Sewing Class List

Intro Classes

Individual classes for beginners to go over basics of how to use a sewing machine and experienced sewers getting back into sewing. Lasts one session.

Group Classes

Up to 6 teens or adults working on instructor led projects designed to teach specific skills. These are regularly scheduled classes.

Workshop Classes

Scheduled on a weekly basis - limit six students - bring your own projects and work on them with assistance from Kathy

Project Classes

For experienced sewers to learn advanced techniques based on specific projects, such those from the Martha Pullen design series. Projects may last from one to 4 weeks.

Private Classes

For those students that need individual tuition or are working on their own special projects

Home School Group Classes

Classes taught as part of the curriculum for home schooled children.

Signing Up

Classes last for two hours. As classes are limited in size, and can quickly fill up, please contact Kathy to schedule your lessons at least a day or two in advance

Kathy's Studio

Kathy encourages students to bring their own sewing machines, so they can learn on their own machines and continue with projects and lessons at home. Kathy's studio is, however, fully equipped with a variety of different sewing machines, ranging from simple easy-to-use beginner machines to complex embroidery machines. It is also equipped with specialty machines such as sergers for special projects. Kathy's studio is also fully equipped with cutting boards, irons, rotary cutters and other "tools of the trade".

Class Supplies

Kathy has an extensive collection of leftover scraps from a wide variety of projects which can be used by students for class exercises. For more complex projects, such as making clothes, Kathy maintains a list of stores in the greater Worcester area and beyond, where you can buy materials by the yard, often at a fraction of the full retail price. Kathy also has a number of on-line stores that are the go-to places for affordable threads and other notions.

Sewing Machine Maintenance

As part of your Intro Class, Kathy will show you how to clean and oil your machine. Also, if your machine needs repair, Kathy can refer you to good resources for servicing a variety of sewing machines.