Simple Sewing - are you wanting a quick project or to try something simple - these projects are perfect for you.
December 2019 - you will be making cloth napkins - just in time to use for the holidays.
Open Sew & Quick Sew Projects. 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. We have Brother & Baby Lock Sewing Machines, Sergers, Olfa cutting mats, rulers, etc.
A large selection of tools and more. Coming soon Industrial straight needles & cover-stitch. QUICK SEW PROJECTS -These projects are Ready-to-go complete with instructions and supplies. Most require sewing - because that is what we do! The selection of projects change monthly. A fun time to enjoy with friends while creating. Many are beginner or kid friendly = a great way to share the Legacy of Sewing.
Vintage Notions Shadow Box collages –
Make a beautiful framed collage with choice of vintage notions – or bring your own cherished notions to use.
You will combine these fun & Unique notions with a background of stitching and trims
Size choose will be 8 x 8 or 12 x 12 frame. Frames must be shadow box depth to allow for notions. Frames are provided.
All materials provided
Phase 1 Sewing Basics - Flex Day -
We are catching up on lessons learned.
Sewcial Justice - This collection of sewist meet to sew items to benefit others. From Homeless Period Project to Welcome Blanket and more. Invitation request required due to the limited space for sewing.
Open Sew & Quick Sew Projects. 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. We have Brother & Baby Lock Sewing Machines, Sergers, Olfa cutting mats, rulers, etc.
A large selection of tools and more. Coming soon Industrial straight needles & cover-stitch. QUICK SEW PROJECTS -These projects are Ready-to-go complete with instructions and supplies. Most require sewing - because that is what we do! The selection of projects change monthly. A fun time to enjoy with friends while creating. Many are beginner or kid friendly = a great way to share the Legacy of Sewing.
Garments & Garments - Learn to sew with commercial patterns. Participants sign up for a 6 week block of classes (if you miss a week you can make them up). Re sign up for as many 6 week blocks as you want as you continue to grow your skills..
Class covers;
* pattern & fabric selection
* proper garment sizing
* pattern layout and instructions tips
* cutting marking and more
You will select and bring a pattern to sew based on your skill set. Wait to purchase pattern until after first class.
Fabric selection can be from our stash or bring your own.
Then construct your garment with step by step mentor ship by instructors.
This class contains students at different levels of sewing skills. This allows you to see many different types of garment construction - learning from each others challenges.
This course is NOT a job skills certification course but give you complete information to be successful with garment sewing.
Phase 1 – Sewing Basics – Part 1 - Includes 6 sessions covering: new fundamental skills each week – see calendar.
11/7 Machine operation
11/7 Thread & Needles Selections
11/14 Tools of the Trade - covering Measuring, Marking Cutting and Construction
11/21 Care, Maintenance and troubleshooting the machine
11/21 & 12/5 Creating a Tool Caddy using your new skills
12/5 & 12/12& 12/19 - finishing and testing
Homework required.
Each Part consists of 6 – 2 hours sessions
Phase 1 Sewing Basics - Part 2 - Zipper Installation
Dec 6th - centered zipper
13th- Invisible Zipper
20th - Separating Zipper & zipper pouch
These sessions can be taken individually or as a group.
This is a part of the Certification course of fundamental skills but can be taken separately if desired. You will make samples for your future reference library. In addition, you will make a zippered pouch
All materials will be provided. You can use our machines and tools or bring your own.
Hard Hat Fundraiser - DREAM. SEW. BIG - December 7th, 2019 From 2-4 pm
What: a progressive Hard Hat Tour & Capital Campaign Kick-off.
Please join us to begin the tour @ 1305 E 27th Street (The current location of TSL)
We will travel by chartered bus (or your own vehicle) to visit our new space for a Hard Hat Tour
Light appetizers & refreshments to follow
Invest in the dream of a larger space for The SewingLabs and The Sewing Salon
Sewing Machine Clean Up Do you have a sewing machine that needs cleaning and you don't know where to start? Bring your machine to learn the basics of cleaning & maintenance of your machine
or are you a Volunteers or community members that wants to help clean the TSL machines?
Your help is needed to clean up the sewing machines that are donated so that we can re-gift them.
You do not need to know how to repair a machine, but it sometimes gets a little dirty.
Open Sew & Quick Sew Projects. 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. We have Brother & Baby Lock Sewing Machines, Sergers, Olfa cutting mats, rulers, etc.
A large selection of tools and more. Coming soon Industrial straight needles & cover-stitch. QUICK SEW PROJECTS -These projects are Ready-to-go complete with instructions and supplies. Most require sewing - because that is what we do! The selection of projects change monthly. A fun time to enjoy with friends while creating. Many are beginner or kid friendly = a great way to share the Legacy of Sewing.
Pillowcase Project – The Sewing Labs is committed to prove & share that the Legacy of Sewing is a benefit to the community at large. And as part of this effort each years the students, staff and volunteers of TSL make pillowcases to be gifted to local nursing homes – you are welcome to come join in the sewing or pick up a pack to take home to make. Instructions & all supplies provided. FREE
Phase 1 Sewing Basics - Part 1
12/11 - seams
12/18 - seam finishes
You will explore different seam types and seam finished. Understand why you use different ones and how to construct.
You will learn and make samples of seams and seam finishes to have for future reference.
All materials provided.
Sewcial Justice - This collection of sewist meet to sew items to benefit others. From Homeless Period Project to Welcome Blanket and more. Invitation request required due to the limited space for sewing.
Open Sew & Quick Sew Projects. 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. We have Brother & Baby Lock Sewing Machines, Sergers, Olfa cutting mats, rulers, etc.
A large selection of tools and more. Coming soon Industrial straight needles & cover-stitch. QUICK SEW PROJECTS -These projects are Ready-to-go complete with instructions and supplies. Most require sewing - because that is what we do! The selection of projects change monthly. A fun time to enjoy with friends while creating. Many are beginner or kid friendly = a great way to share the Legacy of Sewing.
Garments & Garments - Learn to sew with commercial patterns. Participants sign up for a 6 week block of classes (if you miss a week you can make them up). Re sign up for as many 6 week blocks as you want as you continue to grow your skills..
Class covers;
* pattern & fabric selection
* proper garment sizing
* pattern layout and instructions tips
* cutting marking and more
You will select and bring a pattern to sew based on your skill set. Wait to purchase pattern until after first class.
Fabric selection can be from our stash or bring your own.
Then construct your garment with step by step mentor ship by instructors.
This class contains students at different levels of sewing skills. This allows you to see many different types of garment construction - learning from each others challenges.
This course is NOT a job skills certification course but give you complete information to be successful with garment sewing.
Phase 1 – Sewing Basics – Part 1 - Includes 6 sessions covering: new fundamental skills each week – see calendar.
11/7 Machine operation
11/7 Thread & Needles Selections
11/14 Tools of the Trade - covering Measuring, Marking Cutting and Construction
11/21 Care, Maintenance and troubleshooting the machine
11/21 & 12/5 Creating a Tool Caddy using your new skills
12/5 & 12/12& 12/19 - finishing and testing
Homework required.
Each Part consists of 6 – 2 hours sessions
Phase 1 Sewing Basics - Part 2 - Zipper Installation
Dec 6th - centered zipper
13th- Invisible Zipper
20th - Separating Zipper & zipper pouch
These sessions can be taken individually or as a group.
This is a part of the Certification course of fundamental skills but can be taken separately if desired. You will make samples for your future reference library. In addition, you will make a zippered pouch
All materials will be provided. You can use our machines and tools or bring your own.
Sewing Machine Operator Basics – Learn to use your new machine or refresh your skills.
This class is for first time sewing machine owners or someone who needs a refresher course. Learn the features of your sewing machine, how they work and what is their purpose. Learn sewing machine maintenance and proper selection of needles & thread.
Bring your machine and all its accessories & tools Workbook included. (Part of Phase 1 certification)
Open Sew & Quick Sew Projects. 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. We have Brother & Baby Lock Sewing Machines, Sergers, Olfa cutting mats, rulers, etc.
A large selection of tools and more. Coming soon Industrial straight needles & cover-stitch. QUICK SEW PROJECTS -These projects are Ready-to-go complete with instructions and supplies. Most require sewing - because that is what we do! The selection of projects change monthly. A fun time to enjoy with friends while creating. Many are beginner or kid friendly = a great way to share the Legacy of Sewing.
Join us to finish our community service project of over 300 pillow cases going to local Senior Centers.
Take time this holiday season to give back.. You are welcome to join our group of volunteers and sewist to delivery the pillow cases that were made to the residents. Just a little Christmas cheer where is it needed most!
We want you to volunteer at The Sewing Labs!
This is a one session orientation training which will give you an overview of the mission of The Sewing Labs and how you can serve as a volunteer.
Orientation will cover;the mission of TSL, the opportunities for volunteers from the classroom to community to boardroom, rules of operation and safety precautions for everyone in the program and more. We want you to do what you heart & hands love.
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 all about.
All of our volunteers are expected to go thru an orientation within the first 90 days of service Pre-registration is requested.
Phase 1 Sewing Basics - Part 1
12/11 - seams
12/18 - seam finishes
You will explore different seam types and seam finished. Understand why you use different ones and how to construct.
You will learn and make samples of seams and seam finishes to have for future reference.
All materials provided.
Sewcial Justice - This collection of sewist meet to sew items to benefit others. From Homeless Period Project to Welcome Blanket and more. Invitation request required due to the limited space for sewing.
Open Sew & Quick Sew Projects. 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. We have Brother & Baby Lock Sewing Machines, Sergers, Olfa cutting mats, rulers, etc.
A large selection of tools and more. Coming soon Industrial straight needles & cover-stitch. QUICK SEW PROJECTS -These projects are Ready-to-go complete with instructions and supplies. Most require sewing - because that is what we do! The selection of projects change monthly. A fun time to enjoy with friends while creating. Many are beginner or kid friendly = a great way to share the Legacy of Sewing.
Garments & Garments - Learn to sew with commercial patterns. Participants sign up for a 6 week block of classes (if you miss a week you can make them up). Re sign up for as many 6 week blocks as you want as you continue to grow your skills..
Class covers;
* pattern & fabric selection
* proper garment sizing
* pattern layout and instructions tips
* cutting marking and more
You will select and bring a pattern to sew based on your skill set. Wait to purchase pattern until after first class.
Fabric selection can be from our stash or bring your own.
Then construct your garment with step by step mentor ship by instructors.
This class contains students at different levels of sewing skills. This allows you to see many different types of garment construction - learning from each others challenges.
This course is NOT a job skills certification course but give you complete information to be successful with garment sewing.
Phase 1 – Sewing Basics – Part 1 - Includes 6 sessions covering: new fundamental skills each week – see calendar.
11/7 Machine operation
11/7 Thread & Needles Selections
11/14 Tools of the Trade - covering Measuring, Marking Cutting and Construction
11/21 Care, Maintenance and troubleshooting the machine
11/21 & 12/5 Creating a Tool Caddy using your new skills
12/5 & 12/12& 12/19 - finishing and testing
Homework required.
Each Part consists of 6 – 2 hours sessions
Phase 1 Sewing Basics - Part 2 - Zipper Installation
Dec 6th - centered zipper
13th- Invisible Zipper
20th - Separating Zipper & zipper pouch
These sessions can be taken individually or as a group.
This is a part of the Certification course of fundamental skills but can be taken separately if desired. You will make samples for your future reference library. In addition, you will make a zippered pouch
All materials will be provided. You can use our machines and tools or bring your own.
