Hoodie Workshop

**NOTE** New pattern and class dates coming soon!

Hoodie Workshop: Sew Your Own Cozy Sweatshirt

Take your knit sewing skills to the next level in this hands-on Hoodie Workshop, perfect for confident beginners and intermediate sewists alike. In this class, you’ll create a cozy, custom-fit hoodie or crew neck sweatshirt using fleece, ribbing, and knit fabrics. Whether you’re aiming for a sporty pullover or a casual everyday layer, this workshop will guide you through every step of the process.

You’ll learn how to:

• Choose the right knit fabrics and ribbing for comfort and durability
• Take accurate body measurements for a personalized fit
• Sew ribbed cuffs, waistbands, and neckbands with professional techniques
• Attach a hood with a drawcord or opt for a clean crew neck finish
• Use a sewing machine or serger to handle stretch fabrics with confidence

By the end of this 2.5 hour class, you’ll walk away with a warm, stylish sweatshirt that reflects your personal style and fits just right.

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!