STORE HOURS Open Wed-Sun 10am-6pm (No Donations after 5pm) / Closed Mon-Tues
ADDRESS 787 East Washington Blvd, Ste 101, Pasadena, CA 91104
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Beginners or intermediate in hand sewing or embroidery welcome Description: In this beginner level class we will learn about “Hitozemashi Sashiko”. This practice uses patterns created on a grid to form repeating motifs. You will be instructed in basic preparations for sashiko including prepping the fabric, stitching a border, and transferring a grid. Then you will … Continued
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Beginners or intermediate in hand sewing or embroidery welcome Description: In this beginner level class we will learn about the Japanese mending art of “Moyozashi Sashiko” by creating two designs on miniature hanafukin cloths. You will be instructed in basic preparations for sashiko including prepping the fabric, stitching a border, and transferring a grid, then … Continued
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Description: We are opening our Creative Space once a month for community use. A variety of tools, sewing machines, supplies, tables and much more will be available for use by the community. Work on your own projects, meet up with others, students can work on school projects or just plan a family art night. Tools … Continued
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Prerequisite: Geared toward the returning sewer or advanced beginner who knows how to use a sewing machine. Description: In this class you will learn to make drawstring pants and further your sewing knowledge by learning best practices and new techniques including “sewing math”, seam allowances and more. This is the perfect class for a sewer … Continued
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Description: Explore the art of inlayed patterned collage in this playful, no-sew workshop inspired by the Japanese technique of Kimekomi. You’ll begin with a design template adhered to a foam base. Using a craft knife, you’ll carefully cut along the pattern lines to create shallow channels in the foam. Then, you’ll tuck fabric scraps into the … Continued
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Description: Learn the basics of knitting like how to cast on, knit & purl stitches and cast off as well as understanding needle sizes & yarn weights. Materials Included: Wide assortment of Yarns and Knitting Needles. LATE ARRIVALS NOT ADMITTED ONCE CLASS HAS BEGUN
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Description: This slow stitching class is like journaling with fabric. We will be using new and vintage fabrics, lots of trims, bits of fabric, buttons and embellishments to express ourselves. This class is about slowing down and enjoying the process of creating. Using embroidery thread to attach a picture to a square, the goal may be … Continued
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Description: Learn about the properties of fabric and their uses and proper care. Identify fabrics while shopping for fabric or clothing and be able to judge their suitability and pricing. Learn proper care for different fabrics to make your clothing last. Materials Included: Fabric and all necessary tools. LATE ARRIVALS NOT ADMITTED ONCE CLASS HAS … Continued
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Description: It’s no secret that improving one’s sewing skills means diving into learning about techniques and tools-of-the-trade, and getting organized. You may have questions on how to handle different fabrics. If you are mystified about some of the layers in construction, come to this class for some common-sense advice on general topics. Instructor will … Continued
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Prerequisite: Must have basic knowledge of machine sewing or have taken Beginner Sewing 1. Description: Learn how to sew French seams, top-stitched seams, flat-fell seams, seam allowances, and more. Create a sampler for reference. Materials Included: Sewing machines, fabrics and all necessary tools and materials. LATE ARRIVALS NOT ADMITTED ONCE CLASS HAS BEGUN