Sew & Quilt
Sew 101 - $100 + materials
Sunday February 9 from 10AM-4PM OR
Saturday March 21 from 10AM-4PM
This introductory six-hour session will give you experience in the basics of sewing so you will have the knowledge and confidence to undertake projects on your own. You will learn to understand, follow and cut out widely-available sewing patterns. All participants will choose your own pattern; recommendations offered by instructor.
Purchase a seat here or call 617-265-8013.
Get to Know Your Sewing Machine - $35
Sunday January 22 from 6-8:30 PM
Familiarize yourself with either your personal sewing machine, or ours. We'll introduce you to the machine, including turning it on, threading it, learning the basic stitches and functions, and caring for it. You will leave this session feeling good about your beginner skills, with a handy packet of information to use at home. This is a great opportunity to learn a few basics. If you are bringing your own sewing machine, bring all the pieces and the manual (if you can find it!). If you don't own a machine, come get to know our machines. This workshop also includes taking your measurements, picking appropriate patterns and how to select fabrics and notions.
Purchase a seat here or call 617-265-8013..
Improv Log Cabin Quilt Workshop for Kids & Adults - $180 + $10 materials fee to the instructor
Sundays, January 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 11AM - 2 PM
Learn to quilt and fine tune your basic sewing skills though this class. We will be learning how to use the traditional log cabin quilt block and give it a unique and updated look. Students can bring their own scraps and fabric, as well as purchase fabric from the shop. When thinking about planning this quilt, it is best to consider a large palette of many different prints, solids, scales, matching and non matching fabrics. Students will learn quilt basics: piecing, basting, quilting and binding. Finished quilt will be approximately 45 X 45.
Supplies needed: approximately 4 - 5 yards of various scraps of fabric of at least 10 different fabrics (fat quarters, small pieces, etc. Nothing smaller than 2" x 2"); 1/2 yard of fabric for quilt binding (this can be one of the fabrics you've already selected); 3 yards of fabric for backing (Can be up to 2 different fabrics. If choosing 2 fabrics, cut 1.5 yards of each).
Supplies provided: Batting for quilt
For kids 11 years of age or older and minimal experience with a sewing machine.
Purchase a seat here or call 617-265-8013.
Open Sew Studio - $20 each studio time
Thursdays, February 13 and/or February 27 from 6-8 PM
This is an open sewing workshop where you can work on any project of your choice. A sewing instructor will be on hand to offer clarification and direction. Bring your own projects and get the inspiration you need to finish.
No formal instruction will be given.
Purchase a seat here or call 617-265-8013.
Studio Time - $20/hr
Want to come in and use our studio space? It's fully equipped with Singer sewing machines, a large cutting table, irons, etc. Staff would be happy to orient you to the space and machine, but studio time does not include any instructor time. Please call or email ahead to arrange a time: 617-265-8013.
Need Help?! Stuck? - $20/hr
Need to work through a tricky part of your current project? We want to be helpful and give you all the attention you deserve! Call and reserve some time for a consultation. $20 for an hour, can be divided in 15 minute increments...5 minutes of help can still happen at any time. Not sure what kind of help you need? Just call us and ask: 617-265-8013.
Class prices, times & dates subject to change. Classes are non-refundable, unless cancelled by the instructor.