Come check out the events and classes at Stitches.
We require pre-registration for all of our classes (Stitchin’ Sundays are drop-in and there is no need to call ahead).  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.

April ––– May ––– June


April 7 & 14, 6:30pm – 9:00pm (Mondays)
Intermediate Sewing - Skirt
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, 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 with some prior sewing experience.
Two 2-½ - hour sessions.  Fee: $45
Tools and materials needed:
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
6” seam gauge ruler
Fabric Pen or Chalk
Tape Measure
Wonder Tape
New Look Pattern 6149, 6182, 6340, 6433, 6624, or 6843.
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

April 15, 22 & 29, 6:30pm – 9:00pm (Tuesdays)
NEW! Intermediate II Sewing – Knit Top
You already sew, use patterns and sewing machine, and want to refine your skills. This workshop will teach you the techniques needed to successfully sew with knit fabrics. From cutting the pattern pieces, to proper stitching, to knowing the appropriate machine setting and deedless to use; we’ll cover it all. Come and make a stylish, comfy knit top. Fellows, there is even a men’s pattern so you can make yourself something!
Three 2-½ - hour sessions.  Fee: $60
Tools and materials needed:
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
6” seam gauge ruler
Fabric Pen or Chalk
Tape Measure
New Look Pattern 6321, 6753 or 6787.
Amount of stretch knit fabric called for on the pattern for the size and style shirt you wish to make (pre-washed before the class). Recommended fabrics: cotton, cotton blend and hemp blends of interlock knit or jersey (nothing too sheer).
Thread

April 16 & 23, 6:30pm – 9:00pm (Wednesdays)
Intermediate Sewing - Skirt
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, 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 with some prior sewing experience.
Two 2-½ - hour sessions.  Fee: $45
Tools and materials needed:
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
6” seam gauge ruler
Fabric Pen or Chalk
Tape Measure
Wonder Tape
New Look Pattern 6149, 6182, 6340, 6433, 6624, or 6843.
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

April 21 & 28, 6:30pm - 9:00pm (Mondays)
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 no prior sewing experience.
Two 2-½ - hour sessions.  Fee: $45
Tools and materials needed:
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
Safety Pin
6” seam gauge ruler
Tape Measure
Fabric Pen or Chalk
New Look Pattern 6635, 6737, 6741 (no pockets), 6763, or 6765 (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 non-roll elastic (width called for on pattern)
Thread

April 30 & May 7, 6:30pm - 9:00pm (Wednesdays)
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 no prior sewing experience.
Two 2-½ - hour sessions.  Fee: $45
Tools and materials needed:
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
Safety Pin
6” seam gauge ruler
Tape Measure
Fabric Pen or Chalk
New Look Pattern 6635, 6737, 6741 (no pockets), 6763, or 6765 (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 non-roll elastic (width called for on pattern)
Thread

May 4 & 11, 11:30pm - 2:00pm (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 no prior sewing experience.
Two 2-½ - hour sessions.  Fee: $45
Tools and materials needed:
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
Safety Pin
6” seam gauge ruler
Tape Measure
Fabric Pen or Chalk
New Look Pattern 6635, 6737, 6741 (no pockets), 6763, or 6765 (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 non-roll elastic (width called for on pattern)
Thread

May 5 & 12, 6:30pm - 9:00pm (Mondays)
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 no prior sewing experience.
Two 2-½ - hour sessions.  Fee: $45
Tools and materials needed:
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
Safety Pin
6” seam gauge ruler
Tape Measure
Fabric Pen or Chalk
New Look Pattern 6635, 6737, 6741 (no pockets), 6763, or 6765 (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 non-roll elastic (width called for on pattern)
Thread


May 6 & 13, 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 no prior sewing experience.
Two 2-½ - hour sessions.  Fee: $45
Tools and materials needed:
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
Safety Pin
6” seam gauge ruler
Tape Measure
Fabric Pen or Chalk
New Look Pattern 6635, 6737, 6741 (no pockets), 6763, or 6765 (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 non-roll elastic (width called for on pattern)
Thread

May 8 & 15, 6:30pm – 9:00pm (Thursdays)
Beginning Knitting
Come rediscover what your grandmothers knew--knitting is relaxing, challenging, and fun. This class will focus on the very basic skills. You'll learn how to knit and purl, cast on and bind off, measure gauge, and read basic knitting patterns. With these skills, you'll be able to take on your first project, and your instructor will help you get started. Pick from one of our projects (sassy backpack, cozy hat, patterned scarf) or choose your own!
Two 2-½ - hour sessions.  Fee: $25
Materials needed:
Size 10 knitting needles (recommend getting circulars, 16" in length)
Approximately 200 yards of chunky weight yarn of your choice
One large-eyed, blunt needle

May 14 & 21, 6:30pm – 9:00pm (Wednesdays)
Intermediate Sewing - Skirt
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, 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 with some prior sewing experience.
Two 2-½ - hour sessions.  Fee: $45
Tools and materials needed:
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
6” seam gauge ruler
Fabric Pen or Chalk
Tape Measure
Wonder Tape
New Look Pattern 6149, 6182, 6340, 6433, 6624, or 6843.
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

May 20 & 27, 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 no prior sewing experience.
Two 2-½ - hour sessions.  Fee: $45
Tools and materials needed:
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
Safety Pin
6” seam gauge ruler
Tape Measure
Fabric Pen or Chalk
New Look Pattern 6635, 6737, 6741 (no pockets), 6763, or 6765 (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 non-roll elastic (width called for on pattern)
Thread

May 28 & June 4, 6:30pm - 9:00pm (Wednesdays)
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 no prior sewing experience.
Two 2-½ - hour sessions.  Fee: $45
Tools and materials needed:
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
Safety Pin
6” seam gauge ruler
Tape Measure
Fabric Pen or Chalk
New Look Pattern 6635, 6737, 6741 (no pockets), 6763, or 6765 (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 non-roll elastic (width called for on pattern)
Thread

June 1 & 8, 11:30pm - 2:00pm (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 no prior sewing experience.
Two 2-½ - hour sessions.  Fee: $45
Tools and materials needed:
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
Safety Pin
6” seam gauge ruler
Tape Measure
Fabric Pen or Chalk
New Look Pattern 6635, 6737, 6741 (no pockets), 6763, or 6765 (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 non-roll elastic (width called for on pattern)
Thread

June 2 & 9, 6:30pm – 9:00pm (Mondays)
Intermediate Sewing - Skirt
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, 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 with some prior sewing experience.
Two 2-½ - hour sessions.  Fee: $45
Tools and materials needed:
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
6” seam gauge ruler
Fabric Pen or Chalk
Tape Measure
Wonder Tape
New Look Pattern 6149, 6182, 6340, 6433, 6624, or 6843.
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

June 3, 10 & 17, 6:30pm – 9:00pm (Tuesdays)
Intermediate II Sewing - Jumper Dress
You already sew, use patterns and sewing machine, and want to refine your skills. Come learn how to construct a more a more sophisticated garment, and have a funky new jumper to add to your wardrobe! In this workshop, you will learn how to make a lined bodice, install an 18” zipper, and add details such as pockets, gathers or trim, depending on which view that you choose to make.
Please cut your pattern and fabric pieces prior to the 1st night of class, remembering to measure the grainline of all your pieces. We will start off the class by marking the cut pieces as necessary, and then get right into the construction
Three 2 ½ -hour sessions. Fee: $60
Tools and materials needed:
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
6” seam gauge ruler
Fabric Pen or Chalk
Tape Measure
Wonder Tape
One 18” zipper (not invisible)
Hook & eye
New Look Pattern # 6726
Amount of fabric required for the pattern. Suitable fabrics: Wool, Corduroy, Mid-weight cottons and linens, denim.
5/8 yard of suitable lining fabric
Any additional notions required for the view that you choose.

June 11 & 18, 6:30pm – 9:00pm (Wednesdays)
Intermediate Sewing - Skirt
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, 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 with some prior sewing experience.
Two 2-½ - hour sessions.  Fee: $45
Tools and materials needed:
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
6” seam gauge ruler
Fabric Pen or Chalk
Tape Measure
Wonder Tape
New Look Pattern 6149, 6182, 6340, 6433, 6624, or 6843.
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

June 25 & July 2, 6:30pm - 9:00pm (Wednesdays)
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 no prior sewing experience.
Two 2-½ - hour sessions.  Fee: $45
Tools and materials needed:
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
Safety Pin
6” seam gauge ruler
Tape Measure
Fabric Pen or Chalk
New Look Pattern 6635, 6737, 6741 (no pockets), 6763, or 6765 (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 non-roll elastic (width called for on pattern)
Thread

June 30 & July 7, 6:30pm - 9:00pm (Mondays)
Intermediate Sewing - Skirt
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, 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 with some prior sewing experience.
Two 2-½ - hour sessions.  Fee: $45
Tools and materials needed:
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
6” seam gauge ruler
Fabric Pen or Chalk
Tape Measure
Wonder Tape
New Look Pattern 6149, 6182, 6340, 6433, 6624, or 6843.
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

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