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 10 & 17,11:30am - 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 (Available at Stitches):
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
Safety Pin
2" X 18" Ruler
Tape Measure
Chalk or Fabric Pen
New Look Pattern 6147, 6160, 6685, 6765, 6814, 6858 or Kwik Sew 3588 (your choice. We will replace elastic for a drawstring in patterns with a drawstring.).
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

January 10 & 17, 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: $45
Tools and materials needed (Available at Stitches):
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
6" seam gauge
Fabric Pen or Chalk
Tape Measure
Hand Sewing Needle
New Look Pattern 6149, 6758, 6854, 6433 (not view C) or 6163.
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

January 19 & 26, 6:30pm - 9:00pm (Tuesdays)
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)

January 20, 6:30pm - 9:00pm (Wednesday)
Sew Projects
Do you have a sewing project gone awry? Ready to start a dress, but can't figure out the pattern? Learned to sew years ago and have a 1/2 finished project gathering dust? This class is for you. As a small group, we will focus on problem solving, removing obstacles, and learning new tricks.
Bring a new project or a work in progress - you'll receive guidance and encouragement to overcome hurdles you have run into while working on your current project or while sewing in the past.
Two 2 ½ - hour sessions. Fee: $25
Tools and materials needed (Available at Stitches):
Bring your current project or the necessary materials to start something new - or pick up new supplies in the store before class!
Suggested tools and notions to remember:
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
6" seam gauge
Fabric Pen or Chalk
Tape Measure
Thread

January 21 & 28, 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!" There is no prerequisite to take this class and is designed to get you knitting!
Two 2 ½ - hour sessions. Fee: $25
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 (can also use 10 or 10 ½), 29 inch
1 package of locking stitch markers
Darning needle

January 24 & 31, 11:30am – 2:00pm (Sundays)
Intermediate Sewing - Purse
Take your sewing skills one step further and make a fashionable bag. Students will continue to refine their sewing skills and accuracy; in this class you will use a pattern to create the Amy Butler "Kimberly Bag." The class teaches you to put in a zipper, line a purse as well as many other sewing skills. Students are asked to come to the first session of the class with the paper pattern pieces cut out and having reviewed the pattern instructions. This is an intermediate class for people who have taken our beginning sewing pant or bag class or have recent equivalent sewing experience.
Two 2 ½ - hour sessions. Fee: $45
Tools and materials needed (Available at Stitches):
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
6" Clear Grid Ruler
Hand Sewing Needles
Tape Measure
Chalk or Fabric Pen
Size 14 Universal sewing machine needles
Amy Butler "Kimberly Bag" pattern.
Amount of fabric and lining called for on the pattern (pre-washed before the class). We recommend using a cotton home dec. weight fabric for this project.
1-1/4 yards 20" wide fusible woven interfacing
1/4 yard 44" wide fusible fleece
1/4 yard 22" wide single sided fusible extra-heavy stabilizer
18" coordinating zipper
Thread

Jaunuary 24 & 31, 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 no prior sewing experience.
Two 2 ½ - hour sessions. Fee: $45
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 6147, 6160, 6685, 6765, 6814, 6858 or Kwik Sew 3588 (your choice. We will replace elastic for a drawstring in patterns with a drawstring.).
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

January 25 & February 1, 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 (Available at Stitches):
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
Safety Pin
2" X 18" Ruler
Tape Measure
Chalk or Fabric Pen
New Look Pattern 6147, 6685, 6737, 6763, 6765, 6814 or Kwik Sew 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

January 27 & February 3, 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: $45
Tools and materials needed (Available at Stitches):
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
Safety Pin
12" to 24" ruler
Tape Measure
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 2 & 9, 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 (Available at Stitches):
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
Safety Pin
2" X 18" Ruler
Tape Measure
Chalk or Fabric Pen
New Look Pattern 6147, 6160, 6685, 6765, 6814, 6858 or Kwik Sew 3588 (your choice. We will replace elastic for a drawstring in patterns with a drawstring.).
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 4 & 11, 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: $45
Tools and materials needed (Available at Stitches):
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
Safety Pin
12" to 24" ruler
Tape Measure
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 8 & 15, 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 (Available at Stitches):
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
Safety Pin
2" X 18" Ruler
Tape Measure
Chalk or Fabric Pen
New Look Pattern 6147, 6160, 6685, 6765, 6814, 6858 or Kwik Sew 3588 (your choice. We will replace elastic for a drawstring in patterns with a drawstring.).
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 10 & 17, 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: $45
Tools and materials needed (Available at Stitches):
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
Safety Pin
12" to 24" ruler
Tape Measure
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 16 & 23, 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: $45
Tools and materials needed (Available at Stitches):
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
6" seam gauge
Fabric Pen or Chalk
Tape Measure
Hand Sewing Needle
New Look Pattern 6149, 6758, 6854, 6433 (not view C) or 6163.
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.

February 18 & 25, 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: $45
Tools and materials needed (Available at Stitches):
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
Safety Pin
12" to 24" ruler
Tape Measure
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 20 & 27, 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: $45
Tools and materials needed (Available at Stitches):
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
Safety Pin
12" to 24" ruler
Tape Measure
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 21 & 28, 11:30am - 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 (Available at Stitches):
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
Safety Pin
2" X 18" Ruler
Tape Measure
Chalk or Fabric Pen
New Look Pattern 6147, 6160, 6685, 6765, 6814, 6858 or Kwik Sew 3588 (your choice. We will replace elastic for a drawstring in patterns with a drawstring.).
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 21 & 28, 3:00pm – 5:30pm (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: $45
Tools and materials needed (Available at Stitches):
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
6" seam gauge
Fabric Pen or Chalk
Tape Measure
Hand Sewing Needle
New Look Pattern 6149, 6758, 6854, 6433 (not view C) or 6163.
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.

February 22 & March 1, 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 (Available at Stitches):
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
Safety Pin
2" X 18" Ruler
Tape Measure
Chalk or Fabric Pen
New Look Pattern 6147, 6160, 6685, 6765, 6814, 6858 or Kwik Sew 3588 (your choice. We will replace elastic for a drawstring in patterns with a drawstring.).
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 24, 6:30pm - 9:00pm (Wednesday)
Sew Projects
Do you have a sewing project gone awry? Ready to start a dress, but can't figure out the pattern? Learned to sew years ago and have a 1/2 finished project gathering dust? This class is for you. As a small group, we will focus on problem solving, removing obstacles, and learning new tricks.
Bring a new project or a work in progress - you'll receive guidance and encouragement to overcome hurdles you have run into while working on your current project or while sewing in the past.
Two 2 ½ - hour sessions. Fee: $25
Tools and materials needed (Available at Stitches):
Bring your current project or the necessary materials to start something new - or pick up new supplies in the store before class!
Suggested tools and notions to remember:
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
6" seam gauge
Fabric Pen or Chalk
Tape Measure
Thread

March 3 & 10, 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: $45
Tools and materials needed (Available at Stitches):
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
Safety Pin
12" to 24" ruler
Tape Measure
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, 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!" There is no prerequisite to take this class and is designed to get you knitting!
Two 2 ½ - hour sessions. Fee: $25
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 (can also use 10 or 10 ½), 29 inch
1 package of locking stitch markers
Darning needle

March 8 & 15, 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 (Available at Stitches):
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
Safety Pin
2" X 18" Ruler
Tape Measure
Chalk or Fabric Pen
New Look Pattern 6147, 6160, 6685, 6765, 6814, 6858 or Kwik Sew 3588 (your choice. We will replace elastic for a drawstring in patterns with a drawstring.).
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 9 & 16, 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 (Available at Stitches):
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
Safety Pin
2" X 18" Ruler
Tape Measure
Chalk or Fabric Pen
New Look Pattern 6147, 6160, 6685, 6765, 6814, 6858 or Kwik Sew 3588 (your choice. We will replace elastic for a drawstring in patterns with a drawstring.).
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 17, 6:30pm - 9:00pm (Wednesday)
Sew Projects
Do you have a sewing project gone awry? Ready to start a dress, but can't figure out the pattern? Learned to sew years ago and have a 1/2 finished project gathering dust? This class is for you. As a small group, we will focus on problem solving, removing obstacles, and learning new tricks.
Bring a new project or a work in progress - you'll receive guidance and encouragement to overcome hurdles you have run into while working on your current project or while sewing in the past.
Two 2 ½ - hour sessions. Fee: $25
Tools and materials needed (Available at Stitches):
Bring your current project or the necessary materials to start something new - or pick up new supplies in the store before class!
Suggested tools and notions to remember:
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
6" seam gauge
Fabric Pen or Chalk
Tape Measure
Thread

March 18 & 25, 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: $45
Tools and materials needed (Available at Stitches):
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
Safety Pin
12" to 24" ruler
Tape Measure
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 21 & 28, 11:30am - 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 (Available at Stitches):
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
Safety Pin
2" X 18" Ruler
Tape Measure
Chalk or Fabric Pen
New Look Pattern 6147, 6160, 6685, 6765, 6814, 6858 or Kwik Sew 3588 (your choice. We will replace elastic for a drawstring in patterns with a drawstring.).
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 21 & 28, 3:00pm – 5:30pm (Sundays)
Intermediate Sewing - Purse
Take your sewing skills one step further and make a fashionable bag. Students will continue to refine their sewing skills and accuracy; in this class you will use a pattern to create the Amy Butler "Kimberly Bag." The class teaches you to put in a zipper, line a purse as well as many other sewing skills. Students are asked to come to the first session of the class with the paper pattern pieces cut out and having reviewed the pattern instructions. This is an intermediate class for people who have taken our beginning sewing pant or bag class or have recent equivalent sewing experience.
Two 2 ½ - hour sessions. Fee: $45
Tools and materials needed (Available at Stitches):
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
6" Clear Grid Ruler
Hand Sewing Needles
Tape Measure
Chalk or Fabric Pen
Size 14 Universal sewing machine needles
Amy Butler "Kimberly Bag" pattern.
Amount of fabric and lining called for on the pattern (pre-washed before the class). We recommend using a cotton home dec. weight fabric for this project.
1-1/4 yards 20" wide fusible woven interfacing
1/4 yard 44" wide fusible fleece
1/4 yard 22" wide single sided fusible extra-heavy stabilizer
18" coordinating zipper
Thread

March 22 & 29, 6:30pm - 9:00pm (Mondays)
Alterations - Pants
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)

March 23 & 30, 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: $45
Tools and materials needed (Available at Stitches):
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
6" seam gauge
Fabric Pen or Chalk
Tape Measure
Hand Sewing Needle
New Look Pattern 6149, 6758, 6854, 6433 (not view C) or 6163.
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.

March 24 & 31, 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: $45
Tools and materials needed (Available at Stitches):
Scissors
Pins
Seam Ripper
Safety Pin
12" to 24" ruler
Tape Measure
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

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