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Ladies only - Join us sewing swimsuits galore! Sewing swimwear is so much fun, and sew satisfying because they’re quick, cute, useful projects. Learn construction techniques for multiple types of bottoms, tops & 1 piece swim suits. You’ll get familiar with the fit, fabrics (oooh spandex), and different sorts of elastics like picot & knit...

Your quilt is pieced and quilted and… now what?! TIME TO BIND! In this hands–on class you’ll learn some of the best & easiest ways to bind the edges of your quilts, and beautifully miter the corners. Bias? or Straight Cut? Front to Back? or Back to Front? By hand? or By machine? Get your questions answered, and FINISH YOUR QUILTS!...

Master the circle skirt with Anastasia and then make them at home in every color and print imaginable! In this class you will learn the following. How to size the circle skirt pattern to yourself How to cut out a woven fabric How to use interfacing in a waistband How to put in an invisible zipper with a waist seam How to make a narrow rolled...

Learn basic sewing skills needed for fashion, fiber art & textile design projects. Learn how to sew corners and curves, french seams and hemmed edge. Students will sew a decorative, piecework, Art pillow and, if time allows, a squared bottom tote bag during this beginner session. Use of Sewing machines, accessories, Fabric and stuffing for pillow,...

Ladies only - Join us sewing undergarments galore! Sewing lingerie is so much fun, and sew satisfying because they’re quick, cute, useful projects. Learn construction techniques for multiple types of bras and panties. You’ll get familiar with the fit, fabrics (oooh stretch lace), and different sorts of elastics (like picot - the stuff with decorative...

Have you been searching for the perfect dress pattern but cant find it? In this class we design a dress, make a sample, fit it then sew it out of final fabrics.  This class is suitable for anyone who has taken sewing 101 or has equivalent skills. Maybe you want a simple dress to wear everyday or a cocktail dress for special events that will...

Sewing 102 is the perfect next step after Sewing 101. Learn to sew full garments with multiple pieces using techniques you learned in Sewing 101 and new techniques to advance your skills. In this 6 week class, you’ll cut and sew a new garment in your size each week. And new this session, if you get through quickly, you can do the extra credit - a...

Cotton, denim, knits, linen, silk, satin, taffeta, nylon, tulle, wool, flannel, suede, velvet, velour, fleece, leather…Sweatshirts, socks, pockets, napkin corners, hats, boots. Confused about which stabilizer to use for which type of fabric and project? Let us demystify this for you so you will know the perfect solution for your stabilizer needs...

Master sewing panties with Anastasia and always have a fresh pair to wear! In this class you will learn the following. How to size the pattern to yourself and design the pantie style you want How to cut out the pattern How to sew the cotton crotch with invisible seam allowance How to attach picot elastic with the serger How to...

First Time fiber explorers learn how to dye their own fiber in the first session and go on to learn how to spin their fiber into a beautiful art yarn using a drop spindle (to keep) in the second session (homework: spin all dyed fiber before next session). Attendees complete the fiber to finished item by learning how to knit on circular knitting needles...

In this class you will learn all of the basic stitches and techniques including how to thread sewing machine and wind a bobbin. In this class series you will have a sample binder of personal seam and technique samples, to take with you that will have everything you have learned in it ! You can reference this when you are working on a project and forget...

Intermediate Quilting 102 - Next Step on your Quilting Journey Now that you’ve “taken to” quilting, this is the PERFECT CLASS TO FURTHER YOUR SKILLS! Learn new blocks, new cutting techniques and TAKE YOUR QUILTING TO THE NEXT LEVEL! Master the cutting & piecing techniques you learned in Beginning Quilt Basics 101 with the addition...

You'll learn all you need to know to take clothes apart and put them back together, so that they fit like you want and have the style you love. This sewing class is sew fun! No prior experience is required, but doing Sewing 101 or equivalent will make it easier to focus on the garment work. Give the clothes in your closet a new...

For absolute beginners who have no prior knowledge of crochet but want to learn the art of crocheting. Class will include proper nomenclature (terminology), hands on learning, visual aids, 1 on 1 assistance and a Q&A Session throughout the class. Students will leave with a completed crochet project, having learned the 5 basic stitches of crochet,...

Learn how to drape with Anastasia Chatzka in her fashion design studio. This is a fast paced class that takes you through all of the basics of draping in 6 weeks. We meet once a week for 3 hours.  * You need to know the basics of sewing and be able to sew a dart and put in a zipper to attend this class. If you need to master those skills first;...