Sewing & Textile Classes in Los Angeles, CA

Ever wanted to hit your sewing machine? The Beginning sewing class will rebuild your relationship. Showing you how to thread, how to un thread, how to sew a tote bag from start to finish and how to do it graciously without hurting your new favorite home appliance. Note: It is highly recommended (but not required) for students to bring their own sewing...

Perfect for beginners! Our workshop is an all-inclusive, 2-hour instructional session. You will learn how to operate a home sewing machine including how to thread your machine and start sewing your first few stitches! By end of the class, you will leave with your very own hand-crafted item. You are welcome to use our machine for free or bring your...

This hands-on beginner class will introduce you to the world of Pattern Making. You will learn the techniques of a pro. Including how to correctly take measurements, tips and tricks for using different paper pattern making tools, and how to create a basic skirt block. In this class, you will make your own skirt sloper, by cutting out and sewing up...

Every dress starts with a pattern. Our designers will guide you through copying a dress onto a pattern, and altering your size and sleeves. You will leave this class with your first pattern, ready for you to customize and make your own dresses time and time again. What you need: A dress or a top you’d like to convert into a pattern. Non-stretch...

Sewing basics, including proper sewing machine operation, fabric selection, personal body measurements, and introduction to patterns and garments construction with basic sewing machine techniques. Continuing students will further their skills by doing intermediate and advanced projects. Open to men and women ages 16 years and up. Please bring a pencil,...

In our Hand Sewing class we leave it open to anything we wanna sew with a hand needle and thread. Everything from embroidery to making plushies will be covered in this class! Open your mind and we’ll make what you find.

In this four-part course, you will be guided through three projects: a scarf, a hat, and a shawl. You will learn how to chain, how to form the basic crochet stitches, how to increase and decrease, how to work back and forth and in the round, how to read a pattern, how to read a yarn label, and about fiber content. After completing this course you...

You've always wanted to learn how to embroider, so here's your chance.  Create a mini masterpiece using 10 unique stitches. Then go ahead and embellish clothing, quilts, and even your knitting. Just stay away from the cat!   Supplies: 6" Embroidery hoop (2x) Cotton embroidery thread-6 strand Embroidery needles Thread magic Scissors...

No matter if you are new or experienced come to our general sewing machine class! We will teach you how to further your knowledge of working on the machine and facilitate your personal sewing journey. If you are a beginner we start by teaching you how to properly use the machines. Then you sew our beginners projects which give you fundamental skills...

For crocheters of all levels! Sit in our crochet corner and work on something old or new. If you are a beginner, come and learn the basics to get you started on your crochet journey! Students will work on projects to become comfortable with basic stitches and develop an ability to read crochet patterns.

Fashion draping is an important part of fashion design. Draping is the process of positioning and pinning fabric on a dress form to develop the structure of a garment design. After draping, the fabric is removed from the dress form and used to create the sewing pattern for the garment. This class teaches aspiring designers or homegrown clothes-makers...

First time using a sewing machine? Or the first time in a while? In our Introduction to Machine Sewing workshop we start from the beginning, explaining all the parts and functions of your standard domestic sewing machine and from there we start on techniques and every student leaves with a finished project. Workshops are held Tuesday from 6pm to...

Come join Gayle and learn about the tradition of Hawaiian quilts. Hawaiian quiltmaking is a great way to relax, be mindful, and to enjoy the process of hand sewing.  In this class, students will choose a striking color combination for a beautiful pillow top, and discover the very relaxing and mindful process of making a traditional Hawaiian...

In this four-part course, you will be guided through three projects: a scarf, a hat, and a shawl. You will learn: how to cast on how to form the knit and purl stitches how to increase and decrease how to work in the round on circular and double pointed needles how to read a pattern how to read a yarn label and about fiber content After completing...

In this four-part course, you will be guided through three projects: a scarf, a hat, and a shawl.  You will learn: how to cast on how to form the knit and purl stitches how to increase and decrease how to work in the round on circular and double pointed needles how to read a pattern how to read a yarn label and about fiber content After...