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Sew the Alpen Bag (by Center Street Quilts) with Jess!

Cost: $ 65.00
Take your sewing skills further in this full-day creative workshop! In Bitsy Box and Beyond, students will start with the beloved Bitsy Box and then expand those same core techniques into 3 or more additional projects – each one using similar supplies but resulting in completely different finished makes. This class is all about versatility and creativity. You’ll learn how small changes in construction can lead to big variations in design, giving you the confidence to adapt and experiment with your own future projects. By the end of the day, you’ll have a collection of finished projects and a whole new understanding of how flexible simple bag-making techniques can be.

Cost: $ 75.00
Join this fun 3-hour sewing class and learn how to create the ever popular - Bitsy Box! Perfect for beginners or anyone looking for a quick, satisfying make. Natalie will guide students step-by-step through the construction process focusing on the essential techniques needed to confidently sew this small but mighty pouch. She will share the tips and tricks that make sewing these little fabric boxes so addictive. The Bitsy Box is one of those projects you’ll want to sew again and again. They are so fun and fast you may leave class with more than one!

Cost: $ 40.00
Get ready for a full day sewing adventure in this festive and creative workshop! Students will dive into making multiple Bitsy Boxes with a holiday twist - perfect for gifting, decorating, or building a handmade advent tradition. You can choose to make either 25 Bitsy Boxes for a Christmas Advent Calendar or 12 for the 12 Days of Christmas. While you may not finish all of them during class time, you will leave with a strong start and a clear method for finishing them at home by using simple, repeatable techniques. This class is all about efficiency, creativity, and joy – showing how one simple project can be multiplied into something truly magical. By the end of the workshop, you’ll head home with the satisfaction that you’ve created a beautiful, handmade holiday tradition.

Cost: $ 75.00
Come sew the Haralson Crossbody Belt Bag with Julie!

Cost: $ 75.00
This lecture-style class is for those interested in sewing garments and those in need of a refresher. Learn about measurements, notions and tools, understanding and reading a pattern, and fabrics. Bring a pen and jot down any questions you may have for Jess.

Cost: $ 30.00
Come sew an extra-fun back-to-school bag. Julie will walk you through sewing the Pembina Backpack (by The Blanket Statement) this summer. It's always more fun to sew in a group working on the same project together!

Cost: $ 100.00
Gather your supplies and get ready to stitch up the Pucker-Up Project Tote – the perfect companion for makers on the go! Whether you’re a knitter, quilter, cross-stitcher, embroiderer, or simply love keeping creative projects organized, this tote is designed to hold your current project and all the essentials that go with it. Students can choose to make either the Large or Petite size, both featuring plenty of room for works-in-progress plus thoughtfully designed interior pockets – including a handy inside zipper pocket to keep smaller tools and notions secure. This class is ideal for advanced beginners through advanced sewists. Some pre-work is required prior to class so you can spend your time focused on construction, and fun details during class time.

Cost: $ 75.00
It's time to sew shorts for summer! Learn how to add a cute ruffle detail to your Chanterelle shorts! In this class, you will learn to sew the Chanterelle shorts and how to modify them by adding a ruffle. You will learn techniques that will also work for sewing scallops and trims on future pairs.

Cost: $ 75.00
Learn to sew a breezy pull-on puff sleeve blouse with ruffle detail. It is a fantastic everyday top that can be work with practically anything!  This is an adventurous beginner project that teaches creating ruffle details, and sewing gathered puff sleeves.

Cost: $ 85.00

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