Basic Sewing - Phase 1 - This course if for a beginner who has never sewn before or for someone who has not sewn for awhile and needs a refresher course. You will learn to operate a domestic sewing machine including threading, basic operation and safety & maintenance. You will also learn the tools of the trade and more while making some simple projects & a tool caddy. Each week you will learn a new skill and you will have home practice work to complete.
This course will be lead by Cali Roberta on Saturdays & Robert Lackie - on week days -Classroom Instructors for Domestic machine.
All materials and supplies are included with this course. You can use our machines & tools or bring your own to learn with.
Limited Scholarships are available - please fill our scholarship form or contact us directly for more information.
Top 20 Sewing Hacks – Come enjoy a talk and presentation of the TSL staffs Top 20 Sewing Hacks.
Robert will guide you.
You are welcome to bring your own hacks to share.
Fee $15
Independent Projects Lab:
Need a little help with a sewing project? Embarking out into uncharted sewing territory and want some support? Join the Independent Projects Lab! Come work on your own project in a supportive group and under the guidance of a professional sewist. Bring your own pattern and fabric and let’s get sewing!
Lead by Heather Anacker
The Projects Labs allows you to work on your own sewing projects under the mentoring of a professional sewist.
Pre-requisite - Basic Sewing skills and knowledge required - this is not a fundamentals skills class - this class allows you to take your skills and expand your sewing projects.
Participants sign up for 1 session or a block of 6 sessions at a time. ( this is the average time required to complete a garment )
Fee $25 per sesson or 6 sessions for $ 145
You can continue to add more blocks of time as needed.
Since this is an Independent Project Labs - you can start any week.
Embroidery Machine Operator Training - learn to operate the Baby Lock Venture 10-needle embroidery machine. This course is required if you want to rent the machine.
You will learn:
- To hoop your projects
-How to choose the right stabilizer
-How to choose the proper needles and threads
-Basic Operation of the BabyLock Venture
-Selecting from built-in designs
- Importing designs from other sources.
-Tips, Tricks & recommendations
What to Bring to Class:
-Face Mask - if desired
- A willingness to learn and make mistakes
-Bring snack if wanted
* You will learn on practice fabric - you can bring a small item to add a simple embellishment, but it may or may not be used for instruction, depending on the time and complexity of the project.
Instructor: Opal Miller
Class Fee $80
Open Stitch Fridays - This is a time for you to come together to stitch. Bring your own projects of sewing, quilting, knitting, crochet, weaving, embroidery, other fiber arts to work on. You can use our stash, our domestic sewing machines, tools etc. NO instruction is offered but, there just might be someone else in the room to ask.
Domestic Machines are available - NO Industrial machines offered.
Event occurs most Fridays from 10-3
FREE to the public - ages 10 - beyond (children under 13 must be accompanies by an adult and be working on project)
THIS IS A 2 HOUR SESSION
Rent a Longarm Quilting Machine to Quilt yourself!
To rent a machine you must first attend a Longarm Quilt Machine Operator Training. These classes are generally offered each month. Seats are limited - check our class schedule on the website.
Once you have taken the Operator Training - and been approved to now quilt yourself you can Rent the Longarm machines.
Machine Rental Fees
* Block of 2 hours = $50 minimum
* $20 for each additional hour - time charged in 15m increments
* Fee does not include batting, backing or binding - batting can be purchased for $8 per yd.
* All rental times require pre-registration - NO drop ins!
* Statler Quilting - E2E patterns to choose from
For more information call 816-888-3051
Basic Sewing - Phase 1 - This course if for a beginner who has never sewn before or for someone who has not sewn for awhile and needs a refresher course. You will learn to operate a domestic sewing machine including threading, basic operation and safety & maintenance. You will also learn the tools of the trade and more while making some simple projects & a tool caddy. Each week you will learn a new skill and you will have home practice work to complete.
This course will be lead by Cali Roberta on Saturdays & Robert Lackie - on week days -Classroom Instructors for Domestic machine.
All materials and supplies are included with this course. You can use our machines & tools or bring your own to learn with.
Limited Scholarships are available - please fill our scholarship form or contact us directly for more information.
Intro to Garments - This course takes you from Basic Sewing into Garment Elements and Construction. You will be introduced to patterns, fabric & fiber types. You will learn to decipher sewing vocabulary gaining understanding and making samples of facings & linings, curved seams and corners, darts, tucks and gathers. You will learn the proper way to cut out a garment while making a simple top. This course involves a lot of sewing and sewing homework to assure your success. Basic Sewing Machine skills are required or take Basic Sewing Part 1 @ TSL
Course consists of 10 weeks of 2.5 hour sessions
All materials included with course - you can choose fabric for top from our stash or provide your own. More information will be given during course.
Course Fee - $300.00
Prepare yourself for employment or entrepreneurship in the profession of sewing.
The Sewing Salon Training Program @ The Sewing Labs is a 20 month program with a commitment of 8 months of hands-on sewing instruction on both domestic and industrial machines and entrepreneurial business training to support you and an Apprenticeship Program with a local Kansas City Business for the remaining 12 month or until you reach 2000 hours On The Job. The Sewing Labs is a Registered Apprenticeship Host and Training with the United States and Missouri Department of Labor.
Sewists who complete this Apprenticeship program will receive multiple certificates including The Sewing Labs Certificate in Domestic Sewing Skills, Certificate in Industrial Sewing Skills and the US DOL Certificate of Apprenticeship. Each of these certificates represent a significate accomplishment by the student and a great addition to their resume whether they will become a employee or an entrepreneur.
Salon Program Includes:
* Instruction in the core fundamentals of sewing. Techniques in Mearsuring, Marking, Cutting and Construction
* Industrial productions method
* Site tours of local businesses who are actively seeking to hire Industrial Sewing Machine Operators
* Multiple tools kits: Domestic tool kit, Rotary Cutting Kit, Industrial Add on Kit, Reference Book and handouts.
* Participants will be expected to complete in-class work, lab work, portfolio of work samples, testing and work evaluations.
Participants must participant in an entrance interview & assessment to be accepted into the program.
Limited Scholarships are available.
Training Program Fee $4,500 ** If you are need of financial assistance please apply for scholarship - these are limited and must go through approval process
Prepare yourself for employment or entrepreneurship in the profession of sewing. The Sewing Salon Training Program @ The Sewing Labs is a 1 year program with a commitment of up to 30 weeks of hands-on sewing instruction on both domestic and industrial machines and entrepreneurial business training to support you and an Apprenticeship Program with a local Kansas City Business covering the remaining 20 weeks. The Sewing Labs is a Registered Apprenticeship Training Operation with the Missouri Department of Labor and the United States Department of Labor. Student who complete this Apprenticeship program will receive multiple certificates including The Sewing Labs Certificate in Domestic Sewing Skills, Certificate in Industrial Sewing Skills and the US DOL Certificate of Apprenticeship. Each of these certificates represent a significate accomplishment by the student and a great addition to their resume whether they will become a employee or an entrepreneur. You will learn the fundamentals of the craft of sewing, Industrial productions methods and participate in site tours to local businesses who are actively seeking to hire Industrial Sewing Machine Operators. A tool kit is provided. Participants must participant in an entrance interview & assessment to be accepted into the program. Limited Scholarships are available. Training Program Fee $4,500 ** If you are need of financial assistance please apply for scholarship - these are limited and must go through approval process
Basic Sewing – Part 2 – Building on the skills learned in Part 1
You will learn seams and seam finishes and then apply this to simple projects.
Learn hems types while making an apron
Learn zipper basics and finally learn buttonholes, hook and snap closures.
All materials provided. (Sewing Machine Operation or Basic Sewing Part 1 required)
9 sessions of 2.5 hrs. Fee $270
Come learn to make a quick and easy sewing project - Microwave Fabric Bowl Cozies. Great for holding your bowl for microwaving and great for keep your fingers from getting burnt by the hot bowls. They make great gifts and take scraps of fabric.
All material supplied to make 1 bowl
1 session $25
Longarm Quilt Operator Training - learn to operate the Gammill Statler Stitcher or Gammill Class Stitch Regulated Free Motion machine. This course is required if you want to rent our machines.
You will learn:
* Preparing your quilt
* Preparing the machine
* Loading your quilt
* Gammill Statler Stitcher CAD system
* Gammill Classic Stitch Regulated - Hand driven quilting
* Off loading your quilt
* Tips & Tricks & recommendations
What to Bring to Class
* Face Mask - if desired
* a willingness to learn and make mistakes
* Bring snack if wanted
* You will learn on practice fabric - you can bring a quilt for discussion but, it may or may not be used for instruction
Prepare yourself for employment or entrepreneurship in the profession of sewing.
The Sewing Salon Training Program @ The Sewing Labs is a 20 month program with a commitment of 8 months of hands-on sewing instruction on both domestic and industrial machines and entrepreneurial business training to support you and an Apprenticeship Program with a local Kansas City Business for the remaining 12 month or until you reach 2000 hours On The Job. The Sewing Labs is a Registered Apprenticeship Host and Training with the United States and Missouri Department of Labor.
Sewists who complete this Apprenticeship program will receive multiple certificates including The Sewing Labs Certificate in Domestic Sewing Skills, Certificate in Industrial Sewing Skills and the US DOL Certificate of Apprenticeship. Each of these certificates represent a significate accomplishment by the student and a great addition to their resume whether they will become a employee or an entrepreneur.
Salon Program Includes:
* Instruction in the core fundamentals of sewing. Techniques in Mearsuring, Marking, Cutting and Construction
* Industrial productions method
* Site tours of local businesses who are actively seeking to hire Industrial Sewing Machine Operators
* Multiple tools kits: Domestic tool kit, Rotary Cutting Kit, Industrial Add on Kit, Reference Book and handouts.
* Participants will be expected to complete in-class work, lab work, portfolio of work samples, testing and work evaluations.
Participants must participant in an entrance interview & assessment to be accepted into the program.
Limited Scholarships are available.
Training Program Fee $4,500 ** If you are need of financial assistance please apply for scholarship - these are limited and must go through approval process
How to make Welt Cording for Pillows
You will be excited to take this class or the series of classes on edging techniques for Home Decor Pillows.
Learn from Robert Lackie, a veteran professional home decor designer and sewist.
He will teach you the tips & tricks of making trim applications for Home Decor pillows and concluding with a 2 part class to make your own pillows using one of the trim techniques.
June 7 th - welt cording
June 14 th - Vermicelli cording
June 21th - Flange edging
June 28th - Directional Flange
July 5 th - Banded pillow with miter
July 12 - Home Decor Pillow -Part 1
July 19th - Home Decor Pillows - Part 2
Take 1 session = $25 ea
Take 2 or more sessions = $20 ea
All 7 sessions = $ 120
Prepare yourself for employment or entrepreneurship in the profession of sewing. The Sewing Salon Training Program @ The Sewing Labs is a 1 year program with a commitment of up to 30 weeks of hands-on sewing instruction on both domestic and industrial machines and entrepreneurial business training to support you and an Apprenticeship Program with a local Kansas City Business covering the remaining 20 weeks. The Sewing Labs is a Registered Apprenticeship Training Operation with the Missouri Department of Labor and the United States Department of Labor. Student who complete this Apprenticeship program will receive multiple certificates including The Sewing Labs Certificate in Domestic Sewing Skills, Certificate in Industrial Sewing Skills and the US DOL Certificate of Apprenticeship. Each of these certificates represent a significate accomplishment by the student and a great addition to their resume whether they will become a employee or an entrepreneur. You will learn the fundamentals of the craft of sewing, Industrial productions methods and participate in site tours to local businesses who are actively seeking to hire Industrial Sewing Machine Operators. A tool kit is provided. Participants must participant in an entrance interview & assessment to be accepted into the program. Limited Scholarships are available. Training Program Fee $4,500 ** If you are need of financial assistance please apply for scholarship - these are limited and must go through approval process
Basic Sewing - Phase 1 - This course if for a beginner who has never sewn before or for someone who has not sewn for awhile and needs a refresher course. You will learn to operate a domestic sewing machine including threading, basic operation and safety & maintenance. You will also learn the tools of the trade and more while making some simple projects & a tool caddy. Each week you will learn a new skill and you will have home practice work to complete.
This course will be lead by Cali Roberta on Saturdays & Robert Lackie - on week days -Classroom Instructors for Domestic machine.
All materials and supplies are included with this course. You can use our machines & tools or bring your own to learn with.
Limited Scholarships are available - please fill our scholarship form or contact us directly for more information.
Just in time for Summer
Make a BBQ apron with pocket and Optional Hot Pad
Craft a simple apron with utensil pocket. You will have a choice of denim-type sturdy fabrics. Add a pocket to secure your BBQ tools.
If time permit craft a hot jpad to complete you set.
Instructor - Robert Lackie
Fee $40 includes all materials
Independent Projects Lab:
Need a little help with a sewing project? Embarking out into uncharted sewing territory and want some support? Join the Independent Projects Lab! Come work on your own project in a supportive group and under the guidance of a professional sewist. Bring your own pattern and fabric and let’s get sewing!
Lead by Heather Anacker
The Projects Labs allows you to work on your own sewing projects under the mentoring of a professional sewist.
Pre-requisite - Basic Sewing skills and knowledge required - this is not a fundamentals skills class - this class allows you to take your skills and expand your sewing projects.
Participants sign up for 1 session or a block of 6 sessions at a time. ( this is the average time required to complete a garment )
Fee $25 per sesson or 6 sessions for $ 145
You can continue to add more blocks of time as needed.
Since this is an Independent Project Labs - you can start any week.
Open Stitch Fridays - This is a time for you to come together to stitch. Bring your own projects of sewing, quilting, knitting, crochet, weaving, embroidery, other fiber arts to work on. You can use our stash, our domestic sewing machines, tools etc. NO instruction is offered but, there just might be someone else in the room to ask.
Domestic Machines are available - NO Industrial machines offered.
Event occurs most Fridays from 10-3
FREE to the public - ages 10 - beyond (children under 13 must be accompanies by an adult and be working on project)
Longarm Quilt Operator Training - learn to operate the Gammill Statler Stitcher or Gammill Class Stitch Regulated Free Motion machine. This course is required if you want to rent our machines.
You will learn:
* Preparing your quilt
* Preparing the machine
* Loading your quilt
* Gammill Statler Stitcher CAD system
* Gammill Classic Stitch Regulated - Hand driven quilting
* Off loading your quilt
* Tips & Tricks & recommendations
What to Bring to Class
* Face Mask - if desired
* a willingness to learn and make mistakes
* Bring snack if wanted
* You will learn on practice fabric - you can bring a quilt for discussion but, it may or may not be used for instruction
Basic Sewing - Phase 1 - This course if for a beginner who has never sewn before or for someone who has not sewn for awhile and needs a refresher course. You will learn to operate a domestic sewing machine including threading, basic operation and safety & maintenance. You will also learn the tools of the trade and more while making some simple projects & a tool caddy. Each week you will learn a new skill and you will have home practice work to complete.
This course will be lead by Cali Roberta on Saturdays & Robert Lackie - on week days -Classroom Instructors for Domestic machine.
All materials and supplies are included with this course. You can use our machines & tools or bring your own to learn with.
Limited Scholarships are available - please fill our scholarship form or contact us directly for more information.
Intro to Garments - This course takes you from Basic Sewing into Garment Elements and Construction. You will be introduced to patterns, fabric & fiber types. You will learn to decipher sewing vocabulary gaining understanding and making samples of facings & linings, curved seams and corners, darts, tucks and gathers. You will learn the proper way to cut out a garment while making a simple top. This course involves a lot of sewing and sewing homework to assure your success. Basic Sewing Machine skills are required or take Basic Sewing Part 1 @ TSL
Course consists of 10 weeks of 2.5 hour sessions
All materials included with course - you can choose fabric for top from our stash or provide your own. More information will be given during course.
Course Fee - $300.00
Prepare yourself for employment or entrepreneurship in the profession of sewing.
The Sewing Salon Training Program @ The Sewing Labs is a 20 month program with a commitment of 8 months of hands-on sewing instruction on both domestic and industrial machines and entrepreneurial business training to support you and an Apprenticeship Program with a local Kansas City Business for the remaining 12 month or until you reach 2000 hours On The Job. The Sewing Labs is a Registered Apprenticeship Host and Training with the United States and Missouri Department of Labor.
Sewists who complete this Apprenticeship program will receive multiple certificates including The Sewing Labs Certificate in Domestic Sewing Skills, Certificate in Industrial Sewing Skills and the US DOL Certificate of Apprenticeship. Each of these certificates represent a significate accomplishment by the student and a great addition to their resume whether they will become a employee or an entrepreneur.
Salon Program Includes:
* Instruction in the core fundamentals of sewing. Techniques in Mearsuring, Marking, Cutting and Construction
* Industrial productions method
* Site tours of local businesses who are actively seeking to hire Industrial Sewing Machine Operators
* Multiple tools kits: Domestic tool kit, Rotary Cutting Kit, Industrial Add on Kit, Reference Book and handouts.
* Participants will be expected to complete in-class work, lab work, portfolio of work samples, testing and work evaluations.
Participants must participant in an entrance interview & assessment to be accepted into the program.
Limited Scholarships are available.
Training Program Fee $4,500 ** If you are need of financial assistance please apply for scholarship - these are limited and must go through approval process
Prepare yourself for employment or entrepreneurship in the profession of sewing. The Sewing Salon Training Program @ The Sewing Labs is a 1 year program with a commitment of up to 30 weeks of hands-on sewing instruction on both domestic and industrial machines and entrepreneurial business training to support you and an Apprenticeship Program with a local Kansas City Business covering the remaining 20 weeks. The Sewing Labs is a Registered Apprenticeship Training Operation with the Missouri Department of Labor and the United States Department of Labor. Student who complete this Apprenticeship program will receive multiple certificates including The Sewing Labs Certificate in Domestic Sewing Skills, Certificate in Industrial Sewing Skills and the US DOL Certificate of Apprenticeship. Each of these certificates represent a significate accomplishment by the student and a great addition to their resume whether they will become a employee or an entrepreneur. You will learn the fundamentals of the craft of sewing, Industrial productions methods and participate in site tours to local businesses who are actively seeking to hire Industrial Sewing Machine Operators. A tool kit is provided. Participants must participant in an entrance interview & assessment to be accepted into the program. Limited Scholarships are available. Training Program Fee $4,500 ** If you are need of financial assistance please apply for scholarship - these are limited and must go through approval process
Basic Sewing – Part 2 – Building on the skills learned in Part 1
You will learn seams and seam finishes and then apply this to simple projects.
Learn hems types while making an apron
Learn zipper basics and finally learn buttonholes, hook and snap closures.
All materials provided. (Sewing Machine Operation or Basic Sewing Part 1 required)
9 sessions of 2.5 hrs. Fee $270
Master Quilting Techniques - Paper Piecing
Lean the method of paper foundation piecing to create a fun "LOVE" quilt block. Your instructor, Annette Hossman teaches you this technique using paper to stablize the quilt block allowin for small detailed pieces.
All material included with your class fee.
2 sessions 2 hours each. Fee $45
Prepare yourself for employment or entrepreneurship in the profession of sewing.
The Sewing Salon Training Program @ The Sewing Labs is a 20 month program with a commitment of 8 months of hands-on sewing instruction on both domestic and industrial machines and entrepreneurial business training to support you and an Apprenticeship Program with a local Kansas City Business for the remaining 12 month or until you reach 2000 hours On The Job. The Sewing Labs is a Registered Apprenticeship Host and Training with the United States and Missouri Department of Labor.
Sewists who complete this Apprenticeship program will receive multiple certificates including The Sewing Labs Certificate in Domestic Sewing Skills, Certificate in Industrial Sewing Skills and the US DOL Certificate of Apprenticeship. Each of these certificates represent a significate accomplishment by the student and a great addition to their resume whether they will become a employee or an entrepreneur.
Salon Program Includes:
* Instruction in the core fundamentals of sewing. Techniques in Mearsuring, Marking, Cutting and Construction
* Industrial productions method
* Site tours of local businesses who are actively seeking to hire Industrial Sewing Machine Operators
* Multiple tools kits: Domestic tool kit, Rotary Cutting Kit, Industrial Add on Kit, Reference Book and handouts.
* Participants will be expected to complete in-class work, lab work, portfolio of work samples, testing and work evaluations.
Participants must participant in an entrance interview & assessment to be accepted into the program.
Limited Scholarships are available.
Training Program Fee $4,500 ** If you are need of financial assistance please apply for scholarship - these are limited and must go through approval process
THIS IS A 2 HOUR SESSION
Rent a Longarm Quilting Machine to Quilt yourself!
To rent a machine you must first attend a Longarm Quilt Machine Operator Training. These classes are generally offered each month. Seats are limited - check our class schedule on the website.
Once you have taken the Operator Training - and been approved to now quilt yourself you can Rent the Longarm machines.
Machine Rental Fees
* Block of 2 hours = $50 minimum
* $20 for each additional hour - time charged in 15m increments
* Fee does not include batting, backing or binding - batting can be purchased for $8 per yd.
* All rental times require pre-registration - NO drop ins!
* Statler Quilting - E2E patterns to choose from
For more information call 816-888-3051
How to make Vermicelli Welt Cording for Pillows
You will be excited to take this class or the series of classes on edging techniques for Home Decor Pillows.
Learn from Robert Lackie, a veteran professional home decor designer and sewist.
He will teach you the tips & tricks of making trim applications for Home Decor pillows and concluding with a 2 part class to make your own pillows using one of the trim techniques.
June 7 th - welt cording
June 14 th - Vermicelli cording
June 21 th - Flange edging
June 28th - Directional Flange
July 5th - Banded pillow with miter
July 12 - Home Decor Pillow -Part 1
July 19th - Home Decor Pillows - Part 2
Take 1 session = $25 ea
Take 2 or more sessions = $20 ea
All 7 sessions = $ 120
Basic Sewing - Phase 1 - This course if for a beginner who has never sewn before or for someone who has not sewn for awhile and needs a refresher course. You will learn to operate a domestic sewing machine including threading, basic operation and safety & maintenance. You will also learn the tools of the trade and more while making some simple projects & a tool caddy. Each week you will learn a new skill and you will have home practice work to complete.
This course will be lead by Cali Roberta on Saturdays & Robert Lackie - on week days -Classroom Instructors for Domestic machine.
All materials and supplies are included with this course. You can use our machines & tools or bring your own to learn with.
Limited Scholarships are available - please fill our scholarship form or contact us directly for more information.
Just in time for Summer
Make a BBQ apron with pocket and Optional Hot Pad
Craft a simple apron with utensil pocket. You will have a choice of denim-type sturdy fabrics. Add a pocket to secure your BBQ tools.
If time permit craft a hot jpad to complete you set.
Instructor - Robert Lackie
Fee $40 includes all materials
Independent Projects Lab:
Need a little help with a sewing project? Embarking out into uncharted sewing territory and want some support? Join the Independent Projects Lab! Come work on your own project in a supportive group and under the guidance of a professional sewist. Bring your own pattern and fabric and let’s get sewing!
Lead by Heather Anacker
The Projects Labs allows you to work on your own sewing projects under the mentoring of a professional sewist.
Pre-requisite - Basic Sewing skills and knowledge required - this is not a fundamentals skills class - this class allows you to take your skills and expand your sewing projects.
Participants sign up for 1 session or a block of 6 sessions at a time. ( this is the average time required to complete a garment )
Fee $25 per sesson or 6 sessions for $ 145
You can continue to add more blocks of time as needed.
Since this is an Independent Project Labs - you can start any week.
Open Stitch Fridays - This is a time for you to come together to stitch. Bring your own projects of sewing, quilting, knitting, crochet, weaving, embroidery, other fiber arts to work on. You can use our stash, our domestic sewing machines, tools etc. NO instruction is offered but, there just might be someone else in the room to ask.
Domestic Machines are available - NO Industrial machines offered.
Event occurs most Fridays from 10-3
FREE to the public - ages 10 - beyond (children under 13 must be accompanies by an adult and be working on project)
Join us to celebrate our latest group of Sewing Salon Trainees
as they have accomplished the "Related Training Instruction" portion of their Industrial Sewing Machine Operator Apprenticeship.
They have earned a Certificate of Completion from The Sewing Labs
Next, they will move into the PAID On The Job Portion of their Apprenticeship with a local employer.
Come to learn more about our program. Come to support these new sewists!
We invite potential sewists, employers and our community to attend.
Thank you for choosing to support The Sewing Labs
Basic Sewing - Phase 1 - This course if for a beginner who has never sewn before or for someone who has not sewn for awhile and needs a refresher course. You will learn to operate a domestic sewing machine including threading, basic operation and safety & maintenance. You will also learn the tools of the trade and more while making some simple projects & a tool caddy. Each week you will learn a new skill and you will have home practice work to complete.
This course will be lead by Cali Roberta on Saturdays & Robert Lackie - on week days -Classroom Instructors for Domestic machine.
All materials and supplies are included with this course. You can use our machines & tools or bring your own to learn with.
Limited Scholarships are available - please fill our scholarship form or contact us directly for more information.
Intro to Garments - This course takes you from Basic Sewing into Garment Elements and Construction. You will be introduced to patterns, fabric & fiber types. You will learn to decipher sewing vocabulary gaining understanding and making samples of facings & linings, curved seams and corners, darts, tucks and gathers. You will learn the proper way to cut out a garment while making a simple top. This course involves a lot of sewing and sewing homework to assure your success. Basic Sewing Machine skills are required or take Basic Sewing Part 1 @ TSL
Course consists of 10 weeks of 2.5 hour sessions
All materials included with course - you can choose fabric for top from our stash or provide your own. More information will be given during course.
Course Fee - $300.00
The Sewing Labs will be closed on Monday, June 19th, in observance of the Juneteenth national holiday.
Basic Sewing – Part 2 – Building on the skills learned in Part 1
You will learn seams and seam finishes and then apply this to simple projects.
Learn hems types while making an apron
Learn zipper basics and finally learn buttonholes, hook and snap closures.
All materials provided. (Sewing Machine Operation or Basic Sewing Part 1 required)
9 sessions of 2.5 hrs. Fee $270
New Class!!
Drapery - LIned Single Flat Panel with rod pocket
You will make a sample panel to learn the construction process. You will learn all the elements that go into this panel including proper measuring, lining, hems, rod pocket and more.
Robert Lackie, our veteran Home Decor designer sewist is leading this class.
You will use our fabric stash to create sample. Then you can transfer these skills onto your own fabrics.
This is a 2/3 session class
Cost = $100
Master Quilting Techniques - Paper Piecing
Lean the method of paper foundation piecing to create a fun "LOVE" quilt block. Your instructor, Annette Hossman teaches you this technique using paper to stablize the quilt block allowin for small detailed pieces.
All material included with your class fee.
2 sessions 2 hours each. Fee $45
Longarm Quilt Operator Training - learn to operate the Gammill Statler Stitcher or Gammill Class Stitch Regulated Free Motion machine. This course is required if you want to rent our machines.
You will learn:
* Preparing your quilt
* Preparing the machine
* Loading your quilt
* Gammill Statler Stitcher CAD system
* Gammill Classic Stitch Regulated - Hand driven quilting
* Off loading your quilt
* Tips & Tricks & recommendations
What to Bring to Class
* Face Mask - if desired
* a willingness to learn and make mistakes
* Bring snack if wanted
* You will learn on practice fabric - you can bring a quilt for discussion but, it may or may not be used for instruction
Prepare yourself for employment or entrepreneurship in the profession of sewing.
The Sewing Salon Training Program @ The Sewing Labs is a 20 month program with a commitment of 8 months of hands-on sewing instruction on both domestic and industrial machines and entrepreneurial business training to support you and an Apprenticeship Program with a local Kansas City Business for the remaining 12 month or until you reach 2000 hours On The Job. The Sewing Labs is a Registered Apprenticeship Host and Training with the United States and Missouri Department of Labor.
Sewists who complete this Apprenticeship program will receive multiple certificates including The Sewing Labs Certificate in Domestic Sewing Skills, Certificate in Industrial Sewing Skills and the US DOL Certificate of Apprenticeship. Each of these certificates represent a significate accomplishment by the student and a great addition to their resume whether they will become a employee or an entrepreneur.
Salon Program Includes:
* Instruction in the core fundamentals of sewing. Techniques in Mearsuring, Marking, Cutting and Construction
* Industrial productions method
* Site tours of local businesses who are actively seeking to hire Industrial Sewing Machine Operators
* Multiple tools kits: Domestic tool kit, Rotary Cutting Kit, Industrial Add on Kit, Reference Book and handouts.
* Participants will be expected to complete in-class work, lab work, portfolio of work samples, testing and work evaluations.
Participants must participant in an entrance interview & assessment to be accepted into the program.
Limited Scholarships are available.
Training Program Fee $4,500 ** If you are need of financial assistance please apply for scholarship - these are limited and must go through approval process
How to make Flange Edging for Pillows
You will be excited to take this class or the series of classes on edging techniques for Home Decor Pillows.
Learn from Robert Lackie, a veteran professional home decor designer and sewist.
He will teach you the tips & tricks of making trim applications for Home Decor pillows and concluding with a 2 part class to make your own pillows using one of the trim techniques.
June 6th - welt cording
June 13th - Vermicelli cording
June 20th - Flange edging
June 28th - Directional Flange
July 5th - Banded pillow with miter
July 12 - Home Decor Pillow -Part 1
July 19th - Home Decor Pillows - Part 2
Take 1 session = $25 ea
Take 2 or more sessions = $20 ea
All 7 sessions = $ 120
Serger Workshop - Serger Basics - Learn how to use a serger.
Bring your own serger to add to your skills or use ours
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.
All materials provided
Instructor - Cali Roberta
3 sessions of Fee $ 90
Basic Sewing - Phase 1 - This course if for a beginner who has never sewn before or for someone who has not sewn for awhile and needs a refresher course. You will learn to operate a domestic sewing machine including threading, basic operation and safety & maintenance. You will also learn the tools of the trade and more while making some simple projects & a tool caddy. Each week you will learn a new skill and you will have home practice work to complete.
This course will be lead by Cali Roberta on Saturdays & Robert Lackie - on week days -Classroom Instructors for Domestic machine.
All materials and supplies are included with this course. You can use our machines & tools or bring your own to learn with.
Limited Scholarships are available - please fill our scholarship form or contact us directly for more information.
Plaza Rotary Celebration Event - Closed to Public - invite only.
Connect with the Plaza Rotary for more information at https://kcplazarotary.org/singleemail/contactus
SEW POWERFUL PURSE taught by Chris McMullen – Sew Powerful, a non-profit organization, asks seamstresses from around the world to make and donate a purse for a schoolgirl in Zambia. The purse is filled with re-usable feminine hygiene supplies made by those employed in Zambia by Sew Powerful. The girl receives the purse and supplies in her health training class to enable her to attend school all month and improve her academic performance. With Chris' instruction, you will learn to sew the cross-body purse from the free pattern provided by Sew Powerful. Your bag created will be donated to Sew Powerful! You will learn the skills to make this bag and you can contribute to this wonderful organization by helping them achieve their 2022 goal of collecting and distributing 24,000 purses. All materials included.
1 Session - Fee - Donation Optional to cover materials $15
Open Stitch Fridays - This is a time for you to come together to stitch. Bring your own projects of sewing, quilting, knitting, crochet, weaving, embroidery, other fiber arts to work on. You can use our stash, our domestic sewing machines, tools etc. NO instruction is offered but, there just might be someone else in the room to ask.
Domestic Machines are available - NO Industrial machines offered.
Event occurs most Fridays from 10-3
FREE to the public - ages 10 - beyond (children under 13 must be accompanies by an adult and be working on project)
Longarm Quilt Operator Training - learn to operate the Gammill Statler Stitcher or Gammill Class Stitch Regulated Free Motion machine. This course is required if you want to rent our machines.
You will learn:
* Preparing your quilt
* Preparing the machine
* Loading your quilt
* Gammill Statler Stitcher CAD system
* Gammill Classic Stitch Regulated - Hand driven quilting
* Off loading your quilt
* Tips & Tricks & recommendations
What to Bring to Class
* Face Mask - if desired
* a willingness to learn and make mistakes
* Bring snack if wanted
* You will learn on practice fabric - you can bring a quilt for discussion but, it may or may not be used for instruction
Basic Sewing - Phase 1 - This course if for a beginner who has never sewn before or for someone who has not sewn for awhile and needs a refresher course. You will learn to operate a domestic sewing machine including threading, basic operation and safety & maintenance. You will also learn the tools of the trade and more while making some simple projects & a tool caddy. Each week you will learn a new skill and you will have home practice work to complete.
This course will be lead by Cali Roberta on Saturdays & Robert Lackie - on week days -Classroom Instructors for Domestic machine.
All materials and supplies are included with this course. You can use our machines & tools or bring your own to learn with.
Limited Scholarships are available - please fill our scholarship form or contact us directly for more information.
Prepare yourself for employment or entrepreneurship in the profession of sewing.
The Sewing Salon Training Program @ The Sewing Labs is a 20 month program with a commitment of 8 months of hands-on sewing instruction on both domestic and industrial machines and entrepreneurial business training to support you and an Apprenticeship Program with a local Kansas City Business for the remaining 12 month or until you reach 2000 hours On The Job. The Sewing Labs is a Registered Apprenticeship Host and Training with the United States and Missouri Department of Labor.
Sewists who complete this Apprenticeship program will receive multiple certificates including The Sewing Labs Certificate in Domestic Sewing Skills, Certificate in Industrial Sewing Skills and the US DOL Certificate of Apprenticeship. Each of these certificates represent a significate accomplishment by the student and a great addition to their resume whether they will become a employee or an entrepreneur.
Salon Program Includes:
* Instruction in the core fundamentals of sewing. Techniques in Mearsuring, Marking, Cutting and Construction
* Industrial productions method
* Site tours of local businesses who are actively seeking to hire Industrial Sewing Machine Operators
* Multiple tools kits: Domestic tool kit, Rotary Cutting Kit, Industrial Add on Kit, Reference Book and handouts.
* Participants will be expected to complete in-class work, lab work, portfolio of work samples, testing and work evaluations.
Participants must participant in an entrance interview & assessment to be accepted into the program.
Limited Scholarships are available.
Training Program Fee $4,500 ** If you are need of financial assistance please apply for scholarship - these are limited and must go through approval process
Basic Sewing – Part 2 – Building on the skills learned in Part 1
You will learn seams and seam finishes and then apply this to simple projects.
Learn hems types while making an apron
Learn zipper basics and finally learn buttonholes, hook and snap closures.
All materials provided. (Sewing Machine Operation or Basic Sewing Part 1 required)
9 sessions of 2.5 hrs. Fee $270
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;
* Mission of TSL
* 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 your heart & hands love.
Even if you just want to find out more before deciding to volunteer. This is a great opportunity to explore what The Sewing Labs is all about.
All volunteers are expected to go thru an orientation within the first 90 days of service Pre-registration is requested.
Prepare yourself for employment or entrepreneurship in the profession of sewing.
The Sewing Salon Training Program @ The Sewing Labs is a 20 month program with a commitment of 8 months of hands-on sewing instruction on both domestic and industrial machines and entrepreneurial business training to support you and an Apprenticeship Program with a local Kansas City Business for the remaining 12 month or until you reach 2000 hours On The Job. The Sewing Labs is a Registered Apprenticeship Host and Training with the United States and Missouri Department of Labor.
Sewists who complete this Apprenticeship program will receive multiple certificates including The Sewing Labs Certificate in Domestic Sewing Skills, Certificate in Industrial Sewing Skills and the US DOL Certificate of Apprenticeship. Each of these certificates represent a significate accomplishment by the student and a great addition to their resume whether they will become a employee or an entrepreneur.
Salon Program Includes:
* Instruction in the core fundamentals of sewing. Techniques in Mearsuring, Marking, Cutting and Construction
* Industrial productions method
* Site tours of local businesses who are actively seeking to hire Industrial Sewing Machine Operators
* Multiple tools kits: Domestic tool kit, Rotary Cutting Kit, Industrial Add on Kit, Reference Book and handouts.
* Participants will be expected to complete in-class work, lab work, portfolio of work samples, testing and work evaluations.
Participants must participant in an entrance interview & assessment to be accepted into the program.
Limited Scholarships are available.
Training Program Fee $4,500 ** If you are need of financial assistance please apply for scholarship - these are limited and must go through approval process
THIS IS A 2 HOUR SESSION
Rent a Longarm Quilting Machine to Quilt yourself!
To rent a machine you must first attend a Longarm Quilt Machine Operator Training. These classes are generally offered each month. Seats are limited - check our class schedule on the website.
Once you have taken the Operator Training - and been approved to now quilt yourself you can Rent the Longarm machines.
Machine Rental Fees
* Block of 2 hours = $50 minimum
* $20 for each additional hour - time charged in 15m increments
* Fee does not include batting, backing or binding - batting can be purchased for $8 per yd.
* All rental times require pre-registration - NO drop ins!
* Statler Quilting - E2E patterns to choose from
For more information call 816-888-3051
How to make Directional Flange for Pillows
You will be excited to take this class or the series of classes on edging techniques for Home Decor Pillows.
Learn from Robert Lackie, a veteran professional home decor designer and sewist.
He will teach you the tips & tricks of making trim applications for Home Decor pillows and concluding with a 2 part class to make your own pillows using one of the trim techniques.
June 6th - welt cording
June 13th - Vermicelli cording
June 20th - Flange edging
June 28th - Directional Flange
July 5th - Banded pillow with miter
July 12 - Home Decor Pillow -Part 1
July 19th - Home Decor Pillows - Part 2
Take 1 session = $25 ea
Take 2 or more sessions = $20 ea
All 7 sessions = $ 120
Serger Workshop - Serger Basics - Learn how to use a serger.
Bring your own serger to add to your skills or use ours
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.
All materials provided
3 sessions of Fee $ 90
Basic Sewing - Phase 1 - This course if for a beginner who has never sewn before or for someone who has not sewn for awhile and needs a refresher course. You will learn to operate a domestic sewing machine including threading, basic operation and safety & maintenance. You will also learn the tools of the trade and more while making some simple projects & a tool caddy. Each week you will learn a new skill and you will have home practice work to complete.
This course will be lead by Cali Roberta on Saturdays & Robert Lackie - on week days -Classroom Instructors for Domestic machine.
All materials and supplies are included with this course. You can use our machines & tools or bring your own to learn with.
Limited Scholarships are available - please fill our scholarship form or contact us directly for more information.
Independent Projects Lab:
Need a little help with a sewing project? Embarking out into uncharted sewing territory and want some support? Join the Independent Projects Lab! Come work on your own project in a supportive group and under the guidance of a professional sewist. Bring your own pattern and fabric and let’s get sewing!
Lead by Heather Anacker
The Projects Labs allows you to work on your own sewing projects under the mentoring of a professional sewist.
Pre-requisite - Basic Sewing skills and knowledge required - this is not a fundamentals skills class - this class allows you to take your skills and expand your sewing projects.
Participants sign up for 1 session or a block of 6 sessions at a time. ( this is the average time required to complete a garment )
Fee $25 per sesson or 6 sessions for $ 145
You can continue to add more blocks of time as needed.
Since this is an Independent Project Labs - you can start any week.
Open Stitch Fridays - This is a time for you to come together to stitch. Bring your own projects of sewing, quilting, knitting, crochet, weaving, embroidery, other fiber arts to work on. You can use our stash, our domestic sewing machines, tools etc. NO instruction is offered but, there just might be someone else in the room to ask.
Domestic Machines are available - NO Industrial machines offered.
Event occurs most Fridays from 10-3
FREE to the public - ages 10 - beyond (children under 13 must be accompanies by an adult and be working on project)
Sewing Empowerment:
This class will empower you to use a sewing machine safely and with confidence. Bring your own sewing machine, or use one of ours. Students in this class will learn how to sew a simple apron, as well as how to properly thread a sewing machine and how to troubleshoot common problems. If you have never sewn before and want to learn how, or if you need a boost in your sewing confidence, this class is for you!
This is a one (1) session class
$40
