April 2025 Classes
Classes will state if they are IN PERSON, VIRTUAL, or HYBRID. Hybrid classes will allow for both in person or remote attendance. You will receive the Zoom link with registration for virtual and hybrid classes.
Please keep vaccinations up-to-date for in-person attendance. At this time, masks are optional inside the classroom; please be mindful of our shared space. Hybrid and virtual classes include a class recording.
Intro to Paper Pattern IN PERSON
April 4, 6-8 PM, $30
Looking to expand your sewing skills, but perplexed by paper patterns? Find your measurements, choose your size and learn what to do when you're between sizes, and decipher all the symbols and markings on your pattern! Bring any pattern you'd like to sew and get started on your next project! This class is perfect preparation for any of our garment sewing classes.
Instructor: Erin West
**We will not be sewing in this class. No machine required.**
Learn to Knit, One Discloth at a Time HYBRID CLASS
April 5, 19 + 26, 10 am- 12 pm, $90
Image via the designer’s website
If you've never knit before or just need a refresher, this class will teach you all the basics. We'll start off with a simple garter stitch dishcloth, then learn the techniques to add new colors the second week, then add textured stitches in week 3. You'll be ready to knit so many projects after this class!
Instructor: Amie Palmer
Materials:
3 colors of Worsted Weight cotton yarn like Nifty Cotton or Coastal Cotton (with good contrast, no dark colors)
Ask us to make you a kit by emailing Hello@FreemansCreative.com
Sewing Skills Zipper Pouch IN PERSON
April 6, 11 am- 2 pm, $45
Keep growing your sewing skills with a Boxed Zipper Bag! We'll learn to insert a zipper, use fusible interfacing, sew a bag lining, and create boxed corners. Students should be able to set up and thread a machine and sew straight seams while maintaining an accurate seam allowance.
Instructor: Erin West
Materials:
Box Zip Bag pattern
Sewing machine with zipper foot
Fresh machine needle (Universal 80/12 recommended)
1/2 yd each of exterior and interior fabric
3/4 yd woven fusible interfacing
12" non-separating zipper
Coordinating thread
Learn to Crochet: Granny Squares HYBRID CLASS
April 5, 1-3 PM, $30
Granny Squares are everywhere! If you can chain and single crochet, we'll teach you the rest! We'll cover double crochet and crochet pattern reading skills while making the first of many Granny Squares.
Instructor: Amie Palmer
1 skein worsted weight yarn (~ 50 g)
5.5 or 6.5 mm/US I or J hook
Locking stitch marker
Tapestry needle
Pattern provided
Sew Your Own: Square Neck Top IN PERSON CLASS
April 13 + 27, 11 am-2 pm, $90
The Square Neck Top from Friday Pattern Company is a wardrobe basic that's a great introduction to sewing garments! We'll choose our size, cut our fabric, and sew our seams. We'll learn to sew darts, facings, hems and fit adjustments. Students should be comfortable independently setting up and sewing by machine and understand basic pattern and sewing terms.
Instructor: Erin West
Materials:
Pattern- Square Neck Top from Friday Pattern Company
We will be using WOVEN fabric for this class
Prewashed fabric yardage for your measurements (light to mid-weight cotton, linen, or similar fabric with some drape) (1.5-2 Yards)
Thread to match
Fresh machine needle (80/12 or 70/10)
We have all basic sewing supplies in the classroom, but you may want to bring your own sewing kit (scissors, pins, seam ripper, marking tools) for convenience.
Work In Progress Help IN PERSON
April 4, 11, + 25, 1-3 pm, $30
We've all got a Work In Progress that could use some help! Join instructor Amie Palmer most Fridays for assistance with your knitting or crochet projects. This is an ongoing group class for students who are starting, working on, or need help completing projects. If you have any questions about whether your project is appropriate for this class, please contact the shop with a description.