttons, trim) as needed

 

Who Can Join?

These workshops are open to students of various skill levels, but participants must be able to operate their sewing machine confidently, including threading it and sewing basic seams.

Join us and develop specialized sewing skills that will take your creativity to new heights! 💜✂️

Costume Workshop Series

5 Sessions – $100 total

Unleash your creativity in this workshop series focused on costume-making for cosplay, theater, historical reenactment, and beyond! Whether you’re building a fantasy costume, a historically inspired outfit, or a pop-culture cosplay, this series will help you bring your vision to life.

 

Topics Covered:
✔️ Choosing the right patterns and materials for durability and authenticity
✔️ Sewing structured garments, including corsets, armor-style pieces, and layered costumes
✔️ Decorative techniques such as fabric painting, trim application, and embroidery
✔️ Working with specialty fabrics like velvet, satin, and stretch materials
✔️ Creating or modifying patterns for custom costume designs

 

Supplies Needed:

A costume project of your choice (fabric, pattern, and any specialty materials)

Basic sewing supplies (pins, scissors, measuring tape, seam ripper)

Matching thread and any additional notions (zippers, elastic, closures)

Specialty materials such as interfacing, boning, or embellishments, depending on your design

 

Who Can Join?

These workshops are open to students of various skill levels, but participants must be able to operate their sewing machine confidently, including threading it and sewing basic seams.

Join us and develop specialized sewing skills that will take your creativity to new heights! 💜✂️

Formal Wear Workshop Series

5 Sessions – $100 total

Learn the techniques needed to craft stunning formal attire, from elegant cocktail dresses to custom evening gowns and tailored suits. Formal wear requires precision and attention to detail, and this series will guide you through the process with expert tips and hands-on practice.

 

Topics Covered:
✔️ Selecting patterns and fabrics for formal wear, including working with delicate and structured fabrics
✔️ Advanced sewing techniques such as darts, pleats, and princess seams for a perfect fit
✔️ Installing invisible zippers, boning, and linings for a polished finish
✔️ Creating elegant embellishments like lace overlays, beading, and appliqué
✔️ Hemming and finishing techniques for a professional look

 

Supplies Needed:

A formal wear project of your choice (fabric, pattern, and any specialty materials)

Basic sewing supplies (pins, scissors, measuring tape, seam ripper)

Matching thread and any additional notions (zippers, boning, interfacing, lining fabric)

Decorative elements such as lace, beading, or appliqué if desired

 

Who Can Join?

These workshops are open to students of various skill levels, but participants must be able to operate their sewing machine confidently, including threading it and sewing basic seams.

Join us and develop specialized sewing skills that will take your creativity to new heights! 💜✂️

Pattern Drafting Workshop Series

5 Sessions – $100 total

Take control of your designs by learning the fundamentals of pattern drafting! This workshop series will teach you how to draft custom-fit patterns from scratch, allowing you to create unique, well-fitting garments without relying on commercial patterns.

 

Topics Covered:
✔️ Taking accurate body measurements for a precise fit
✔️ Drafting a basic bodice, skirt, and sleeve block
✔️ Adjusting patterns for different styles and silhouettes
✔️ Adding darts, pleats, and other design elements
✔️ Creating mock-ups (muslins) to test and refine fit

 

Supplies Needed:

Large sheets of pattern paper or gridded drafting paper

A clear ruler, French curve, and hip curve ruler

Measuring tape, pencils, and erasers

Scissors for paper and fabric

Muslin fabric for test garments

Pins and basic sewing supplies

 

Who Can Join?

These workshops are open to students of various skill levels, but participants must be able to operate their sewing machine confidently, including threading it and sewing basic seams.

Join us and develop specialized sewing skills that will take your creativity to new heights! 💜✂️