Year-Round Sessions
These sessions are tailored to student ability and interest. The school has electronic machines and all of the tools required for projects. Students may purchase fabric and supplies for projects at cost, but students are encouraged to bring their own when possible.

• Children 11 and under: 1.5 hour sessions, $37

• Age 12 to adult: minimum 2 hour sessions, $50

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Sewing lessons are an exciting gift and 9 is a good age for children to start learning. Sewing helps children develop life skills, improve cognitive abilities, fine motor coordination and self-esteem. It also happens to be a great creative outlet and a lot of fun!

Kidstitch runs for six weeks on Saturdays. Most projects are completed in a single session and increase in difficulty as the program progresses. This allows students to build their skills and it is exciting for them to take their work home as soon as it is finished.

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A Two-session Class for Beginners

Designed for first time sewists and those looking for a refresher, Kickstarter is a two session class designed to build skills and create confidence with machine sewing.

Class 1 topics include:

• sewing machine anatomy

• machine threading

• pressing techniques & equipment

• stitch selection

• basic seam sewing

Class 2 topics include:

• sewing tips & tools

• identifying & selecting fabrics

• pinning & cutting double layers of fabric

• bobbin winding & machine threading

• selecting stitch length, width, and type

• pressing, clipping & trimming​

Projects are selected to be fun and practical!

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Expand Your Skillset

These two or three session workshops run several times a year. In these class, students will cut and sew a basic garment for themselves from a featured indy pattern. Although most projects take six hours, the number of hours for this class may vary with the pattern selected. Some homework may be required.

Topics include:

• understanding pattern requirements

• taking measurements

• selecting size

• basic pattern alterations

• tissue fitting

• fabric selection and preparation

• reading pattern instructions

• fitting

• hemming and finishing

Students must be a confident beginner. A Kickstarter class is recommended but an equivalent skill level will be accepted.

Workshops to watch for:

• Intro to Pants - Sew a pair of pants that actually fit the way you want them to!

• Intro to Jeans - Sew a comfy pair of jeans in just a couple of days

• Fashion a Favourite - Draft a pattern from a favourite garment and make a muslin (first draft) version

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Sessions Held Throughout the Year

Teens can build their sewing skills with basics like pyjama pants, skirts, rucksacks, and makeup/pencil cases. 

• Small groups

• Fun and useful projects

• Chance to consolidate and extend skill level

• After school or weekend classes​

• Sewing machine & tools provided

• Students purchase their own fabric and notions for each project.

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Prerequisite: Kickstarter 1 or equivalent

Get ahead of the curve! 

These are 1 or 2 session classes designed to take a student's sewing skills to the next level. Each featured project is carefully selected to help students expand their knowledge while creating something fun.

Topics can include:

• curves and clipping

• zippers application

• darts

• machine buttonholes

• button application

• pattern symbols

• pattern layout

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