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)

Starter Bundle Special - SAVE $50-$75:
     sewnow! 101 Class + Brother Innov-is 40 computerized sewing machine - Total $745
     sewnow! 101 Class + Brother Innov-is 80 computerized sewing machine - Total $979

 
101 Tote Project Example                              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)
 
201 Sleepwear Project Example                       201 Sleepwear Project Example


sewnow! 301: Intermediate Fashion Sewing
(builds on skills from sewnow! 201)
 
learn to:
design a dress, insert a zipper, gather, fit a pattern to your size, build on sewing machine and serger precision skills.
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)
 
301 Dress Project Example                             301 Dress Project Example


sewnow! 401: Advanced Fashion Sewing
(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)
 
401 Hoodie Project Example                             401 Hoodie Project Example


sewnow! 402: Advanced Fashion Sewing
(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
(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)

502 Designer Vest Project Example        

 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! 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)

 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)

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)

 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! 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! 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: $275 (8 classes, includes one medium complexity embroidery)
 
 
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:
cushion fabric chosen from our fabrics collection, custom pattern and instructions, all required notions, a custom stitch out from our embroidery service, take home reference workbook and lots of fun!
Price: $325 (7 weeks, 1.5 hours/class)
 
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. 
Tuesday 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.