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Unlock your creativity and master the art of sewing with beginner sewing classes in NYC. Learn essential techniques, create stylish garments, and gain the confidence to bring your own unique designs to life.

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Beautiful Boys Lingerie Club

Rue du Paradis @ Industry City, 51 35th St, Brooklyn, NY

The beautiful boys lingerie sewing club is quickly becoming a fan favorite, so we're making it a regular thing!  This is a bralette sewing workshop for queer men and masc folks. No sewing experience is necessary! Come make something beautiful and connect with community.

All levels 14 and older
No upcoming schedules
$150
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Learn a Stitch

Cook's Arts & Crafts Shoppe @ 80-09 Myrtle Ave, New York, NY

Fridays will be learn a new stitch day. Each week we will teach a new knit and crochet stitch. These classes are geared to people who already know how to knit or crochet. If you would like a beginner class please call the shop and one can be arranged with in your schedule. Please Note: The price includes the yarn

(6) All levels 16 and older
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Cute & Stylish Clutch - Beginner Bag Making

Esaie Couture Design School

Learn about fabrics and notions needed, measure properly, learn construction and proper finishing techniques. Clutch bags are on trend! Learn to make your own cute and stylish clutch. We'll show you all you need to know. Q&A Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one?  A: No, but you'll be able to go over what was missed in the missed class in the next class. If you need more time, you'll have the option to book a private lesson with...

(334) Beginner 18 and older
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Basic Sewing: Go Green Market Bag Fashion Lab

Artikal Handcrafted Millinery @ 510 E 12th St, New York, NY

Students attending this class will learn basic pattern and machine and hand stitching to create a beautiful fabric scarf for any season. In this class, students will create their own fabric newsboy cap. Holly will also review great sources for yarns and patterns and provide details on making flowers and pomps to accessorize hats, scarves, ponchos, etc. Are materials provided and included in cost of the class? Yes, the materials kit is included...

(10) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$125
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Learn to Sew: Pencil Skirt (Virtual)

The New York Sewing Center

Who doesn't love a pencil skirt? This revolutionary garment that came to women's wardrobes in the 1960's has become a staple of any woman's collection. Creating your very own pencil skirt is a great project for getting started with using your sewing machine and following a commercial sewing pattern. You'll have fun learning the basics while making a garment you'll be able to wear to work, out on the town, or chilling at home (as the case may be!)....

(311) Beginner 10 and older
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Virtual Summer Wardrobe for Beginners: Pattern Included

The New York Sewing Center @ Online Classroom, New York, NY

Summer is coming, and this class is the perfect opportunity to make yourself a stylish and comfy wardrobe. We'll start by making the pants or skirt together, and then using the skills you've learned with us, you can go forward and create the whole look! This pattern comes with all sizes included, so we encourage students to have a Mommy/Daughter learning experience with us to make matching outfits together! Of course, solo adults are welcome to the...

(311) Beginner 10 and older
No upcoming schedules
$250

3 sessions

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Cosmetic Zip Pouch

The New York Sewing Center @ 246 W 38th St, New York, NY

If you are anything like us at The New York Sewing Center, you can’t get enough of the chic and trendy bags the designers come out with each season. Why not learn to make your own?  In this workshop, you’ll get an introduction to some basic sewing fundamentals all while creating your own zip cosmetic pouch. PROJECTS: A completed designer influenced zip pouch SUPPLIES AND FABRIC: All included PREREQUISITE: None!

(311) All levels 10 and older
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Pattern Making and Sewing Knits

Brooklyn Craft Company

Learn pattern making, sewing with stretchy knits, and how to copy an existing garment–all while making your dream tee. Did you ever love a piece of clothing so much you wished you could clone it? You know, that piece you reach for constantly and you’re, like, totally crushed when it’s in the dirty laundry? Ever notice how that favorite piece is usually a tee? Well, now you can clone that favorite tee, and make stacks and stacks of them,...

(557) Intermediate 18 and older
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Virtual Workshop: Upcycled Rag Rug

Brooklyn Craft Company @ Online Classroom via Zoom, New York, NY

Learn how to make a cute, custom rug for your home in this beginner-friendly, virtual workshop hosted via Zoom! Led by instructor Molly George, you'll learn how to transform strips of fabric into stylish home decor using beginner crochet skills. No previous crochet experience is required! This workshop will cover: How to crochet in the round How to properly cut used clothing and linens into strips suitable for crochet How to join fabric...

(557) Beginner 18 and older
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DIY Giant Yarn Blanket

92nd Street Y

Create your own trendy giant yarn blanket with nothing but your own two hands! Artist Lisa Daehlin will show you how to transform humble materials into a cozy throw using a surprisingly easy technique that even complete beginners can master.

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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Virtual Workshop: Sew a Kalle Shirt or Shirtdress

Brooklyn Craft Company

The Kalle Shirt & Shirtdress is the ultimate in chic, easy dressing. Choose from a number of styles: cropped length with a wide-faced hem, tunic length inspired by classic men's oxfords, or a stylish shirtdress with a high-low hem. All versions feature a subtly curved yoke, short dolman sleeves with arm cuffs, and a dramatically shaped hem. In this advanced-beginner, three-evening virtual workshop, you'll build your sewing...

(557) Beginner 18 and older
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Virtual Make Daddy's Shirt Into Baby Clothes Workshop

The New York Sewing Center @ 246 W 38th St, New York, NY

This is a great workshop for Mommies that want to learn how to make baby and toddler clothes! Bring in Daddy's slightly worn shirt and we will show you how to re-create it into something you can have for your little one. * please bring a men's button down shirt and matching poly thread with you. For Virtual Classes  After you book the class you will be registered for the time selected and we will send you a link to join the class virtually...

(311) All levels 10 and older
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Make Daddy's Shirt Into Baby Clothes Workshop

The New York Sewing Center

This is a great workshop for mommies that want to learn how to make baby and toddler clothes! Bring in Daddy's slightly worn shirt, and we will show you how to re-create it into something you can have for your little one. * please bring a men's button down shirt and matching poly thread with you.

(311) All levels 10 and older
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Sartorial Course (Beginner)

Esaie Couture Design School

This course teaches the basics of made-to-measure pattern making, cutting, dressmaking, and construction. This system was devised By Laura Congia (Italian fashion designer and dressmaker). In this class, you will be guided step by step through the different stages of garment creation: from taking measurements to drawing the paper pattern and the final dressmaking. Fabrication Taking proper body measurements Creation of a made-to-measure paper...

(334) Beginner 18 and older
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Virtual Workshop: Beginner Patchwork + Quilting

Brooklyn Craft Company @ Online Classroom via Zoom, New York, NY

If you've been wanting to learn to sew patchwork quilts, this is the class for you! In this five-hour intensive, instructor Diana Rogers will take students on a tour of beginner patchwork -- the process of sewing small pieces of fabric together to make a larger composition.  In this class you'll learn: How to design and assemble a log cabin quilt block Beginner-level patchwork basics How to accurately cut fabric with a rotary cutter...

(557) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$125

3 sessions

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Beginner Sewing: Drawstring Back Pack (Virtual)

The New York Sewing Center

This simple yet versatile project is a great way to jump into sewing. In this 2 hour workshop, you'll learn how to use your sewing machine and come out of it with a handy backpack you can use every day! We'll send the pre-cut materials for the project, so no prep needed. All ages are welcome! PROJECT: One drawstring backpack FABRIC AND SUPPLIES: You'll need to provide your own sewing machine, thread, scissors, straight pins, safety pins, and ruler....

(311) Beginner 10 and older
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Fashion Summer Camp for Kids/Tweens

Esaie Couture Design School

Learn to sew, be a designer or fashion illustrator, develop your brand/your logo, create a collection, etc. Join us for Fashion Camp 2015! You'll learn many tricks of the trade from a seasoned industry professional (and proud Brooklynite). When we're through with you, you won't just follow the trends. You can create your own! Our Fashion Campers Will: Develop their own brand and logo Learn to use a sewing machine Drape a garment (like on "Project...

(334) All levels 10 and older
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Sewing Stretch Fabrics

Esaie Couture Design School @ 1515 Church Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Learn about stretch fabrics and notions needed, how to measure your body properly, read and custom fit a commercial dress pattern, prepare fabric for layout cutting and marking, construction techniques specific to stretch knits and proper finishing techniques. This class reveals the secrets you need to know to sew stretch knit fabrics like Spandex and Lycra. In 6 weeks you'll learn how to make form fitting, body hugging clothing. This is great...

(334) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$295

6 sessions

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Sandal & Accessory Embroidery

sand by saya @ 37 West 39th St, New York, NY

Learn all about embroidery and accessory design from the award winning shoes & accessory designer, Saya. You will get hands on experience hand-sewing a pair of sandals or accessories with a needle and learn how to make your very own pair from her. You have a choice of: Flip Flops (size 4 to 9) Ribbon necklace / Choker Brooch Key ring We have samples and materials for you! No need to bring anything. You are more than welcome to bring...

(1) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$100
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Learn to Sew in a Day: Skirt

Esaie Couture Design School @ Online Class, New York, NY

By popular demand, LEARN TO SEW IN A DAY is back! ONLINE This is the perfect workshop for all you super busy people who've always wanted to learn to sew, but just can't find the time for a long class. Now, you don't even have to leave your house! We've put the class online. ​For those who just need a confidence-building, virtual hand-holding refresher, this is also a great stepping-stone to one of our intermediate-to-advanced class offerings....

(334) Beginner 14 and older
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$43.94
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