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Sewing & Textile Classes San Francisco

Learn the art of sewing and textile design in San Francisco with classes that cover everything from basic stitching techniques to creating your own unique garments using various fabrics and patterns.

Unfortunately, no classes in-person in San Francisco have spots left, but 8 classes live online are available.

Sewing 101: Basics (Virtual)

The New York Sewing Center @ Virtual Classroom

Ready to unlock your sewing potential? Join us at The New York Sewing Center for an inspiring journey through the basics of sewing. From mastering the sewing machine to completing your very own skirt, this virtual course is perfect for beginners and those in need of a refresher. Don't miss out on this opportunity to start creating beautiful garments and accessories!

Thursday Jan 4th, 6:30–8:30pm Eastern Time

 (4 sessions)

$375

4 sessions

Home Sewing Bootcamp

Santa Monica College

This class introduces students to or re-acquaints them with their own home sewing machines. Through a series of project based, step-by-step exercises, students will quickly gain mastery in winding the bobbin, threading, changing the needle, balancing tension, stitching, and clean finishing various types of seams. Basic apparel construction concepts, such as applying interfacing, sewing curves, use of various seam allowances, and professional pressing...

Saturday Jan 6th, 10am–2pm Pacific Time

 (5 sessions)

$178

5 sessions

Collar Sewing Boot Camp

Santa Monica College

Master the art of sewing collars and elevate your garment game at Santa Monica College. Learn various collar styles and how to sew them perfectly, giving your creations a polished and professional look. Prerequisite: Sewing Machine Boot Camp class or equivalent experience.

Saturday Mar 30th, 10am–1pm Pacific Time

 (5 sessions)

$208

5 sessions

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Zipper Intensive

Santa Monica College

Find out first-hand how to work with zippers by making a series of practice samples in boot camp fashion.  Apply the zipper techniques you learn to a handbag project with three zippers, such as an outside patch pocket with a lapped zipper, an inside pocket with a railroad zipper, and a bag closure with an exposed zipper. Prerequisite:  Sewing Machine Boot Camp class or equivalent experience on the industrial sewing machine. 

Saturday Feb 17th, 10am–1pm Pacific Time

 (5 sessions)

$208

5 sessions

Pattern Making for Beginners (Virtual)

The New York Sewing Center @ Virtual Classroom

Take your sewing skills to the next level with Pattern Making for Beginners, a class offered by The New York Sewing Center. Learn how to create your own custom patterns, starting with a skirt made to your own measurements. Develop the skills and techniques necessary to become a master pattern maker.

Sunday Jan 7th, 5:30–7:30pm Eastern Time

 (5 sessions)

$300

5 sessions

Virtual Pattern Making II

The New York Sewing Center @ Virtual Classroom

Take your pattern-making skills to the next level with Virtual Pattern Making II at The New York Sewing Center. Learn how to draft a bodice sloper from scratch, explore different sleeve styles and collars, and make modifications for a custom fit. Perfect for creating tops and shirts, or combining with your skirt pattern for a full dress.

Saturday Jan 6th, 5–7pm Eastern Time

 (5 sessions)

$300

5 sessions

Chunky Knit Blanket

Coastal Design Workshops LLC @ Live Virtual via Zoom

Learn the art of creating your own cozy and stylish blanket using a no-needles knitting process in this online class. With a DIY craft kit delivered to your door, you'll have all the materials you need to make a snuggly throw blanket. This workshop is perfect for beginners and will teach you everything you need to know to create the blanket of your dreams.

Sunday Dec 17th, 2–3pm Eastern Time

Chunky Knit a Square Pillow

Coastal Design Workshops LLC @ Live Virtual via Zoom

Learn how to make your own cozy chunky knit pillow from the comfort of your own home! In this online class, you'll use jumbo-sized yarn and your own hands to create a trendy and super-soft pillow. With a DIY craft kit delivered straight to your door, this is the perfect activity for anyone looking for a fun and easy craft idea.

Tuesday Dec 12th, 7–8pm Eastern Time

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All About Textiles

Desideratum @ 3009 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Ever wondered how to identify the major types of textiles and weaves and what fabrics would be the best choice for your chosen garment to make? In this class, students will learn to identify fabrics/fiber content - natural as well as synthetics, by performing different fabric testing and acquire an understanding of what fabrics would be used for particular clothing. Fabrics will be shown from my collection of fabrics to inspect the drape, determined...

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Crash Course on Sewing

Desideratum @ 3009 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

This course will introduce you to winding a bobbin, threading a machine, proper cutting, pinning and pressing techniques. You will learn to sew a plain seam, a french seam and how to match seams. Please Note: All materials needed are listed in the Supply List will be emailed to the student.

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Beginning Sewing with a Pattern

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

This class will be sewing with a machine from a clothing pattern picked by the teacher. We will cover sewing machine basics, choosing materials and how to work with a pattern. What to Bring: Students will need fabric and a pattern that will be discussed in the first class.  No need to purchase ahead of time. Suggested Materials: Sewing shears (special scissors) sewing pins (longer than normal) pin cushion.  Note:  ...

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$240

6 sessions

Beginning and Advanced Sewing for Adults and Children

Desideratum @ 3009 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Discover the joy of sewing as you create beautiful garments and accessories in this dynamic class for adults and children. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, you'll learn essential techniques and take on increasingly challenging projects. Join us at Desideratum and unleash your creativity with needle and thread.

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$190

4 sessions

Intro to Design

Desideratum @ 3009 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

If you love sewing and fashion and are ready to design your own ideas but are not sure where or how to start, then this class is for you! You will learn how and where to look to be inspired to create your own design ideas. In this class, you will have exercises to make the process easy and fun! Once you begin to develop your design ideas, simple methods for sketching those ideas will be shown, allowing you to make preliminary sketches of your designs. ...

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Easy Pillow Cover

Desideratum @ 3009 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Learn to sew by making this simple envelope style pillow cover! This is a great class for adults as well as children - Ages 10 and up.  Please Note: All materials needed are listed in the Supply List will be emailed to the student.

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Recycled Garments and Accessories

Desideratum @ 3009 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Do you have sweaters that have a hole, are stretched out, the wrong size or oops – were accidently thrown into the washer and dryer, garments that you love the fabric or embellishments, but you would like to restyle and combine with other garments or make into a completely different garment of accessory? Or do you just love the idea of recycling fashion to make new garments and accessories? In this class, students will work with garments that they...

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