Level 3: Confident Beginner
You are starting to want to take on more difficult projects, but not too hard, and your stitches are pretty straight.
Interfacings, buttonholes, zippers, etc., don’t scare you.
You’ve been making some things and starting to feel confident
Susan, the instructor for the Cumbria Tote Bag class will help you with preparing your materials and cutting one hour before class starts. Select if you want help with this.
Bring some comfort to your wardrobe as Instructor Jamie Hevener teaches you the basics of sewing joggers.
This is a great class if you’ve never worked with knit fabric.
SKILLS YOU WILL GAIN:
sewing with stretchy fabrics,
using a twin needle
Getting the correct settings for the type of fabric you use
prevent seam puckers and twisted hems
eliminate skipped stitches and keep your fabric from getting jammed into the feed dogs
measuring for a proper fit,
creating pockets and sewing an elastic waistband.
SKILLS YOU ALREADY NEED TO HAVE:
How to set up, use, and change settings of a home sewing machine
knowledge of how to work with a commercial pattern for a garment and experience of having sewn a garment from a pattern,
How to select the right fabric to determine the appropriateness for a pair of joggers or pants.
BRING TO CLASS: Your sewing machine (or rent ours for $10), ballpoint needle, 1½ yd of 2" non-roll or woven elastic, 2¼ yd of stretch knit fabric with at least 25% 4‑way stretch (e.g., French terry, heavy cotton lycra, or sweatshirt fabric with lycra). Also bring pins, a marking pen, a tape measure, a rotary cutter, fabric shears, and all‑purpose thread.
One of these: the Brassie Jogger for women or the Iron Jogger for men sewing pattern, both by Greenstyle Patterns, printed and assembled at home, or a printed A0 copy.
Don’t have time to shop, or not sure which kind of fabric to get? Get a jogger kit.
Joggers Kit Options: Choose from cotton stretch-terry cloth fabric, cotton sweatshirt fleece for $37.50, or cotton jersey for $30.93 (a lighter-weight option), with waistband elastic and all-purpose thread.
Scheduled and Flex-Schedule Options: If you select a Flex-Schedule option, your instructor will email you to coordinate dates and times that work best for everyone. These are for you if you don’t see any scheduled dates that work for you and/or your group.
$120 for two 3-hour classes + $30.93 - $37.50 for the optional kit
$200 for Flex-Schedule Private, One-On-One class + $30.93 - $37.50 for the optional kit
You must know how to set up and operate a sewing machine and how to use a sewing pattern.
Ages 15+ and adults
Learn to sew skirts. We have chosen the Fiore Skirt pattern by Closet Core because it is a chic, high-waisted A-line skirt with just the right amount of flare and volume. A beginner-friendly pattern with multiple variations, this elevated basic has tons of outfit potential.
Bring the pattern. There are two size groups Standard (waist 24”-39” and hip 33”-48”) and Curvy (waist 35”-53” and hip 45”-63”). We have the standard printed pattern only, and are waiting on the curvy set of patterns, but you can get both sets as a PDF here.
All Skirt Types: Laundered crisp woven fabrics such as linen, chambray, denim, twill, poplin, lightweight canvas, and structured cottons.
1.25 yards of lightweight non-stretch fusible interfacing
All-purpose polyester thread
Universal sewing machine needles
Marking tool
Pin and pin holder
Fabric shears or rotary cutter
Seam ripper
Your sewing machine and button hole presser foot for the wrap and button-front skirt
Notions vary according to skirt choice:
7” invisible zipper for the zippered back skirt
Two 1/2”-3/4” buttons for the wrap skirt
Six-eight 1/2” buttons for the button-front skirt
You’ll make an above-the-knee or below-the-knee length.
Choose from:
Simple Skirt with an invisible zippered back,
Asymmetrical wrap skirt with a single hip pocket,
Button-front with curved patch pockets.
Two 3-hour sessions
Flex-Schedule or scheduled Group Class: $120
Flex-Schedule Private Class: $240
If a scheduled date doesn’t work for you or your group we offer Flex-Schedule classes. Once you order any Flex-Schedule class we contact you to coordinate dates and times that work for everyone.
Prerequisite: You must have taken Sitch-Style-Create 1 or equivalent
Ages 15+ and Adults
Sew a comfortable and casual pair of loose-fitting pants with great features:
Polished-looking elastic high waist,
topstitched front pockets, and back pockets
and optional wide, cropped or tapered legs,
size inclusive with hips measuring 37”-65”,
all-weather wardrobe staple, depending on the fabric
Jamie will show you how to make slight adjustments to the fit, stylish pockets, understitch, and top-stitch
Bring the following to class:
Bottom-weight fabrics with some drape, such as linen, cotton/linen blends, cotton twill, linen/viscose blends, light to mid-weight denim, Tencel twill, cotton poplin, and wool gabardine. You can see the quantities listed in the second image.
All-purpose polyester thread,
1.5” wide elastic x your waist for the Chanterelle pattern
The Chanterelle Sewing Pattern by Sew Liberated (hip measurements for 33.5”-51”)
Sewing machine, or rent one of ours for $10
Tools: Fabric scissors, straight pins, tailor's chalk, large safety pin or bodkin
Three 3-hour classes. You may have homework, depending on your sewing skills.
$ 140 per student for a scheduled or Flex-Schedule group class of 2-3 students
$200 for a Flex-Schedule Private Option
Once you place the order, your instructor will contact you to coordinate class dates and times. The class will run once two have registered, so ask your friend to join you.
This class is for ages 16+ and for adults who can sew with a sewing pattern, know how to measure their waist and hips, and have made a pair of lounge or PJ pants from a pattern.
Over the course of two sessions, students will sew an oversized button-up shirt using a woven fabric and Friday Pattern Company’s Ilford Jacket pattern.
SKILLS YOU WILL GAIN:
Students will learn to sew the features of the standard collared, button-front shirt. This pattern is super versatile. It can be made into many different looks, making it a great addition to your pattern collection. It’s also a good entry point into the world of shirt-making as it features an easy-to-sew collar, button placket, and straight hem.
BRING TO CLASS:
Ilford jacket from Friday Pattern Company. The pattern comes in a tissue paper envelope and an instructional booklet. It also comes in PDF format (printed-at-home patterns must be assembled and ready to use, or bring an AO printed on full sheets)
Fabric required for the size that matches your measurements (check the pattern size chart). We’ll be making the shirt from medium-weight linen blend, cotton flannel, or shirting-woven fabric.
And:
Your sewing machine or rent one of ours
all-purpose thread
five buttons that are 1.5” or smaller
seam ripper
straight pins
scissors (and rotary cutter optional)
fabric marking pen or chalk
1-yard lightweight woven interfacings, such as Pellon’s SF 101.
Interfacings require pre-shrinking, just like garment fabrics do. Be sure to pre-shrink yours or get it online at Fashion Sewing Supply, where they’ve already done that for you!
This course is a great next step for students who have completed the Stitch, Style, Create series and want to advance into garment sewing. The non-gendered pattern is sized for a bust/chest 32” – 60”. If your measurements fall outside of this size range, don't hesitate to contact the studio before registering for the class.
Sessions: Two 3-hour sessions,
For Flex-Schedule group or Flex-Schedule private options, you and the instructor will decide on the dates and times.
Group classes without listed dates require a minimum of 2 students to run. Your instructor will email everyone to coordinate dates and times that work for everyone. You may upgrade to a private class if you like.
Pre-scheduled dates and Flex-Schedule group classes are up to 4 students at $120 each.
Flex-Schedule Private classes are $240
This course is a great next step for students age 16+ and adults who have completed the Stitch, Style, Create series and want to advance into garment sewing.
Sew your very own or make one as a gift.
Think soft cotton flannels in cheerful wintery prints, or terry cloth in relaxing pastels, stretch terry knit or cotton jersey. Jamie will guide you through each step, from measuring and cutting to sewing and finishing touches, ensuring you leave with a one-of-a-kind robe that reflects your personal style.
We’ll use the Compose Robe by Love Notions — a PDF pattern you can print and assemble at home or order as an A0 print. You can skip printing the instructions and read them on your device.
Sizes xs to 5xl featuring:
Meant for knit and woven fabrics
Two lengths: knee and calf
Hood and band options
Full bust option
Patch pockets
Bonus Compose Hair Wrap pdf pattern included
Along with your pattern, please bring your sewing machine or rent one of ours, all-purpose thread, the correct amount of fabric, and your sewing tools.
who know how to set up threads, wind a bobbin, and operate their machines independently.
Two three-hour classes. You can choose a:
Scheduled or Flex-Schedule Group Class: $75
Flex-Schedule Private Class $150
The group class must have at least two registered participants to run. Our group classes are designed for shared learning in groups of up to four at a time.
Ages 14+ and adults who know how to set up threads, wind a bobbin, and operate their machines independently.
$40 for Your fabrics precut, interfacing, zipper, mesh and fold over elastic, all ready for sewing. Includes Coordinating thread
Fabric Choices
Black/Dark Gray
Light Gray
Neutral
Tula Pink Everglow Karma Good Hair Day (green)
Tula Pink Everglow Lunar Good Hair Day (peach)
Tula Pink Everglow Aura All Ears (blue)
Tula Pink Everglow Cosmic All Ears (pink)
Tula Pink Everglow Moonbeam Neck for Days (golden)
Tula Pink Everglow Mystic Neck for Days (purple)
Tula Pink Everglow Nova My Hippos Don't Lie (pink)
Open Wide 2.0 Zippered Pouch
The Open Wide pouch is a ByAnnie pattern. The pattern has variations for three sizes and is a sturdy bag. It features a large purse-size zipper for easy opening, and inside, there are mesh pockets on each side. The bag body is quilted to give it structure and finished with a coordinating binding.
We will be making the Medium size in class 6.5” H x 10.5” W x 5” D
Please note, this is a MEASURE AND CUT PATTERN, meaning all pattern pieces are cut using a cutting mat, rotary cutter, and ruler. NO TEMPLATES are provided to make this pouch.
You’ll learn to use foam for structure, zippers, binding, fold-over elastic, and mesh.
You can purchase your materials as listed on the pattern. If you prefer, you can purchase a kit from us, which will come with your fabrics precut and ready for sewing. We have a variety of prints available for this kit – please review the photos for options.
If you provide your own materials, you must have everything cut out prior to the first class, or if you need assistance cutting, purchase the additional hour from the selection.
Tools needed:
Rotary cutter
quilting ruler
quilt binding clips
straight pins
erasable fabric pen
fabric shears
embroidery scissors
seam ripper
zipper foot for your sewing machine
90/14 or 100/16 needle for your sewing machine
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: intermediate (You must know how to operate, set up threads, and perform basic troubleshooting on a sewing machine.)
Class will be two sessions, 2.5-3 hours each
Group Class $110
Private Class $195
Additional hour for cutting $30
The group class must have at least two registered participants to run. Our group classes are designed for shared learning in groups of up to four at a time. If you selected a class without a date, the instructor will contact you to coordinate class times.
We’ll email you a week before class if it doesn’t meet the 2-student minimum. You’ll have the option to switch to a private lesson, join the waiting list, move your credit to another class, or get a refund.
Learning how to sew a t-shirt is a great starting class to get you comfortable with sewing knit fabric.
Students will create a short-sleeved T-shirt with a crew neckband.
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You’ll learn how use your measurements to adjust patterns to ensure the ideal fit for your unique shape.
You’ll also learn how to construct a t-shirt, step by step, from start to finish, mastering essential skills like cutting, stitching without seam puckers and “bubbles”, and sewing with a twin needle.
BRING TO CLASS:
-The Classic Tee pattern by Love Notions, or the Closet Core FREE T-Shirt online pattern.
You can have us print it for you for class for $2.50 per sheet in A0 size paper by sending the A0 file to studio@sewinghive.com and we will have it ready for you to use and take home for the class.
Or you may print and tape together from a standard home printer before class.
-Your tape measure,
-pattern weights, acrylic ruler and rotary, or ball-point pins and fabric scissors,
-jersey machine needles,
-twin needle,
-seam ripper,
-seam gauge,
-fabric marking tool,
-and your sewing machine.
1 ½ cotton jersey fabric and matching all-purpose thread,
or purchase a kitfor $25, which has the fabric and thread.
Skill requirements: Knowledge of how to set up and use a sewing machine and how to cut fabric from a pattern, or have attended the Stitch-Style-Create class series.
$75 for 3 hours of instruction for a scheduled or Flex-Schedule class or
$95 for 3.5 hours of instructor for a Flex-Schedule Private class.
Teens + and Adults.
Don’t you love a 1-piece outfit you can just throw on and go? Sew a T-shirt dress in a single session! We’ll use the Laundry Day Tee pattern by Love Notions to sew a T-shirt dress that you’ll get loads of wear from.
This pattern has a flattering fit and is a quick sew, even for beginners. We’ll conduct a brief online shopping session together and then take a 2-week break to allow sufficient time for fabric delivery. Then we’ll get together for a 4-hour session to sew the dress (or top).
The pattern comes in a wide size range: 33”–58” Bust and 35”–60” Hip. If you fall outside of this size range, please get in touch with the studio before registering for the class.
Skill level: Advanced beginner. Completion of Stitch, Style, Create, or equivalent. You must have sewn at least one garment before attending this class.
Supplies Needed:
Laundry Day Tee pattern from Love Notions (lovenotions.com).
You must bring the sewing instructions to class.
Light to medium-weight knit fabrics such as jersey, Liverpool, double jersey, and sweater knits. Check the pattern for the required yardage for your size and the style you’re choosing.
Matching polyester thread
Fabric marking tool
Pins
Scissors and rotary cutter (optional)
Sewing Machine capable of zigzag stitches
Group Class of 2-3: $100 per student
Private Class: $190 per student
This is a great course to learn to sew with knit fabrics as you create a t-shirt and joggers.
We have chosen the Brassie Jogger and the Classic Tee Shirt patterns available online.
There is a men’s pattern for the bottom: Iron Jogger and the top is the Dockside Tee
YOU WILL LEARN
techniques, and tips for cutting & sewing knits,
best stitch settings, needles,
tricks for eliminating jams, puckers, and skipped stitches,
getting the right fit,
sewing in pockets,
sewing a neckband for a crew or scoop style
What to look for when buying supplies online: quantity, weight, stretch percentage, and fiber content
You may want to wear something close-fitting for the first session to get proper measurements.
BRING TO THE FIRST CLASS:
The downloaded instructions for the jogger and t-shirt you will be sewing,
Your tape measure,
BRING TO THE NEXT THREE SCHEDULED CLASSES:
Sewing machine or rent one of ours for a one-time $10 fee
all-purpose polyester thread and ball-point sewing machine needles.
fabrics and notions as suggested by the patterns
There is an option kit at a discounted bundled rate if you don’t have time to shop for materials
Instructor: Jamie Hevener
Students aged 18 and up who have completed Stitch-Style-Create or understand how to sew clothing from a pattern are qualified to register.
$150 per student for a scheduled or Flex-Scheduled group class
Flex-Schedule Private classes are $250
Optional Additions if you’d like us to shop for you:
T-Shirt kit, which includes matching all-purpose thread, fabric (95% cotton and 5% spandex jersey knit in blue-red, black, light heather gray, royal blue, and light pink), ball-point machine needles, and pre-printed pattern pieces, which is $25.
The Joggers kit includes a Cotton sweatshirt fleece in medium-heather gray or all-cotton French-terry in pastel colors, waistband elastic, matching thread, and pre-printed pattern pieces, and costs $37.
You may also buy the T-Shirt & Jogger Kit Combo for $60