The Sewing Tree

Learn to Sew

This ongoing Learn to Sew series will cover all the basics including how to use your machine, what notions are necessary, thread, needle and fabric basics and more.  Students will complete several projects in each 6–week session.  Please note that if you join mid-year, a Saturday Sew Camp I or equivalent is required.

This class generally runs 1.5 hrs for six week sessions.  The fee is $130.00 for 9 hours of instruction and all supplies are included. 

Learn to Sew 2

This ongoing Learn to Sew 2 series is designed for students who have intermediate sewing skills and are comfortable on the machine.  Students will complete more in – projects and will begin to learn to use a pattern.  Projects chosen based on student interest.

This class generally runs 1.5 hrs for six week sessions.  The fee is $130.00 for 9 hours of instruction and most supplies are included.  Some supplies may be required depending upon projects.

Learn to Sew Garments

Learn to Sew Garments is designed for those students interested in learning to sew garments.  It will start with construction techniques of a basic garment, fabric choices, seams and finishes, hems and how to read and interepret a pattern.

This series is geared to those who are comfortable with the machine and have intermediate sewing skills. 

This class generally runs 2 hrs for four week sessions.  The fee is $130.00 for 8 hours of instruction.  Supplies will be required depending upon projects.

Learn to Quilt

Learn to Quilt is designed for those students interested in learning the basics of quilting.  During the process of exploring different types of quilts, you will design and make smaller versions of the quilts.

This series is geared to those who are comfortable with the machine and have intermediate sewing skills. 

This class generally runs 1.5 hrs for six week sessions.  The fee is $130.00 for 9 hours of instruction and most supplies are included.  Some supplies may be required depending upon projects.

Closet Couture

This home school opportunity will focus on techniques... those fun, flamboyant and fabulous methods that make garments unique.  Students will study garments from the past centuries and how they can apply them to current couture, bridal and everyday clothing, hats and bags.  This class is for you if you want to master couture techniques, learn how a bustier is created and have fun designing and sewing.

This series is geared to those who are comfortable with the machine, have intermediate to advanced sewing skills and an interest in garments from the past into the future.

Instructor – Janith