Classes
Weekend Tote Bag in Two Sessions with Catherine Petrosino
Learn how to work with faux leather on your machine by making an oversized tote bag, big enough to pack for a weekend's worth of clothes or a travel sized sewing machine. The exterior of the sample bag is made in denim fabric with a faux leather bottom. The interior of the bag is made in cotton fabric with a faux leather triple pocket across each side of the inside of the bag and an interior strap to pull the ends together. You will be constructing the bag from cutting out your pattern pieces in the fabric to sewing the tote bag together. Designed by Catherine, this pattern will be provided for in class, but can be purchased separately if desired. This is not a beginner sewing class, so sewing experience is a must for this class!
Cost: $ 180.00
Learn how to work with faux leather on your machine by making an oversized tote bag, big enough to pack for a weekend's worth of clothes or a travel sized sewing machine. The exterior of the sample bag is made in denim fabric with a faux leather bottom. The interior of the bag is made in cotton fabric with a faux leather triple pocket across each side of the inside of the bag and an interior strap to pull the ends together. You will be constructing the bag from cutting out your pattern pieces in the fabric to sewing the tote bag together. Designed by Catherine, this pattern will be provided for in class, but can be purchased separately if desired. This is not a beginner sewing class, so sewing experience is a must for this class!
Cost: $ 180.00
All About Hems with Catherine Petrosino
Would you like to learn how to do your own hems on your clothes? If so, then you will learn a few basic techniques for hemming using your sewing machine. This class will cover how to sew a blindstitch hem, a jean hem and a rolled hem. We will also demonstrate how to mark a jean/pant hem and answer all of your hemming questions. First you will practice sewing each hem using your machine on cotton fabric and then you will use your new knowledge to hem a garment of your own. Sewing experience is required. If you need a machine for class, please let us know in advance.
Cost: $ 90.00
Would you like to learn how to do your own hems on your clothes? If so, then you will learn a few basic techniques for hemming using your sewing machine. This class will cover how to sew a blindstitch hem, a jean hem and a rolled hem. We will also demonstrate how to mark a jean/pant hem and answer all of your hemming questions. First you will practice sewing each hem using your machine on cotton fabric and then you will use your new knowledge to hem a garment of your own. Sewing experience is required. If you need a machine for class, please let us know in advance.
Cost: $ 90.00
Intro to Sewing with Knits with Catherine Petrosino BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
Confused by how to use knits in making your garments and the correct way to sew them? In this class, we are going to review different types of knit fabrics and their stretch properties and how to purchase the correct fabric for your pattern. You will learn the correct techniques to sewing seams and hemming on knits using your regular sewing machine and put them into practice on sample fabrics provided for you in class. For those of you that own a serger, we will also cover which serger stitches to use and how to adjust them for perfect seams. You will leave this class with the confidence to sew your first knit garment! All materials needed are included in the cost of this class.
Cost: $ 90.00
Confused by how to use knits in making your garments and the correct way to sew them? In this class, we are going to review different types of knit fabrics and their stretch properties and how to purchase the correct fabric for your pattern. You will learn the correct techniques to sewing seams and hemming on knits using your regular sewing machine and put them into practice on sample fabrics provided for you in class. For those of you that own a serger, we will also cover which serger stitches to use and how to adjust them for perfect seams. You will leave this class with the confidence to sew your first knit garment! All materials needed are included in the cost of this class.
Cost: $ 90.00
Open Level Garment Sewing Class with Catherine Petrosino
Take your sewing to the next level with our Open Level Garment Sewing Class and learn what you want to learn! This class is for you whether you are a beginner sewist ready to start sewing your first garment and don't know how to begin or if you are an intermediate sewist that needs specific help with a project you are working on. Bring in all materials needed for your project as you must work from a commercial pattern. If you have any questions about your project, please contact Catherine at brooklynstitchery@gmail.com in advance. You must know how to operate a sewing machine. Class size is limited to 4 students. 3 hours long.
Cost: $ 90.00
Take your sewing to the next level with our Open Level Garment Sewing Class and learn what you want to learn! This class is for you whether you are a beginner sewist ready to start sewing your first garment and don't know how to begin or if you are an intermediate sewist that needs specific help with a project you are working on. Bring in all materials needed for your project as you must work from a commercial pattern. If you have any questions about your project, please contact Catherine at brooklynstitchery@gmail.com in advance. You must know how to operate a sewing machine. Class size is limited to 4 students. 3 hours long.
Cost: $ 90.00
Beginning Sewing with Catherine Petrosino
Learn the foundations of sewing in our Beginner Sewing Class by making a reversible tote bag. The class will begin with learning how to operate your sewing machine through the proper threading techniques and then learning how to sew straight seams. From there, we will instruct you on how to lay out your pattern pieces on the fabric, cutting them out and then pinning the pieces together before sewing your tote bag. Class size is limited to 4 students. Machines are available for use during class or you can bring your own.
Cost: $ 180.00
Learn the foundations of sewing in our Beginner Sewing Class by making a reversible tote bag. The class will begin with learning how to operate your sewing machine through the proper threading techniques and then learning how to sew straight seams. From there, we will instruct you on how to lay out your pattern pieces on the fabric, cutting them out and then pinning the pieces together before sewing your tote bag. Class size is limited to 4 students. Machines are available for use during class or you can bring your own.
Cost: $ 180.00
Applique the Mary Ann Way with Mary Ann Kotowski Lecture/Demo
MaryAnn takes you through her 4 step process of achieving a great looking satin stitch for applique. She will discuss how to best use a decorative stitch when turning corners and navigating curves. This is a Zoom class. Enroll here and MaryAnn will send you the Zoom link. If you registered for the class on March 18, 2020 you need not re-enroll. This class is broken up into 2 parts as it is through Zoom. You need to install the Zoom app to take this class.
Cost: $ 10.00
MaryAnn takes you through her 4 step process of achieving a great looking satin stitch for applique. She will discuss how to best use a decorative stitch when turning corners and navigating curves. This is a Zoom class. Enroll here and MaryAnn will send you the Zoom link. If you registered for the class on March 18, 2020 you need not re-enroll. This class is broken up into 2 parts as it is through Zoom. You need to install the Zoom app to take this class.
Cost: $ 10.00
ALASKA RAINBOW QUILT Designed by Edyta Sitar with Barbara Konsker NEW SESSION!
This beautiful quilt which finishes at 71.5" x 71.5" square, gives the illusion of movement and curves without any curved seams sewn. You can use shades of 4 different colors plus the background fabric as I did, or invent your own color scheme and even use your scraps to make it a scrappy quilt. There are 13 different blocks in this quilt, each of 12 blocks is sewn 4 times- we will be doing two-three blocks each class session. Homework is required.
Cost: $ 250.00
This beautiful quilt which finishes at 71.5" x 71.5" square, gives the illusion of movement and curves without any curved seams sewn. You can use shades of 4 different colors plus the background fabric as I did, or invent your own color scheme and even use your scraps to make it a scrappy quilt. There are 13 different blocks in this quilt, each of 12 blocks is sewn 4 times- we will be doing two-three blocks each class session. Homework is required.
Cost: $ 250.00
Exploring Ruler Work with Laurie Liang
QUILTED STAR BLOCK PROJECT FEATURING THE WESTALEE DESIGN SAMPLER SET. Have you purchased a ruler foot and a set of rulers, but never actually made a project? Here is an opportunity to get started in the realm of ruler work by making a simple yet complex -looking star pattern. The Quilted Star block design was created by Leonie West herself and is a perfect introduction to the world of ruler work with Westalee Design templates. In this project we will be learning to work with two basic but versatile templates as well as a few very important other tools. By the end of the project you should feel familiar with using the Spacing Gauge, Crosshair Square and getting a little creative with how you place and stitch around your templates.
Cost: $ 50.00
QUILTED STAR BLOCK PROJECT FEATURING THE WESTALEE DESIGN SAMPLER SET. Have you purchased a ruler foot and a set of rulers, but never actually made a project? Here is an opportunity to get started in the realm of ruler work by making a simple yet complex -looking star pattern. The Quilted Star block design was created by Leonie West herself and is a perfect introduction to the world of ruler work with Westalee Design templates. In this project we will be learning to work with two basic but versatile templates as well as a few very important other tools. By the end of the project you should feel familiar with using the Spacing Gauge, Crosshair Square and getting a little creative with how you place and stitch around your templates.
Cost: $ 50.00
Jelly Roll Planter with Laurie Liang
The jelly roll rug was trending a couple of years ago and if you enjoyed making that, you?ll love learning how to create this decorative planter! Laurie will take you through the process of making a coiled and slab basket with fabric. Grab a nice drink and relaxing music because you?re going to need it! There is homework between classes.
Cost: $ 90.00
The jelly roll rug was trending a couple of years ago and if you enjoyed making that, you?ll love learning how to create this decorative planter! Laurie will take you through the process of making a coiled and slab basket with fabric. Grab a nice drink and relaxing music because you?re going to need it! There is homework between classes.
Cost: $ 90.00
PE DESIGN/PALETTE 11 SOFTWARE with Barbara Konsker
Learn how to put your software to use to create your own designs! This workshop will get you started editing and creating designs for embroidery. Learn the very basics of navigating and understanding the program. Fee includes 4 classes and a workbook to revisit the lessons after class.
Cost: $ 225.00
Learn how to put your software to use to create your own designs! This workshop will get you started editing and creating designs for embroidery. Learn the very basics of navigating and understanding the program. Fee includes 4 classes and a workbook to revisit the lessons after class.
Cost: $ 225.00
