Sewing 101: Beginner Sewing for Teens
$400.00
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Learn beginner sewing skills including how to use a sewing machine, fabric selection and making 4 awesome projects! This class is designed specifically for teens.
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Event Details
Do you have a teen eager to learn how to sew? Sewing 101 for teens is a 4-part series designed specifically for teens who are beginning their sewing journey. Our instructor will help your teen learn to sew from step 1 — even if their machine is still in the box!
Class 1: We jump right in, teaching students how to thread their machine, wind a bobbin and use the stitch selector. We'll even get started on our first sewing project, creating a pocket for a tote bag.
Class 2: We'll sew a tote bag and include the pocket made in the first class. We'll talk about fabric,using directional fabric, picking a lining vs your exterior fabric, installing handles, top stitching and more.
Class 3: Let's make some fabric weights! These handy tools are perfect for keeping your patterns in place for tracing and cutting.
Class 4: We’re making a tool roll-up organizer. This clever project is perfect for storing all the tools your need for your sewing projects. We’ll be reinforcing the lessons learned in the first three classes, honing in on your sewing accuracy, and more.
We’ve taught hundreds of people from children to adults how to sew — and we can't wait to teach your teen!
Prerequisite: None
Skills Learned: all the basics of your machine, backtacking, corners, curves, zippers, trim, linings, bindings, installing handles, hand stitching and finishing.
Instructor(s): Thalia
Cost: $400 if you bring your own sewing machine, $425 if you rent ours. Note: rental machines remain at the studio. If you love sewing as much as we do by the end of your fourth class, we can help make recommendations for a machine that is perfect for the projects you want to create.
Class includes 10 hours of instruction. Students provide supplies for this course, supply requirements are listed on the supplies tab.
Supplies: Click on the Supplies tab to see a list of materials needed.
Class/Workshop 1: 03/09/2026
Start time:
06:00 p.m.
End time:
08:30 p.m.
Class/Workshop 2: 03/16/2026
Start time:
06:00 p.m.
End time:
08:30 p.m.
Class/Workshop 3: 03/23/2026
Start time:
06:00 p.m.
End time:
08:30 p.m.
Class/Workshop 4: 03/30/2026
Start time:
06:00 p.m.
End time:
08:30 p.m.
Venue: Fabricate Studios
Email: [email protected]
General Supplies List:Â Many of the items listed below are available locally, with shipping, from Stash Fabrics. We also have an Amazon list with some of the supplies here.Â
- Sewing machine in good working order (check out our recommendations for buying a sewing machine here at different price points here)
- All-Purpose Polyester Thread
- Sewing Scissors
- Tailor’s chalk or marking tool
- Seam Ripper
- Pins and a pin cushion
- Measuring tape
- Pen and paper for notes
Supplies List for Class #1: Tote Bag Pocket
- Everything listed above under the General Supplies List
- 1/2 yard quilting weight cotton fabric
- Coordinating thread, should match your fabric
Supplies List for Class #2: Tote Bag
- Everything listed above under the General Supplies List
- 1/2 yard quilting weight cotton fabric for exterior
- 1/2 yard quilting weight cotton fabric for lining
- Coordinating thread, should match your fabric
- You’ll want an additional set of fabrics to complete your homework
Supplies List for Class #3: Fabric Weights
- Everything listed above under the General Supplies List
- 1/2 yard of quilting weight cotton
- Coordinating thread, should match your fabric
- Spool of matching ribbon
- Small bag of rice
- Small funnel
Supplies List for Class #4: Roll-up bag
- Everything listed above under the General Supplies List
- 1/2 yard quilting weight cotton fabric
- 1 package extra wide, double fold bias tape in a coordinating color
- Coordinating thread, should match your bias tape
- 1 yard ribbon (optional)
Thalia has been sewing professionally since about 2010, but very unprofessionally for many years before that. She got a BFA in Fashion Design with a concentration in Costume Design from American Intercontinental University in 2009, which led her to design small stage shows for Aurora Theatre. After deciding against that career path she began working for an ice skating costume designer, sewing miles and miles of lycra and mesh! After he downsized in 2022 she began working in film where she honed her alterations skills and expanded her garment building knowledge, from sketch to final showstopper. She currently has a toe in film, commercials, contract sewing, leather sewing, and last but certainly not least, teaching!
Thalia teaches: Alterations 101, Sewing 102, Private Lessons and more!
