Classes & Events
It's in my Jeans
Fit and Finish hand made jeans with Caroline Pin Cushion Cook and Make It Sew’s Accacia Mullen in a 3-1/2-day workshop, in Rockbridge Baths, VA.
Camp It's in my Jeans
Fit and Finish hand made jeans with Caroline Pin Cushion Cook and Make It Sew’s Accacia Mullen in a 4-day workshop, August 16-19 in Rockbridge Baths, VA.
English Paper Piecing
Learn the basics of this fun stitching technique. It’s done entirely by hand, making it a great travel project.
Sewing Basics—Zipper Pouch
Zippers aren’t scary! Make this zipper pouch in our basic sewing class.
Make Your Own Leggings
Make your own leggings in a fun one-day workshop with Cal Patch!
Read all the details at http://makeitsewva.com/classes/cal-patch-leggings
Make a Boxy Tee / Drapey Tunic with Cal Patch
In this workshop, we’ll begin by drafting the basic pattern to your measurements, then cut + sew a quick muslin (fit sample) to check fit, and tweak the pattern if necessary. Next you’ll either continue by turning your sample into a *wearable muslin*, or cut a new one, perhaps adding extra seams or pockets. Beginner stitchers will keep it fairly simple, and those with more advanced skills can customize to their hearts’ content. Everyone will leave with a shirt that reflects their personality and ideas to make endless variations!
Read more at https://www.makeitsewva.com/classes/cal-patch-boxy-tee-drapey-tunic
Clothing & Materials Swap + Sample Sale opens
Bring some of the clothes that you don’t wear; take home clothes that someone else doesn’t want. We’ll have fun, refresh our wardrobes (and our craft stashes), and have some refreshments.
Make It Sew sample sale opens tonight, as well.
Range Backpack class
Make this stylish and useful backpack in class with our expert instructors
Sewing Basics—Apron
Learn to make this useful and simple apron in this beginner level sewing class.
Team Make It Sewalong
Bring your own project or sew along with our instructors. Current projects are the ones found in How to Sew Clothes, which are simple and accessible.
Sewing Basics—Drawstring Bag
Learn to make a drawstring bag in this fun and supportive basic sewing class.
Upcycled & Stitched Pincushion Class
Learn how to make functional pincushion ornaments using recycled bottle caps and felt, finished with embroidered embellishments.
Serger Basics
Get to know your serger! This class will remove some of the mysteries of your serger. It’s a hands-on beginner class and practice session.
Kids Sewing January-May
We offer sewing classes for kids on Wednesday afternoons from 3:30-5:00. Class is suitable for kids age 8+, and all sewing experience levels.
Click for more info and links to sign up.
Sew the Garibaldi Skirt
Learn to make this sweet a-line skirt over two Saturdays with Jessica. Pattern is suitable for beginner garment sewers.
Sew For Good - Stuffies
Join us in embellishing and finishing stuffed fabric animals to donate to our local law enforcement agency.
Sew For Good - Stuffies
Join us in embellishing and finishing stuffed fabric animals to donate to our local law enforcement agency.
Sew For Good - Hearts For Hospice
Join us in making heart ornaments to donate to Rockbridge Area Hospice.
Garment Sewing: Fira Dress or Top
Are you a new garment sewist? Do you want to get back into sewing apparel?
This class is just for you! Learn to sew using a commercial clothing pattern under the expert guidance of Frances Richardson.
Fit & Sew Clinic
Participants will have the opportunity to work with Caroline Cook to refine the fit of one me-made garment and sew it with her expert advice.
Embroidered house portrait class
Create an ornament with a portrait of a house using basic hand embroidery stitches. Class is in two sessions.
Mixed Media Sampler
Come learn the process of incorporating unconventional items onto fabric or attaching traditional items in unique ways with mixed media artist Susan Brady.
Sew For Good - Hearts For Hospice
Join us in making heart ornaments to donate to Rockbridge Area Hospice.
Sewing basics—Cloth napkins
You will make cloth napkins, excellent for a host/hostess gift!
Students will gain experience with sewing machine procedures such as sewing a straight line and maintaining proper seam allowance.
Small class size to allow for distancing and individual instruction.
Students encouraged to bring their own sewing kit. Materials may be purchased at Make It Sew with 10% class discount.
$45 Sign up here.
Costume Clinic with Jessica
Book a half hour session to brainstorm a costume idea with Jessica.
Fees based on services provided.
Sew For Good - Medical Gowns for Children
Join us for another Make it Sew for Good Sewcial! This series of sewcials completes projects focused on service and sustainability, optimally both at once. This month, we will be working together again to make reusable Medical Gowns for children, which will be donated to Project Horizon .
We’ll gather at Make it Sew and work in teams. We will provide materials and machines for you to use! Non-sewists can cut and prepare fabric for others to sew.
At this event, we will also discuss ideas for future projects. This is a great opportunity to sew with a community of friends, old and new and Make it Sew for Good (Service and Sustainability)
There is no fee for these events, but please register here so we can anticipate your arrival.
Sign up for a class.
We are sew excited to offer classes in our studio.