SEWING CLASSES

  • Headbands that students made in the Learn to Sew 1 class. The headbands are a knotted style, with a large knot that sits at the top of the head. The headbands are splayed out artistically. They are made of colorful quilting cotton including tula pink

    LEARN TO SEW 1

    For TOTAL BEGINNERS! Or sewists who need a refresher/want a solid foundation. In 4 weeks—make 3 cute projects, conquer your machine-fears, and leave with a swagger that says Thanks…I made it.
    ALL MATERIALS INCLUDED.

  • 3 students wearing aprons they just made in Learn to Sew 2. Her pet chihuahua sits in the pocket. The apron is full length, made of printed canvas, the print is black 70s style daisies on a beige background. The fabric is a linen and cotton blend.

    LEARN TO SEW 2

    You’ve got the basics down…but you want bigger projects, new fabrics, and more fancy tricks to make things look PRO. Take the next step towards sewing clothes + everything else! You’ll finish 3 rad projects in 4-weeks. ALL MATERIALS INCLUDED.

  • Alex is wearing the cross body bag

    LEARN TO SEW 3

    Don’t stop me now! This is where you really level up: New projects, new skills, new friends! 2 super cute, highly repeat-able & gift-able projects. New materials to play with, loads of colour options, and lots of fine detail skills to practise. ALL MATERIALS INCLUDED.

  • Donald is holding up his grey monochrome quilt that he made. It is a sawtooth star lap quilt

    LEARN TO QUILT

    Ever wanted to make a quilt?! This is the course to get you started! You’ll learn all the basics of making a quilt from selecting fabrics to piecing, basting, quilting and binding.

  • Melanie is using a serger threaded up with 4 different colours

    LEARN TO SERGE

    Chances are, you’re wearing something that was made with a SERGER. If you want to make anything with knit fabric, you need to use a serger. In this class you’ll learn everything you need to know to make knit projects while making an oversized sweatshirt.

  • darlene holding out the side seams of her vintage dress that needed some taking in around the bust area

    MENDING & ALTERING: SMART CASUAL

    Think non-stretchy pants, dresses, shirts. Slightly more formal…everything that isn’t denim or t-shirt/sweatshirt fabric. Nip, tuck, shorten, get creative, make your clothes work for you and your body.

  • jeans pinned at the back waistband and seat to be altered

    MENDING & ALTERING: DENIM

    Learn the basics of mending & altering denim: patch, hem, take-in, taper and work on your own garments with our expert guidance, tips, tricks, and hacks from our years as a tailor shop!

  • 5 kids are standing side by side wearing the headbands that they just learned to sew; they are making silly faces and smiling, having fun

    KIDS & TWEENS LEARN TO SEW 1

    For kids & tweens age 9-14. Sewing allows you to exercise fine motor control, hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness, focus, and problem solving skills.

  • sashiko mending on a pair of jeans

    MENDING & ALTERING: BY HAND

    TOTAL BEGINNERS WELCOME!! Or anyone wanting to get a little hands-on. Repair your clothes on a budget, on the run, and on the path to keeping your well-loved pieces out of landfill.

  • jade wearing leopard print lounge pants in the studio with a cropped black muscle tee, black doc martens and white socks with black stripes

    LOUNGE PANTS

    Lounge Pants are the perfect 1st garment project! Choose Wide-Leg OR Tapered Leg and there are loads of fabric options: rad animal prints, ginghams, flannels, and florals oh my!

  • A dress form mannequin, or judy, wearing a branded Neon Needle tshirt and the 70s wrap skirt in a dark orange and cream checkered pattern

    70s WRAP SKIRT

    Inspired by an authentic vintage pattern from the ‘70s.
    Choose your length. Choose your fabric.
    Get ready for summer!!

  • model is wearing the 80s gym shorts in a cheetah print with black binding

    80s GYM SHORTS

    The ultimate 80s vibe: it’s giving Tom Selleck’s mustache, roller skating, tube socks, and a hint of synth-pop confidence…all to the soundtrack of “Eye of the Tiger”. We want 6 pairs!!!

  • darlene adjusting her pants pattern

    SEW YOUR OWN WAY: PANTS

    You can ♫ Sew Your Own Way ♫ -- A Guided Adventure Through Sewing a Commercial Pants Pattern. Construct a pant of your choice with our support and guidance.

  • Students from the first Kids & Tweens Learn to Sew class. The kids are sitting at their sewing machines. They are smiling, the kids are about to sew a new project. In the background you can see the Neon Needle studio.

    KIDS & TWEENS LEARN TO SEW 2

    For kids & tweens age 9-14. You’ve got the basics down…expand your repertoire with some new techniques and take the next step towards sewing clothing and everything else!

  • Sarita helps a student with her unique quilt project.

    ONE-ON-ONE / PRIVATE SEWING LESSON

    Got sewing goals and don’t know where to begin? We’ve got you! Book a private lesson to get you back on track or let us build a curriculum developed just for you.

  • kate bush tshirt having been cut at the sleeves and hem in preparation for alteration

    MENDING & ALTERING: TEES AND SWEATS

    Learn the basics of mending & altering tees and sweats: hem, crop, take-in, modify, and work on your own garments with our expert guidance, tips, tricks, and hacks from our years as a tailor shop!

Want to get started with a small creative project? Check out our sewing and leathercraft workshops.