May 2022 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.

VACCINATION REQUIRED for in-person attendance. Masks must be worn at all times inside the shop and classroom. Hybrid and virtual classes include a class recording.

Me Made May Kickoff IN PERSON

May 1, 3-5 pm, FREE

Join us at the Honeysuckle at Lakewood to mix and mingle for the start of Me Made May! Me Made May is a chance to wear and evaluate your handmade items so you can develop your relationship with the clothes you make and wear. Participants generally set an intention for the month that will help them enjoy or think critically about their me-mades.

We will meet outside by the picnic tables at the Honeysuckle. Wear something handmade. Please be respectful of personal comfort levels around Covid safety. (Ask before touching garments or people, maintain personal space, etc)

You will be able to purchase food and beverages at the Honeysuckle.

In the event of rain, we will meet outside of the shop to show off and admire our outfits and set our intentions for the month. Please register so we can give them a rough head count.

Serger Basics: Getting to Know Your Serger IN PERSON

May 7, 3:30-6:30 pm $45

Learn how to set up and operate your serger for adding speed and high-end finishing to your sewing projects. Once you get to know your serger, you can finish seams, sew with knits, and reduce bulky hems with confidence!

**Instructor: Amy Edler**

Required Materials:

Your Serger and Manual (or reserve one of ours);

4 cones of thread;

1/2 yard each, knit and woven fabric for sample stitching

Intro to Indigo Dyeing IN PERSON

May 14, 1-4 PM $60

Create your own incredible textile designs with Indigo! This 3 hour workshop explores traditional Japanese Itajime Shibori techniques to create geometric patterns in beautiful blue Indigo dye. Students will be provided with practice cloth and all dye materials, with the option to bring a couple small additional items such as a set of napkins, t-shirt, or up to a yard of fabric. Materials must be cotton, linen, hemp, or rayon for this natural dye process. Witness the transformation!

Instructor: River Takada

**INDIGO CLASSES: Please wear clothes that can receive permanent blue speckles. You will get some blue on you! **

Sew Your Own: Romey Gathered Dress + Top HYBRID

May 15, 22, June 5, + 12, 10 am-1 pm, $180

The Romey Gathered Dress by Sew House Seven is a floaty, breezy dress that’s perfect for spring! Featuring a keyhole neckline with a button closure, gathered raglan sleeves, an empire waist and patch pockets, there are plenty of intermediate level skills to explore.

Please come to the first class with your fabric washed, dried and pressed*. No machines needed for the first class – we’ll be doing most of the prep work, so do bring your basic sewing kit!

Instructor: Shaerie Mead​

*PLEASE NOTE: the yardages listed are for 54-60” wide fabric due to the sleeve width. If you pick a 42-44” wide fabric, add ¾ yard to the listed requirement for your size. I will demo an alternative layout for this fabric width.

Equipment Needed: sewing machine with zig-zag options. For lengthening/shortening pattern: extra paper and clear tape. We have irons & boards here in the classroom, you will need your own if working from home.

Supply List

Romey Gathered Dress paper pattern or assembled PDF, by Sew House Seven

Paper scissors

Light-weight woven fabric in the yardage for your size and view*. (Cotton poplin, lawn, gauze or voile, cotton/linen sheeting, double gauze, linen and linen/rayon blends or similar fabrics)

Matching thread

70/10 or 80/12 machine needle, depending on the thickness of your fabric

One 3/8” – ½” button

Hand sewing needle

Pressing Ham (optional but fabulous)

Water soluble marking tool

Seam gauge

Basic Sewing Kit: sharp fabric shears, 2 x 18” clear ruler, tape measure, glass head pins, seam gauge, seam ripper.

Sewing Sessions IN PERSON

May 6 + 20, 5:30-7:30 pm $30

Ready to build your skills, try something new, or get out of the house & chat with other sewing folk? Join instructor Amy Edler for support & guidance in this 2-hour group sewing workshop. Bring a project, ask questions and brainstorm new ideas. Must be comfortable setting up a machine & working independently. Use of our classroom equipment included (machine, iron, scissors, etc) or BYO favorite tools.
In order to ensure that your project is a good fit for this workshop structure, instructor approval is required prior to class. At registration, you will be respond to the following questions:

Please briefly describe your level of sewing experience (classes attended, what have you sewn, comfort with a machine, etc.) & what project you would like to work on?