Do you have too many T-shirts laying around? Do you have someone with Tshirts from special events that you would like to create a remembrance quilt for them? T-shirts quilts make great gifts for graduations, college or just for fun. Gather 20 T-shirts and we will teach you the tricks to using them to make a quilt. We want you to finish your project so class consists up to 8 - 2 hours sessions. Class fee $80 which includes the special interfacing needed. Additional materials needed for your borders & backing.
This is a 6-week course that covers; Sewing Machine Basics ( 3 - 2 hr session) Tools of the Trade (1 - 2 hours session) and Sewing Basics (2 - 2 hr sessions) For Certification you will be required to complete a test on the skills/knowledge learned. Students must score 80% or better to earn a certification. This course is a pre-requisite for our Garment or Commerical Certifications. Participants will be required to attend class and do additional homework/practice-work to master the skills/knowledge taught. Practice-work generally requires an additional 12 hours. The Sewing Labs has Open Sew hours available if the student needs to use our machines for practice-work and does not have a home machine available. The course consists of 6 weeks of 2 hours sessions (2nd quarter will have optional sessions available) Each participant will receive a "Sewing Kit" for personal use which will belong to the student and must be available during classes. (Student can provide their own kit if wanted) Kits consist of; scissors & snips, pins, needles, seam ripper, seam gauge, needle threader & tape measure. Course cost - $150 kit included
The Sewing Labs, along with Stitching Change and Sew Creative of True Light Ministry host a POP-UP shop, the 1st Tuesday of each month @ Cup on the Hill - 730 Minnesota Ave, Kansas City KS 66101. There will be handmade items from the women and volunteers in our mission programs. There is also a Facebook page for "Made with Confidence" - please follow us to see what we feature each month. If you cannot make it to the event you can order directly that day thru Facebook or by calling in.
Learn basic hand embroidery stitches while creating a fun sampler. Running stitch, cross stitch, the french knot is just a few of the stitches learned. Brenda Daily, your instructor has been stitching for years. She will share many samples of different projects that can be enhanced with embroidery. There is a new sampler each month. Drop in any Tuesday @ 1PM
Open sew is a time to practice your skills or work on your own project. Use our tools and stash. Machines are available first come, first serve. or bring your own. NEW - we have some simple projects to that you can make too for $10/kit. Limited helpers, but it's a great way to practice your skills
We have a twist to our Crazy Quilt class - we have added a round robin set up and some serendipity! Are you intrigued? When your square is complete you will make it into a stylish small bag. Hand embroidery & other embellishments used. Class fee includes all materials Class is 4 sessions
Join our Sewing Committee to build our sewing program. Upcoming classes, curriculum, events etc. are planned and worked on. Volunteers are welcomed to participate but, please register or email in advance
Open sew is a time to practice your skills or work on your own project. Use our tools and stash. Machines are available first come, first serve. or bring your own. NEW - we have some simple projects to that you can make too for $10/kit. Limited helpers, but it's a great way to practice your skills
Do you have too many T-shirts laying around? Do you have someone with Tshirts from special events that you would like to create a remembrance quilt for them? T-shirts quilts make great gifts for graduations, college or just for fun. Gather 20 T-shirts and we will teach you the tricks to using them to make a quilt. We want you to finish your project so class consists up to 8 - 2 hours sessions. Class fee $80 which includes the special interfacing needed. Additional materials needed for your borders & backing.
This is a 6-week course that covers; Sewing Machine Basics ( 3 - 2 hr session) Tools of the Trade (1 - 2 hours session) and Sewing Basics (2 - 2 hr sessions) For Certification you will be required to complete a test on the skills/knowledge learned. Students must score 80% or better to earn a certification. This course is a pre-requisite for our Garment or Commerical Certifications. Participants will be required to attend class and do additional homework/practice-work to master the skills/knowledge taught. Practice-work generally requires an additional 12 hours. The Sewing Labs has Open Sew hours available if the student needs to use our machines for practice-work and does not have a home machine available. The course consists of 6 weeks of 2 hours sessions (2nd quarter will have optional sessions available) Each participant will receive a "Sewing Kit" for personal use which will belong to the student and must be available during classes. (Student can provide their own kit if wanted) Kits consist of; scissors & snips, pins, needles, seam ripper, seam gauge, needle threader & tape measure. Course cost - $150 kit included
POPULAR CLASS!!!Back Do you need a "positive - pick-me-up" or to spread some "good JuJu" - Join us @ The Sewing Labs to create your own personal Prayer Flags. These inspirational flags are created to share positive energy with the world around us. This is a mixed media creative class combining; fabric, trims, charms, beads, stamping and more. We had a large inventory of items to choose from. Create a flag for your home, garden or a personal necklace or pin. This is a great class for your prayer group, or women friends to do together. Class session available; Saturday, March 10th, 9 am - 12pm. Or call to schedule a private group time Class Fee - $15/ea.
Learn basic hand embroidery stitches while creating a fun sampler. Running stitch, cross stitch, the french knot is just a few of the stitches learned. Brenda Daily, your instructor has been stitching for years. She will share many samples of different projects that can be enhanced with embroidery. There is a new sampler each month. Drop in any Tuesday @ 1PM
Open sew is a time to practice your skills or work on your own project. Use our tools and stash. Machines are available first come, first serve. or bring your own. NEW - we have some simple projects to that you can make too for $10/kit. Limited helpers, but it's a great way to practice your skills
Join our Quilting Committee to build our program. Upcoming classes, curriculum, events etc. are planned and worked on. Volunteers are welcomed to participate, please register or email in advance
Join our Quilting Committee to build our program. Upcoming classes, curriculum, events etc. are planned and worked on. Volunteers are welcomed to participate, please register or email in advance
We have a twist to our Crazy Quilt class - we have added a round robin set up and some serendipity! Are you intrigued? When your square is complete you will make it into a stylish small bag. Hand embroidery & other embellishments used. Class fee includes all materials Class is 4 sessions
Open sew is a time to practice your skills or work on your own project. Use our tools and stash. Machines are available first come, first serve. or bring your own. NEW - we have some simple projects to that you can make too for $10/kit. Limited helpers, but it's a great way to practice your skills
Certification Testing for Phase 1 Basic Sewing. This is a closed class. Enrolled student, only, can take the test. If you are needing to test out of Phase 1 contact us for more information. Students will receive a sample test to study from. Testing consists of some writing questions as well as demonstration items. Testing consist of 2 - 2hours session. Testing is Free if enrolled in the course. Test out fee is $40.
Learn basic hand embroidery stitches while creating a fun sampler. Running stitch, cross stitch, the french knot is just a few of the stitches learned. Brenda Daily, your instructor has been stitching for years. She will share many samples of different projects that can be enhanced with embroidery. There is a new sampler each month. Drop in any Tuesday @ 1PM
Open sew is a time to practice your skills or work on your own project. Use our tools and stash. Machines are available first come, first serve. or bring your own. NEW - we have some simple projects to that you can make too for $10/kit. Limited helpers, but it's a great way to practice your skills
We have a twist to our Crazy Quilt class - we have added a round robin set up and some serendipity! Are you intrigued? When your square is complete you will make it into a stylish small bag. Hand embroidery & other embellishments used. Class fee includes all materials Class is 4 sessions
We want you to volunteer at The Sewing Labs! All of our volunteers are expected to go thru an orientation. This is a one session orientation training which will give you the tools and insights on how to be the best volunteer you want to be. Orientation will cover; opportunities for volunteer, rules of operation and safety precautions for everyone in the program and more. Pre-registration is required. Even if you are just interested in finding out more before deciding to volunteer this is a great opportunity to explore what The Sewing Labs is.
Open sew is a time to practice your skills or work on your own project. Use our tools and stash. Machines are available first come, first serve. or bring your own. NEW - we have some simple projects to that you can make too for $10/kit. Limited helpers, but it's a great way to practice your skills
Learn how to use a serger. Bring your own serger to add to your skills or use ours. Serger Basics - 4hr class. This class covers basic serger sewing. Proper Threading and maintenance, thread tension and understanding serger features. Participants of this class will create a workbook with samples of stitches, mastering curves on your serger, creating special hems and more.
Certification Testing for Phase 1 Basic Sewing. This is a closed class. Enrolled student, only, can take the test. If you are needing to test out of Phase 1 contact us for more information. Students will receive a sample test to study from. Testing consists of some writing questions as well as demonstration items. Testing consist of 2 - 2hours session. Testing is Free if enrolled in the course. Test out fee is $40.
SEW-full STitcher is our community projects - 4th Tuesday of the Month @ 10-12 or 4-6, we work on one of our community projects. You will be provided with the quarterly project selection, materials, and a pattern if needed. Community projects are an item that we are making to donate to a local shelter or group such as; pillowcases, quilts, socks, etc. You can work on them at the Lab during open sew or take home to work on. Then quarterly there is a Rally Day - to bring us together to gather the finished items for distribution - Sewing it Forward!!
Learn basic hand embroidery stitches while creating a fun sampler. Running stitch, cross stitch, the french knot is just a few of the stitches learned. Brenda Daily, your instructor has been stitching for years. She will share many samples of different projects that can be enhanced with embroidery. There is a new sampler each month. Drop in any Tuesday @ 1PM
We have a twist to our Crazy Quilt class - we have added a round robin set up and some serendipity! Are you intrigued? When your square is complete you will make it into a stylish small bag. Hand embroidery & other embellishments used. Class fee includes all materials Class is 4 sessions
Open sew is a time to practice your skills or work on your own project. Use our tools and stash. Machines are available first come, first serve. or bring your own. NEW - we have some simple projects to that you can make too for $10/kit. Limited helpers, but it's a great way to practice your skills
Learn how to use a serger. Bring your own serger to add to your skills or use ours. Serger Basics - 4hr class. This class covers basic serger sewing. Proper Threading and maintenance, thread tension and understanding serger features. Participants of this class will create a workbook with samples of stitches, mastering curves on your serger, creating special hems and more.
Come meet our teachers, get informed and sign up for our Certification Program for Commerical Sewing. Students wanting to earn a certificate and enter into our Commerical Sewing Skill Certification course are required to have an entrance interview with our instructors. Our Commercial Sewing Course is a unique opportunity to build & master your skills to be job ready but, also, gives you access to other Kansas City business that using sewing in their business. We expect our program participants to be serious about completing our program with high marks and we are here to help you do it! This Meet the Teacher time
