Learn how to do a classic woven darn while mending one of your own garments.
Create an exact replica of your favorite pair of pants!
Learn to sew pants with a perfect fit.
Learn how to finish your seams and hem edges with a variety of techniques using your regular sewing machine.
Sew the Painter’s Pullover with the designers who created it!
Sew a garment from the Merchant & Mills Workwear book!
New to working with knits? Learn the basics of sewing with knit fabrics and make your first tee.
Learn the fundamentals of garment fitting and basic clothing alterations.
Learn how to duplicate stitch while mending one of your own garments.
Learn to install zippers with professional results.
Learn the basics of sewing, then use your new skills to make a reversible apron.
Sew your own professional-looking jeans from start to finish.
An open studio with personalized fit advice from Bolt instructor Annika!
This class will lay the groundwork for more advanced alterations by teaching you how to reduce the waistband of your jeans so they fit well.
Sew a garment from the Merchant & Mills Workwear book!
Sew the Cedar Pants with Amanda!
Learn ways to fix your favorite garments using visible patching techniques.
Learn to create exquisite buttonholes for your garments.
Sew a garment from the Merchant & Mills Workwear book!
Learn the very basics of sewing, then sew your first garment!
This class will lay the groundwork for more advanced alterations by teaching you how to reduce the waistband of your jeans so they fit well.
Perfect your techniques for sewing corners and curves on garments.
Build confidence working with knits while sewing a pair of undies!
Learn the basics of how to use a sewing machine, then sew your first garment in this hands-on workshop.
Build confidence sewing with knits while making a relaxed fit tee!
Learn to finish your garments with professional seam finishing techniques.
Learn ways to fix your favorite garments using visible patching techniques.
Take a field trip to Anna Joyce’s studio to learn ice dyeing from a master!
This class will lay the groundwork for more advanced alterations by teaching you how to reduce the waistband of your jeans so they fit well.
Learn the very basics of sewing, then sew your first garment!
Create exquisite button closures for your garments!
Frustrated with patterns that lack pockets? Add your own with the skills you learn in our May skill building class with Marla Kazell
Learn the basic mechanics of pants fitting, transferring adjustments to a new pattern block, and how to use that to adjust future commercial patterns or create modifications to realize your own designs
Basic hand stitching techniques are an integral part of fine sewing. Hand stitching gives you maximum accuracy and control for marking, basting, hemming and finishing. Grab a needle and thread and stitch along as Marla shows you how to do six basic hand stitches.
Mending is one of the best ways to make your wardrobe more sustainable and make your favorite clothes last longer. In this class, you’ll learn how to do a classic woven darn while mending one of your own garments. This class will be focused on darning flat garments, such as sweaters or pants, rather than socks.
The Wardrobe By Me Savanah shirt or shirtdress, and the Thread Theory Fairfield are great classic wardrobe basics that pair beautifully with the vests from Tanya’s March class.
3 Fridays
March 6th, 13th, and 20th
10:00am–1:00pm
$225
Level 3
You are comfortable with basic apparel patterns but want help on more precision such as zipper flies
Sew the True Bias Lander Pants with Autumn Lapore
No serger? No problem! Learn how to finish your seams and hem edges with a variety of techniques using your regular sewing machine. Discover which finishes are best for different fabrics and garments. Practice in class making samples of French seams, flat-felled seams, a Hong Kong finish and more.
Build confidence sewing with knits while making a simple, versatile long sleeve Tee!
Two Saturdays
February 14th, and 21st
2:00pm to 6:00pm
$225
Level 3
This class assumes you are comfortable with a sewing machine and understand how to use a commercial apparel pattern.
Make adjustments to a commercial template to create a pattern that gives you a perfect personalized fit with Annika Schindler
Mending is one of the best ways to make your wardrobe more sustainable and make your favorite clothes last longer. Join Daniela and learn to repair your clothing with this blanket stitch darn.
Build confidence sewing with knits while making a simple, versatile cardigan!
Say no to wobbly curves, crooked corners, lumps,bumps and bulky edges. Sharp corners and smooth curves are the result when you understand how to trim, grade, notch, understitch and press properly. Make samples in class and learn techniques to make your seams and edges perfect.
