make workshop was named New
York Magazine's
"BEST
OF NEW YORK (nyc): SEWING classes" (2009)
sewing
always wanted to learn how to sew? you've come to the right place! all of our classes teach professional-quality work habits and techniques, so there's always something to inspire and challenge you. if you're a complete beginner, a 2-hour intro to sewing machine is the best place to start. from there you can either enroll in an intensive 7-week intensive fashion lab series or sign up for project-based sewing workshops in the following categories:
more intermediate-to-advanced seamsers might also be interested in checking out our patternmaking workshops.
last, but not least, MAKE is proud to offer private one-on-one or group sewing and patternmaking classes for adults, kids + teens with founder and SEW: the sew everything workshop author diana rupp. please send us an email with your availability and what you'd like to learn to make and we'll get back to you asap.
intro to sewing machine
with diana rupp, author of SEW: the sew everything workshop
click for a project pic: 1,
2
| if you've never ever touched a sewing machine, or the last time
was in junior high school home ec, here's the perfect workshop to
develop some basic machine sewing skills. identify the parts, what
to look for when purchasing a new machine, and how to make a simple
fabric wallet. note: feel free to bring your own machine if you'd like to learn how to use it, otherwise we have have one for you!
good news: this class or equivalent experience is all that's required
for signing up for beginner project classes like pillow making, our
sewing I workshops (see below) or the fashion
lab |
one 2-hour class
(all supplies included + wallet pattern and resource list!)
$80
sessions A, B, D + E are sold out! session C just added
| A | sat | feb | 6 (sold out) | 12:00pm – 2:00pm |
| B | sat | feb | 6 (sold out) | 2:30pm – 4:30pm |
| C | tue | feb | 9 new! | 6:30pm – 8:30pm |
| D | thu | feb | 11 (sold out) | 6:30pm – 8:30pm |
| E | sat | feb | 13 (sold out) | 12:00pm – 2:00pm |
| F | tue | feb | 16 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm |
| G | tue | feb | 23 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm |
| H | wed | feb | 24 | 11:00am – 1:00pm |
| I | sat | feb | 27 | 12:00pm – 2:00pm |
| J | sat | mar | 6 | 12:00pm – 2:00pm |
| K | wed | mar | 10 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm |
| L | thu | mar | 18 | 11:00am – 1:00pm |
| M | fri | mar | 19 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm |
| N | sat | mar | 20 | 12:00pm – 2:00pm |
| O | fri | mar | 26 | 4:00pm – 6:00pm |
| P | fri | apr | 2 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm |
| Q | sat | apr | 3 | 12:00pm – 2:00pm |
| R | fri | apr | 9 | 4:00pm – 6:00pm |
| S | wed | apr | 14 | 11:00am – 1:00pm |
| T | sat | apr | 17 | 12:00pm – 2:00pm |
| U | tue | may | 18 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm |
| V | sat | may | 22 | 12:00pm – 2:00pm |
| W | tue | may | 25 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm |
accessories
tokyo tie bag
tokyo tie bag from SEW:
sew everything workshop
new! a few pics of the tokyo tie bag sewn by MAKE students!
| take your fabric prep and machine skills up a notch by learning how to cut and layout a pattern, pivot, stitch around curves and make a fancy french seam. the end result? a super cute bag that's an ideal gift, and it only takes 2 hours to stitch! (click on the link above to see it or check out p. 170 of the book.) before enrolling please know how to thread a machine--if you're a bit rusty that's okay. this learn-to-sew project is suitable for complete beginners and can be taken as the first part of the fashion lab series (see schedule) or on its own. |
one 2.5-hour class
$100 + supplies
note: this class is also available as a private lesson. please send us an email if you're interested!
| A | fri | mar | 10 | 6:30pm –
9pm |
men's tie
power
tie from SEW:
sew everything workshop
| not sure what to give your favorite guy, but know you want to make something handmade with love? here's your chance to spend a few hours on a sewing machine and whip up a dapper gift they'll always remember. we'll show you how to stitch a lined and interfaced tie and how to create custom labels for your project. please note: this workshop is suitable for beginners, but be able to thread a machine. if you've never sewn before, simply take an intro to sewing machine first, and we'll teach you the rest! note: you can make a hipster-friendly "skinny" version of this project! |
one 3-hour class
$150 + supplies
note: this class is also available as a private lesson. please send us
an email if you're interested!
| A | sat | jun | 5 | 11:00am –
2pm |
zippered hobo handbag
with diana rupp
here's a pic!
| have you ever dreamed of having your own line of handbags? or do
you just want to make them for fun? either way, we'll show you basic
bag-making tricks and techniques using our favorite hobo bag pattern
from SEW: sew everything workshop. note: this project involves a zipper
and drop-in lining; machine threading experience is mandatory. if
you don't have these skills, sign up for an intro to sewing machine
workshop so you'll be prepared. |
three 2-hour classes
$240 + supplies
note: this class is also available as a private lesson. please send us an email if you're interested!
| next class TBA |
alterations
skip the tailor: simple alterations
with diana rupp
| tired of paying a tailor 20 bucks to shorten your skirts and pants? let diana teach you some tailoring basics including hemming (both by hand and on the machine), and how to make simple handsewing repairs such as sewing on buttons or fixing torn seams. please bring some sample garments you'd like to alter to class for discussion. no sewing experience necessary! includes all supplies. |
one 2-hour class (all supplies included except as noted above)
$80
| A | wed | feb | 24 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm |
| B | thu | mar | 25 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm |
| C | mon | apr | 5 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm |
| D | thu | may | 27 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm |
fashion
sewing I: flouncy tank top
with diana rupp
| a super easy gathered tank that's also super fashionable! this project is perfect for beginners who want to whip up a project in a few hours that they'll actually wear, either as a dress or over skinny jeans. as with all our entry-level sewing classes, you'll shop for fabric and gather a basic sewing kit together before class, and then be taught how to layout, cut, and follow a pattern, as well as basic sewing techniques like seam finishing and stitching hems. note: this is a project-based workshop. please be familiar with winding a bobbin and threading a machine before signing up. an intro class (see above) will teach you what you need to know! |
three 2-hour classes
$240 + supplies
| A | mon | jun | 7|14|21 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm |
new! sewing I: wear anywhere yoga pants
with diana rupp
as
seen in SEW: sew everything workshop
| lear how to make a cute and very wearable pair of simple drawstring pants. you'll shop for fabric and gather a basic sewing kit together before class, and then be taught how to layout, cut, and follow a pattern, as well as basic sewing techniques like seam finishing, stitching hems and making a buttonhole. note: this is a project-based workshop. please be acquainted with winding a bobbin and threading a machine before signing up. an intro class (see above) will teach you all you need to know! |
three 2-hour classes or two 3-hour classes
$240 + supplies
| A | thu | jun | 3|10|17 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm |
sewing I: tunic dress
with diana rupp
click here
to see samples from previous classes
| at last: a super easy tunic that's also super fashionable! this project is perfect for beginners who want to whip up a project in a few hours that they'll actually wear, either as a dress or over skinny jeans. as with all our entry-level sewing classes, you'll shop for fabric and gather a basic sewing kit together before class, and then be taught how to layout, cut, and follow a pattern, as well as basic sewing techniques like seam finishing and stitching hems. note: this is a project-based workshop. please be familiar with winding a bobbin and threading a machine before signing up. an intro class (see above) will teach you what you need to know! |
three 2-hour classes
$240 + supplies (list to be emailed upon enrollment)
| A | thu | apr | 1|8|15 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm |
sewing II: make a dress
with diana rupp
click here
to see some samples of what we'll be making!
(psst! you can also find a pattern and instructions for this dress in
SEW: sew everything workshop)
| an original design by make workshop founder diana rupp: the girly go to dress! this project was created to teach you all the beginning-to-intermediate sewing skills you've been wanting to learn, including how to follow a pattern, properly layout and cut fabric, stitch darts, install an invisible zipper and insert a bodice lining with professional-looking results. the best part? you can make many more after the class is over, so your wardrobe will be complete! this is a level II class so basic sewing machine experience is mandatory; please be comfortable threading and stitching on a machine and a ideally few simple projects under your belt before enrolling. if you have any questions or concerns about your skill level, please email us. this class can also be taken as part of the fashion lab series. |
four 2-hour classes
$300 + supplies
| A | thu | feb | 25| mar 4|11|18 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm |
| B | wed | mar | 17| 24|31|apr 7 | 11:00am – 1pm |
special appearance! tee party with megan nicolay
check out megan's book, "generation
t"
| make is beyond thrilled to have craft superstar megan nicolay host one of her famous tee parties! yay. bring a bunch of old and/or ill-fitting tees and megan will show you any number of 108 ways to reconstruct them into something you'll love to wear. class fee includes a goody bag. all ages welcome! |
one 2-hour class (all supplies included except as noted above)
$60
| next class TBA |
home decor
2-hour pillow making workshop
with diana rupp
pics from a recent pillow workshop: 1,
2,
3, 4
| one of my all-time favorite classes! sew the kind of high-end throw pillows you see at ABC and anthropolgie--only better! you'll pick up all the skills you need for making at least one envelope pillow cover from start to finish, and be able to make many more at home. beginner sewing machine experience required; please be able to wind a bobbin and thread a machine. if you don't know how, sign up for an intro to sewing machine class first (see above) and you'll be good to go! |
one 2-hour classes
$80 + supplies
| A | sat | mar | 6 | 2:30pm – 4:30pm |
| B | fri | mar | 26 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm |
| C | thu | apr | 22 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm |
piped pillow with invisible zipper and lining
with diana rupp
pillow inspiration from diana's
book, sew everything workshop
| the pièce of résistance: a fully lined and removable
pillow cover replete with piping that would rival any similar style
found at high-end home furnishing boutiques. manifique! this workshop is designed to teach a number of valuable sewing skills from invisible zipper installation to working with trim and an emphasis on professional-looking results. beginner sewing machine experience required; please be able to wind a bobbin and thread a machine. if you don't know how, sign up for an intro to sewing machine class first (see above) and you'll be good to go! space is very limited for this class; please sign up early. |
two 2-hour classes
$200 + supplies
| next class TBA |
kids' clothes
new! sewing for baby + kids: girls' pinafore
for a few pics of the dress we'll be making, click here!
| take your fabric prep and machine skills up a notch by learning how to cut and layout a pattern, pivot, stitch around curves and make a fully lined dress with buttonholes. the end result? a super cute dress that's an ideal gift for your favorite girl. before enrolling please know how to thread a machine--if you're a bit rusty that's okay--or pass the intro class (see above.) |
two 2.5-hour classes
$180 + supplies (see below)
please bring the following items to class:
new look pattern 6578 (can be ordered online at sewingpatterns.com.
you’ll want to bring a paper pattern with you to class, not the downloadable
version.)
2 yards of cotton fabric. one yard will be for the dress, the other for
a full lining. I recommend shopping at city quilter on 25th between 6th/7th.
scissors that are new or have only been used on fabric. if you're buying
scissors, we highly recommend gingher stainless steel shears
all-purpose sewing thread to match dress
an air soluble (disappearing) ink pen or contrasting tailors' chalk
| A | wed | mar | 3|10 | 11:00am - 1:30pm |
lingerie
panty workshop
with designer laura mehlinger of lola haze
as featured in ideal
bite, "a sassier shade of green"
new! check out some recent panty
pics here!
| I'm super excited to have laura in the studio to show us how to make sexy-yet-functional panties! she'll cover all the rules of lingerie-making including working with knits and lace, inserting a narrow waistband elastic, seam finishing--we'll have a serger here for a demo--and inserting a lining. the best part? you'll leave with a fully finished pair! please be able to thread a machine and sew simple seams before signing up for this project-based class. |
one 2.5-hour class
$100 + $20 supply fee to be paid to instructor
| A | fri | feb | 12 | 6:30pm – 9pm |
skill building workshops
invisible zipper 101 workshop
with diana rupp
zippered pouch as seen in SEW: sew everything workshop
| want to make a project that requires a zipper, but are too intimidated
to attempt the seaming-ly impossible? this workshop was created
to demystify the various types of zippers and teach you the best techniques
and correct presser feet for installing them, whether you're making
a pillow cover or a pair of pants. class includes hands-on practice
(we'll provide the zipper and scrap fabric) and a zippered pouch pattern
to take home with you. note: please be able to thread a machine as this skill is not the focus of the workshop. don't know how? sign up for an intro to sewing machine workshop first (see above.) |
one 1.5-hour class
all supplies included
$60
| A | fri | feb | 26 | 6:30pm – 8pm |
| B | sat | mar | 20 | 2:30pm – 4pm |
| C | fri | apr | 16 | 6:30pm –
8pm |