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Learn how to sew like a pro and unleash your creativity with a variety of sewing and textile classes in NYC, including beginner sewing, advanced tailoring, and textile design workshops.

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Shoemaking: Oxford and Laced Boots (All Levels)

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Join artist and designer Emily Putterman-Handler in this unique course where you’ll learn the ins and outs of shoemaking! From design, to cutting and assembling, students will create and make a finished pair of wearable shoes. Pattern making, upper construction, toe puff, heel stiffeners, insoles and lasting will be covered. Emily will walk you through this craft through demos, hands-on activities, and handouts for sourcing materials. Finally,...

(1070) All levels 18 and older
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$690

12 sessions

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Natural Dye – One Day Class

e.e.ceramics @ 622 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY

In this 6 hour workshop led by textile designer Maria Romero, you’ll gain an understanding of how to work with natural dyes. This workshop will cover: Introduction to natural dye plants and mordants Introduction to protein-based and cellulose-based fibers Overview of natural dyestuff including onion skins, cochineal, turmeric, avocado skins & pits, fresh and dried flowers and more. How to shibori dye on yarn, including how to prepare...

(34) All levels 18 and older
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$130
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Couture Cloche Draping and Finishing

East Village Hats @ 80 E 7th St, New York, NY

Learn the secrets of creating beautiful cloche hats in this unique workshop. Discover the art of draping and finishing as you design your own windproof and stylish hat. Perfect for those with hand sewing skills looking to master the couture cloche.

(36) All levels 10 and older
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$450

2 sessions

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Lacy Darcey Bralette Sewing

Tailor Made Shop @ 169 54th St, Brooklyn, NY

Let's sew a soft bra! We will be making a Lacy Darcey Bra for this workshop using stretch lace and stretch mesh.  The Lacy Darcey Bra pattern is fully lined with adjustable bra straps and hook and eye closure.  In this workshop, students will learn the following skills: applying several types of elastic trim: picot elastic, narrow lingerie elastic, and strap elastic how to create adjustable bra straps with rings and sliders working with...

(4) Beginner 18 and older
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$150
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Four Week HandBuilding Pass - Summer Session

e.e.ceramics @ 622 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY

 If you have already taken a workshop with me or have previous clay experience and want more guided instruction, you can hop into my weekly classes with this class pass. Class sizes are currently reduced so there will be plenty of one on one instructor time. Get help with specific techniques or a project you've had in mind.  Make up classes will be available if you need to skip a day. You will receive a half bag of clay, and more...

(34) Intermediate 18 and older
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$130

2 sessions

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The Perfect Leather Clutch

The New York Sewing Center @ 246 W 38th St, New York, NY

If you are anything like us at The New York Sewing Center, you can’t get enough of the chic and trendy bags the designers come out with each season. Why not learn to make your own? In this workshop, you’ll get an introduction to some basic sewing fundamentals all while creating your own leather clutch. What could be better? During the workshop you will learn: how to cut & sew a designer clutch how to sew leather! PROJECTS: A completed...

(313) All levels 10 and older
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$180
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Get Your Knit On: Snood Operator

Wool and the Gang @ 64 Frost St, New York, NY

Unravel with friends and learn a new craft at a Wool and the Gang Knit Party! You’ll have on-hand knitting help from our Gang of knitters on the night plus you will also receive exclusive access to our video tutorials after the party, so we're there every step of the way to get you to the finish line.Your kit contains all the materials you will need including our Jersey Be Good yarn, rosewood knitting needles and easy-to-follow pattern. And the...

(7) All levels 21 and older
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Indigo Dyeing and Shibori Techniques

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Unleash your creativity with the ancient art of Japanese resist-dyeing. Discover the enchanting world of indigo dyeing and Shibori techniques and learn how to create stunning textile samples. Embrace the magic of folding, sewing, and bunching fabric to bring your designs to life.

(1070) All levels 18 and older
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$340

2 sessions

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Advance Sewing

Brooklyn Yarn Cafe @ 1087 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Enhance your sewing skills, learn more complex sewing techniques and make your own craft with this course. This is a 7-week course that's 3 hours of Sewing each class. The class is hands on with amazing sewing teachers to make you feel comfortable and knowledgeable with sewing when you leave this class.  You will be able to make these:  Week 1: Blouse or Shirt with collar and button holes Week 2: finishing  Week 3: A Dress or...

(2) Advanced 18 and older
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$499

7 sessions

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Knitting Level 2 – More Advanced Techniques

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

Students should bring their own needles and a light or medium-colored yarn - no black, navy etc.  In Knitting Level 2, students will learn:  How to tell a knit from a purl How to increase (add stitches) How to decrease (subtract stitches) When to use which type of increase and decrease How to pick up dropped stitches How to read a knitting pattern The importance of gauge What is gauge How to measure gauge How to swatch for...

(252) Beginner 18 and older
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Knitting 101

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

This 90-minute class covers what knitting looks like, some knitting terminology and how to create the stitches. You’ll learn how to cast on, make the knit and purl stitch, and cast off. Knitting needles and enough yarn to take home for further practice will be provided, or you may bring your own.

(252) Beginner 18 and older
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Make Do and Mend

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

This workshop gives you the opportunity to learn simple hand sewing techniques to fix up your clothes. Why spend more on clothes when you can gain the skills to make the most of what you've got! You will learn proper techniques some for tying a knot, sewing a button, darning a sweater, mending split seams, shortening and lengthening hems, patching and mending holes and changing elastics in waists and some very useful stitches. Bring items from your...

(252) All levels 18 and older
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Learn to Knit: Cleo's Workshop

Studio 45 @ 213 Troutman St, Brooklyn, NY

Cleo from Cleo's Yarn Shop is teaming up with Studio 45 to teach a beginner's knitting class in their brand new space! Come learn to knit and make a headband. All materials are included in this one-time workshop. You will learn how to cast on, knit, bind off, and seam your headband into a circle using a darning needle. Cleo will also go over the basics of understanding tension, changing colors, and adjusting the instructions to make your headband...

(4) All levels 16 and older
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Chunky Yarn

Studio 45 @ 213 Troutman St, Brooklyn, NY

In this workshop, you'll learn the art of hand knitting with chunky yarn! With the weight of the yarn provided, you will be able to complete a bag in a short amount of time! There is no prior experience necessary. Our workshop is designed to be beginner-friendly, welcoming participants of all skill levels. With step-by-step guidance, you'll master the basics of hand knitting and gain the confidence to create your own masterpiece. Whether you're...

(4) All levels 16 and older
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Intro to Quilting

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

You’ll learn how to make a simple patchwork quilt top, how to create the “quilt sandwich”, and how to sew binding. You’ll complete this course with a finished quilt! Beginner machine sewing skills required.  Supply List: To view the list please CLICK HERE PROOF OF COVID-19 VACCINATION IS REQUIRED for all adults and children ages 5+.

(1070) Beginner 18 and older
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$275

6 sessions

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Knitting Class: CloseKnit

Noble Maritime Collection @ 1000 Richmonde Terrace, Staten Island, NY

CloseKnit is expanding its horizon. Originally dedicated to providing hats and scarves to mariners, members are also making things like baby blankets for a hospital pediatric unit and hats, scarves, and mittens for needy children. The museum provides the wool—and CloseKnitters are happy to teach knitting and crocheting, at which they excel. 

(4) All levels 18 and older
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Free
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Get Your Knit On - Happy Daze Hat

Wool and the Gang @ 609 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY

Unravel with friends and learn a new skill at a Wool and the Gang Knit Party!   Upon arrival you will receive your Happy Daze Hat kit that contains all the materials you will need including our Crazy Sexy Wool, a set of rosewood knitting needles and an easy-to-follow pattern that includes instructions for three difficulty levels -  ­beginner, easy and intermediate.   You’ll receive on-hand knitting help from our Gang of knitters...

(7) All levels 18 and older
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Teen Designer Series: Prom Dress

The New York Sewing Center @ 246 W 38th St, New York, NY

Are you a young fashionista looking for a one-of-a-kind, standout dress for prom? Why not design it yourself?  As part of our teen designer series, The New York Sewing Center is offering an amazing limited edition course, where teens will be able to either design from scratch, manipulate an older dress pattern, or revamp a vintage piece to create a perfectly unique prom dress, that they will be proud to show off!. During this course you will...

(313) Intermediate 10 and older
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$375

5 sessions

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Sewing 103: Party Dress

The New York Sewing Center @ 246 W 38th St, New York, NY

We're all on the look-out for that perfect dress or jumpsuit for all of our seasonal events. Why not make a unique and one-of-a-kind dress or jumpsuit for yourself? We are proud to present a sewing course that will teach you just that! You will learn basic couture techniques and how to sew a party dress or jumpsuit! During this course you will learn: how to cut & sew a dress or jumpsuit how to install an invisible zipper how to hand sew...

(313) Intermediate 10 and older
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$300

4 sessions

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Shoemaking: Ballerina Flats and Pumps (All Levels)

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Join artist and designer Emily Putterman-Handler in this unique course where you’ll learn the ins and outs of shoemaking! From design, to cutting and assembling, students will create and make a finished pair of wearable shoes in the ballerina flat or pump style. Pattern making, upper construction, toe puff, heel stiffeners, insoles and lasting will be covered. Emily will walk you through this craft through demos, hands-on activities, and handouts...

(1070) All levels 18 and older
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$715

13 sessions

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