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Learn how to sew like a pro and unleash your creativity with a variety of sewing and textile classes in NYC, including beginner sewing, advanced tailoring, and textile design workshops.

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Custom Jeans

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

Discover the secrets to sewing your own personalized jeans that fit like a dream at The New York Sewing Center. Master pattern alterations, seam finishes, and fit techniques to create jeans you'll never want to take off. Pre-requisite: Sewing 101 class completion.

(312) Intermediate 13 and older
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$375

4 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!

(312) All levels 10 and older
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Summer Top Workshop: Supplies Included

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

Did you know you can make a summer top without even using a pattern? In this workshop, we'll show you how to make a stylish and comfortable top out of fabric and elastic. No experience necessary! We'll teach you how to use your sewing machine and construct this simple yet chic look. This beginner project is suitable for all ages and will be a fun addition to your summer wardrobe. Supplies are included in the class and will be sent to your home. PROJECT...

(312) Beginner 10 and older
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Pattern-Making & Draping

Esaie Couture Design School @ 38 W 32nd St, New York, NY

Learn how to create block sloper patterns using flat pattern-making techniques together with the art form of draping. This 8-week course is ideal for those beginners or experienced sewers who lack this technical training.  Within 8 weeks, you will build a foundation of slopers and pattern-making understanding that you will be able to utilize once you have completed the course. Once you master this art, design to your heart's content. ...

(334) All levels 18 and older
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$855

9 sessions

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6-Month Garment Construction

Esaie Couture Design School @ 38 W 32nd St, New York, NY

This intensive training course teaches you to operate and use sewing equipment, tools and construction techniques.  The program includes instruction and ‘hands on’ experience in all aspects of apparel construction. You will also need to understand and solve fitting and pattern problems, learn and experiment with specialty fabrics. Graduates of this program may be employed in the apparel industry or may choose to work for her/himself. ...

(334) Beginner 18 and older
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$1,795

24 sessions

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Sewing 102

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

The second in our Sewing series, Sewing 102 takes all of the beginner fundamentals learned in Sewing 101 and applies them to a more challenging garment. We start with reinforcing all of our sewing essentials from Sewing 101, and then introduce students to more stitches & seam finishes and focus more closely on your sewing skills and reading a pattern. Each student will come to class week one ready to go with a preselected pattern and fabric...

(312) Intermediate 10 and older
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Sewing Lessons: Create What You Want (1-Hour Private)

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

Unlock your creativity and learn sewing at your own pace with personalized private lessons at The New York Sewing Center. Bring your project and receive expert guidance and support to create something unique and beautiful. The schedule is flexible and subject to availability.

(312) All levels 10 and older
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Sewing Techniques (4 Week)

Esaie Couture Design School @ 38 W 32nd St, New York, NY

Sewers are taught a repertoire of techniques to drop into their “tool box” of skills, that when added to a garment, sets it apart. The student can use these “tools” to upgrade the quality of any garment they choose to make. Students will have homework assignments and a final critique. Course Outline: Learn a specialized set of sewing machine skills Learn proper hand sewing techniques  Learn to make various kinds of darts, gathers,...

(334) All levels 18 and older
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$450

4 sessions

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Sewing 102: Sewing Lounge w/ A Sewing Expert to Help

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

The second in our Sewing series, Sewing 102 takes all of the beginner fundamentals learned in Sewing 101 and applies them to a more challenging garment. We start with reinforcing all of our sewing essentials from Sewing 101, and then introduce students to more stitches & seam finishes and focus more closely on your sewing skills and reading a pattern. Each student will come to class week one ready to go with a preselected pattern and fabric...

(312) Intermediate 10 and older
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$225

6 sessions

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3-Day Summer Bootcamp

Esaie Couture Design School @ 38 W 32nd St, New York, NY

We'll teach you all you need to know to make stylish (and simple) pieces for yourself or others, even as a new sewer! Learn on our sewing machines or bring your own. Get step-by-step instructions to make a beach bag, sarong, and sun dress in just 3 half days or 3 evening workshops, 3 hours each session. You'll feel so accomplished as you learn to layout and cut patterns, assemble your garments, clean finish seams inside, make fit adjustments. Learn...

(334) Beginner 18 and older
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$325

3 sessions

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4-Week Ladies Shirt or Blouse Making

Esaie Couture Design School @ 38 W 32nd St, New York, NY

Get step by step instructions to make your own shirt or blouse, using a commercial pattern. Then, learn  to assemble it, attaching collars and sleeves, interfacing, understitching, pockets, topstitching, clean finish seams inside, various hand stitching, hem stitching, and more... Skills & Techniques: Tools and terminology Stitches: Regular stitch, topstitch, basting, understitching Seam finishes: Zig zag, Booked Seam Preparing, marking,...

(334) All levels 18 and older
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$325

4 sessions

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Weaving, Knitting, and Embroidery Paper Collage

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Create new compositions by weaving images and different types of papers together. Knit with yarn and other found materials, then use thread, wire and string to embroider patterns and bind the materials.

(1068) All levels 18 and older
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$295

2 sessions

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Knitted Lace: Organic Design within Geometric Shapes

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Knitting in lace is an exploration of positive and negative space. Learn to make these various paired increases/decreases; knit specific stitch patterns designed to focus on lace; incorporate beads; attach a knitted edging to a non-bound-off edge; and learn the formulas for rectangular, circular and triangular shapes. SUPPLY LIST: YARN 2 skeins/balls of smooth (dk weight) yarn (1 each in contrasting light colors) NOTE: This quantity/type...

(1068) All levels 18 and older
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$250

2 sessions

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Mommy & Me

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

We teach students of all ages, but for the first time, we are now offering a class geared toward moms and daughters! In this class, we'll make 2 matching tops. Offered in a variety of fun fabrics and colors, this drawstring neckline top is perfect for summer days. PROJECT: 2 matching summer tops with a drawstring neckline and straps. AGE RANGE: Mothers and their daughters, 7 years old and older. PREREQUISITE: Basic knowledge of a sewing machine...

(312) Intermediate 7 and older
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$175
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Knitting for Beginners

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Knitting provides a world of fabric-making options. Using the simplicity, contrast and harmony of the knit and purl stitches, we learn the basics of this time-honored tradition: how to get the stitches onto and off of the needles, and what happens in between. Basic increasing, decreasing, texture and pattern reading. Projects may include stitch sampler scarf or a one-of-a-kind cell-phone pouch. For the Supply List, please CLICK HERE.

(1068) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$290

6 sessions

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Embroidery (2-Hour Private)

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

Unlock your creativity and master the art of embroidery with personalized lessons at The New York Sewing Center. Bring your own project and learn at your own pace with expert guidance from our instructors. Discover the joy of creating exactly what you want in a private studio setting.

(312) All levels 10 and older
No upcoming schedules
$120
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Industrial Sewing Machine (2-Hour Private)

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

Unlock your creativity and master the industrial sewing machine with personalized lessons at The New York Sewing Center. Bring your own project and learn at your own pace with expert guidance from our instructors. Discover the joy of creating exactly what you want in a private studio setting.

(312) All levels 10 and older
No upcoming schedules
$120
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Knitting Lessons (2-Hour Private)

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

Unleash your creativity and master the art of knitting. Learn to create beautiful handmade pieces in a serene and inspiring environment.

(312) All levels 10 and older
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$120
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Hand-Knitting & Crochet for Beginners

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Knitting provides a world of fabric-making options.  Using the simplicity, contrast and harmony of the knit and purl stiches, we learn the basics of this time-honored tradition: how to get the stitches onto and off of the needles, and what happens in between.  Basic increasing, decreasing, texture and pattern reading. Quickly gain the skills to make scarves, hats and bags.  For the Supply List, please CLICK HERE

(1068) Beginner 18 and older
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$249

6 sessions

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Bow Tie Workshop

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

Hey there! Looking to make the perfect bow tie!? We have a workshop especially for you. Stop by and learn the basics of sewing, all while creating your own perfect bow tie. During the workshop you will learn: basic stitches on the sewing machine how to construct a standard bow tie how to sew with various cotton fabrics in prints or solids Projects: Standard bow tie Supplies and fabric: A sewing machine, thread, pins, and scissors will be...

(312) All levels 10 and older
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