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Join us for a class, event, or workshop in our Queens, New York sewing studio. We have something for everyone. Don't see something you like? We also offer private sewing lessons in sewing, embroidery, quilting, garment sewing, and more. Call us at 718-468-5858 for more details or request a class! |
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Pfaff Special Event! Creative Icon 2 Launch & Demo
Join the Pfaff National Educator, Nancy Bronstein, as she shares the exciting launch of the Pfaff Creative Icon 2 sewing and embroidery machine! We have been waiting see all the new revolutionary tech features including: speech recognition, the world's fist creative? embellishment attachment, a projector that highlights your sewing path, a camera that scans a hopped project... and more! The creative icon? 2 sewing and embroidery machine marks a revolutionary step for sewists. A world first in the home sewing industry, artificial intelligence and voice control features give you the ultimate connectivity, enabling you to reach new levels of your craft, effortlessly. Lunch is included.
Cost: $ 10.00
Join the Pfaff National Educator, Nancy Bronstein, as she shares the exciting launch of the Pfaff Creative Icon 2 sewing and embroidery machine! We have been waiting see all the new revolutionary tech features including: speech recognition, the world's fist creative? embellishment attachment, a projector that highlights your sewing path, a camera that scans a hopped project... and more! The creative icon? 2 sewing and embroidery machine marks a revolutionary step for sewists. A world first in the home sewing industry, artificial intelligence and voice control features give you the ultimate connectivity, enabling you to reach new levels of your craft, effortlessly. Lunch is included.
Cost: $ 10.00
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 catherine@sewright.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 catherine@sewright.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 It In: Shirts and Tops with Catherine Petrosino
In this class you will learn how to alter a knit or woven top or a button down shirt that needs to be taken in. We will review how to navigate around a flat felled seam on men's shirts, take in a knit top and how to add a dart. Bring in one shirt or top to alter in class.
Cost: $ 30.00
In this class you will learn how to alter a knit or woven top or a button down shirt that needs to be taken in. We will review how to navigate around a flat felled seam on men's shirts, take in a knit top and how to add a dart. Bring in one shirt or top to alter in class.
Cost: $ 30.00
Beginner Crossbody Bag Class with Catherine Petrosino
You?ve taken our Quick Start Machine Sewing Class and now you are ready to make your first project! In this class, you will be making a crossbody bag by Lazy Girl Designs from start to finish. You will learn how to follow the pattern instructions, insert a zipper, and finish the seams while assembling your bag.
Cost: $ 85.00
You?ve taken our Quick Start Machine Sewing Class and now you are ready to make your first project! In this class, you will be making a crossbody bag by Lazy Girl Designs from start to finish. You will learn how to follow the pattern instructions, insert a zipper, and finish the seams while assembling your bag.
Cost: $ 85.00
Quick Start Machine Sewing with Catherine Petrosino
Do you own a machine that is still sitting in the box or need a refresher because you haven?t sewn in a while? Bring it in to learn how to operate your sewing machine! You will learn the correct way to wind a bobbin, how to thread your machine and the proper way to operate the machine to keep from losing your thread. Once your machine is threaded, you will learn basic sewing techniques. We will provide the fabric needed to practice your sewing skills. 1 1/2 hours long. If you need a machine for class, we can provide one for you.
Cost: $ 40.00
Do you own a machine that is still sitting in the box or need a refresher because you haven?t sewn in a while? Bring it in to learn how to operate your sewing machine! You will learn the correct way to wind a bobbin, how to thread your machine and the proper way to operate the machine to keep from losing your thread. Once your machine is threaded, you will learn basic sewing techniques. We will provide the fabric needed to practice your sewing skills. 1 1/2 hours long. If you need a machine for class, we can provide one for you.
Cost: $ 40.00
Art Deco Beginner Quilt with Laurie Liang
Here is a great opportunity to learn quilting with this fun and fast project that only uses 3 yards of fabric for the top design. The simple blocks mimic the sleek sophistication of a popular design from another era.
Cost: $ 165.00
Here is a great opportunity to learn quilting with this fun and fast project that only uses 3 yards of fabric for the top design. The simple blocks mimic the sleek sophistication of a popular design from another era.
Cost: $ 165.00
Edge -to- Edge Quilting in the Hoop with Barbara Konsker Lecture/ Demo
Learn how to quilt your own quilt by using the edge-to-edge quilting in the hoop method on your embroidery machine. All embroidery machines that utilize a 5 X 5 or larger hoop field will work. Learn how to plan out your stitch sequence, create a template for placement, and use your precise positioning features on your machine.
Cost: $ 40.00
Learn how to quilt your own quilt by using the edge-to-edge quilting in the hoop method on your embroidery machine. All embroidery machines that utilize a 5 X 5 or larger hoop field will work. Learn how to plan out your stitch sequence, create a template for placement, and use your precise positioning features on your machine.
Cost: $ 40.00
Exploring Ruler Work with Laurie Liang NEW DATE!
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
Modern Fabric Art Bowls with Kirsten Fisher
Are you interested in learning how to make an easy project in just an afternoon? These decorative Modern Fabric Art Bowls by Kristen Fisher make great gifts and can be made in various sizes. You will learn how to make these bowls using different techniques such as a 9-patch quilt block or 4 triangles. They can also be made by using up leftover quilt blocks or scraps. Quilting skills are not required to take this class. In this class we will make fabric bowls using the technic in Modern Fabric Art Bowls. These bowls are primarily for decoration and because they can be made in an afternoon they make great presents. They are also great for using up scraps. You will have a choice of an inside design based on either 4 triangles or on a 9-patch quilt block and of making the bowl in one of several sizes. The pattern of the bowl is based on a 9-patch quilting block. We will be using a rotary cuter and quilter's ruler. No other quilting skills are required.
Cost: $ 180.00
Are you interested in learning how to make an easy project in just an afternoon? These decorative Modern Fabric Art Bowls by Kristen Fisher make great gifts and can be made in various sizes. You will learn how to make these bowls using different techniques such as a 9-patch quilt block or 4 triangles. They can also be made by using up leftover quilt blocks or scraps. Quilting skills are not required to take this class. In this class we will make fabric bowls using the technic in Modern Fabric Art Bowls. These bowls are primarily for decoration and because they can be made in an afternoon they make great presents. They are also great for using up scraps. You will have a choice of an inside design based on either 4 triangles or on a 9-patch quilt block and of making the bowl in one of several sizes. The pattern of the bowl is based on a 9-patch quilting block. We will be using a rotary cuter and quilter's ruler. No other quilting skills are required.
Cost: $ 180.00
Paper Pieced/Foundation Seasonal Placemats with Barbara Konsker
Set your table in style with these beautiful placemats. Learn how to get precise points in designs with the foundation pieced method.
Cost: $ 100.00
Set your table in style with these beautiful placemats. Learn how to get precise points in designs with the foundation pieced method.
Cost: $ 100.00
Quilt Binding Techniques Lecture/Demo with Barbara Konsker
This lecture demo will explore various ways to finish your quilts. The techniques covered will be: traditional double fold binding, faux piped binding, back to front fold and mitered binding, and how to use a quilting binder attachment specific to your machine.
Cost: $ 40.00
This lecture demo will explore various ways to finish your quilts. The techniques covered will be: traditional double fold binding, faux piped binding, back to front fold and mitered binding, and how to use a quilting binder attachment specific to your machine.
Cost: $ 40.00
STITCHER'S GARDEN BOM Techniques Quilt 12 Month Series with Barbara Konsker
Learn how to do various techniques with your embellishment stitches and accessory feet on your sewing machine while creating this beautiful quilt. Many accessory feet (purchase through Sew Right) for your machine will be covered. It's amazing how the right foot just makes your job so much easier with beautiful results. Each month you will be given cutting instructions and a copy of the step-by-step instructions. You will come to class with the materials needed to start sewing the Block for that month. Some of the techniques covered include: appliqué, couching, wing needle work, bobbin work, sewing stitch recipes, applying piping, blind hem stitch appliqué, using a circular attachment, pin tucks, and the ruffler attachment.
Cost: $ 499.00
Learn how to do various techniques with your embellishment stitches and accessory feet on your sewing machine while creating this beautiful quilt. Many accessory feet (purchase through Sew Right) for your machine will be covered. It's amazing how the right foot just makes your job so much easier with beautiful results. Each month you will be given cutting instructions and a copy of the step-by-step instructions. You will come to class with the materials needed to start sewing the Block for that month. Some of the techniques covered include: appliqué, couching, wing needle work, bobbin work, sewing stitch recipes, applying piping, blind hem stitch appliqué, using a circular attachment, pin tucks, and the ruffler attachment.
Cost: $ 499.00
mySewnet Embroidery Software with Barbara Konsker HANDS ON
Get more comfortable with this wonderful and powerful software available as a subscription service or as a boxed version. Create edited designs as well as originals (digitized) and combine with beautiful inclusive fonts. The possibilities are endless. *Hands on - you will need to bring your laptop with software loaded and a mouse.
Cost: $ 50.00
Get more comfortable with this wonderful and powerful software available as a subscription service or as a boxed version. Create edited designs as well as originals (digitized) and combine with beautiful inclusive fonts. The possibilities are endless. *Hands on - you will need to bring your laptop with software loaded and a mouse.
Cost: $ 50.00
Mom and Me / Sew Together (Age 8 & up - Beginner) with Catherine Petrosino
Spend a fun morning with your child learning how to sew! In this workshop you will both be sewing a reversible crossbody bag. You will learn how to operate the sewing machine along with basic cutting and pinning techniques to prepare your fabric for sewing. This class is 2 1/2 hours long. Materials are included in the cost of the class.
Cost: $ 180.00
Spend a fun morning with your child learning how to sew! In this workshop you will both be sewing a reversible crossbody bag. You will learn how to operate the sewing machine along with basic cutting and pinning techniques to prepare your fabric for sewing. This class is 2 1/2 hours long. Materials are included in the cost of the class.
Cost: $ 180.00
Tween's & Teen's Workshop: (ages 11 and up - beginner or intermediate) with Catherine Petrosino
If your child is a beginner, they will learn basic skills of cutting and pinning their fabric along with operating a sewing machine to make a cross body bag. If your child has already been sewing, they will continue to improve their sewing skills by making a garment or accessory from our pattern collection that they can complete within the 3 hour workshop. If your child is at an intermediate skill level, they can choose a more difficult garment, but may need multiple workshops in order to complete the project. Classes are small and have a 1 teacher to 3 student ratio. This is a 3 hour workshop. All materials needed for the class are included in the cost of the workshop.
Cost: $ 110.00
If your child is a beginner, they will learn basic skills of cutting and pinning their fabric along with operating a sewing machine to make a cross body bag. If your child has already been sewing, they will continue to improve their sewing skills by making a garment or accessory from our pattern collection that they can complete within the 3 hour workshop. If your child is at an intermediate skill level, they can choose a more difficult garment, but may need multiple workshops in order to complete the project. Classes are small and have a 1 teacher to 3 student ratio. This is a 3 hour workshop. All materials needed for the class are included in the cost of the workshop.
Cost: $ 110.00
718.468.5858 223-20 Union Turnpike, Bayside, NY 11364
TUE-FRI: 10-6 | SAT: 10-5 | SUN-MON: CLOSED
TUE-FRI: 10-6 | SAT: 10-5 | SUN-MON: CLOSED
