Fashion Design & Sewing Classes  

 Core Classes for Kids & Adults 

sewnow! 101: Intro to Fashion Sewing
 
learn to:
design using the sewnow! design templates, operate the sewing machine, safely use the iron, set grommets
make:
girls: an embroidered tote bag or purse and an a-line skirt that fits you!
boys: an embroidered navy-style duffel bag and board shorts
includes:
tote or purse and skirt fabric chosen from our fabric 'basics' collection, custom fitted pattern, all required notions, custom monogram from our embroidery service, take home reference workbook, and lots of fun!
Price: $325 (7 classes) Special $299  [Homeschool Discount of $50 for certain time slots]

Starter Bundle Special - SAVE $75-$100:
     sewnow! 101 Class + Brother Innov-is 40 computerized sewing machine - Total $798
     sewnow! 101 Class + Brother Innov-is 80 computerized sewing machine - Total $998

 
sewnow! 101 Tote Project Example                   sewnow! 101 Skirt Project Example

sewnow! 201: Fashion Sewing Basics
(builds on skills from sewnow! 101)
 
learn to:
design a 2-piece sleepwear collection, sew hems, sew button holes, sew a drawstring waistband (teen/adult), build on sewing machine precision skills, operate the serger machine
make:
an embroidered robe and either designer pajama pants (teen/adult) or a pillow (kids)
includes:
fabric chosen from our sleepwear collection, custom fitted patterns, all required notions, custom embroidery from our embroidery service, take home reference workbook, and lots of fun!
Price: $325 (7 classes) Special $299
 
sewnow! 201 Sleepwear Project Example           sewnow! 201 Sleepwear Project Example

sewnow! 232: Introduction to Quilting
(builds on skills from sewnow! 201)
 
learn to:
create a quilt using basic quilting techniques, use the computerized embroidery machines
make:
a throw-sized quilted blanket - traditional style or memory quilt (t-shirts, etc.)
includes:
fabric chosen from our quilt collection, patterns, all required notions, custom embroidery from our embroidery service, take home reference workbook, and lots of fun!  includes the instructional content of sewnow! Embroidery 101 as well.
Price: $325 (7 classes) Special $299
 
sewnow! 232 Quilt Project Example                   sewnow! 232 Quilt Project Example

sewnow! 301 & 302: Intermediate Fashion Sewing
(builds on skills from sewnow! 201)
 
learn to:
301: design a dress, insert a zipper, gather, fit a pattern to your size, build on sewing machine and serger precision skills.
302: is offered for more advanced students who are competent with the above skills and are interested in creating a dress using more advanced techniques.
make:
a cool dress or fashion jumper
includes:
dress fabric chosen from our seasonal collection, custom fitted patterns, all required notions, custom embroidery from our embroidery service, take home reference workbook, and lots of fun!
Price: $325 (7 classes) Special $299
 
sewnow! 301 Dress Project Example                  sewnow! 301 Dress Project Example


sewnow! 401: Advanced Fashion Sewing (Hoodie)
(builds on skills from sewnow! 300 level)
 
learn to:
make a hoodie, design your own proportions, advanced sewing techniques such as sewing a dart, precision serging/overlocking, twin needle,  and attaching ribbing.
make:
a hooded sweatshirt
includes:
fabrics chosen from our seasonal collection, custom fitted pattern, all required notions, large size custom embroidery from our embroidery service, take home reference workbook, and lots of fun!
Price: $325 (7 classes) Special $299
 
sewnow! 401 Hoodie Project Example               sewnow! 401 Hoodie Project Example


sewnow! 402: Advanced Fashion Sewing (T-Shirt)
(builds on skills from sewnow! 300 level)
 
learn to:
make embroidered T-shirts, design your own proportions, use advanced sewing techniques such as precision serging/overlocking, twin needle, attaching ribbing, and learn to use the embroidery equipment (includes Embroidery 101 workshop).
make:
two embroidered T-shirts
includes:
fabrics chosen from our seasonal collection, custom fitted pattern, all required notions, custom embroidery, take home reference workbook, and lots of fun!
Price: $325 (7 classes)

sewnow! 502: Advanced Fashion Construction - Vest
(builds on skills from sewnow! 400 level)
 
learn to:
make a designer vest, design your own proportions, advanced sewing techniques such as sewing a collar, setting a facing and lining, precision buttonhole alignment, designing your own garment label.
make:
a designer vest
includes:
fabrics chosen from our seasonal collection, custom fitted pattern, all required notions, large size custom embroidery from our embroidery service, take home reference workbook, and lots of fun! 
Price: $325 (7 classes)
     
sewnow! 503: Advanced Fashion Construction - Pants/Shorts
(builds on skills from sewnow! 400 level)
 
learn to:
make pants, design your own proportions, special focus on custom fitting, assembly techniques including: pockets, belt loops, fly front zipper insertion. 
make:
a pair of custom fitted pants
includes:
fabrics chosen from our seasonal collection, custom fitted pattern, all required notions, custom embroidery from our embroidery service, take home reference workbook, and lots of fun! 
Price: $325 (7 classes) Special $299

sewnow! 504: Advanced Fashion Construction - Blouse
(builds on skills from sewnow! 400 level)
 
learn to:
tailor a blouse , assembly techniques including: collar, set in sleeve, facings, buttons and buttonholes, pocket. 
make:
a fitted blouse
includes:
fabrics chosen from our seasonal collection, including hand selected Indian cottons or Silk, custom fitted pattern, all required notions, custom embroidery from our embroidery service, take home reference workbook, and lots of fun! 
Price: $325 (7 classes) Special $299


sewnow! 502 Vest, 503 Shorts, and 504 Blouse design examples.

sewnow! 601: Advanced Fashion Design for Teens
(builds skills and explores a deeper level of fashion design)
 
learn to:
create a fashion illustration, take your ideas from fashion illustration to final garment, gain an understanding of textiles appropriate to your project  
make:
a garment of your choice - (appropriate to your skills)
includes:
field trip to fabric store, fabrics selected on field trip, custom fitted pattern, all required notions, custom embroidery from our embroidery service, take home reference workbook, and lots of fun!
Prerequisite:
sewnow! 401 or equivalent and a high level of independence at the sewing machine.
Price: $325 (7 classes)

 Fun Classes for Kids

sewnow! "Fun" classes are a great way for students to create some fun projects and continue to refine their skills at a given level, without a focus of moving on to more advanced techniques.  It's really just about having fun sewing! 

sewnow! 221: Halloween Costume Fun
(continues to focus on skills learned in sewnow! 201)

project:
a Halloween costume
includes:
fabrics chosen from our Halloween collection, theatrical make-up lesson, custom fitted pattern, all required notions, custom embroidery from our embroidery service, and lots of fun!
Prerequisite: sewnow! 201 or equivalent.
Price: $325 (7 classes)

sewnow! 221 Halloween Costume Examples

sewnow! 222: Holiday Gifts Fun
(continues to focus on skills learned in sewnow! 201)

project:
a collection of holiday themed gifts
includes:
fabrics chosen from our Holiday collection, pattern, all required notions, custom embroidery from our embroidery service, and lots of fun!
Prerequisite: sewnow! 201 or equivalent.
Price: $325 (7 classes)

sewnow! 222 Holiday Gifts Fun Class - selection of Projects

 Classes for Juniors (2nd, 3rd Grade) 

sewnow! 100: Intro to Fashion Sewing for Juniors (2nd, 3rd Grade)
 
Special "Junior" version of sewnow! 101 specially designed for 2nd and 3rd Grade students.  Classes are one hour long, and students will create a variety of small projects such as purses, kleenex holders, and door banners.  Skills taught are similar to 101 but tailored to this age group.
Price: $265 (7 weeks, 1 hour/class) Special $249

sewnow! Juniors

sewnow! 200: Advanced Fashion Sewing Juniors (2nd, 3rd Grade)
 
Special "Junior" version of sewnow! specially designed for 2nd and 3rd Grade students.  Classes are one hour long with the content and projects tailored to this age group.  Projects might include door banners, fun monster dolls, etc.  Projects change each session so that keen Juniors will have fun repeating this class and building their skills until they are ready for the longer sewnow! 101 program.

Price: $265 (7 weeks, 1 hour/class) Special $249
May/Jun 2010 Projects:
Matching sundress for me and my doll or Apple Valley Days outfit.

Junior 200 Sundress example: Matching sundress for you and your American Girl doll.

 Classes for Adults  (in addition to Core classes above)

sewnow! 101 Express: Intro to Fashion Sewing
 
learn to:
design using the sewnow! design templates, operate the sewing machine, cut out a pattern, set grommets
make:
Class A: an embroidered tote bag or purse
Class B: an a-line skirt that fits you
includes:
tote or purse or skirt fabric chosen from our fabric 'basics' collection, custom fitted pattern, all required notions, custom monogram from our embroidery service, take home reference workbook, and lots of fun!
Price: $195 (4 weeks, 1.5 hours/class)

sewnow! 141 Express: Intro to Home Dec - Pillow/Cushion
 
learn to:
design custom cushions using the sewnow! design templates, operate the sewing machine, make piping, insert a zipper
make:
two decorator cushions
includes:
fabric for your project chosen from our fabrics collection, sewnow! pattern and instructions, required notions, a custom stitch out from our embroidery service, take home reference workbook and lots of fun!
Price: $195 (4 weeks, 1.5 hours/class)

sewnow! 201 Express: Fashion Sewing Basics
 
learn to:
sew hems, sew button holes, build on sewing machine precision skills, operate the serger/overlocker machine
make:
an embroidered spa robe
includes:
fabric chosen from our sleepwear collection, custom fitted patterns, all required notions, custom embroidery from our embroidery service, take home reference workbook, and lots of fun!
Price: $195 (4 weeks, 1.5 hours/class)

 
sewnow! 132 Express: Picnic Play Blanket
A great introduction to sewing class!  Create a fun blanket for picnics, the beach, toddler play in the park, or just to keep in the car for when you need it.  This 4-week Express class is for beginners and will cover the content of the sewnow! Sewing Basics Workshop and working sessions to create your beautiful custom blanket which will include a photo transfer and custom embroidery.  Class is 1.5 hours long, once per week, for 4 weeks.
Price: $195 (4 weeks, 1.5 hours/class)
 
Picnic Play Blanket

sewnow! 131: Beginner Memory Quilt Project Class
Get together with friends on a monthly basis and create your own modern heirloom!  During this class you will design and make a memory quilt that preserves and celebrates memories of a special time, trip, family member, or phase of life. The techniques used to create the quilt will be geared towards novice level, and embellishment with embroidery, photo transfer, and machine felting can play a great role in the design of the quilt.  Project Kit of the core materials is sold separately.  Class is 2 hours long, once per month, 8 months. Price includes: instruction, one medium complexity embroidery, up to 4 photo transfers as needed, quilt batting, quilting service, and a muslin storage bag.  You will supply the quilt top, border and backing fabrics.
Price: $349. Special $299
 
 
Baby Memory Quilt: Photos, Clothes, Toys..           Youth Memory Quilt with embroidery.

sewnow! 141: Intro to Home Decor Sewing
 
learn to:
design custom cushions and linens using the sewnow! design templates, operate the sewing machine, make piping, insert a zipper
make:
an embroidered cushion, a duvet cover or set of decorator cushions
includes:
fabric for your first project (cushion) chosen from our fabrics collection, custom pattern and instructions, required notions, a custom stitch out from our embroidery service, take home reference workbook and lots of fun!
Price: $275 (7 weeks, 1.5 hours/class) Special $259
 
141 Cushion Project Example                            141 Cushion Project Example

sewnow! 231: Intermediate Memory Quilt Project Class
Get together with friends on a monthly basis and create your own modern heirloom!  This class starts where sewnow! 131 leaves off, adding more advanced piecing techniques.  Also includes the content from Embroidery 101 Workshop to learn how to use the computerized embroidery machines.  Project Kit of the core materials is sold separately.  Class is 2 hours long, once per month, for 8 months.
Price: $275 (8 classes, 2 hours/class)

sewnow! Adult Open Sewing Class
The Open Sewing Class is based on the sewnow! 101/102 introduction to fashion and home decor sewing courses, but is less structured so that more advanced sewers can enjoy and get value from the class.  Participants work at their own pace on any of the core projects from 101, 102, 201, 301 and 401 classes or a project they define. 
Monday Evenings, 7:00-8:30pm
Price: $250 (w/o materials), $325 with materials, patterns, embroidery.

sewnow! Mother/Daughter Sewing Class
A great activity to introduce Kindergarten-aged kids to fashion design and sewing, and
spend time together making something fun!  Work together to make a tooth-fairy pillow, a fun felt purse, and more.  4 weekly sessions of 1.5 hours each. 



Tuesdays 9:00-10:30 or 12:30-2:00pm
Price: $195 including patterns, fabric and notions, a custom embroidery and workbook.