Learn to use a grading ruler to change up or change down an existing pattern size. Knowing how to grade a pattern allows you to achieve correct dimension and shape for all parts of the body, regardless of what size your pattern is. You can adapt a single pattern for multiple sizes (think bridal p VIEW MORE...

If color has you stymied, find out why as you practice some fundamental principles. Learn how our biology influences what we see and how culture affects our choices. Whether designing quilts, a wardrobe, a room or a bouquet, the workbook of fabric swatches you put together will end the color myst VIEW MORE...

The difference between custom-made and handmade is in the hardware when it comes to bags. Join Pam as she shows you how to install metal feet, make adjustable straps, insert wallet frames and more in this fun and informative lecture. It’s time to kick it up a notch with great looking bags! VIEW MORE...

Cindy will guide you step-by-step through the process of creating pattern and texture with soy wax! A soap and water rinse makes batiking fun and easy! We will work with tjaps and tjantings to create an authentic batik experience, and overdye with thickened dye to spice up your surface design ski VIEW MORE...

Get in on the fabric weaving craze! Warning: this is totally addictive. Heather will guide you through the basic foundation set up and how to weave a tumbling block textile. Then you will get to see several examples of how color and pattern play out in different ways using this technique. We'll d VIEW MORE...

Quilting without rulers, and almost, no rules is a fantasy for many quilters. Join Nick to learn all about piecing curves, how to deal with mini pieces and extremely thin lines while creating a quilt that can be either figurative or abstract. Bring your own fabrics in colors and patterns that spe VIEW MORE...

Experience the ease of transferring a beautiful picture using a new and easy to use iron-on transfer paper as you create this heartfelt project. Cindy has some amazing images for you to choose from and lovely verses to complement the image that you'll embroider in class. You'll learn so much in t VIEW MORE...

Learn the easy steps to fusible applique while you enjoy the humor of these chicks with their hats. Applique can easily be enlarged and reduced and is quick and easy with fusible web and an applique pressing sheet. Learn the process and how to finish this 15 x 27-inch wall hanging.

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Become an artist as you make your own whimsical monogrammed wall hanging by embroidering on paper! Paper? Really?! Experience the ease of building your embroidery design right on the embroidery machine and then add a monogram using the built-in monogram fonts. It’s easier than you think and VIEW MORE...

One of the “newest” sensations in the fashion industry is the wrap. Whether it’s a dress, skirt or even a pant, this style can be seen on the streets and runways alike. This versatile wrap pant can be made in many different lengths, from shorts to full-length, to anything in bet VIEW MORE...

Recreate this vintage quilt using NO templates and your rotary cutter and ruler. 45-degree diamonds and simple half-square triangles swirl around a center as swallows might in the air. No y-seams make this doable for just about any quilter (who can sew with an accurate 1/4-inch seam).  VIEW MORE...

Ready to take your serging skills beyond the basics? Come join serger expert, Alicia Welcher, for a few hours as she shares her best methods for perfecting techniques such as serging in the round, attaching elastic for waistbands, beautifully pointed corners, serging knits like a pro and many mor VIEW MORE...

Shawl, pashmina, ruana, whatever you choose to call this striking wrap; you can also call it completed in class. Take a few simple measurements (no hips, waists or busts), figure your size, tear your fabric, embellish with a pretty flatlock stitch and finish with the always popular rolled edge. L VIEW MORE...

Well, that’s the truth! Problem solving tricks abound in this class dedicated to clothes we love to wear as opposed to those that look best on the hanger. Discover to how to "fix" gaping necklines (besides taking in the sides, darts or shoulders), how to add elastic that doesn't gather th VIEW MORE...

Nothing makes sewing easier and more fun like using the best notion for the job! You’ll feel like a magician, since all the tasks suddenly become easier – right before your eyes. See the many ways you can add to your sewing pleasure, saving time and delivering excellent results, as Co VIEW MORE...

This class is all about the fun techniques you can create with embroidery. Explore the steps involved in creating a host of different in-the-hoop effects: appliqué, reverse appliqué and cutwork, fringe embroidery, 3D embroidery, embroidery with Mylar, free-standing lace and much, m VIEW MORE...

Make a tissue holder, key chain and zippered eyeglass case in the blink of an eye using the embroidery machine. See how easy it is to attach clasps, hardware and put in zippers. Join us for fun and learning during this fulfilling time together as you finish not just one or two projects... but < VIEW MORE...

It’s amazing how much information Kathy can pack into just one hour!  This is a great session for anyone who sews garments, offering so much of what we need to know, logically and with great samples to illustrate her lessons. Learn how to decide what fabric works best for your garment VIEW MORE...

Have you ever found yourself digging around in the trash looking for a sewing project? Probably not! But for some reason, Connie did just that and has come up with a great way to upcycle empty candy or cookie bag. After you have carefully opened your candy or cookie bag (see Student Supply List a VIEW MORE...

Many times, these adorable bodysuits are the first thing to come to mind when a machine embroiderer wants to foray into embroidery on knits. Then comes the excitement of bringing one (or more) home and getting ready to embroider – almost always followed by “Oh my! How am I going to do VIEW MORE...

Here’s your opportunity to expand your hand piecing skills with 3-Dimensional fabric techniques. Create a garden inspired mini quilt with folded fabric hexagons (our flowers), yo-yos (made from fabric circles), prairie points (from folded squares) and even bias binding for flower stems! Eac VIEW MORE...

You've marveled at the large photographs that are created using small photographs...you know, the pixelated ones. Now, through the magic of software, take a beautiful photograph and create a pattern to make your very own picture quilt wall hanging using squares of fabric. To get you off to a fast VIEW MORE...

Making and finishing a project is always fun and after 40 years of sewing, Connie has figured out more than a few shortcuts and helpful methods for making things easier and faster. Discover invaluable techniques as she shares her best-loved tricks for finishing your projects. You will take that l VIEW MORE...

Gather tricks for everything from how to make an invisible zipper installation look near flawless, and how to make most any zipper invisible (without the hand work) to how easy it is to create a perfect double welt pocket on most any garment (all sewing from the inside). And then even more &hell VIEW MORE...

Spirals have been a staple in tie dye since the 60s and can provide tons of inspiration! We're going to kick them up a notch and explore several different ways to dye these fun and playful patterns including traditional tie dye as well as ice dyeing. Materials fee is paid at time of VIEW MORE...

Love all the collage quilts, but aren't sure where to begin? Explore artistic and technical considerations as Kaye walks through the process, including discussions about choosing fabric wisely, placement, color considerations and the fusibles and the other materials that have worked best for her VIEW MORE...

Basic sewing, decorative sewing, buttonholes, overcast, blind hem, rolled hems, the feet to create these techniques often come with our machines. What are they designed for and (perhaps more importantly) what else can they do? Jill loves to figure these kinds of things out and will help you get t VIEW MORE...

Split monograms are crazy popular! You may have seen them on towels, wood plaques, pillows and more. Now you can create your own personalized project while building a potholder in the hoop and dressing up a tea towel with built in monogram fonts. What could be easier? This project is so fun and e VIEW MORE...

This beautiful woven tee has a bias drape and cut on sleeves. There are only two pieces to cut, the sewing is easy, and the length and look are variable depending on the look you want. This is a great wardrobe builder that is easy to wear and versatile. Depending on the fabric you choose, it can VIEW MORE...

Make a belt or scarf with this fun, simple, lace technique using artsy circles. It can also be adapted to use for many different projects. It’s not hard to do and Eric will guide you through the process. While you are experimenting with some specialty threads, Eric will show you many useful VIEW MORE...

The serger can do so much more than just finish seams. Pam has pushed the limits on the creative use of the serger and she even wrote a book about it, Power Serge, and will share some of her best embellishing and finishing techniques. Serge your way to a new favorite carry all and build VIEW MORE...

Don't you love a bag or project pouch that you can see-through! Make a small and large version of this bag using vinyl. These zippered, see-through, "I can't have enough of these" pouches are such fun to serge while learning to work with vinyl, insert zippers and box bottoms and tops!

Learn about the specialty tools and notions used in the fashion industry for all types of pattern work, and how to use them for better, faster and more accurate results. These are the same tools found in the toolboxes of fashion professionals in NYC and Hollywood – they help you to move sw VIEW MORE...

Pashminas are wonderfully versatile scarves that can be used in a variety of different ways! What better way to spice them up than to add machine embroidery? Come learn all the stabilization and design selection techniques that allow you to achieve beautifully embroidered pashmina scarves without VIEW MORE...

Shark Tank's Mr. Wonderful says "I need to make money!" Are you making money in your business? Yes, but is it profit or just income? Let Connie show you how you can know if that "green" is actually yours.

June loves to hunt for exotic fabrics in bazaars and markets in faraway lands. That is where she discovered her love of Asian art and textiles. But what to do with an old kimono? Turn it into something new! Browse through a closet bursting with artful clothing. Which kimono work best for which st VIEW MORE...

A jacket is a perfect cover-up, so Kathy learned how to make them in as little as 3 hours -- AND with the finished look of classic tailoring, using her “quik” sew techniques and fusibles. Learn what you can do on the inside to make the outside of your jackets smooth, balanced and perk VIEW MORE...

Learn the fundamentals of draping pants as you work along with Joe to create a basic straight pant using a body form. Includes learning about taking proper measurements, comparing them to the body form, calculating for and drawing the initial pattern from those measurements and then tweaking it o VIEW MORE...

Eric Drexler has been a sewing machine mechanic for over 35 years, and he wants to share his love and knowledge for, what he considers his “Baby”, the Singer 221 Featherweight. Eric will walk you through how to take off all the covers, where to oil and what to watch out for. Your &ld VIEW MORE...

One of the coolest new trends in piecing is Interleave. This one will leave your friends wondering "How did she do that?" We'll learn the foundations first, then see how the interplay of simple shapes can make simply amazing patchwork. Once you learn the basics, the sky is the limit with this tec VIEW MORE...