We require pre-registration for all of our classes.  To register; you can stop by the store or give us a call at 206-709-0707 with your credit card information. Classes fill up fast and are first come, first serve.  Fourteen days notice is required to reschedule or cancel any class for a refund.

January--February--March

January 31 & February, 6:30pm - 9:00pm (Tuesdays)
Beginning Sewing - Pants
Learn the basic skills you need in order to begin sewing from patterns. In this class you’ll learn how to read a pattern, cut it out, piece a garment and make hem and waistband. All while creating a fun pair of casual cotton pants or pajama bottoms! This is a beginning class for people with little prior sewing experience. If you have never used a sewing machine, we recommend taking the Beginning Sewing – Bag or Apron class first.
Two 2 ½ - hour sessions. Fee: $50
Tools and materials needed (Available at Stitches):
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
Safety Pin
2" X 18" Ruler
Tape Measure
Chalk or Fabric Pen
New Look Pattern 6005, 6012, 6013, 6147, 6160, 6321, 6494, 6634, 6685, 6764, 6765, 6777, 6816, 6948 or Kwik Sew 2929, 3148, 3588 (your choice).
Amount of cotton or cotton blend fabric called for on the pattern for the size pants you wish to make (pre-washed before the class).
1 package elastic (width called for on pattern)
Thread

February 1 & 8, 6:30pm - 9:00pm (Wednesdays)
Beginning Sewing - Bag
The Bag Class offers beginning sewers a chance to get acquainted with basic fabric cutting and measuring skills, basic machine use, stitching, hemming and seam finishing among other techniques. In the class you’ll make a cool shopping bag with a pocket and handles from 1 yard of medium to heavy weight fabric. This is a beginning class for people with no prior sewing experience.
Two 2 ½ - hour sessions. Fee: $50
Tools and materials needed (Available at Stitches):
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
12" to 24" ruler
Chalk or Fabric Pen
3/4 yard 54-60" Heavy Weight Cotton (Home Dec weight or canvas)
1/4 yard 54-60" Contrasting Heavy Weight Cotton (Home Dec weight or canvas)
(if you want to use just one fabric, purchase 1 yard)
Thread

February 4 & 11, 3:00pm - 5:30pm (Saturdays)
Beginning Sewing - Bag
The Bag Class offers beginning sewers a chance to get acquainted with basic fabric cutting and measuring skills, basic machine use, stitching, hemming and seam finishing among other techniques. In the class you’ll make a cool shopping bag with a pocket and handles from 1 yard of medium to heavy weight fabric. This is a beginning class for people with no prior sewing experience.
Two 2 ½ - hour sessions. Fee: $50
Tools and materials needed (Available at Stitches):
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
12" to 24" ruler
Chalk or Fabric Pen
3/4 yard 54-60" Heavy Weight Cotton (Home Dec weight or canvas)
1/4 yard 54-60" Contrasting Heavy Weight Cotton (Home Dec weight or canvas)
(if you want to use just one fabric, purchase 1 yard)
Thread

February 5 & 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm (Sundays)
Intermediate Sewing – Skirt
Hone the skills you need to sew from patterns. In this class use a pattern to cut it out and piece a garment, make darts, put in a zipper and make a hem and waistband. All while creating a fun and sassy skirt. This is an intermediate class for people who have taken the beginning sewing class or have equivalent sewing experience.
Two 2 ½ - hour sessions. Fee: $50
Tools and materials needed (Available at Stitches):
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
2" X 18" Ruler
Fabric Pen or Chalk
Tape Measure
Hand Sewing Needle
New Look Pattern 6149, 6163, 6433 (not view C), 6843, 6854, 6898 (view D) 6911 or Kwik Sew 6468.
Amount of cotton, cotton blend, linen, or lightweight wool woven fabric called for on the pattern for the size and style skirt you wish to make (pre-washed before the class).
1-1/8 yards lightweight fusible interfacing if called for on pattern back.
Slide hook & eye
7" zipper
Thread

February 6 & 13, 6:30pm - 9:00pm (Mondays)
Beginning Sewing – Apron
Who couldn’t use an apron? Learn the basic skills you need to begin sewing from patterns and using a sewing machine; all while creating a functional and stylish apron! This is a beginning class for people with no prior sewing experience.
Two 2 ½ - hour sessions. Fee: $50
Tools and materials needed (Available at Stitches):
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
Safety Pin
2" X 18" Ruler
Chalk or Fabric Pen
Kwik Sew pattern 2311 (view D
Amount of fabric called for on the pattern for the apron you wish to make (pre-washed before the class). Suggested fabrics: medium to heavy weight woven fabric.
Thread

February 9 & 16, 6:30pm - 9:00pm (Thursdays)
Beginning Sewing - Bag
The Bag Class offers beginning sewers a chance to get acquainted with basic fabric cutting and measuring skills, basic machine use, stitching, hemming and seam finishing among other techniques. In the class you’ll make a cool shopping bag with a pocket and handles from 1 yard of medium to heavy weight fabric. This is a beginning class for people with no prior sewing experience.
Two 2 ½ - hour sessions. Fee: $50
Tools and materials needed (Available at Stitches):
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
12" to 24" ruler
Chalk or Fabric Pen
3/4 yard 54-60" Heavy Weight Cotton (Home Dec weight or canvas)
1/4 yard 54-60" Contrasting Heavy Weight Cotton (Home Dec weight or canvas)
(if you want to use just one fabric, purchase 1 yard)
Thread

February 14 & 21, 6:30pm - 9:00pm (Tuesdays)
Intermediate Sewing – Skirt
Hone the skills you need to sew from patterns. In this class use a pattern to cut it out and piece a garment, make darts, put in a zipper and make a hem and waistband. All while creating a fun and sassy skirt. This is an intermediate class for people who have taken the beginning sewing class or have equivalent sewing experience.
Two 2 ½ - hour sessions. Fee: $50
Tools and materials needed (Available at Stitches):
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
2" X 18" Ruler
Fabric Pen or Chalk
Tape Measure
Hand Sewing Needle
New Look Pattern 6149, 6163, 6433 (not view C), 6843, 6854, 6898 (view D) 6911 or Kwik Sew 6468.
Amount of cotton, cotton blend, linen, or lightweight wool woven fabric called for on the pattern for the size and style skirt you wish to make (pre-washed before the class).
1-1/8 yards lightweight fusible interfacing if called for on pattern back.
Slide hook & eye
7" zipper
Thread

February 15 & 22 6:30pm - 9:00pm (Wednesdays)
Beginning Sewing - Bag
The Bag Class offers beginning sewers a chance to get acquainted with basic fabric cutting and measuring skills, basic machine use, stitching, hemming and seam finishing among other techniques. In the class you’ll make a cool shopping bag with a pocket and handles from 1 yard of medium to heavy weight fabric. This is a beginning class for people with no prior sewing experience.
Two 2 ½ - hour sessions. Fee: $50
Tools and materials needed (Available at Stitches):
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
12" to 24" ruler
Chalk or Fabric Pen
3/4 yard 54-60" Heavy Weight Cotton (Home Dec weight or canvas)
1/4 yard 54-60" Contrasting Heavy Weight Cotton (Home Dec weight or canvas)
(if you want to use just one fabric, purchase 1 yard)
Thread

February 18 & 25, 11:30am - 2:00pm (Saturdays)
Beginning Sewing - Bag
The Bag Class offers beginning sewers a chance to get acquainted with basic fabric cutting and measuring skills, basic machine use, stitching, hemming and seam finishing among other techniques. In the class you’ll make a cool shopping bag with a pocket and handles from 1 yard of medium to heavy weight fabric. This is a beginning class for people with no prior sewing experience.
Two 2 ½ - hour sessions. Fee: $50
Tools and materials needed (Available at Stitches):
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
12" to 24" ruler
Chalk or Fabric Pen
3/4 yard 54-60" Heavy Weight Cotton (Home Dec weight or canvas)
1/4 yard 54-60" Contrasting Heavy Weight Cotton (Home Dec weight or canvas)
(if you want to use just one fabric, purchase 1 yard)
Thread

February 19 & 26, 3:00pm - 5:30pm (Sundays)
Beginning Sewing - Pants
Learn the basic skills you need in order to begin sewing from patterns. In this class you’ll learn how to read a pattern, cut it out, piece a garment and make hem and waistband. All while creating a fun pair of casual cotton pants or pajama bottoms! This is a beginning class for people with little prior sewing experience. If you have never used a sewing machine, we recommend taking the Beginning Sewing – Bag or Apron class first.
Two 2 ½ - hour sessions. Fee: $50
Tools and materials needed (Available at Stitches):
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
Safety Pin
2" X 18" Ruler
Tape Measure
Chalk or Fabric Pen
New Look Pattern 6005, 6012, 6013, 6147, 6160, 6321, 6494, 6634, 6685, 6764, 6765, 6777, 6816, 6948 or Kwik Sew 2929, 3148, 3588 (your choice).
Amount of cotton or cotton blend fabric called for on the pattern for the size pants you wish to make (pre-washed before the class).
1 package elastic (width called for on pattern)
Threadlastic (width called for on pattern)
Thread

February 20 & 27, 6:30pm - 9:00pm (Mondays) Intermediate Knitting
Continue your knitting journey with this class as you learn the effects of ribbing, shaping and seams! You will be making a Chullo style hat for the Pacific Northwest that can be made with any yarn and in any size with the tricks you will learn in this class. The objective of this class is to broaden your skills with the needles, see the effects of shaping using decreases and short rows, seam with confidence, and reading modern patterns. The prerequisites to take this class are either to have taken Beginning Knitting previously at Stitches and completed the felted tote bag or backpack OR taken another beginning class and have mastered the longtail cast-on, knit stitch, & binding off. 
Two 2 ½ - hour sessions. Fee: $50 Tools and materials needed (Available at Stitches):
2-3 hanks of Cascade 220 Sport weight in either 1, 2, or 3 colors
Size 3 bamboo straight or circular needle (24 inch)
Size 5 bamboo straight or circular needle (24 inch)
1 package of locking stitch markers
A darning needle

February 23, March 1 & 8, 6:30pm - 9:00pm (Thursdays)
Beginning Knitting
You can knit! You will be making either a felted tote bag or backpack in this class with a few simple skills. The objective of this class is to get you comfortable with the knitting needles, learn the basic stitch which all other stitches derive, and have a bag you’ll be proud to say "I made it myself!" You will also learn a few other tricks not taught in any other beginning class as your new skills unfold. There is no prerequisite to take this class as it is designed for those without any knitting experience. Warning: Knitting can be addictive!
Two 2 ½ - hour sessions. Fee: $50
Materials needed:
4 hanks of Cascade 220 (no superwash, cotton, linen, or synthetics) in either 1, 2, or 3 colors
1 size 11 circular needle, 24 - 29 inch for the tote or 24 - 16 inch for the lunch bag
1 package of locking stitch markers
A darning needle

February28 & March 6, 6:30pm - 9:00pm (Tuesdays)
Beginning Sewing - Pants
Learn the basic skills you need in order to begin sewing from patterns. In this class you’ll learn how to read a pattern, cut it out, piece a garment and make hem and waistband. All while creating a fun pair of casual cotton pants or pajama bottoms! This is a beginning class for people with little prior sewing experience. If you have never used a sewing machine, we recommend taking the Beginning Sewing – Bag or Apron class first.
Two 2 ½ - hour sessions. Fee: $50
Tools and materials needed (Available at Stitches):
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
Safety Pin
2" X 18" Ruler
Tape Measure
Chalk or Fabric Pen
New Look Pattern 6005, 6012, 6013, 6147, 6160, 6321, 6494, 6634, 6685, 6764, 6765, 6777, 6816, 6948 or Kwik Sew 2929, 3148, 3588 (your choice).
Amount of cotton or cotton blend fabric called for on the pattern for the size pants you wish to make (pre-washed before the class).
1 package elastic (width called for on pattern)
Thread

February 29 & March 7, 6:30pm - 9:00pm (Wednesdays)
Beginning Sewing - Bag
The Bag Class offers beginning sewers a chance to get acquainted with basic fabric cutting and measuring skills, basic machine use, stitching, hemming and seam finishing among other techniques. In the class you’ll make a cool shopping bag with a pocket and handles from 1 yard of medium to heavy weight fabric. This is a beginning class for people with no prior sewing experience.
Two 2 ½ - hour sessions. Fee: $50
Tools and materials needed (Available at Stitches):
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
12" to 24" ruler
Chalk or Fabric Pen
3/4 yard 54-60" Heavy Weight Cotton (Home Dec weight or canvas)
1/4 yard 54-60" Contrasting Heavy Weight Cotton (Home Dec weight or canvas)
(if you want to use just one fabric, purchase 1 yard)
Thread

March 3 & 10, 11:30am - 2:00pm (Saturdays)
Beginning Sewing - Bag
The Bag Class offers beginning sewers a chance to get acquainted with basic fabric cutting and measuring skills, basic machine use, stitching, hemming and seam finishing among other techniques. In the class you’ll make a cool shopping bag with a pocket and handles from 1 yard of medium to heavy weight fabric. This is a beginning class for people with no prior sewing experience.
Two 2 ½ - hour sessions. Fee: $50
Tools and materials needed (Available at Stitches):
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
12" to 24" ruler
Chalk or Fabric Pen
3/4 yard 54-60" Heavy Weight Cotton (Home Dec weight or canvas)
1/4 yard 54-60" Contrasting Heavy Weight Cotton (Home Dec weight or canvas)
(if you want to use just one fabric, purchase 1 yard)
Thread

March 4 & 11, 3:00pm - 5:30pm (Sundays)
Beginning Sewing - Pants
Learn the basic skills you need in order to begin sewing from patterns. In this class you’ll learn how to read a pattern, cut it out, piece a garment and make hem and waistband. All while creating a fun pair of casual cotton pants or pajama bottoms! This is a beginning class for people with little prior sewing experience. If you have never used a sewing machine, we recommend taking the Beginning Sewing – Bag or Apron class first.
Two 2 ½ - hour sessions. Fee: $50
Tools and materials needed (Available at Stitches):
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
Safety Pin
2" X 18" Ruler
Tape Measure
Chalk or Fabric Pen
New Look Pattern 6005, 6012, 6013, 6147, 6160, 6321, 6494, 6634, 6685, 6764, 6765, 6777, 6816, 6948 or Kwik Sew 2929, 3148, 3588 (your choice).
Amount of cotton or cotton blend fabric called for on the pattern for the size pants you wish to make (pre-washed before the class).
1 package elastic (width called for on pattern)
Thread

March 5 & 12, 6:30pm - 9:00pm (Mondays)
Beginning Sewing – Apron
Who couldn’t use an apron? Learn the basic skills you need to begin sewing from patterns and using a sewing machine; all while creating a functional and stylish apron! This is a beginning class for people with no prior sewing experience.
Two 2 ½ - hour sessions. Fee: $50
Tools and materials needed (Available at Stitches):
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
Safety Pin
2" X 18" Ruler
Chalk or Fabric Pen
Kwik Sew pattern 2311 (view D
Amount of fabric called for on the pattern for the apron you wish to make (pre-washed before the class). Suggested fabrics: medium to heavy weight woven fabric.
Thread

March 13 & 20, 6:30pm - 9:00pm (Tuesdays)
Intermediate Sewing – Skirt
Hone the skills you need to sew from patterns. In this class use a pattern to cut it out and piece a garment, make darts, put in a zipper and make a hem and waistband. All while creating a fun and sassy skirt. This is an intermediate class for people who have taken the beginning sewing class or have equivalent sewing experience.
Two 2 ½ - hour sessions. Fee: $50
Tools and materials needed (Available at Stitches):
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
2" X 18" Ruler
Fabric Pen or Chalk
Tape Measure
Hand Sewing Needle
New Look Pattern 6149, 6163, 6433 (not view C), 6843, 6854, 6898 (view D) 6911 or Kwik Sew 6468.
Amount of cotton, cotton blend, linen, or lightweight wool woven fabric called for on the pattern for the size and style skirt you wish to make (pre-washed before the class).
1-1/8 yards lightweight fusible interfacing if called for on pattern back.
Slide hook & eye
7" zipper
Thread

March 14 & 21, 6:30pm - 9:00pm (Wednesdays)
Beginning Sewing - Bag
The Bag Class offers beginning sewers a chance to get acquainted with basic fabric cutting and measuring skills, basic machine use, stitching, hemming and seam finishing among other techniques. In the class you’ll make a cool shopping bag with a pocket and handles from 1 yard of medium to heavy weight fabric. This is a beginning class for people with no prior sewing experience.
Two 2 ½ - hour sessions. Fee: $50
Tools and materials needed (Available at Stitches):
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
12" to 24" ruler
Chalk or Fabric Pen
3/4 yard 54-60" Heavy Weight Cotton (Home Dec weight or canvas)
1/4 yard 54-60" Contrasting Heavy Weight Cotton (Home Dec weight or canvas)
(if you want to use just one fabric, purchase 1 yard)
Thread

March 15 & 22, 6:30pm - 9:00pm (Thursdays)
Beginning Sewing - Bag
The Bag Class offers beginning sewers a chance to get acquainted with basic fabric cutting and measuring skills, basic machine use, stitching, hemming and seam finishing among other techniques. In the class you’ll make a cool shopping bag with a pocket and handles from 1 yard of medium to heavy weight fabric. This is a beginning class for people with no prior sewing experience.
Two 2 ½ - hour sessions. Fee: $50
Tools and materials needed (Available at Stitches):
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
12" to 24" ruler
Chalk or Fabric Pen
3/4 yard 54-60" Heavy Weight Cotton (Home Dec weight or canvas)
1/4 yard 54-60" Contrasting Heavy Weight Cotton (Home Dec weight or canvas)
(if you want to use just one fabric, purchase 1 yard)
Thread

March 17 & 24, 11:30am - 2:00pm (Saturdays)
Beginning Sewing - Bag
The Bag Class offers beginning sewers a chance to get acquainted with basic fabric cutting and measuring skills, basic machine use, stitching, hemming and seam finishing among other techniques. In the class you’ll make a cool shopping bag with a pocket and handles from 1 yard of medium to heavy weight fabric. This is a beginning class for people with no prior sewing experience.
Two 2 ½ - hour sessions. Fee: $50
Tools and materials needed (Available at Stitches):
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
12" to 24" ruler
Chalk or Fabric Pen
3/4 yard 54-60" Heavy Weight Cotton (Home Dec weight or canvas)
1/4 yard 54-60" Contrasting Heavy Weight Cotton (Home Dec weight or canvas)
(if you want to use just one fabric, purchase 1 yard)
Thread

March 18 & 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm (Sundays)
Intermediate Sewing – Vest
Take your sewing skills one step further and make a men’s or women’s vest. Students will continue to refine their sewing skills and accuracy, stitch a lining and learn the basics of creating machine buttonholes. Students are asked to come to the first session of the class with the pattern and fabric already cut out for the vest they have chosen to make. This is an advanced intermediate class for people who have taken our intermediate I sewing class or have equivalent sewing experience.
Two 2 ½ - hour sessions. Fee: $50
Tools and materials needed:
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
6" Clear Grid Ruler
Hand Sewing Needles
Tape Measure
Chalk or Fabric Pen
New Look Pattern 6659 or 6839 (your choice).
Amount of fabric and lining fabric called for on the pattern for the size vest you wish to make (pre-washed before the class). Knits and velvets are NOT recommended for this class.
Amount of interfacing called for on the pattern (Armo Weft)
Buttons
Thread

March 19 & 26, 6:30pm - 9:00pm (Mondays)
Pants Alterations
Do you have pants hanging in your closet that never get worn because they don’t fit quite right? Tired of paying to have your jeans hemmed? This class will teach the basics of pant alterations for the average home sewer utilizing hand sewing and machine sewing skills. This is an intermediate class for people who have some prior sewing experience.
Two 2 ½ - hour sessions. Fee: $45
Tools and materials needed (Available at Stitches):
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
2" wide Grid Ruler
Tape Measure
White or Blue Tailors Chalk or Chalk Wheel
Hand Sewing Needles
Size 16/Jean Machine Sewing Needles (only need if altering jeans)
Several pairs of pants with different fitting issues (only one pair of jeans per student)

*14 days prior notice required to cancel class with a refund.