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Sewing & Textile Classes Washington, D.C.

Learn the art of sewing and textile design in Washington, D.C., with classes that cover everything from basic sewing techniques to advanced textile manipulation, allowing participants to create their own garments, accessories, and home decor items.

Unfortunately, no classes in-person in Washington, D.C. 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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Night Owl Sewing

Capital Quilts @ 15926 Luanne Dr, Washington, DC

Enjoy up to six blissful hours of distraction-free sewing and fun.  It's almost a mini-retreat! Work on a new project or finish up an old one.  Kat will stay with you as late as midnight.  Bring whatever you're working on, your machine, basic sewing supplies, and a sense of fun! $10 Gift Card, dinner, and beverages included

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Improv Open Sew

Capital Quilts @ 15926 Luanne Dr, Washington, DC

Meet with like-minded quilters to expand your color horizons and free your piecing imagination.  Kim and Kat will encourage you to break "the rules", and play with your fabric in ways you may not have considered. Bring some stash, your machine, and basic sewing supplies.

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Garment Edition: School of Sewing

Finch Knitting + Sewing Studio @ 102 Loudoun St SW, Washington, DC

We are very excited about this course and the lovely things you'll be making for yourself! This skills based course will take you through a variety of the most important garment techniques. Each class will cover one key technique (read below for more details) during the 3 hour session, while continually covering several integral skills for any garment sewing project such as reading a pattern, selecting a size, finding fit, finishing techniques, etc. ...

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$300

5 sessions

Teen Learn to Sew & Design

Finch Knitting + Sewing Studio @ 102 Loudoun St SW, Washington, DC

We are so excited for this new fashion series with our garment expert, Rebecca. Students will learn to sew while making a couple of basic accessories (an infinity scarf and a tote bag), and will gradually increase their skills while making a skirt and a jacket. This class is for those students who are ready for the next step.  Enrolling in weekly classes helps students to grow and build upon the skills they'll learn in each class. Students...

No upcoming schedules
$250

6 sessions

Retreat Bag

Capital Quilts @ 15926 Luanne Dr, Washington, DC

This boxy bag comes in two sizes. The best thing about it is when you unzip the zipper and open the top, it stays open wide so you can reach in and easily see what you are looking for. We will make the large sized bag in class.  Supply List: Pattern: Free from Emmalinebags (shop/sewing patterns/free PDF) to download pattern Fabric: 1/2 yard - Exterior fabric (quilting cotton) 3/4 yard - Lining fabric (quilting cotton) 1 yard - Interfacing...

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To Tie For: A Reversible Dress for Girls

Capital Quilts @ 15926 Luanne Dr, Washington, DC

This easy-to-sew reversible dress ties at the shoulders to help create a perfect fit while making it easy to get on and off.  Layer it with a turtle neck and tights for cooler weather!  Wouldn't this be a nice gift for your favorite little girl?

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Eureka: Pants that Fit Workshop

Capital Quilts @ 15926 Luanne Dr, Washington, DC

These pants, from Tabula Rasa Patterns, have a contemporary tapered silhouette in 8 sizes. Receive personalized fitting and learn how to adapt the pattern to create flattering and comfortable pants that fit you well at work, home, or play. You'll want to make several pairs! Supply List: Pattern: "EUREKA! PANTS THAT FIT" from Tabula Rasa Patterns, available at the school Fabric: For the initial mock-up and your first pair of pants:...

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$160

2 sessions

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