Stuck, need help, trying to complete a project and don’t have all the tools and equipment? The Open Sewing Lab was created just for you. This is an unstructured class for those who need help with their projects. We have just about every tool and equipment you need to follow through and finish strong.

This is our first class in this series. Before advancing to other classes, students are required to attend this class. The purpose of this class is to help students become familiar with their sewing machine. Topics include threading machine, needle and thread choice, machine tension, different sewing stitches, recommended sewing tools and how they are used . Students will receive a workbook and sample fabric swatches.

Born from Getting to Know Your Sewing Machine Part 2, our students requested a Part 2 to our initial Part 2.  In this class we will construct the apron pattern drafted in Part 1. 

*Students bring their own fabric. CJ Sewing Co has sewing machines and tools available for student’s use.

This class is a continuation of “Getting to Your Sewing Machine: Part 1”. In this class we will use the sewing machine as well as the sewing tools discussed in Part 1. Furthermore this class is an entry into simple clothing design. Students will design and draft an apron pattern. In Part 2B the pattern will be sewn.

*Students bring their own fabric. CJ Sewing Co has sewing machines and tools available for student’s use.

Stuck, need help, trying to complete a project and don’t have all the tools and equipment? The Open Sewing Lab was created just for you. This is an unstructured class for those who need help with their projects. We have just about every tool and equipment you need to follow through and finish strong.

This is our first class in this series. Before advancing to other classes, students are required to attend this class. The purpose of this class is to help students become familiar with their sewing machine. Topics include threading machine, needle and thread choice, machine tension, different sewing stitches, recommended sewing tools and how they are used . Students will receive a workbook and sample fabric swatches.

This class is a continuation of “Getting to Your Sewing Machine: Part 1”. In this class we will use the sewing machine as well as the sewing tools discussed in Part 1. Furthermore this class is an entry into simple clothing design. Students will design and draft an apron pattern. In Part 2B the pattern will be sewn.

*Students bring their own fabric. CJ Sewing Co has sewing machines and tools available for student’s use.

This is our first class in this series. Before advancing to other classes, students are required to attend this class. The purpose of this class is to help students become familiar with their sewing machine. Topics include threading machine, needle and thread choice, machine tension, different sewing stitches, recommended sewing tools and how they are used . Students will receive a workbook and sample fabric swatches.

This is our first class in this series. Before advancing to other classes, students are required to attend this class. The purpose of this class is to help students become familiar with their sewing machine. Topics include threading machine, needle and thread choice, machine tension, different sewing stitches, recommended sewing tools and how they are used . Students will receive a workbook and sample fabric swatches.

Include in your gift giving this season, handmade gifts. Heating pad, great for warmth and shoulder tension, you can’t go wrong with handwarmers. Especially, if you are sitting by the sideline with winter sports activities. How eye popping are the Denim and Diamond cuffs? The travel pocket is made for hand sanitizer, Chapstick, and will also fit credit cards and driver license. My favorite, the six pocket travel wallet fits driver license credit cards, and cash. Finally sip in style with a custom coffee sleeve. All materials are provided AND the we also provided fabric for you to take and make these items at home.

Include in your gift giving this season, handmade gifts. Heating pad, great for warmth and shoulder tension, you can’t go wrong with handwarmers. Especially, if you are sitting by the sideline with winter sports activities. How eye popping are the Denim and Diamond cuffs? The travel pocket is made for hand sanitizer, Chapstick, and will also fit credit cards and driver license. My favorite, the six pocket travel wallet fits driver license credit cards, and cash. Finally sip in style with a custom coffee sleeve. All materials are provided AND the we also provided fabric for you to take and make these items at home.

Include in your gift giving this season, handmade gifts. Heating pad, great for warmth and shoulder tension, you can’t go wrong with handwarmers. Especially, if you are sitting by the sideline with winter sports activities. How eye popping are the Denim and Diamond cuffs? The travel pocket is made for hand sanitizer, Chapstick, and will also fit credit cards and driver license. My favorite, the six pocket travel wallet fits driver license credit cards, and cash. Finally sip in style with a custom coffee sleeve. All materials are provided AND the we also provided fabric for you to take and make these items at home.

Who doesn’t love the classic “cargo” look! As we are still focusing on developing beginning sewing skills, we opted for the cargo skirt. This class is an entry into pattern fitting. Students in this class will draft a simple skirt pattern which will include the patch pockets required for the “cargo” look. . First class session is drafting and pattern fitting. Second class session we will construct the skirt.

*Students are expected to be familiar with drafting. We recommend taking our “Getting to Know your Sewing Machine: Part 2A.

This is our first class in this series. Before advancing to other classes, students are required to attend this class. The purpose of this class is to help students become familiar with their sewing machine. Topics include threading machine, needle and thread choice, machine tension, different sewing stitches, recommended sewing tools and how they are used . Students will receive a workbook and sample fabric swatches.

This class is a continuation of “Getting to Your Sewing Machine: Part 1”. In this class we will use the sewing machine as well as the sewing tools discussed in Part 1. Furthermore this class is an entry into simple clothing design. Students will design and draft an apron pattern. In Part 2B the pattern will be sewn.

*Students bring their own fabric. CJ Sewing Co has sewing machines and tools available for student’s use.

This is our first class in this series. Before advancing to other classes, students are required to attend this class. The purpose of this class is to help students become familiar with their sewing machine. Topics include threading machine, needle and thread choice, machine tension, different sewing stitches, recommended sewing tools and how they are used . Students will receive a workbook and sample fabric swatches.

This is our first class in this series. Before advancing to other classes, students are required to attend this class. The purpose of this class is to help students become familiar with their sewing machine. Topics include threading machine, needle and thread choice, machine tension, different sewing stitches, recommended sewing tools and how they are used . Students will receive a workbook and sample fabric swatches.

This is our first class in this series. Before advancing to other classes, students are required to attend this class. The purpose of this class is to help students become familiar with their sewing machine. Topics include threading machine, needle and thread choice, machine tension, different sewing stitches, recommended sewing tools and how they are used . Students will receive a workbook and sample fabric swatches.

Born from Getting to Know Your Sewing Machine Part 2, our students requested a Part 2 to our initial Part 2.  In this class we will construct the apron pattern drafted in Part 1. 

*Students bring their own fabric. CJ Sewing Co has sewing machines and tools available for student’s use.