LEARN TO SEW 1

Two women sewing at a table in a craft room with a wall of sewing supplies, including thread spools, scissors, and rulers.
Headbands that students just made in Learn to Sew 1. This is the first project we teach students to sew. Colours are pink with starbusts (Tula Pink fabric) and black and white check, a mustard and black pattern, another Tula Pink Tent Stripe with tur
Childrens decorative pillows with colorful patterns and animal prints on red couch in sunlit room.
Drawstring Bags that students just learned to sew. Fabrics are shades of yellow, and green, florals and vintage inspired prints.
Several sheets of paper with drawings and notes related to electrical engineering practice, including a phase pivot, curve, sample, and finish, along with a smiling face and a box with a happy face, with markers in red, black, gray, blue, purple, and
Group of six diverse people sitting on a couch in a cozy room with wooden walls, smiling, with framed art and decorations on the wall behind them.
Four colorful fabric drawstring bags hanging from gold hooks on a wooden wall, with pillows and other items nearby.
Two students smiling, showing off the throw pillows they just made in a leopard and jungle print fabric and a Tula Pink Tent Stripe fabric.

Learn how to:

  • Identify different fabric types + why that’s important

  • Thread + operate sewing machine

  • Mark + cut fabric

  • Doublefold hem

  • Finish a raw edge w/ zigzag

  • Fix a mistake

  • Encase elastic

  • Turn a perfectly pointy corner

  • Insert a drawstring

Skill Level: TOTAL BEGINNERS WELCOME!! No experience necessary, but if you know a little and want to solidify foundational skills, this is also the class for you.

Class Size: 6 people

How Long: 8 hours total, split into 2, 3, or 4 classes.

Bring: Nothing! We provide all materials and use of machine + tools. Maybe some reading glasses if you have them.

Where: The Neon Needle Studio @ Bloor + Christie (647A Bloor Street West)

Cost: $400 + HST Includes ALL materials & pillow insert

Sewing is magical, empowering, & rewarding!
And this is the course to get you started.

You’ll learn the basics of fabric, tools, machine operation and make 3 projects:

  • Knotted Headband

  • Pillow

  • Drawstring bag

After 13 years of teaching beginners, we figured out what works to make sure you have fun, and leave with the skills, techniques and confidence to make dozens of different projects on your own.

This is also the foundation you need to move on to clothing, quilts, lingerie, bags, etc.!

UPCOMING DATES:

Tuesdays, May 5, 12, 19, 26 @ 6-8pm

Tuesdays, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 @ 6-8pm

Sundays, June 7, 14, 21, 28 @ 10-12pm

Think you might miss a class?
Check out out Studio Policies to learn more.

Interested in a private workshop?

Private workshops are available for groups of 2 or more.

Get in touch and we will book your group in.