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Sewing 101: Bootcamp

Join our intensive Sewing 101: Bootcamp and master the fundamentals of sewing in no time! Perfect for beginners or those needing a refresher, learn essential skills like using a sewing machine and reading patterns. Craft your own denim tote bag and choose from stylish skirt or pants projects to complete your sewing journey with confidence.

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Hey there! Ready to pick up that needle and thread for the first time? Or finally take that sewing machine you bought out of the box and put it to good use? With Sewing 101 we are going back to the basics, starting from scratch, and taking you step by step through all the essentials to make learning to sew a fun and inspiring experience.

Sewing 101 is perfect for complete beginners & people who have sewn in the past but need a refresher, where they will learn how to competently use a sewing machine and complete a skirt or drawstring pants from a commercial pattern!

During this course you will learn:

· all of the necessary sewing terminology & equipment
· how to read a commercial pattern
· how to choose the right fabric for a garment, either a skirt or drawstring pants
· how to identify fabric grain lines
· different types of stitches & seam finishes you can complete using a sewing machine!

PROJECTS: Denim tote bag and a Pencil Skirt, A- line skirt, or PJ pants from commercial pattern

COST: $310

FABRIC AND SUPPLIES: Fabric provided for tote bag, and the pattern for the skirt/pants is provided as well. Students will need 3-4 yards of non-stretch fabric. wool, crepe, or cotton blends are ideal. Fabric is available for purchase $16 per yard.

COURSE DURATION: 7 hours of sewing with either a 30 minute break or 1 hour lunch break depending on the time of day.

NEW 2 PART OPTION: We have a new option where this class will be split into 2 classes, 3.5 hours each, rather than one long day. The same information will be covered, but split into 2 shorter classes. This option is listed in the drop-down menu below!

PREREQUISITE: None!

Refund Policy

Cancellation / Reschedule / Refund Policy:

  • You must give at least 4 business days notice to cancel or reschedule your enrollment in the Regular Classes or for a refund less a 5% cancellation fee
  • 24 hour cancellation policy for Private Classes
  • Once the class has started, we can no longer offer refunds
  • In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount

Reviews of Classes at The New York Sewing Center (371)

(4.8-star rating across 371 reviews)
  • Sewing 101: Bootcamp

    Enjoyed the class, very informative, but fast paced. The teacher worked with us well. Showed you the key things so you can work with ur own machine
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  • Sewing 101: Bootcamp

    Great introductory class!
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  • Sewing 101: Bootcamp

    Course met expectations. Learned how to use a sewing machine, use a pattern, cut, sew and make a pair of pants. Would have appreciated a more hands on approach and patience from instructors when prepping pieces for sewing.
  • Sewing 101: Bootcamp

    Really great, practical class! I feel prepared to take on more projects with these basics under my belt.
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  • Sewing 101: Bootcamp

    Loved it. Instructor and class was great. Really fun experience and eager to keep learning.
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  • Sewing 101: Bootcamp

    Class was small (there was about 7 of us). First couple of hours was learning to sew for tote bag , then break for 1 hour and the remaining hours was learning to sew the bottoms that you have chosen. I was not able to finish my project at the end but they gave an option to return another day to finish it up. Definitely learned a lot. Instructor was clear and patient with us.
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  • Sewing 101: Bootcamp

    So great! Fabulous venue to learn. Bright engaging instructors. I am obsessed with sewing now.
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  • Sewing 101: Bootcamp

    The class was good. I was terrible but the instructor was gracious with me many requests for help.
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  • Sewing 101: Bootcamp

    This is an absolutely wonderful class for any beginner and well worth the money. Emily, our instructor, has A LOT of experience and was kind and patient while teaching us. She was very thorough in her demonstrations. She was always ready and willing to answer questions, and trust me, I had A LOT! I loved that the class was small, just 5 people, so it was great for individualized learning. The class was so much fun, there was ample time for breaks and there was a lot of support when required. Highly recommend and again, worth the money.
  • Sewing 101: Bootcamp

    Janelle was a great instructor….. can’t wait to book more classes at The New York Sewing Center!
  • Sewing 101: Bootcamp

    The first part of the class was an intro to how to use the sewing machine. The instructor was patient and showed the details. The second part was to make our own skirts. The instructor started 30 minutes late (because a student was having lunch) and we were not able to finish the skirts. That's just frustrating and I wish the class was better organized and timed. The instructor was very patient and answered the questions. We just didn't have enough time. I was surprised that she didn't say or do anything to speed up a little bit.
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Students consistently praised the small class size and individual attention they received at the Sewing 101: Bootcamp. They walked away with a fundamental understanding of how to operate a sewing machine and execute a personal project, such as sewing a skirt or tote bag. Many felt more confident in their abilities to start their own garments and valued the opportunity to learn how to read a commercial pattern. Several students found the instructors to be patient and willing to answer numerous questions, which made their learning experience even more effective. Quotes: 1. "The class was very enjoyable, you basically get an overview of how the machine works, how to prepare you machine to sew." 2. "The second project introduces you to how to read a commercial pattern and how to prepare/pin/cut the fabric for your garment." 3. "I came out feeling much more confident about my own projects and starting my own garments."

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