This is a class for the women refugees of Don Bosco. This course teaches sewing machine basics. sewing basic stitches, learning how to care & maintain a home sewing machine and more. Students will make several projects to reinforce the skill that they learn. Each student will receive a tool kit to keep. All materials needed for projects are included. Students are tested of knowledge and skills in order to receive a certification. Course include 3 - 3 hour sessions per week for 8 weeks.
Intro to Garments - this course is for the sewist wanting to refresh their skills and is also a part of our certification program. Discover the world of sewing with patterns. This class covers body measurements & sizing. Pattern selection. Learn to use the pattern for proper fabric selection, interfacings, notions and more. Learn to use the pattern for layout & cutting, marking, and construction. Complete a basic top including facings, darts, and hems during the course. For certification, home worksheets are required & final project will be graded. You will also create samples for future reference. Material & patterns may need to be purchased. Course 2 hr per week, 6 weeks. (no calss will be held on 7/26) Cost $150.
Learn the skills to operate several types of commercial machines; straight needle, serger, cover-stitch and more. Skills building for accuracy & speed using working examples, real work-room site tours included. Our Master Instructor; Nancy Peterson has a lifetime of skills & knowledge to share with you to assure you have real-life experiences in the commercial sewing world. This course is for the person interested in securing employment in sewing. The course consists of class lectures & labs. The course runs for 6 months. Course fee $1500 for 6 months - monthly payments available. Limited scholarships available - contact us for registration.
This is a class for the women refugees of Don Bosco. This course teaches sewing machine basics. sewing basic stitches, learning how to care & maintain a home sewing machine and more. Students will make several projects to reinforce the skill that they learn. Each student will receive a tool kit to keep. All materials needed for projects are included. Students are tested of knowledge and skills in order to receive a certification. Course include 3 - 3 hour sessions per week for 8 weeks.
Join us to stock up on fabrics of all kinds. FREE fabric and almost Free fabric will be available. Vintage Machines, notions, book and more available. Come take a look at The Sewing Labs and see how you can get connected. Donations of items will also be accepted on this day Show your support for The Sewing Labs by coming by or sharing this event
This is a class for the women refugees of Don Bosco. This course teaches sewing machine basics. sewing basic stitches, learning how to care & maintain a home sewing machine and more. Students will make several projects to reinforce the skill that they learn. Each student will receive a tool kit to keep. All materials needed for projects are included. Students are tested of knowledge and skills in order to receive a certification. Course include 3 - 3 hour sessions per week for 8 weeks.
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 the tricks & tips to take a simple 9 - patch into a Disappearing 9- patch. Learn from Quilter Allison Saunders this fun technique to make a simple 9 patch into a beautiful new block. Use materials from our stash or bring your own - supply list is supplied with registration.
This is a 6 weeks class to complete the quilt top. 9/11 thru 10/16th Class Fee $ 45.00
Have you ever wanted to try paper piece quilting? Learn the art of Paper Piece Quilting from recognized quilt artist Jane Bromberg while making unique several blocks that you can use for a wall hanging, table topper or add more to complete your quilt - 6 weeks starting 9/11 thru 10/16 Materials provided or bring your own. Class Fee $45.00
This is a class for the women refugees of Don Bosco. This course teaches sewing machine basics. sewing basic stitches, learning how to care & maintain a home sewing machine and more. Students will make several projects to reinforce the skill that they learn. Each student will receive a tool kit to keep. All materials needed for projects are included. Students are tested of knowledge and skills in order to receive a certification. Course include 3 - 3 hour sessions per week for 8 weeks.
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
SEW-full Stitcher is our community projects - 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!!
Intro to Garments - this course is for the sewist wanting to refresh their skills and is also a part of our certification program. Discover the world of sewing with patterns. This class covers body measurements & sizing. Pattern selection. Learn to use the pattern for proper fabric selection, interfacings, notions and more. Learn to use the pattern for layout & cutting, marking, and construction. Complete a basic top including facings, darts, and hems during the course. For certification, home worksheets are required & final project will be graded. You will also create samples for future reference. Material & patterns may need to be purchased. Course 2 hr per week, 6 weeks. (no calss will be held on 7/26) Cost $150.
Intro to Garments - this course is for the sewist wanting to refresh their skills and is also a part of our certification program. Discover the world of sewing with patterns. This class covers body measurements & sizing. Pattern selection. Learn to use the pattern for proper fabric selection, interfacings, notions and more. Learn to use the pattern for layout & cutting, marking, and construction. Complete a basic top including facings, darts, and hems during the course. For certification, home worksheets are required & final project will be graded. You will also create samples for future reference. Material & patterns may need to be purchased. Course 2 hr per week, 6 weeks. (no calss will be held on 7/26) Cost $150.
Learn the skills to operate several types of commercial machines; straight needle, serger, cover-stitch and more. Skills building for accuracy & speed using working examples, real work-room site tours included. Our Master Instructor; Nancy Peterson has a lifetime of skills & knowledge to share with you to assure you have real-life experiences in the commercial sewing world. This course is for the person interested in securing employment in sewing. The course consists of class lectures & labs. The course runs for 6 months. Course fee $1500 for 6 months - monthly payments available. Limited scholarships available - contact us for registration.
This is a class for the women refugees of Don Bosco. This course teaches sewing machine basics. sewing basic stitches, learning how to care & maintain a home sewing machine and more. Students will make several projects to reinforce the skill that they learn. Each student will receive a tool kit to keep. All materials needed for projects are included. Students are tested of knowledge and skills in order to receive a certification. Course include 3 - 3 hour sessions per week for 8 weeks.
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.
This is a class for the women refugees of Don Bosco. This course teaches sewing machine basics. sewing basic stitches, learning how to care & maintain a home sewing machine and more. Students will make several projects to reinforce the skill that they learn. Each student will receive a tool kit to keep. All materials needed for projects are included. Students are tested of knowledge and skills in order to receive a certification. Course include 3 - 3 hour sessions per week for 8 weeks.
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 the tricks & tips to take a simple 9 - patch into a Disappearing 9- patch. Learn from Quilter Allison Saunders this fun technique to make a simple 9 patch into a beautiful new block. Use materials from our stash or bring your own - supply list is supplied with registration.
This is a 6 weeks class to complete the quilt top. 9/11 thru 10/16th Class Fee $ 45.00
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
Have you ever wanted to try paper piece quilting? Learn the art of Paper Piece Quilting from recognized quilt artist Jane Bromberg while making unique several blocks that you can use for a wall hanging, table topper or add more to complete your quilt - 6 weeks starting 9/11 thru 10/16 Materials provided or bring your own. Class Fee $45.00
This is a class for the women refugees of Don Bosco. This course teaches sewing machine basics. sewing basic stitches, learning how to care & maintain a home sewing machine and more. Students will make several projects to reinforce the skill that they learn. Each student will receive a tool kit to keep. All materials needed for projects are included. Students are tested of knowledge and skills in order to receive a certification. Course include 3 - 3 hour sessions per week for 8 weeks.
This class is for the first time sewing machine owners or someone who needs a refresher course. Learn the features of your sewing machine and what is their purpose. Learn sewing machine maintenance and proper selection of needles and thread. Bring your own machine, if you have one or reserve one of ours. This class is FREE when you sign up for any other class. This is a pre-requisite class for Job Skill Certification. This class consists of 3 - 2 hours 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 the skills to operate several types of commercial machines; straight needle, serger, cover-stitch and more. Skills building for accuracy & speed using working examples, real work-room site tours included. Our Master Instructor; Nancy Peterson has a lifetime of skills & knowledge to share with you to assure you have real-life experiences in the commercial sewing world. This course is for the person interested in securing employment in sewing. The course consists of class lectures & labs. The course runs for 6 months. Course fee $1500 for 6 months - monthly payments available. Limited scholarships available - contact us for registration.
This is a class for the women refugees of Don Bosco. This course teaches sewing machine basics. sewing basic stitches, learning how to care & maintain a home sewing machine and more. Students will make several projects to reinforce the skill that they learn. Each student will receive a tool kit to keep. All materials needed for projects are included. Students are tested of knowledge and skills in order to receive a certification. Course include 3 - 3 hour sessions per week for 8 weeks.
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.
This is a class for the women refugees of Don Bosco. This course teaches sewing machine basics. sewing basic stitches, learning how to care & maintain a home sewing machine and more. Students will make several projects to reinforce the skill that they learn. Each student will receive a tool kit to keep. All materials needed for projects are included. Students are tested of knowledge and skills in order to receive a certification. Course include 3 - 3 hour sessions per week for 8 weeks.
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
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 the tricks & tips to take a simple 9 - patch into a Disappearing 9- patch. Learn from Quilter Allison Saunders this fun technique to make a simple 9 patch into a beautiful new block. Use materials from our stash or bring your own - supply list is supplied with registration.
This is a 6 weeks class to complete the quilt top. 9/11 thru 10/16th Class Fee $ 45.00
Have you ever wanted to try paper piece quilting? Learn the art of Paper Piece Quilting from recognized quilt artist Jane Bromberg while making unique several blocks that you can use for a wall hanging, table topper or add more to complete your quilt - 6 weeks starting 9/11 thru 10/16 Materials provided or bring your own. Class Fee $45.00
This is a class for the women refugees of Don Bosco. This course teaches sewing machine basics. sewing basic stitches, learning how to care & maintain a home sewing machine and more. Students will make several projects to reinforce the skill that they learn. Each student will receive a tool kit to keep. All materials needed for projects are included. Students are tested of knowledge and skills in order to receive a certification. Course include 3 - 3 hour sessions per week for 8 weeks.
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.
This class is for the first time sewing machine owners or someone who needs a refresher course. Learn the features of your sewing machine and what is their purpose. Learn sewing machine maintenance and proper selection of needles and thread. Bring your own machine, if you have one or reserve one of ours. This class is FREE when you sign up for any other class. This is a pre-requisite class for Job Skill Certification. This class consists of 3 - 2 hours sessions.
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.
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.
Learn the skills to operate several types of commercial machines; straight needle, serger, cover-stitch and more. Skills building for accuracy & speed using working examples, real work-room site tours included. Our Master Instructor; Nancy Peterson has a lifetime of skills & knowledge to share with you to assure you have real-life experiences in the commercial sewing world. This course is for the person interested in securing employment in sewing. The course consists of class lectures & labs. The course runs for 6 months. Course fee $1500 for 6 months - monthly payments available. Limited scholarships available - contact us for registration.
This is a class for the women refugees of Don Bosco. This course teaches sewing machine basics. sewing basic stitches, learning how to care & maintain a home sewing machine and more. Students will make several projects to reinforce the skill that they learn. Each student will receive a tool kit to keep. All materials needed for projects are included. Students are tested of knowledge and skills in order to receive a certification. Course include 3 - 3 hour sessions per week for 8 weeks.
Volunteers join us to work in the labs organizing & processing donations, working on upcoming projects. This is a great opportunity to come together as a group and build friendships. Learn new ways to bring your heart & hands to The Sewing Labs
