Sewing & Textile Classes in Denver

This seminar is the first in a series of how to sew from the ground up. It is not project based, but knowledge based.  Session One Includes: How to thread and wind a bobbin for your machine  Thread tension and adjustments  How to choose the proper thread and needle for your project  Trouble shooting and maintenance ...

This seminar is second in a series of how to sew from the ground up. It is not project based, but knowledge based. This session is concentrated on more fabric basics, understanding different stitches and more of their uses, sewing sample seams and finishes, hand stitching and different uses.  How to prepare your fabric for your project ...

Leather Jewelry Making 101 This class is intended for those with creative ideas and none to minimal experience on how to get started making body adornment.  We will learn how to cut and manipulate leather to shape and form it. How to punch holes and assemble into a necklace, bracelet, earrings, pins or even make a bow tie! If you want to sew...

Shibori is a Japanese term for methods of dyeing cloth by binding, stitching, folding, twisting, and compressing. In Japan, the earliest known example of cloth dyed with the shibori technique dates back to the 8th century where indigo was the main dye used. (Japanese for “storm") shibori a wrapping technique where the cloth is wrapped on a diagonal...

If you’ve never sewn – or the last time you did was 4-H in middle school, this is a great introductory class for you to learn the basics of sewing. The goal of this class is to familiarize one with the use of a sewing machine, understand the proper way to lay out a pattern on fabric, and to construct a usable item. Materials to bring: Fabric and...

Students will make their perfect pants SESSION 1: You will learn how to draft a pants sloper to your desired measurements and shape. We will pick volunteer student as a model and we will make pants for him or her. You will learn how to modify your pants sloper to different measurements and styles. SESSION2: We will cut and sew pants with the...

Learn the basics of sewing leather on an industrial sewing machine. This class covers several different styles and techniques for different leather and thread combinations. If you're wanting to start leather working but you're not sure where to begin, the good news is that leather working is one of the easiest trades to get into. The better news...

Every fitting process begins with evaluating how the body fills a garment. Understanding how to fit your garment involves understanding that there are three possible fit-problem scenarios: an area is too large, an area is too small, or an area isn’t shaped right. Recommend to take this class if: You bought a garment because of great fabric or...

Learn how to make the perfect Tee Shirt. Session 1 Understanding body types and how RTW Tee Shirt are designed. You will learn how to draft a tee shirt to your model’s measurements and shape If you have favorite tee shirt, bring in and instructor will teach you how to copy You will learn how to modify your tee shirt to different measurements...

Have you ever had a favorite dress or that vintage sample that you wish you could copy or replicate? Here's a diverse course designed to teach you how to make patterns of your existing garments. Should be a simple tee shirt, blouse, shirt, sweatshirt, skirt or a dress. No pants or constructed Jackets. We will make a pattern on 1st workshop. If you...

How many of you have problem finding good fitting pants? Bring Pants you made and bring pattern, corresponding to your pants. If pants is made for you, you will need to try the pants on in front of the class. If pants is made for your customer, bring good pictures of the pants on your model. Instructor will indicate problems and make corrections to...