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Foundations Sewing Series
In this beginner-friendly sewing series, you’ll sew four intentional, hands-on projects—including two wearable garments—and leave with the skills, confidence, and momentum to take on more advanced clothing projects (yes, even that dress you’ve been dreaming about).
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Ready to start sewing your own clothes, but not sure where to start?
Series Breakdown
12 hours over 6 sessions
Small group, in-person format located in South Pasadena, CA
All beginner-friendly projects
Session 1: Your First Stitches
Project: Scrunchie or Bookmark
Threading your machine, seam practice, pressing basics
A no-pressure first win to build confidence and curiosity
Session 2: Zippers Aren’t Scary
Project: Zipper Pouch
Inserting a zipper, using interfacing, fabric layout, topstitching
We’ll tackle zippers together, step by step.
Session 3 & 4: Patterns Demystified
Project: Elastic-waist shorts or skirt
Session 3: Reading a pattern, choosing a size, fabric prep, layout
Session 4: Curved seams, elastic casing, seam finishing, hemming
A wearable beginner garment and your first pattern win
Session 4 & 5: Shape & Style
Project: Boxy Top
Session 5: Understanding ease, sewing curved seams, optional darts
Session 6: Facing or bias binding, hemming, reflective finish
A second garment project that stretches your skills and style
