Start the New Year off right --- start off with giving!
You are invited to join our sewing group to make fleece hats to be gifted to local persons in need.
We will make hats and scarfs in an assembly line method, for quick sewing.

Bring your fleece scraps if you have any or use what we have.
And thank you for giving of yourself this day.

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.

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.

Adding hand embroidery stitches allows you to add your own personality to any project. Learn basic hand embroidery stitches while creating a fun sampler.
* You will learn the Top 10 stitches including; Running stitch, cross stitch, the french knot.
* You will learn some tricks to make pattern transfer easy & learn how to use pre-printed designs
* All materials provided
Brenda Daily, your instructor has been stitching for years. She will share many samples of different projects that can be enhanced with embroidery.
The class is held weekly - come for 1 week or come weekly to build your stitch library and skills.
Sessions are 1 hours $15

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.

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 Seams, Seam Finishes & Hems
1/2 - seams & seam finishes
1/9 - hems & pillow case project for seam practice
1/16 - apron project to hem practice
You will explore different seam types and seam finished and hems. 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.

Phase 1 Sewing Basics - Part 2 - Zipper Installation
Dec 6th - centered zipper
13th- Invisible Zipper
1/10 - 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.

The Sewing Labs teaches sewing for production. Are you interested in learning to sew in order to produce a line of products or you want a job in sewing manufacturing and you need to build your skills. In the Sewing Labs - Sewing Salon program you will learn the art of sewing while working on "live" projects. Start as a beginner sewists or come with the skills you have - we will be your teach/mentor to guide you to successful sewing.
All sewist to be considered will either go thru our training or have to test out for skills. Interview & sewing tests available monthly.
For more information please contact our program manager - Linnca Stevens

Join us during Open Sew time to Sew a simple project - Book Bag for hauling around your stuff.
This is a simple project to try out your interest in sewing or to just start and finish in one setting.
Kid or beginner friendly - all materials provided. This class is FREE but donations are accepted

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.

Adding hand embroidery stitches allows you to add your own personality to any project. Learn basic hand embroidery stitches while creating a fun sampler.
* You will learn the Top 10 stitches including; Running stitch, cross stitch, the french knot.
* You will learn some tricks to make pattern transfer easy & learn how to use pre-printed designs
* All materials provided
Brenda Daily, your instructor has been stitching for years. She will share many samples of different projects that can be enhanced with embroidery.
The class is held weekly - come for 1 week or come weekly to build your stitch library and skills.
Sessions are 1 hours $15

Make a simple Tool Caddy while reviewing the basic skills of - Measuring, Cutting Marking and Stitching. This is a fun tool caddy made from home decor fabrics to make it durable. Many pockets of different sizes allows you to store a variety of sewing tools, It can also be used for other makers tools if desired. All materials provided - we have a unique collection of remnants from home projects.

You do not have to be registered in our certification class to make this project.
Project consists of 2 sessions and may require homework.

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 Seams, Seam Finishes & Hems
1/2 - seams & seam finishes
1/9 - hems & pillow case project for seam practice
1/16 - apron project to hem practice
You will explore different seam types and seam finished and hems. 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.

Phase 1 Sewing Basics - Test Bag
This bag is designed to test the students skills in - reading and comprehension, layout & cutting, measuring & marking, sewing for accuracy , seam performance and zipper installation

This is a part of the Certification course of fundamental skills.
All materials will be provided. You can use our machines and tools or bring your own.

The Sewing Labs teaches sewing for production. Are you interested in learning to sew in order to produce a line of products or you want a job in sewing manufacturing and you need to build your skills. In the Sewing Labs - Sewing Salon program you will learn the art of sewing while working on "live" projects. Start as a beginner sewists or come with the skills you have - we will be your teach/mentor to guide you to successful sewing.
All sewist to be considered will either go thru our training or have to test out for skills. Interview & sewing tests available monthly.
For more information please contact our program manager - Linnca Stevens

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.

Adding hand embroidery stitches allows you to add your own personality to any project. Learn basic hand embroidery stitches while creating a fun sampler.
* You will learn the Top 10 stitches including; Running stitch, cross stitch, the french knot.
* You will learn some tricks to make pattern transfer easy & learn how to use pre-printed designs
* All materials provided
Brenda Daily, your instructor has been stitching for years. She will share many samples of different projects that can be enhanced with embroidery.
The class is held weekly - come for 1 week or come weekly to build your stitch library and skills.
Sessions are 1 hours $15

Serger Basics - Learn how to use a serger. Bring your own serger to add to your skills or use ours.
Serger Basics consists of 2 sessions 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.

Make a simple Tool Caddy while reviewing the basic skills of - Measuring, Cutting Marking and Stitching. This is a fun tool caddy made from home decor fabrics to make it durable. Many pockets of different sizes allows you to store a variety of sewing tools, It can also be used for other makers tools if desired. All materials provided - we have a unique collection of remnants from home projects.

You do not have to be registered in our certification class to make this project.
Project consists of 2 sessions and may require homework.

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 - Test Bag
This bag is designed to test the students skills in - reading and comprehension, layout & cutting, measuring & marking, sewing for accuracy , seam performance and zipper installation

This is a part of the Certification course of fundamental skills.
All materials will be provided. You can use our machines and tools or bring your own.

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.

SUL- Sewing as a Universal Language – this is a multi-lingual class with a partnership of Don Bosco. Registration must be made thru Don Bosco Senior Center.
Students will earn a certificate for completing Phase 1 classes - consisting of 10 weeks of lessons and projects. Testing is required to earn a certification.

Adding hand embroidery stitches allows you to add your own personality to any project. Learn basic hand embroidery stitches while creating a fun sampler.
* You will learn the Top 10 stitches including; Running stitch, cross stitch, the french knot.
* You will learn some tricks to make pattern transfer easy & learn how to use pre-printed designs
* All materials provided
Brenda Daily, your instructor has been stitching for years. She will share many samples of different projects that can be enhanced with embroidery.
The class is held weekly - come for 1 week or come weekly to build your stitch library and skills.
Sessions are 1 hours $15

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.

Serger Basics - Learn how to use a serger. Bring your own serger to add to your skills or use ours.
Serger Basics consists of 2 sessions 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.

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.

SUL- Sewing as a Universal Language – this is a multi-lingual class with a partnership of Don Bosco. Registration must be made thru Don Bosco Senior Center.
Students will earn a certificate for completing Phase 1 classes - consisting of 10 weeks of lessons and projects. Testing is required to earn a certification.

Phase 1 Sewing Basics - Part 2 - Zipper Installation
1/30 - centered zipper
2/6- Invisible Zipper
2/13 - lapped Zipper
2/20 - 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.