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Sewing Classes Washington, D.C.

Discover the joy of creating your own stylish wardrobe with sewing classes in Washington, D.C.. Learn essential techniques, master patterns, and unlock your creative potential while gaining the skills to design and sew unique garments.

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

No upcoming schedules

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.

No upcoming schedules

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. ...

No upcoming schedules
$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:...

No upcoming schedules
$160

2 sessions

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Discover the Best Sewing Classes in Washington, D.C.

Sewing is a popular craft used to make and repair garments. To sew, you’ll stitch together fabric and other materials using a needle and thread. Sewing can be done by hand or with a sewing machine. During the Paleolithic period, people would stitch together animal hides to create clothing. Hand sewing remained the method of creating garments until the sewing machine was invented during the Industrial Revolution. When sewing machines became more affordable in the West, ready-made clothing became more common, relegating hand sewing to a hobby. 

Today, hand sewing is still done to create high-quality garments and to affix details to clothing. Hand sewing is also a popular cottage industry. Experienced sewers will often spend hours creating detailed pieces that they’ll then sell. Sewing shops and studios will also sell their services to repair or alter clothing. 

If you’d like to learn a new hobby and meet and socialize with others in the area, consider taking up sewing. ​​​​Some studios and shops can offer you classes in sewing to help improve your skills and allow you to meet with other passionate sewers who can offer you advice for your projects. 

Why You Should Learn Sewing in

Experienced sewers who can craft quality garments sell their services and products online. If you can get the basics of sewing down and can start projects, sewing can be a great way to make money on the side. 

Sewing is also a stress-relieving activity. As you focus on your projects, you won’t be thinking about other distractions and troubles that are on your mind. This attention to detail and focus also improves your hand-eye coordination. If this is something you struggle with, you can start sewing to work on it. Sewing will also make your fingers nimbler and loosen your joints. 

When you decide to sew something, you need to consider its design. Sewing, therefore, allows you to explore your creativity as you come up with project ideas. You can also of course get project inspiration from the internet and add a personal twist. 

In-Person Sewing Classes in

There are in-person sewing classes in that you can sign up for on CourseHorse. Classes may be available at the beginner, intermediate, or advanced level. All classes are taught by expert instructors who will provide you with in-depth demonstrations and constructive feedback. Taking an in-person class is an efficient way to learn the basics of sewing and provides you with an instructor and other sewers whom you can ask for advice from. 

To begin sewing, you’ll need a few basic supplies, like sewing needles and thread. You’ll also need to invest in a sewing machine if you’d like to machine sew. You can buy a new machine or look for a gently used machine online or at your local thrift store. If you’re taking an in-person sewing class, these materials might be provided for you.

Artistic Artifacts, located in Alexandria, is hosting an embroidery class that can help you elevate your sewing projects. In this class, you’ll learn fun stitches that can be used to embroider designs on the garments you’ve created.

Check CourseHorse frequently to see what new and returning in-person sewing classes are available to you. In the past, beginner-level sewing classes and late-night sewing classes have been hosted by local studios. 

Virtual Sewing Classes 

If you’re interested in exploring more sewing classes available to you, check out the virtual sewing classes listed on CourseHorse. These remotely held classes are taught by professionals who will guide you through the class over an online video platform like Zoom. They’ll be able to answer your questions and provide you with tips for completing your projects. If you take a virtual sewing class, be aware that you’ll likely need to procure all necessary materials, including a sewing machine if it’s a machine sewing class. 

The New York Sewing Center offers a sewing class that covers the basics of sewing, including how to use equipment and how to read a pattern. Whether you’re picking up a thread and needle for the first time or returning to sewing after years, this class will prepare you to competently machine sew and create a garment. They also offer several virtual pattern-making classes which will teach you to create patterns for varying garment types. 

Santa Monica College holds a home sewing boot camp. In this class, you’ll work on creating a tote bag and a pair of drawstring shorts or pants. The goal of this boot camp is to gain mastery of sewing essentials and understand the basic construction of apparel. 

If you’re interested in virtual classes that will teach you crafts similar to sewing, the 92nd Street Y offers beginner-level crocheting and knitting courses. 

Private Group Sewing Classes in

Is your business or organization looking to book a private sewing class as a fun team-building activity? CourseHorse can deliver private group sewing classes to you. 

You can reach out to CourseHorse to discuss the private sewing classes they can offer you through the contact form on their website. You’ll be able to learn about class formats and the number of participants they can accommodate. If you’re unsure of how many team members will be participating but would like to book a class, you can book with the minimum group size and update the number before your class is scheduled. 

CourseHorse will supply your group with all the materials necessary for their classes. When booking a class, you’ll provide CourseHorse with the addresses of all participants. Their team will then work to send out a materials kit to everyone. 

CourseHorse does not charge a booking fee. If you need to cancel your class for any reason, you can do so for free up to two weeks before the class is scheduled. If you’d like to reschedule the class less than 48 hours before it is scheduled, you will be charged a $150 rescheduling fee. 

CourseHorse can accommodate several online video platforms. They recommend using Zoom, although you may also suggest using Microsoft Teams, Google Meets, or WebEx so long as you provide the meeting details. 


CourseHorse offers a variety of private craft classes that might also interest your group. If you’re looking for an activity that’s similar to sewing, check out their macramé workshop or their loom weaving workshop.

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