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Alterations Workshop

Learn the essential skills needed to alter and perfect the fit of your clothes in the Alterations Workshop at The New York Sewing Center. Discover how to adjust hemlines, add or remove ease, and achieve the ideal fit for your garments. Bring clothes to be altered and learn both hand and machine stitching techniques to achieve professional results.

  • All levels
  • 10 and older
  • $100
  • 246 W 38th St, New York, NY
  • 3 hours
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  • $100
  • The New York Sewing Center @ 246 W 38th St 9th Fl, Room 9A, New York, NY 10018
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Class Description

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What you'll learn in this sewing class:

Have a pair of pants that needs a quick hem? Or a dress that needs to be taken in a little to fit just right? Come join us at our Alterations Workshop, our basic course for quick fixes and altering clothes.

During this course you will learn:

  • How and where to add or remove ease from a garment to achieve ideal fit.
  • How to adjust a hemline with hand & machine stitches.
PROJECT: Adjust and perfect the fit of your pre-made garment.

FABRIC AND SUPPLIES:

  • Sew by hand or with a machine for this class!
  • Student brings a few garments to be altered in workshop.
  • One to two garments will be altered in the class.

Refund Policy

  • You must give at least 4 business days notice to cancel your enrollment in the class, for a refund less a 5% cancellation fee.
  • Once the class has started, we can no longer offer refunds.
  • In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

Reviews of Classes at The New York Sewing Center (311)

(4.8-star rating across 311 reviews)
  • Alterations Workshop

    Reviewed by Anne Marie W. on 7/5/2023
    This is such a worthwhile class! I recommend that everyone learn or refresh their sewing skills. The instructors are all approachable, knowledgeable, patient and have a sense of humor.
  • Alterations Workshop

    Anonymous review on 3/26/2023
    great instructor who was somehow able to help everyone and be super encouraging the whole time!
  • Alterations Workshop

    Reviewed by Martha S. on 2/27/2023
    Very simple, not complicated, solutions to wardrobe issues!
  • Alterations Workshop

    Reviewed by Maria H. on 9/14/2022
    If I had more skills it would be perfect. My inabilities to do basic things was a problem in completing my project. I do think I will be able to alter tops a bit better with the techniques given. It was a good class but maybe too short.
  • Alterations Workshop

    Reviewed by Aja Marian S. on 3/18/2020
    Excellent direction.... efficient .... will be back for some more workshops and private classes!!!!!
  • Alterations Workshop

    Anonymous review on 2/18/2020
    I felt that it was very basic (Good for the people in the class with no prior sewing knowledge. Bad for me because I did have prior, though rusty, sewing knowledge). I took the class hoping to learn some new techniques but I really didn't feel that I learned anything new. Exposure to the serger was interesting but if you don't have one at home, was it really a meaningful technique for most of the people in the class?
  • Alterations Workshop

    Anonymous review on 12/9/2019
    I learned the basic idea of alterations. Definitely should have basic knowledge and beginner's practice sewing with a sewing machine, but the instructor was super helpful in preparing the thread and sewing machine for me and taught me a little how to use it for what I needed to do, so no need to be worried or scared about entering without any experience. It helps, though.
  • Alterations Workshop

    Reviewed by Donna P. on 9/24/2019
    Best class ever Thorough, Concise, Energetic and Intelligent!
  • Alterations Workshop

    Anonymous review on 9/23/2019
    Very helpful and practical, and all of us walked away with some knowledge of at least a starting point for altering clothing ourselves at home. The instructor was very nice, the only con is that one student was hogging the professor a bit more than other students, and the two hours flew by so i felt the rest of us did not get as much hands on help compared to the one student.
  • Alterations Workshop

    Reviewed by Hoa N. on 2/22/2019
    Chloe was a great instructor! She was very helpful and gave everyone in the class enough attention! Would totally come back!
  • Alterations Workshop

    Reviewed by Miriam L. on 12/19/2018
    Super fun class, and it was great to learn a lot from how other alterations worked. The instructor, Timothy, was lovely and knowledgeable. I will definitely be able to use what I learned if I ever own a sewing machine! Only thing to think about...the class wasn’t long enough for everyone to complete their alteration so my recommendation would be to make the class size smaller, the class one hour longer, or indicate in the description that students may not finish their projects just so that the expectation is realistic going in.
  • Alterations Workshop

    Anonymous review on 1/26/2018
    Great class! The teacher was knowledgeable and took time to work with everyone on their individual projects, as well as do some group demonstrations. We ran over time a little and she nicely let everyone finish their work. Definitely recommend! This class was good for everyone whether they had much sewing experience or not.
  • Alterations Workshop

    Reviewed by Christine P. on 6/1/2023
  • Alterations Workshop

    Reviewed by laurie f. on 12/30/2022
  • Alterations Workshop

    Reviewed by Joyce s. on 10/7/2022
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Review Summary by CourseHorse

Students found the Alterations Workshop to be a worthwhile class where one can enhance their sewing skills. The instructors were praised for their approachability, patience, knowledge, and humor. Many students felt they were able to walk away with practical knowledge, especially when it came to basic solutions for wardrobe alterations. Regardless of the level of prior experience, the class was recommended by most for anyone interested in sewing and alterations. Quotes: 1. “The instructors are all approachable, knowledgeable, patient and have a sense of humor.” 2. “Very simple, not complicated, solutions to wardrobe issues!” 3. “Very helpful and practical, and all of us walked away with some knowledge of at least a starting point for altering clothing ourselves at home.”

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Questions & Answers (3)

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Question from Per J.
Is taking in a waistline on a pair of jeans too complex a task for this class?
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Question from Kamala R.
When next will your in person class begins
Answer from Jenny T. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Hi Kamala! These are in-person classes listed on this page.
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Do you need to know how to use a sewing machine or have any experience prior to taking this class?
Answer from Brenda L. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Hi Andrew, no prior experience is required to take this class. Everyone is welcome to attend. Thanks!
Answer from Kamala R.
Yes ,I am familiar and could use a sewing machine
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