You’re able to sew with a pattern independently and know how to do simple adjustments with it.
Level 4 Classes: Intermediate
The Thayer is a workwear-inspired jacket that effortlessly transitions from fall to winter. It features a slight A-line shape, roomy patch pockets, inseam yoke pockets, two-piece sleeves, and is fully lined for added warmth. Front princess seams ensure a great fit.
Grainline Patterns offers the Thayer Jacket pattern, available in sizes 0-30.
Please bring:
The Thayer Jacket pattern
Your cut fabric pieces of medium-heavy-weight woven fabric, such as twill, corduroy, denim, or canvas, for the exterior
Medium, warm, woven fabrics such as flannel or shearing for the lining
Woven, quilted lining fabrics for the sleeve lining
*If you would like to book help cutting the pieces, purchase the additional hour from the selection.
Polyester all-purpose thread and topstitching thread
Universal and topstitch machine needles
Eight 5/8” buttons
You’ll learn to create and add a jacket lining, topstitch, and make yoke pockets.
Prerequisite: Taken Stitch-Style-Create 1 and know how to sew a garment from a pattern.
Up to 12 hours of hands on instruction. Class schedule will be determined after purchase.
Ages 18 and up. Susan will contact you once you place your reservation to coordinate dates and times.
This course takes your sewing skills from Sitch-Style-Create Knits 1 to a higher level. Explore a world of sewing “soft-fashion” with fabrics like Ponte, and sweater knits using the same patterns you already have.
We’ll discuss the proper blend of fibers to achieve a professional yet comfortable look. Martha and Jamie have samples they know work well for you to see.
You’ll elevate your skills as you learn to make a lovely v-neck sweater with the Terra Tunic by Love Notions.
And, you’ll gain skills for sewing a zippered pocket pant from a basic jogger pattern for a dressier look, using Greenstyle’s Brassie Joggers pattern.
Prerequisite: Stitch-Style-Create Knits 1, ages 18 and up
For the first class: Bring your phone, tablet, or laptop and credit card to purchase fabric and notions. We will be using measurements from the last SSC Knits Course or re-taking measurements as needed, so dress in something with a tighter fit.
Also, bring the patterns so we can make any needed adjustments for a fit that works best with ponte and sweater knits.
There is a two-week gap between the first and second classes to allow time for your fabrics to arrive and be laundered.
Sessions:
Four 3-hour sessions. Depending on how much help you need to get your pattern ready, the first session may not be a full three hours long.
Cost is $250 for a Flex-Schedule Group (2-3 students) class
Cost is $500 for a Flex-Schedule Private (one-student) class.
An additional $10 is added if you order the class and a machine rental.
Send questions to our email address.
Learn essential sewing skills for creating garments without actually making a garment. This is an excellent course for those who know how to sew clothes but struggle to get professional results.
Hands-on instruction that moves your skills forward from hand-made to tailor-made-looking clothes!
Class One: Closures
Buttons, buttonholes, snaps, grommets, and various zipper types.
Class Two: Finishing
Various hem applications and straight seam finishes
Class Three: Stabilizing and Shaping
Under and stay-stitching, darts, pleats, gathering, and proper pressing methods
Class Four: Using Interfacings
Facings, cuffs, collars, front plackets
You must have taken Stitch-Style-Create 1 or equivalent to register.
Upon registration, your instructors will contact you to send the supply list and coordinate times and dates.
$320
In this workshop, we will show you how to draft your own pattern for an A-line or Pencil skirt using your waist and hip measurements.
Choose a faced or a banded waistline and a side or back invisible zipper. You will also learn to line a skirt.
A-line and Pencil skirts are classic additions to anyone’s wardrobe, made from cotton-linen, Ponte, linen, denim, or brocade… the options are limitless.
Bring with you:
Bring 2 yards of laundered fashion fabric.
If you have any questions on fabric type, or design, please email me studio@sewinghive.com
Bring 2 yards of the clothing lining material,
9” invisible zipper of matching color,
thread to match.
Bring all your sewing tools: machine, scissors, etc. We will supply paper and drafting tools.
This will be the first class of creating your own pattern! And a garment that you can make many times, in many fabrics
$160 Private: One-on-one attention. Once we receive your registration, we will email you to determine dates/times.
Two 3-Hour Sessions.
You must have taken Stitch-Style-Create or know how to sew a garment using a pattern.
The perfect jacket for all of your adventures! The Beachcomber is a lined jacket with patch and welt pockets and options for a hood or collar. The front can be fastened with snaps or buttons. The sleeve hems are brought in with elastic for a comfortable and flexible fit. The hem is faced and slightly curved for a cool look and feel!
The Beachcomber Jacket is designed for mid-heavy weight woven fabrics. Denim, twill, and canvas are great options.
For the lining you will want to choose something light - mid weight that feels good on your skin.
The Beachcomber Jacket was drafted based of measurements for a 5’10” cis male body.
Please bring:
The Beachcomber Jacket pattern
Your cut fabric pieces, including interfacing. *If you would like to book help cutting the pieces, purchase the additional hour from the selection.
Polyester all-purpose thread and topstitching thread
Universal and topstitch machine needles
Five 5/8” buttons or snaps (talk to Susan about snaps ahead of time)
You’ll learn to create and add a jacket lining, topstitch, and make welt and patch pockets.
Prerequisite: Taken Stitch-Style-Create 1 and know how to sew a garment from a pattern.
Ages 18+
Send an email to Susan with questions you may have about this series.
Susan will contact you to coordinate dates and times once you place your order.
Students will sew either the Lander pants pattern from True Bias OR the Jenny Trousers from Closet Core patterns. The class is two 3-hour sessions.
Techniques: Finding a great fit for pants starts with having all the measurements needed for well-fitting pants. We will transfer your measurements to the Lander Pants or Jenny Trouser pattern. Students will learn the basics of how the various body measurements relate to flat patterns for pants and what tricks can be employed to ensure success in pants fitting. We will sew the pants with a fly front zipper in both cases.
The Lander pants are high-waisted, straight-leg pants that can be sewn in various lengths. It is sized for a waist measuring 26” – 38.5” and hips measuring 34” – 46.5”.
Jenny's pants are high-waisted with either straight or tapered legs. The pattern comes in two size ranges: 0-20 (24-39” waist/33-48” hip) or 14-32 (36-54” waist/47.4-65.2” hip)
NOTE: If your measurements fall outside this range, please contact the Sewing Hive before registering for the class. studio@sewinghive.com
Ages: Appropriate for teens and adults
Instructor Martha West.
Skill Set: Advanced beginner: The student should be confident with mastery of their sewing machine (e.g., how to load a bobbin, how to install their zipper foot, how to change a needle). Prior experience sewing a zipper into a garment and prior experience sewing simple garments is preferred but not required.
Maximum number of students: 2
Materials and Supplies Needed:
1. Lander pants from True Bias OR Jenny Overalls and Trouser Pattern from Closet Core in appropriate size range based on your waist and hip measurements (0-20 OR 14-32)
2. Sufficient yardage of bottom weight fabric for the student’s pattern size. Check the pattern for the size that corresponds with your hip measurement (NOTE: this will NOT be the size you wear in ready-to-wear clothing). Bottom weight fabrics such as medium-weight twill, canvas, gabardine, or a lightweight (8oz) denim.
3. Your sewing machine
4. Regular and zipper foot for their sewing machine
5. Regular polyester sewing thread to match the pants fabric.
6. One standard all-purpose nylon coil zipper (NOT metal, NOT invisible, NOT separating) at least 14” in length
7. Pins
8. Sewing scissors (and rotary cutter optional)
9. Fabric marking pen or chalk
10. Universal sewing machine needle 90/14 size
The instructor will provide all other supplies
Flex-Schedule Private Class Only: $240 per student.
Martha will contact you to coordinate times and dates that work for everyone once the order is placed.
An additional $10 is added if you order the class and a machine rental.
This class is taught by Martha. You can email her here with questions.
Sew PJs and play clothes for your Kids
How about sewing Holiday or Birthday PJs or play clothes for the youngsters in your life?! We’ll be using Tilly Walnes’ Brilliant book “Mini Makes” to sew a full set of PJ top and bottom.
We’ll make the cutest knit T-Shirt and Jogger-like pants in a single 4 hour session. This is a great class to start sewing with knits. The seams are small and quick to sew and you’ll learn all the techniques you’ll need to make most knit garments of any size.
The patterns come in a huge size range: 17” – 31” Chest and 24” – 60” Height; Newborn to age 12 for boys and girls.
If your youngster falls outside of this size range, please contact the studio before registering for the class.
We’ll be making the Juno Pajamas.
(NOTE: almost all the patterns in this book have an equivalent adult women’s size in case you are interested in twinning with your little one.
Supplies Needed:
“Mini Makes” by Tilly Walnes book. (must bring book to class)
Light to medium weight knit fabric such as cotton jersey or cotton interlock or cotton French terry. Check the book for the yardage needed for the size you’ll be making.
1-yard ¾” pajama/lingerie elastic
Matching polyester thread
Fabric marking tool
Ballpoint, jersey or stretch sewing machine needle size 80/12
Pins
Scissors and rotary cutter (optional)
Sewing Machine capable of zigzag stitches
If the child you’re sewing for is less than 5 years old, KAM snaps will be provided by the instructor.
Skill level: Advanced beginner; Completion of Stitch, Style, Create or equivalent. Must have sewn at least one garment prior to attending this class.
Course duration: 4 hours
$95
This class is taught by Martha. You can email her here with questions
Unless otherwise noted, commercial patterns are based on a B cup figure, so if you are a D cup or larger, or smaller than a B, and are having trouble getting a good-fitting garment, this class will teach you how to achieve one. We will go over how to select a pattern size and bust adjustment techniques.
Please bring a pattern you are interested in adjusting.
Level: Should have sewn a garment prior to this class. Instructors: Gail Kelley and Hannah Harmon
Once you register, Gail or Hannah will contact you to set up a date and time if none are listed that work for you.
Private Class Option Only. Two hours, $90
Taught by Gail and Hannah. You can email Gail here with questions. You can email Hannah here with questions.
Available By Request
Sew an easy-to-wear jumpsuit with us this summer. We’ll use the Nova Jumpsuit pattern by True Bias to sew a jumpsuit that you’ll love to wear. This pattern has a flattering fit and a modern, on-trend look.
We’ll do a brief online shopping session together, then take a 2-week break to allow time for your fabric's delivery. Then we’ll get together for three 3-hour sessions to sew the jumpsuit.
The pattern comes in two size ranges: Sizes 0-18 and Sizes 14-30. Please compare your body measurements to the size ranges listed on the True Bias website (truebias.com) to determine which size range you should purchase. This pattern can be ordered from The Sewing Hive as a printed pattern, or you can purchase the .pdf version at TrueBias.com
Skill level: Advanced beginner. Completion of Stitch, Style, Create 1, and Stitch Style Create 2 or equivalent. Must have sewn at least two garments prior to attending this class.
Supplies Needed:
The Nova Jumpsuit pattern by True Bias is within the appropriate size range for your body measurements. You must bring the sewing instructions to class.
Light- to medium-weight knit fabrics such as jersey, Liverpool, double jersey, sweater knits, ponte, double knits, and lightweight sweatshirt fleece. Check the pattern for the required yardage for your size and style you’re choosing
Matching polyester thread
Fabric marking tool
Pins
Scissors and rotary cutter (optional)
Sewing Machine capable of zigzag stitches
Sewing machine needle appropriate for the knit you’ve selected (ballpoint, stretch, jersey)
Two 3-Hour Sessions
Cost: $265. Martha will email you to arrange a time to attend.
Learn to sew your own clothing in this hands-on, in-person workshop.
Questions? Email Martha to request available dates.
Victorian Corset Retreat
Minimum 2, Max 6 Students
March 19-21, 2027 (Friday-Sunday) 9 AM - 4 PM (Class will be cancelled if it does not have 2 registrations by March 5)
Class includes lunch on Saturday and Sunday
$500 per student
Ages 18+ (15 and up with participating enrolled adult)
Go from patterning to fitting and finishing your very own Victorian overbust corset.
Sewing level: confident beginner. You should be able to thread your machine and sew precise straight and curved lines.
Corsets have gotten rather a bad rap in the modern world. Contrary to popular belief, a well-fitted corset is not only comfortable, it is the -only- way to achieve a true historically correct silhouette. Learn to cut, fit, and assemble your very own Victorian style corset, insert bones and casings, set grommets and apply binding. Steampunks and modern fashionistas welcome!
DISCLAIMER: This corset is not suitable for "waist training" or extreme waist reduction (more than 4"). However, all construction techniques shown can be generalized for that use later. Depending on your sewing speed, this class may require homework between class sessions to complete your corset in the time allotted.
Kits are available including all starred items, deadline to order kits is March 1st, 2027. Price for the kit will be based on materials costs on March 1st as they may fluctuate dramatically between now and then.
Materials List:
Required Supplies:
*1 yard fabric for Fitting Toile (cotton twill, cotton duck)
*1 yard fabric for Corset Body (cotton twill, coutil, or cotton duck) (2 yards if using 45" wide fabric)
*1 yard fabric for Corset Lining (lightweight cotton twill, sateen, linen, quilting cotton) (2 yards if using 45" wide fabric)
*2 yards 1/4"-3/8" braided elastic
*15 yards 1/4"/6mm boning (spiral steel, flat steel or 1.5 mm thick artificial whalebone)
*10 yards premade 3/8"-1/2" bone casing or Single Fold Extra Wide bias tape for bone casings (should coordinate with your Body or Fancy fabric if used)
*56 u shaped Bone caps (if using metal boning)
*2 rolls PTFE or Teflon Tape (from the plumbing aisle, also called Thread Seal tape) (if using metal boning)
*13" Corset busk
*3 yards double Fold Extra Wide Bias Tape for binding (6 yards if your bust or hip measurement is over 44")
*6 yards corset lacing or 1/4" satin ribbon
*2 yards 1" petersham ribbon or cotton twill tape for waist tape
*36 2-part grommets or eyelets (size 00 recommended)
*Tapered awl or fabric punch to match grommet size
*Setting tool for grommets/eyelets (instructor will have some available for in-class use)
Bolt cutters or tin snips (if using metal boning) (instructor will have some available for in-class use)
Rubber or Resin Mallet (instructor will have some available for in-class use)
2 spools All-purpose Thread that matches your fabric
Hand sewing kit (Measuring tape, needles, pins, scissors, etc)
Ruler (clear quilting rulers work best)
Marking pencil for fabric
Fabric Scissors
Bring your sewing machine or rent one of ours
Optional:
1 yard Fancy Fabric for outside of corset (printed cotton, sateen, silk dupioni, taffeta, brocade, moire, satin, etc)
Metal file
Tracing wheel and wax tracing paper
Rotary cutter and cutting mat
1 skein embroidery floss/Pearl Cotton to coordinate with Body or Fancy fabric
March 19-21 from 9am-4pm.
These classes are taught by Gail. She’s available to answer question if you email her by clicking here.
Slim-cut Men’s Pants pattern.
You will leave with patterns that are a custom fit for creating your professional wardrobe!
PANTS: Burda #6933. 8 hours, normally broken up into three, 2-3-hour sessions with homework in between.
$270.
SHIRT: Simplicity #8753.
8 hours, normally broken up into three, 2-3-hour sessions with homework in between.
$200.
SKILLS YOU WILL GAIN:
how to make welt pockets with button closures, fly fronts, pocket pouches, and more,
and customize the bottoms with straight hems or cuffs.
sewing a collar, cuffs, setting in sleeves
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BRING TO CLASS:
sewing machine with presser foot attachments and all sewing tools: scissors, pins, measuring tape, etc.
all-purpose and button thread
pre-laundered fabrics per fabrics listed on the pattern
notions per the pattern instructions
your sewing pattern package
If you need help with sizing or have questions about fabrics for yourself or others, please email Gail.
Once you register, Gail will contact you to set up class times/dates. Max of 2 per class.
If you need extra time, you will get an invoice for the number of hours at $30 an hour.
Adults who have taken Stitch-Style-Create or equivalent.
Sew a modern take on classic overalls with Martha West at The Sewing Hive. We’ll use the Jenny Overalls and Trouser pattern by Closet Core OR the Yanta Overalls by Helen's Closet to sew up full-length or cropped overalls with a bib, utility pocket, side zipper, and pockets on the front and/or back patch pockets.
NOTE: the Jenny Overalls pattern comes in two size ranges. Be sure to select the size range that corresponds to your measurements. All sizes are included in the Yanta Overalls pattern (which is .pdf only)
Materials and Supplies:
1. The Jenny Overalls and Trouser pattern in your size range OR the Yanta Overalls by Helen's Closet
2. Read the pattern description for the fabric type, yardage, and other notions and supplies you'll need to sew the overalls.
3. Pins
4. Scissors and optional rotary cutter
Three 3-hour sessions
$180.00 for group classes, with a minimum of two to run the class.
$360 for a private class, which you may select if you don’t want to wait for another to register.
Ages 18+
Skills: Knowledge of how to work with a sewing pattern, understanding how to set up and change the needle on a machine, have made at least one garment and have taken a course such as Stitch-Style-Create or similar
Pattern Fitting Session - 2 hours, $80 for dress or tops
To make a great-fitting garment, you must have a great-fitting pattern. Most patterns for tops/dresses are modeled for a person 5'6", 120 lbs, and a B cup. If you don't fit that mold, then you will need a pattern altered.
In this 2-hour session, your instructor will take your measurements and fit your selected pattern. She can show you how to add or reduce the cup size and alternate between sizes. You will leave with a tissue pattern ready to make a wearable test garment.
If you order a Flex-Schedule Pattern Fitting Session, we will contact you to set a date and time and to ask for your pattern selection. Bring samples of the fabrics you are interested in using if you wish.
Questions, concerns- email Gail here or Hannah here.
Instructors: Gail Kelley and Hannah Harmon
Once you place your order, Gail or Hannah will contact you to coordinate dates and times that work for everyone.