The Sewing School
Thank you for your interest in our sewing school. Our sewing school was developed 35 years ago , and has grown and transformed over the years. With growing interest in sewing garments rather than shopping fast fashion, we have shifted focus under new ownership to embrace a more modern outlook on what new and improving home sewists are looking for. We hope to give you the confidence to sew independently and the interest to come back and learn more with our advanced classes! We continue to teach beginners, designers and artists the skills needed to sew your dreams into reality. For a current schedule, please check our calendar.
Fundamentals of Garment Sewing- Our Basic Sewing program is an 8 week course designed to start your sewing sample workbook and give you the confidence to create after leaving the classroom! Our goal is to create skills that foster a lifetime of sewing. Learn to sew from the very beginning or fine tune your skills for a professional finish with our Basics II course, or advanced focus classes and seminars that focus on specific aspects of garment finishing. Our Basics I class is our most popular series for the creative person that wants to be able to independently sew what they want and take their newfound confidence to future projects! Our Basics I course is offered 1-2 times per year. Please check the calendar for any upcoming classes, sign up for our newsletter, or give us a call to get on the wait list so we can call you when the Basics class is back on the calendar!
Advanced Focus Classes- Our Advanced Focus classes and seminars are for those who have taken the Basics course and are looking to fine tune skill sets. With a focus on one aspect of a garment, you will build samples to add to your workbook that you started in Basics I!
Fundamentals of Fitting- The course on Fitting explores drafting and measurements on the paper pattern and then completes the education by applying additional pattern edits to the cloth. This 3-D soft architectural program emphasizes what makes a proper fit and how to achieve the desired polished look in all of your garments.
Design, Fit & Sew- These classes are a great place to start after completing the Basics. In these classes you will complete wardrobe staples that are made to fit you, your style and body so that they are the most flattering garments that bring out the very best you can be.
Fundamentals of Garment Sewing- Our Basic Sewing program is an 8 week course designed to start your sewing sample workbook and give you the confidence to create after leaving the classroom! Our goal is to create skills that foster a lifetime of sewing. Learn to sew from the very beginning or fine tune your skills for a professional finish with our Basics II course, or advanced focus classes and seminars that focus on specific aspects of garment finishing. Our Basics I class is our most popular series for the creative person that wants to be able to independently sew what they want and take their newfound confidence to future projects! Our Basics I course is offered 1-2 times per year. Please check the calendar for any upcoming classes, sign up for our newsletter, or give us a call to get on the wait list so we can call you when the Basics class is back on the calendar!
Advanced Focus Classes- Our Advanced Focus classes and seminars are for those who have taken the Basics course and are looking to fine tune skill sets. With a focus on one aspect of a garment, you will build samples to add to your workbook that you started in Basics I!
Fundamentals of Fitting- The course on Fitting explores drafting and measurements on the paper pattern and then completes the education by applying additional pattern edits to the cloth. This 3-D soft architectural program emphasizes what makes a proper fit and how to achieve the desired polished look in all of your garments.
Design, Fit & Sew- These classes are a great place to start after completing the Basics. In these classes you will complete wardrobe staples that are made to fit you, your style and body so that they are the most flattering garments that bring out the very best you can be.
Kids/Teens Sewing- We love fostering the love of sewing in children ages 7-17! During the school year we host both Kid's Sewing classes where they will work on predetermined projects and a Teen Sewing Studio in which they can sew, fit, and/or design their own projects. During the summer, we host summer camps for all ages, and we have special camps during Fall and Spring Break. With care and guidance, we continue to usher in the next generation of creatives!
Mastery Classes / New Owner Series - These classes were designed to teach new BERNINA owners all about their new machines. If you purchased your machine from Studio BERNINA these classes are complimentary*, with only a small kit fee for fabric and kit preparation.
*These Mastery classes are complimentary to those who have purchased a BERNINA sewing machine from Studio BERNINA. If you purchased your BERNINA machine from another dealer, please call us to ask about our adoption program.
-Enjoy!
Classes
Quilting: Basic Free Motion Quilting
In this workshop, students will learn the two basic methods of finishing quilts on a home sewing machine, straight-line quilting with a walking foot, and free-motion quilting.
Cost: $ 90.00
In this workshop, students will learn the two basic methods of finishing quilts on a home sewing machine, straight-line quilting with a walking foot, and free-motion quilting.
Cost: $ 90.00
Basic Sewing: Part I 3-Day Intensive Boot Camp
Basic Sewing Part I - Fundamentals of Fine Garment Sewing. Our 7 week course in an intensive 3-Day Boot Camp - Learn to sew from the beginning or fine tune your skills as you create a small Sewing Sample Book and build a button down shirt!
Cost: $ 400.00
Basic Sewing Part I - Fundamentals of Fine Garment Sewing. Our 7 week course in an intensive 3-Day Boot Camp - Learn to sew from the beginning or fine tune your skills as you create a small Sewing Sample Book and build a button down shirt!
Cost: $ 400.00
Beginning Summer Sewing Camp
This is a one week summer camp meant for kids ages 7-17 who have never sewn before!
Cost: $ 150.00
This is a one week summer camp meant for kids ages 7-17 who have never sewn before!
Cost: $ 150.00
Christmas in July Potluck Retreat
Join us for a Free Motion Quilting and Chenille Technique retreat where you can learn new skills!
Cost: $ 300.00
Join us for a Free Motion Quilting and Chenille Technique retreat where you can learn new skills!
Cost: $ 300.00
Embroidery Studio
Join a group of like-minded sewists who love in the hoop embroidery and applique!
Cost: $ 100.00
Join a group of like-minded sewists who love in the hoop embroidery and applique!
Cost: $ 100.00
Featherweight Maintenance Class
This hands-on class will teach you everything you need to know to keep your featherweight healthy!
Cost: $ 80.00
This hands-on class will teach you everything you need to know to keep your featherweight healthy!
Cost: $ 80.00
SCKids: Kids Sewing Summer Camp
For ages 7-17, create projects with us during this summer camp!
Cost: $ 300.00
For ages 7-17, create projects with us during this summer camp!
Cost: $ 300.00
Mastery #1 - Maintenance & More
Step into the world of sewing, or refresh your memory and become inspired by learning about the care and maintenance of your new machine, and basics of textiles needles and thread.
Step into the world of sewing, or refresh your memory and become inspired by learning about the care and maintenance of your new machine, and basics of textiles needles and thread.
Mastery #2 - Garments & Practical Sewing
Learn the garment and practical sewing features on your machine. Some techniques will vary based on the model. Learn your machine to the fullest for sewing garments, alterations or just quick jobs!
Learn the garment and practical sewing features on your machine. Some techniques will vary based on the model. Learn your machine to the fullest for sewing garments, alterations or just quick jobs!
Mastery #3 - Quilting & Applique
Learn the basics of quilting and applique on YOUR machine! Take your applique and quilting projects to the next level in this beginners course!
Learn the basics of quilting and applique on YOUR machine! Take your applique and quilting projects to the next level in this beginners course!
Mastery #4 - Home Decorating
Learn the basics of home dec applications on your new machine! Techniques include mitered corners, piping and more!
Learn the basics of home dec applications on your new machine! Techniques include mitered corners, piping and more!
Mastery #5 - Embroidery
Master your new BERNINA Embroidery Sewing Machine in this class! This class is free if you purchased your machine from Studio BERNINA.
Master your new BERNINA Embroidery Sewing Machine in this class! This class is free if you purchased your machine from Studio BERNINA.
Quilting Studio
Work on any quilting project (or UFO's) in a fun group, with like-minded people under the guidance of an expert quilter.
Cost: $ 90.00
Work on any quilting project (or UFO's) in a fun group, with like-minded people under the guidance of an expert quilter.
Cost: $ 90.00
Reversible Origami Bag
A reversible bag with beautiful topstitching that requires no flipping!
Cost: $ 35.00
A reversible bag with beautiful topstitching that requires no flipping!
Cost: $ 35.00
Rub Off Patternmaking
Have you ever wanted to Make a Pattern from a Pre-loved Garment, so you could remake it in a new color and fabric. Then, this class is for you, as we'll bring new life to an old piece.
Cost: $ 130.00
Have you ever wanted to Make a Pattern from a Pre-loved Garment, so you could remake it in a new color and fabric. Then, this class is for you, as we'll bring new life to an old piece.
Cost: $ 130.00
Serger: Serger Mastery: Traditional Threading
This class comes with your new BERNINA traditional threading serger! This class will take the mystery out of threading your new serger and changing it's functionality from overlocking to rolled hem.
Cost: $ 100.00
This class comes with your new BERNINA traditional threading serger! This class will take the mystery out of threading your new serger and changing it's functionality from overlocking to rolled hem.
Cost: $ 100.00
Studio WED 10:30AM - 1:00PM
After completing your Fundamentals series, our Sewing Studio classes provide a place for you to grow your sewing knowledge and experience by
Cost: $ 140.00
After completing your Fundamentals series, our Sewing Studio classes provide a place for you to grow your sewing knowledge and experience by
Cost: $ 140.00
Studio WED 3:00PM - 5:30PM
Once students have completed the Fundamentals Course (Minimum Required course is Part I), a Studio class is designed to work independently on a project of your choosing with instructors assistance.
Cost: $ 140.00
Once students have completed the Fundamentals Course (Minimum Required course is Part I), a Studio class is designed to work independently on a project of your choosing with instructors assistance.
Cost: $ 140.00
Studio WED 6:00PM-8:30PM
Once students have completed the Basic Sewing: Part I, a Studio class is designed to work independently on a project of your choosing with instructors assistance.
Cost: $ 140.00
Once students have completed the Basic Sewing: Part I, a Studio class is designed to work independently on a project of your choosing with instructors assistance.
Cost: $ 140.00
TeenStudio: Teen Studio
Create the fashion of your dreams in our beautiful studio. Get one on one help with your creations. Read more...
Cost: $ 160.00
Create the fashion of your dreams in our beautiful studio. Get one on one help with your creations. Read more...
Cost: $ 160.00
Registration and Store Policies: You are confirmed for class only when you have paid. If you cancel prior to 7 days of the beginning of class, a refund will be issued. Full refunds will be issued if minimum enrollment is not reached and the class is cancelled.Payments for classes by credit card will be refunded only as store credit. Please refrain from wearing perfume/cologne and all fragrances in the classroom.
*New Owner Classes are free to purchasers of Machines from Studio BERNINA. Some New Owner classes require a kit fee that must be paid when enrolling in the class.
*New Owner Classes are free to purchasers of Machines from Studio BERNINA. Some New Owner classes require a kit fee that must be paid when enrolling in the class.