We keep our classes small and they do fill quickly, call (614) 267-3011 or come in if you are interested in taking a class. Payment is necessary to secure your place.

Beginner Classes:

Intro to Machine Sewing with Michelle Thomas
This class is for a true beginner who wants to learn the basic operation of their machine. We will review some basic sewing terms and get you started on your first finished piece, a simple wallet. 1 Class. Sun, Jan. 22, 10-12:30am or Wed, Feb. 8, 6-8:30pm or Sun, Feb. 19, 10-12:30pm or Sun, March 4, 9-11:30am or Wed, March 7, 6-8:30pm or Wed, March 21, 6-8:30pm. Cost $35.

Simple Elastic Waist Skirt with Emily
This elastic waist skirt is perfect for the youngest beginning sewers. We will learn taking measurements, how to apply them to the skirt, adding an optional pocket, using elastic, and hemming. 1 Class. Sun, Jan. 29, 2-4:30pm or Sun, March 25, 2-4:30pm. Cost $30

Boxy Zipper Pouch with Amanda
Are you afraid of zippers? Well don't be! Learn how to put in zippers and make a sweet little boxy pouch. The pouch is interfaced and completely lined so everything is nice and finished on the inside. Pattern included. 1 Class. Sat, Jan. 21, 9-noon or Sat, Feb. 25, 9-noon or March 24, 9-noon. Cost $45

NEW Gadget Sleeve Class with Amanda
Make a fun protective sleeve your ipad, Nook, Kindle or other tablet/e-reader. The protective sleeve will allow you to carry your gadget inside another bag without having to worry about bumps. The sleeve uses interfacing and double batting for extra protection and is fully lined with no exposed seams. The sleeve will be custom-sized to fit snugly for your ipad, Kindle, Nook, or other tablet/e-reader, so please bring your gadget to the class. These make great gifts!
Sat, March 17, 9-11am. Cost $36.

Felt and Fabric Flower Accessories with Emily We will use a combination of fabric and felt to create a beautiful flower that you can attach to a headband, barrette, or brooch. These make great fashion accessories or the perfect gift! This project is all hand sewing with some basic embroidery stitches—perfect for beginners of all ages. 1 Class. Sun, Feb. 12, 6-8pm. Cost $30

Intro to Appliqué and Embroidery with April Rhodes
In this relaxing class you will be taught how to hand appliqué and embellish with several basic embroidery stitches. You will leave with a lovely piece to either frame or incorporate into another project. Sat, Feb. 4, 12-2:30pm. Cost $30.

NEW Huck Finn Cap with Sheila Brex
Very trendy little cap for either a boy or a girl that will be perfect as a darling Fall accessory. Any skill level. Tues, Jan. 24, 6-9pm. $50

Reversible Tote Bag Class with Emily
This class is perfect for kids with some machine sewing experience or even adults who would like to learn how to make this stylish beginner's tote. The tote is made from three coordinating fabrics, has a pocket, and is reversible!
1 Class. Sun, Feb. 5, 3-5pm or Sun, March 18, 2-4pm. Cost $30

Napkins and Placemats with Micelle Thomas
A beginners class where we will make a napkin and placemat set using a mitered corner technique. We will also learn how to use the edge stitch foot or rolled edge foot if you have them (optional). A fun class that will dress up your holiday table!
1 Class. Wed, Feb. 22, 6-8pm. Cost 30.

Simple Baby Bonnet with Heather Riegle
In this class Heather will teach you how to make an adorable lined baby bonnet. Perfect for your new baby or as a gift for an expecting mom. Pattern provided with the class for newborns up to 18 months old.
Thursday, Feb. 9, 6:30-9pm. Cost $36

Bird Softie with Emily
This tiny bird softie combines some very basic machine sewing, and hand sewing to create a lovely bird that you can use for ornaments, mobiles, or as a special gift. 1 Class. Sunday, March 18, 6-8pm. Cost $30.

Owl Softie Class with Emily
A class for those who love the Sew to Speak owl! Using felt and basic hand sewing we will make our own one of a kind owl. This class is perfect for the very beginner!
1 Class. Sun, Jan. 22, 2-4:30pm or Sun, March 25, 6-8:30pm. Cost $30

Bunny Softie with Emily
A new bunny softie just in time for summer! In this class for kids and adults we will learn some basic hand sewing and embroidery stitches, how to cut out a pattern, and make an adorable bunny! Sun, Feb. 12, 2-4:30pm. Cost $30

NEW Felt Finger Puppets. With Emily
Design and create your very own felt finger puppets! Make your favorite animals, people, or let your imagination run wild! The perfect class for kids who would like to learn basic hand sewing. 1 Class. Sunday, March 4, 3-5pm. Cost $30.

Beginner’s Tote Bag with Michelle Thomas
Spend two enjoyable evenings with Michelle learning many sewing basics and take home a fabulous tote that you create. This is a great class if you have very little or no sewing experience but are able to operate your sewing machine's basic functions. 2 Classes. Sun, March 25, 10-noon & Wed, March 28, 6-8pm. Cost $54.

Beginner’s Apron with Heather Riegle
This class is for those who have an understanding of their sewing machine and want to learn basic sewing techniques. In this class you will learn how cut your pattern pieces, add patch pockets, hemming, and gathering.
I Class. March 1 from 6:30-9pm. Cost $30

Baby Gift Set Class with Michelle Thomas
In this class you will make an adorable bib, burp cloth and cute giraffe softie. You will learn basic sewing techniques and tackle curves. You will also learn to sew some thicker fabrics (chenille on the burp cloth). Patterns and chenille included in the cost of the class
Wed, Feb. 1, 6-9pm or Sun, March 11, 10-1pm. Cost $36.

Beginner’s Pillow Class with Michelle Thomas
Join us in a beginner pillow class and learn a standard pillow with zipper and an envelope style pillow with cording. You will choose which style you will be making in class and a demo and instruction will be provided on both so you can try the other one at home. You can choose your pillow dimensions.
Sun, Feb. 12, 9-noon or Wed, March 14, 6-9pm. Cost $36.

Tea Towels! With Emily
A fun beginner class to learn simple decorating techniques to design your own beautiful tea towels! They are a perfect addition to any kitchen with their fun embroidery and appliqué, then finished with a cute accent fabric. 1 Class. Sun, Feb. 5, 6-8pm or Sun, March 11, 6-8pm. Cost $30.

Romantic Union Jack Pillow with Mary Dugan
Pay homage to the victory gardens planted during WWI and WWII by women on the home front with this lovely raw edged Union Jack Pillow....perfect for your home or your favorite Brit! Finished size about 25” X 15” . See store sample
Excellent class for beginners as well as more seasoned sewers.
1 Class. Mon, March 19, 6-9pm. Cost $36.

Embroidered Wall Art with Emily
In this fun beginner class we will practice some basic hand sewing and embroidery stitches to create an adorable piece of artwork suitable for decorating with!
1 Class. Sun, Jan. 22, 6-8pm. Cost $30.

NEW Sewing With Patterns with Emily
An introductory class for beginning students who would like to use sewing patterns. We will learn pattern terminology, layout, and fabric cutting basics for a pattern of your choice 1 Class. Sun, March 4, 6-8:30pm. Cost $30.

NEW The Colette Sorbetto Tank Top with Emily
This cute tank top designed by Colette Patterns is a great introductory pattern for students interested in making clothing. We will cut the pattern out in class, learn to sew darts, add bias tape, and sew an optional box pleat detail.
2 Classes. Sun, Feb. 19 & 26, 6-8pm. Cost $60

NEW Spring Wreath with April Rhodes
Learn to craft a yarn and felt flower wreath that you'll want to hang all year long. April will teach you to make three types of felt flowers and together you can experiment with other embellishments to make a one-of-a-kind piece.
1 Class. Sat, March 3, 10-12pm. Cost $30.

Advanced Beginner Classes:

Pajama Pants with Michelle Thomas
In this beginner class you will use an existing pair of pants to draft a pattern for a new pair of pajama pants. You will learn how to do an elastic waistband and make ruffles or cuffs for the bottom of the pants. A serger will be available if you choose to finish the inside seams. The PJ’s can be for an adult or a child. You should be able to thread and operate your machine. 1 Class. Wed, Feb. 15, 6-9pm. Cost $38

NEW Baby ‘Sleep’ Quilt with Mary Dugan
Using Denyse Schmidt’s Proverbial Quilt Pattern, you can make this sweet 40” X 50” quilt for your baby or toddler. The shoppe sample has the word SLEEP across the bottom, but you can choose the word, name or phrase that works. If you would like to quilt with free motion quilting, you will need a free motion foot {or darning foot} and be able to cover or drop the feed dogs on your sewing machine. But this can be quilted by hand or with straight line quilting. A great quilt to give as a gift or keep for your own little one. 5 Classes. Friday, Feb. 17, 24, March 2, 9 & 16, 6-8pm. Cost $80.

Barcelona Skirt with Pat Wax
Also a Sew To Speak favorite. This one has a back invisible zipper and a lining. Make it layered or as a trimmed A-line skirt. Very flattering. Perfect class to take after your beginner's sewing. 2 Classes. Tues, March 20 & 27, 6-8pm. Cost $60.

Barcelona Skirt with Sheila Brex
Also a Sew To Speak favorite. This Amy Butler skirt has a back invisible zipper and a lining. Make it layered or as a trimmed A-line skirt. Very flattering. Perfect class to take after your beginner's sewing. 1 Class. Sunday, February 5, 10-2pm. Cost $60

NEW Bubble Skirt with Michelle Thomas
Make this adorable REVERSIBLE bubble skirt for girls sizes 12 months to 6. We will use the bubble skirt pattern by Figgy’s to construct this easy skirt. You will learn about pattern placement and elastics. A perfect class to take when you want to start using patterns.
1 Class. Sat, Jan. 28, 9-noon. Cost $30.

Peasant Skirt with Michelle Thomas
In this class Michelle will teach you how to make a fun skirt for your little girl. This bohemian style peasant skirt has 3 tiers that hits about midcalf with an elastic waistband. Great for girls who like to twirl! A liner is optional. Sizes 2T-8.
1 Class. Wednesday, Feb. 29, 6-9pm. Cost $36.

Coin Quilt with Mary Dugan
This class will teach the beginning quilter the proper method of cutting fabric using a rotary cutter, acrylic ruler and mat. We will explore techniques for piecing and binding a quilt. Plus you will have the option to add "pick" stitches to your quilt using perle cotton. This class meets 5 times, Mondays, April 30, May, 7, 14, 21 and 28, 6-8pm. $80.

Anna Tunic with Heather Riegle
You love the Amy Butler’s Barcelona skirt, now make an Amy Butler top with Heather. This class is perfect for learning to use a pattern. You can make it tunic length or longer. It has a yoke, lining and buttons with loops. Come in to see the beautiful class sample.
2 Classes. Thurs, Jan. 26 & Feb. 2, 6:30-9pm or March 22 & 29, 6:30-9pm. Cost $60

Window Design with Pat Wax
This class is for sewers who want to design their own window treatments. Students should come to class with window measurements and a design plan. We will discuss widths and lengths, fullness and lining options. We will discuss rod treatments, calculate yardage, cut out our treatments, and begin to construct the treatments. 2 Classes. Tuesday, March 6 & 13, 6-8pm $60.

Design Your Own Modern Quilt with Mary Dugan
Learn to make a fresh and modern quilt of your own! We will cover sewing a wonky log cabin block, mariposa block, wonky stars and a variety of border options. You will design and create a quilt of your own without using templates or a pattern! See the shoppe samples! 5 Classes: Monday, Jan. 23, 6-9pm, Jan. 30, Feb. 6, 13, & 27, 6-8pm. $80

Single Girl Quilt with Mary Dugan
Make your own single girl quilt using the Denyse Schmidt pattern. Learn to use templates, sew curves and decipher quilt patterns. You can make the same quilt seen in the Pottery Barn catalog - using your own choice of fabrics! See store sample.
5 Classes: Mondays, March 26, April 2, 9, 16, & 23, 6-8pm. Cost $80.

Intermediate:

Colette Lady Grey Coat with Heather Riegle
The Colette Lady Grey coat is a "short wrap coat with princess seams, perfect for between seasons. Has a very wide collar, 3/4 length sleeves". This coat is fully lined and closes with one internal and one external button, and includes a wide self-fabric tie belt." An ideal class for students with a progressive knowledge of sewing. 2 Classes.
Thursday, March 8 & 15, 6:30-9pm. Cost $60.

Colette Parfait Dress with Heather Riegle
This class offers the experience of garment construction through use of a pattern. During this class you will learn to gather, create button-holes and insert an invisible zipper. Can be worn as "a sundress or layered as a pinafore style in cooler weather". 2 Classes. Thursday, Feb. 16 & 23, 6:30-9pm. Cost $60.

The Liverpool with Sheila Brex
This cute, versatile Amy Butler pattern features a fitted bodice with details and can be made as a shirt, tunic, or dress. It will become a wardrobe staple that can be worn for all seasons. Along with basic sewing techniques, you will learn how to make a collar and stand, cuffs, and shirt placket. For the intermediate sewer. 3 Classes.
Saturday, March 3, 10, & 17, 6-9pm. Cost $80.

All classes updated as of 1/18/12