Description: Learn the professional way to do simple alterations on ready-to-wear clothes. We’ll cover how to hem pants, lengthen or shorten sleeves, and take in side seams. Bring a garment or two that needs some alteration attention for an in-class demonstration. Recommended for adults who have some machine sewing experience or have taken Beginner Sewing 1.

Materials Included: Cutting tables, sewing machines, and all necessary tools and materials for hand or machine sewing.

Instructor Information: Taught by Lauren Fonville, an experienced seamstress with over 15 years in the industry.

Description: Learn the professional way to do simple alterations on ready-to-wear clothes. We’ll cover how to hem pants, lengthen or shorten sleeves, and take in side seams. Bring a garment or two that needs some alteration attention for an in-class demonstration. Recommended for adults who have some machine sewing experience or have taken Beginner Sewing 1.

Materials Included: Cutting tables, sewing machines, and all necessary tools and materials for hand or machine sewing.

Instructor Information: Taught by Lauren Fonville, an experienced seamstress with over 15 years in the industry.

Description: Your clothes should fit your body, not the other way around! In this workshop, we’ll focus on altering clothing to better fit gender expression, your personality and yourself. We’ll cover how to adjust seams, hemlines, and silhouette to enhance your comfort and style. Bring in a garment or two to work on. Students must already know how to use a domestic sewing machine and/or have taken an “Intro to Sewing” class.

Materials Included: Cutting tables, sewing machines, and all necessary tools and materials for hand or machine sewing.

Instructor Information: Taught by Lauren Fonville, an experienced seamstress with over 15 years in the industry.

Description: Creating cozy, cherished heirlooms is easier than you think. In this class, we’ll cover quilt block construction techniques, using patterns vs. “improv” quilting, and hot to plan a quilt from first stitches to binding. Bring fabrics you’d like to play with or use our provided samples. Students must already know how to use a domestic sewing machine and/or have taken our “Intro to Sewing” class.

Materials Included: Cutting tables, sewing machines, and all necessary tools and materials for hand or machine sewing.

Instructor Information: Taught by Lauren Fonville, an experienced seamstress with over 15 years in the industry.

Description: This class is perfect for people who have never used a sewing machine. You will learn the basics of the machine, notions and tools to have on hand and how to use them.

Materials Included: Cutting tables, sewing machines, and all necessary tools and materials for hand or machine sewing.

Instructor Information: Taught by Lauren Fonville, an experienced seamstress with over 15 years in the industry.

Description: Learn the professional way to do simple alterations on ready-to-wear clothes. We’ll cover how to hem pants, lengthen or shorten sleeves, and take in side seams. Bring a garment or two that needs some alteration attention for an in-class demonstration. Recommended for adults who have some machine sewing experience or have taken Beginner Sewing 1.

Materials Included: Cutting tables, sewing machines, and all necessary tools and materials for hand or machine sewing.

Instructor Information: Taught by Lauren Fonville, an experienced seamstress with over 15 years in the industry.

Description: This class is perfect for people who have never used a sewing machine. You will learn the basics of the machine, notions and tools to have on hand and how to use them.

Materials Included: Cutting tables, sewing machines, and all necessary tools and materials for hand or machine sewing.

Instructor Information: Taught by Lauren Fonville, an experienced seamstress with over 15 years in the industry.

Description: Breathe new life into your old clothes and thrifted finds with creative upcycling. We’ll cover innovative ways using fabrics and notions to turn ready-to-wear clothes into one-of-a-kind statement pieces. Bring a few pieces from your wardrobe you’d like to upcycle. Recommended for adults who have some machine sewing experience or has taken Beginning Sewing 1.

Materials Included: Cutting tables, sewing machines, and all necessary tools and materials for hand or machine sewing.

Instructor Information: Taught by Lauren Fonville, an experienced seamstress with over 15 years in the industry.

Description: Ready to take your sewing skills to the next level? In this fun and interactive workshop, participants will learn how to sew adorable tiny pants! Recommended for those who have some sewing experience or completed Sewing 1.

Materials Included: Cutting tables, sewing machines, and all necessary tools and materials for hand or machine sewing.

Instructor Information: Taught by Lauren Fonville, an experienced seamstress with over 15 years in the industry.

Description: This class is perfect for people who have never used a sewing machine. You will learn the basics of the machine, notions and tools to have on hand and how to use them.

Materials Included: Cutting tables, sewing machines, and all necessary tools and materials for hand or machine sewing.

Instructor Information: Taught by Lauren Fonville, an experienced seamstress with over 15 years in the industry.

Join us for a very special Intro to Sewing Workshop at American Girl Los Angeles. We are thrilled to bring the love of sewing to one of our favorite places! Kids ages 6 and up will learn how to use a domestic sewing machine, sew with accuracy, cut a pattern and make a sweet skirt for their favorite American Girl!

Description: This class is perfect for people who have never used a sewing machine. You will learn the basics of the machine, notions and tools to have on hand and how to use them.

Materials Included: Cutting tables, sewing machines, and all necessary tools and materials for hand or machine sewing.

Instructor Information: Taught by Lauren Fonville, an experienced seamstress with over 15 years in the industry.

Prerequisite: You must know how to use a sewing machine or have taken Beginner Sewing 1.

Description: Ready to take your sewing skills to the next level? In this fun and interactive workshop, participants will learn how to sew their first garment: an adorable sample-sized pair of pants! Recommended for those who have some sewing experience or completed Beginning Sewing 1.

Materials Included: Cutting tables, sewing machines, and all necessary tools and materials for hand or machine sewing.

Instructor Information: Taught by Lauren Fonville, an experienced seamstress with over 15 years in the industry.

Description: This class is perfect for people who have never used a sewing machine. You will learn the basics of the machine, notions and tools to have on hand and how to use them.

Materials Included: Cutting tables, sewing machines, and all necessary tools and materials for hand or machine sewing.

Instructor Information: Taught by Lauren Fonville, an experienced seamstress with over 15 years in the industry.

Description: This class is perfect for people who have never used a sewing machine. You will learn the basics of the machine, notions and tools to have on hand and how to use them.

Materials Included: Cutting tables, sewing machines, and all necessary tools and materials for hand or machine sewing.

Instructor Information: Taught by Lauren Fonville, an experienced seamstress with over 15 years in the industry.

Description: Learn the professional way to do simple alterations on ready-to-wear clothes. We’ll cover how to hem pants, lengthen or shorten sleeves, and take in side seams. Bring a garment or two that needs some alteration attention for an in-class demonstration.  

Materials Included: Cutting tables, sewing machines, and all necessary tools and materials for hand or machine sewing.

Instructor Information: Taught by Lauren Fonville, an experienced seamstress with over 15 years in the industry.

Description: This class is perfect for people who have never used a sewing machine. You will learn the basics of the machine, notions and tools to have on hand and how to use them.

Materials Included: Cutting tables, sewing machines, and all necessary tools and materials for hand or machine sewing.

Instructor Information: Taught by Lauren Fonville, an experienced seamstress with over 15 years in the industry.

Description: This class is perfect for people who have never used a sewing machine. You will learn the basics of the machine, notions and tools to have on hand and how to use them.

Materials Included: Cutting tables, sewing machines, and all necessary tools and materials for hand or machine sewing.

Instructor Information: Taught by Lauren Fonville, an experienced seamstress with over 15 years in the industry.

Description: Discover the best, easiest ways to sew all-purpose and invisible zippers with a sewing machine. The class will cover how to choose the best zipper for your project, using a zipper presser foot on the sewing machine,

Materials Included: Cutting tables, sewing machines, and all necessary tools and materials for hand or machine sewing.

Instructor Information: Taught by Lauren Fonville, an experienced seamstress with over 15 years in the industry.

Description: This very small class is for those who have never used a serger (overlock) sewing machine. We cover the threading of the machine and what the machine can do, like stitch variations and stitch length and width. Students may make a sampler of stitches to have for reference.

Materials Included: Cutting tables, sewing machines, and all necessary tools and materials for hand or machine sewing.

Instructor Information: Taught by Lauren Fonville, an experienced seamstress with over 15 years in the industry.

Description: This class is perfect for people who have never used a sewing machine. You will learn the basics of the machine, notions and tools to have on hand and how to use them.

Materials Included: Cutting tables, sewing machines, and all necessary tools and materials for hand or machine sewing.

Instructor Information: Taught by Lauren Fonville, an experienced seamstress with over 15 years in the industry.

Description: Learn the professional way to do simple alterations on ready-to-wear clothes. We’ll cover how to hem pants, lengthen or shorten sleeves, and take in side seams. Bring a garment or two that needs some alteration attention for an in-class demonstration.  

Materials Included: Cutting tables, sewing machines, and all necessary tools and materials for hand or machine sewing.

Instructor Information: Taught by Lauren Fonville, an experienced seamstress with over 15 years in the industry.

Description: This class is perfect for people who have never used a sewing machine. You will learn the basics of the machine, notions and tools to have on hand and how to use them.

Materials Included: Cutting tables, sewing machines, and all necessary tools and materials for hand or machine sewing.

Instructor Information: Taught by Lauren Fonville, an experienced seamstress with over 15 years in the industry.

Description: This class is perfect for people who have never used a sewing machine. You will learn the basics of the machine, notions and tools to have on hand and how to use them.

Materials Included: Cutting tables, sewing machines, and all necessary tools and materials for hand or machine sewing.

Instructor Information: Taught by Lauren Fonville, an experienced seamstress with over 15 years in the industry.

Description: Breathe new life into your old clothes and thrifted finds with creative upcycling. We’ll cover innovative ways using fabrics and notions to turn ready-to-wear clothes into one-of-a-kind statement pieces. Bring a few pieces from your wardrobe you’d like to upcycle. Recommended for adults who have some machine sewing experience or has taken Beginning Sewing 1.

Materials Included: Cutting tables, sewing machines, and all necessary tools and materials for hand or machine sewing.

Instructor Information: Taught by Lauren Fonville, an experienced seamstress with over 15 years in the industry.

Prerequisite: You must know how to use a sewing machine or have taken Beginner Sewing 1.

Description: Ready to take your sewing skills to the next level? In this fun and interactive workshop, participants will learn how to sew their first garment: an adorable sample-sized pair of pants! Recommended for those who have some sewing experience or completed Beginning Sewing 1.

Materials Included: Cutting tables, sewing machines, and all necessary tools and materials for hand or machine sewing.

Instructor Information: Taught by Lauren Fonville, an experienced seamstress with over 15 years in the industry.

Description: This class is perfect for people who have never used a sewing machine. You will learn the basics of the machine, notions and tools to have on hand and how to use them.

Materials Included: Cutting tables, sewing machines, and all necessary tools and materials for hand or machine sewing.

Instructor Information: Taught by Lauren Fonville, an experienced seamstress with over 15 years in the industry.

Description: This class is perfect for people who have never used a sewing machine. You will learn the basics of the machine, notions and tools to have on hand and how to use them.

Materials Included: Cutting tables, sewing machines, and all necessary tools and materials for hand or machine sewing.

Instructor Information: Taught by Lauren Fonville, an experienced seamstress with over 15 years in the industry.

Description: Get your young designers started on their sewing journey with our Intro to Sewing for Kids. Designed for kids ages 9 and up who have never touched a sewing machine, our expert seamstress and local mom will walk them through the basics of threading, cutting and sewing and get them creating in no time.

Materials Included: Cutting tables, sewing machines, and all necessary tools and materials for hand or machine sewing.

Instructor Information: Taught by Lauren Fonville, an experienced seamstress with over 15 years in the industry.

Description: In this ongoing class, we’ll explore how to make beautiful clothes that fit just right through a series of projects, including pants, tops, dresses, bags and other accessories. Recommended for adults who have some machine sewing experience or have taken Intro to Sewing.

Materials Included: Cutting tables, sewing machines, and all necessary tools and materials for hand or machine sewing.

Instructor Information: Taught by Lauren Fonville, an experienced seamstress with over 15 years in the industry.