Hem Your Pants Class
Sewing Machines available!
Open Sewing Office Hours
Join Amelia Rosenthal, a seamstress, designer, and teacher, in the SewGreen classroom. Come with your tough sewing questions. Bring your projects, and especially your creative ideas. Let’s troubleshoot together and make beautiful functional things.
Advanced registration required
Thursdays 2:30-5:30
Afterschool Sewing
Sew a Minimalist Wardrobe
Build your apparel sewing skills (and your wardrobe) with these progressively more challenging workshops. Take one, two, or all of them! $45 each
We provide the sewing machines, you pick out the fabric. SewGreen will have a selection of selected fabric to purchase for each project, or you can bring something from your stash. We suggest woven, non-stretchy, and soft apparel fabric like linen, gauze, etc.
Oct. 5, 1-4pm: Sew a Tote Bag
In this introductory workshop, beginner sewists, or anyone in need of a refresh, will learn their way around a sewing machine and practice the basics by making a beautiful and functional tote bag.
October 26, 1-4: Sew a Rectangle Top
Learn how to sew a minimalist modern top that's customizable and stylish.
November 9, 1-4: Sew a Gathered Skirt
Made for your body with a gathered elastic waist and optional in seam pockets, this is sure to be a project you will wear again and again.
November 23, 1-4: Sew a Pair of Pants
Classic styling meets comfort in these elastic waist, full leg pants with optional in seam pockets.
Learn to Sew on a Machine
A class series for total beginners, aged sixteen* to adult. Gain proficiency in machine sewing by making pajama shorts, a custom apron, a zipper pouch and more.
Wednesdays 6-8pm, Oct. 9-Nov. 6
(Optional: continue on with Sewing Knits for two more weeks of classes)
*Younger teens are invited to join if participating with an adult also taking the class.
Sewing with Knits
Knits don't have to be out of reach! In this two session course, Katia Anible of Dima Custom Clothing will show you how to sew with knits on a regular sewing machine.
November 13, 6 to 8pm, and
November 20, 6 to 8pm
Empower People Cowl Knit Along
Learn to knit a triangle! Encourage people (including yourself) to vote!
Skills include Cast on, garter stitch, stockinette stitch, increases, seaming, bind off, with two options for optional colorwork.
Free patterns available on Ravelry: https://ravel.me/empower-people, https://ravel.me/vote-chart-for-empower, https://ravel.me/script-vote-chart
suggests DK weight solid color yarn (purple is suggested) and size 7 knitting needles, a tapestry needle for seaming and optional double stitch colorwork.
Knitting 101
& make your way towards finishing a small project. Stay for Sewcial Knitting afterwards!
Introduction to Embroidery
Welcome to our Introduction to Embroidery class! In this course, you'll explore the basics of embroidery, from selecting fabrics and threads to learning fundamental stitches. We’ll cover techniques and provide hands-on practice to help you create beautiful, personalized artwork. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refresh your skills, this class will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to start your embroidery journey. Join us to unlock your creativity!
Offered October 15 and November 12, 6-8pm.
Natural Animal Fiber Dyeing
Let's dye! Bring your own fiber or yarn, or use ours.
More details coming!
Sunday, November 10⋅10:00am – 2:00pm
Upcycle Fashion
Past Classes
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Sew a Linen Top
Bring your own linen fabric or buy it at SewGreen! Leave with your own linen top and a personalized pattern to make more! Experience with a sewing machine required. Saturday, 6/8, 12 - 4 pm. $60 |
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Sew a Sun Hat
This class is for teens and adults. Follow a pattern and sew your own sun hat with fabric of your choosing. Led by Amelia Rosenthal. Prerequisite: "Sew a Tote Bag" or experience sewing with a machine. |
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Drop Spindle Workshop for Beginners
June 15, 1-3pm $45 a person - What do you get? Your very own drop spindle, Corriedale fiber to get started, and an introduction to drop spindle spinning! Join us as we explore the history and mechanics of spinning, and use a drop spindle to create our very own yarn in this beginner drop spindle workshop. Whether you’re an experienced knitter or crocheter looking to expand your skills or entirely new to the world of fiber crafts, this workshop is for you. Spinning, though it might initially be daunting, has a rich history spanning thousands of years and offers a meditative creative outlet. |
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Slow Stitch with Margaret Ball
Relax your mind while learning basic embroidery stitches and making a one-of-a-kind piece of textile art. No experience required! Materials and tools provided, but you are welcome to bring a special piece of fabric you'd like to work with. May 23, June 6, and June 20, 6-7:30 $25 a session or pre-register for all three for $65 |
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Texture and Twists: Crochet for Advanced Beginners to Intermediate
Classes will cover Anatomy of Stitches: Back Loop, Front Loop, and Third Loop Simple Combinations and Basic Cables, and a project choice of dishcloth or lightweight hat. Registration is required and upon registration materials lists will be provided. You can bring materials or purchase a kit at the store the day of the class. Class cost is $15 per person per class, or $35 for the full series if you register in advance for all sessions. June 11th, 18th and 25th, 4:30 - 5:30 |
Learn the foundations of knitting and start a simple project with Laura Daly!
Offered on the 3rd Sunday of the month. Pre-registration strongly recommended!
April 21, May 19, Jun 16
$20 a person
About Laura:
"One day I saw a picture of an amazing cardigan on the cover of a knitting magazine. Overflowing with equal parts confidence and ignorance I bought the magazine and the yarn at the local yarn shop and jumped down the rabbit hole. I’ve been knitting continuously for 17 years and love the fibers, the colors, the shapes and projects (washcloths, hats, mittens, socks, cardigans, and more), community, and all the individuals who have helped me along the way. Come join the fun!"
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Drop Spindle Workshop for Beginners
Wednesday evening April 17, 6-8pm or Sunday afternoon April 28, 1-3pm $45 a person - What do you get? Your very own drop spindle, Corriedale fiber to get started, and an introduction to drop spindle spinning! Join us as we explore the history and mechanics of spinning, and use a drop spindle to create our very own yarn in this beginner drop spindle workshop. Whether you’re an experienced knitter or crocheter looking to expand your skills or entirely new to the world of fiber crafts, this workshop is for you. Spinning, though it might initially be daunting, has a rich history spanning thousands of years and offers a meditative creative outlet. |
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Repair and Wear:
Handmending Series 4:00-5:30pm Thursdays at SewGreen. Starts Mar. 21 Week 1: Classic Darning Week 2: Swiss Darning Week 3: Basic Patching Week 4: Sashiko Patching Week 5: Visible Mending $75 a person for the series or $20 a class. Bring your own clothing to practice on and repair. Suggested items: sweaters or socks with holes, jeans with holes, etc. Tools and thread will be available to use during the class. Taught by Seamstress Margaret Ball of Thread Lightly Sewing. No experience necessary, beginners welcome. |
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Learn to Crochet: From Stitch to Garment
Have you seen more and more crochet garments popping up in on trend fashion and wanted to try to make one on your own? We've got you covered. Whether you're an absolute beginner or you've dabbled a bit in crochet when your grandmother tried to teach you as a kid, you can leave this class series with a garment of your very own started and the skills to read patterns and make wearables. You can attend as many or as few classes as you'd like, but if you've never crocheted before or it's been a while since you have, we recommend registering for the whole series. Whole series: $35. Week by week is $15 a week. |
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Beginner Machine Sewing Class!
In this class students (teen to adult) will learn the parts of a sewing machine, how to operate a sewing machine, and complete a tote bag. If you are a beginner, this class is a prerequisite for other more advanced sewing classes including the upcoming "Sew a Sun Hat" and "Sew a Linen Top" Register for the whole three session series for a 15% discount. |