Join me to whip up a pillow case in a fun fabric of your choice! This is a beginner-friendly project which will allow you to practise using a machine while creating a useful household item!
We will be using the “One Yard, No Scrap: The Magic Pillowcase Sewing Pattern” by Sew Can She.
You Will Learn How To:
Sew with a consistent seam allowance
Finish your seams so they doesn’t fray
Create a “faux cuff” decorative border
This Class Is For You If:
You are 16 or older
You can thread your machine, wind a bobbin, select stitches, and sew forward and back. You don’t have to have sewn any projects before.
I Will Provide:
All tools and equipment.
(If you need one) A sewing machine, foot pedal, and empty bobbin.
You Should Bring:
1 yard (0.9m) of quilting cotton
A spool of good quality all-purpose thread in a coordinating colour. (No dollar store or vintage thread, please, as these are liable to break!)
Universal 80/12 sewing machine needles
When?
Wednesday, September 30th from 6-9 pm
Where?
theDock: Centre for Social Innovation (722 Cormorant St.)
Gala Fabrics generously offers 20% off to Gather & Stitch students for their class supplies before class starts. Please show staff your emailed registration receipt at the till to get your discount!
You will have a dedicated table to sew at as well as use of communal ironing and cutting stations.
You can register and pay for a Sewcial using a credit card or Paypal here. If you’d prefer to pay via e-transfer, please email me at kat@gatherandstitch.ca.
Please consider contributing to Gather & Stitch’s Subsidy Fund. 100% of these funds go towards the cost of a Sewcial or Retreat spot for a sewist who otherwise could not afford to come.
Who is this for?
Sewcials are for people aged 16 and up who are comfortable working independently on their own projects.
When?
Tuesday, December 1st from 6-9 pm
Where?
theDock: Centre for Social Impact, 722 Cormorant St. (near Pandora and Douglas)
You will have a dedicated table to sew at as well as use of communal ironing and cutting stations.
You can register and pay for a Sewcial using a credit card or Paypal here. If you’d prefer to pay via e-transfer, please email me at kat@gatherandstitch.ca.
Please consider contributing to Gather & Stitch’s Subsidy Fund. 100% of these funds go towards the cost of a Sewcial or Retreat spot for a sewist who otherwise could not afford to come.
Who is this for?
Sewcials are for people aged 16 and up who are comfortable working independently on their own projects.
When?
Friday, November 6th from 6-9 pm
Where?
theDock: Centre for Social Impact, 722 Cormorant St. (near Pandora and Douglas)
You will have a dedicated table to sew at as well as use of communal ironing and cutting stations.
You can register and pay for a Sewcial using a credit card or Paypal here. If you’d prefer to pay via e-transfer, please email me at kat@gatherandstitch.ca.
Please consider contributing to Gather & Stitch’s Subsidy Fund. 100% of these funds go towards the cost of a Sewcial or Retreat spot for a sewist who otherwise could not afford to come.
Who is this for?
Sewcials are for people aged 16 and up who are comfortable working independently on their own projects.
When?
Tuesday, October 6th from 6-9 pm
Where?
theDock: Centre for Social Impact, 722 Cormorant St. (near Pandora and Douglas)
You will have a dedicated table to sew at as well as use of communal ironing and cutting stations.
You can register and pay for a Sewcial using a credit card or Paypal here. If you’d prefer to pay via e-transfer, please email me at kat@gatherandstitch.ca.
Please consider contributing to Gather & Stitch’s Subsidy Fund. 100% of these funds go towards the cost of a Sewcial or Retreat spot for a sewist who otherwise could not afford to come.
Who is this for?
Sewcials are for people aged 16 and up who are comfortable working independently on their own projects.
When?
Tuesday, August 18th from 6 - 9 pm
Where?
theDock: Centre for Social Impact, 722 Cormorant St. (near Pandora and Douglas)
Curious about sewing and want to dip your foot in? Did someone pass a machine on to you but you don’t know if it works? If so, this class is for you!
You Will Learn:
How to thread a machine
How to wind a bobbin
How to use different stitches
How to sew different types of textiles/fabric
How to select the correct needle for your project
How to finish your seams
This Class Is For You If:
You are 16 or older
There’s no need to have any previous sewing experience!
Class Supplies:
Please bring the following:
A sewing machine, if you have one! (Don’t forget your foot pedal, an empty bobbin, and your machine’s manual). If you don’t, you’re welcome to use one of mine.
A spool of standard thread (polyester or cotton, from Guterman or Mettler - no dollar store or vintage thread, please, as it’s liable to break)
I will supply scraps of fabric to practise on.
Date/Time:
Friday, September 25th from 6-9 pm
Location:
theDock: Centre for Social Impact, 722 Cormorant St. (near City Hall)
Note: If you’ve never tried your machine before, or if it’s been sitting for a long time, it’s possible you’ll find out in class that it needs to be serviced. If this is the case, I can lend you a machine to practise on during class.
Curious about sewing and want to dip your foot in? Did someone pass a machine on to you but you don’t know if it works? If so, this class is for you!
You Will Learn:
How to thread a machine
How to wind a bobbin
How to use different stitches
How to sew different types of textiles/fabric
How to select the correct needle for your project
How to finish your seams
This Class Is For You If:
You are 16 or older
There’s no need to have any previous sewing experience!
Class Supplies:
Please bring the following:
A sewing machine, if you have one! (Don’t forget your foot pedal, an empty bobbin, and your machine’s manual). If you don’t, you’re welcome to use one of mine.
A spool of standard thread (polyester or cotton, from Guterman or Mettler - no dollar store or vintage thread, please, as it’s liable to break)
I will supply scraps of fabric to practise on.
Date/Time:
Wednesday, September 9th from 6-9 pm
Location:
theDock: Centre for Social Impact, 722 Cormorant St. (near City Hall)
Note: If you’ve never tried your machine before, or if it’s been sitting for a long time, it’s possible you’ll find out in class that it needs to be serviced. If this is the case, I can lend you a machine to practise on during class.
Want to make your own clothes? Have some basic sewing skills under your belt? Join me for this fun three-week class and make a woven t-shirt!
We will be using The Foundation Pattern from Thread & Sprout. Although we will be making the short-sleeved t-shirt in this class, you will receive the full pattern which also has options to make a top with ¾ length sleeves, as well as a short- or ¾ length-sleeved dress!
You Will Learn How To:
Use a PDF pattern
Take your body measurements
Understand basic pattern information
Choose the right fabric for your project
Prepare your fabric for sewing
Sew your top
How to hem
You are Welcome To Join This Class If:
You are aged 16 or older
You have completed 2-3 projects recently. You can confidently thread a machine, wind a bobbin, and operate a machine.
Supplies To Bring:
Week 1:
Bring yourself to Gala Fabrics on Saturday, September 12th at 1 pm! We will be going over some sewing pattern basics, taking our measurements, deciding what size of tee to make, and figuring out how much fabric we’ll need to buy. I will give you your printed pattern at the shop.
I can help you choose the fabric you want to use for your project. Gala Fabrics generously offers 20% off to Gather & Stitch students for their class supplies! If you already have fabric and thread - or you want to pick it up somewhere else - this is also absolutely fine!
Weeks 2 and 3:
Fabric
Matching thread (a new spool of good quality thread, such as Guterman or Mettler, no vintage or dollar store thread, please!)
Your paper pattern and instructions
(If you have and want to bring one) Your sewing machine, foot pedal, empty bobbin and sewing machine manual
I Will Provide:
A printed copy of the sewing pattern (a $15 value)
Digital files for the pattern (a $20 value)
All tools and equipment
(If you need one) A sewing machine, foot pedal, and empty bobbin.
Days & Times:
- Saturday, September 12th at 1 pm at Gala Fabrics AND
- Wednesday, September 16 and 23 from 6-9 pm at theDock
Locations:
Gala Fabrics is at 738 Caledonia Ave., near Blanshard St. and the Save-On Foods Memorial Centre.
theDock: Centre for Social Impact is at 722 Cormorant St., near Douglas St. and Pandora Ave. and Victoria City Hall.
Photos courtesy of Thread + Sprout.
Join me to sew two beautiful patchwork linen coasters! These satisfying little makes add a fun pop of colour wherever you use them. They also make great gifts - if you can bear to part with them!
We will be using the “Coasters” pattern from the book “The Handmade Home” by Arounna Khounnoraj.
You Will Learn How To:
Piece patchwork fabric
Create a “bagged out” project with hidden seams and smooth curves
Handsew using ladder stitch
Decorate your coaster with running stitch
You will have time in class to finish one coaster. You may leave class with some hand-stitching left to do on your second coaster.
This Class Is For You If:
- You are 16 or older
- You have completed 2-3 projects recently. You can confidently thread your machine, wind a bobbin, and operate your machine.
I Will Provide:
Coaster-making kit for two coasters (value of $32.99), containing:
linen in multiple solid colours
cotton batting
a spool of cotton thread
embroidery floss
Universal 80/12 sewing needle,
two hand-sewing needles.
All tools and equipment.
(If you need one) A sewing machine, foot pedal, and empty bobbin.
Supplies To Bring:
(Optional) Scraps of light to medium weight linen or quilting cotton no smaller than 4” square to incorporate into your coasters.
(Optional) Your sewing machine, foot pedal, empty bobbin and sewing machine manual.
When?
Saturday, September 26 from 1 - 4 pm
Where?
theDock: Centre for Social Innovation (722 Cormorant St.)
Gala Fabrics generously offers 20% off to Gather & Stitch students for their class supplies before class starts. Please show staff your emailed registration receipt at the till to get your discount!
Tired of having to take your pants to the tailor for shortening? In this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll learn how to hem garments yourself — whether it’s a skirt, pair of pants, or sleeves!
You Will Learn How To:
Accurately measure where you want your new hem to be
Decide how big your new hem should be
Cut, iron and pin to prep for sewing
Sew a professional-looking hem
This Class Is For You If:
You are 16 or older
You can thread your machine, wind bobbins, select stitches, sew forward and backwards (level 1).
Supplies To Bring:
One or more garments that you’d like to hem (we’ll probably have time to do two)
A spool of polyester or cotton all-purpose thread that matches or contrasts nicely with your garments. Thread should be new and of good quality, e.g. Gütermann or Mettler. (No vintage or dollar store thread, please!).
A pack of assorted Universal Needles (sizes 70/10, 80/12 and 90/14).
(Optional) Your sewing machine, foot pedal, empty bobbin and sewing machine manual
I Will Provide:
(If you need one) A sewing machine, foot pedal, and empty bobbin.
All tools and equipment.
When?
Tuesday, September 15th from 6 - 9 pm
Where?
theDock: Centre for Social Innovation, 722 Cormorant St.
Gala Fabrics generously offers 20% off to Gather & Stitch students for their class supplies before class starts. Please show staff your emailed registration receipt at the till to get your discount!
(You can register and pay for a retreat using a credit card or Paypal here. If you’d prefer to pay via e-transfer, please email me at kat@gatherandstitch.ca instead.)
(You can register and pay for a retreat using a credit card or Paypalhere. If you’d prefer to pay via e-transfer, please email me at kat@gatherandstitch.ca instead.)
(You can register and pay for a retreat using a credit card or Paypalhere. If you’d prefer to pay via e-transfer, please email me at kat@gatherandstitch.ca instead.)
You will have a dedicated table to sew at as well as use of communal ironing and cutting stations.
You can register and pay for a Sewcial using a credit card or Paypal here. If you’d prefer to pay via e-transfer, please email me at kat@gatherandstitch.ca.
Please consider contributing to Gather & Stitch’s Subsidy Fund. 100% of these funds go towards the cost of a Sewcial or Retreat spot for a sewist who otherwise could not afford to come.
Who is this for?
Sewcials are for people aged 16 and up who are comfortable working independently on their own projects.
When?
Tuesday, August 18th from 6 - 9 pm
Where?
theDock: Centre for Social Impact, 722 Cormorant St. (near Pandora and Douglas)
Curious about sewing and want to dip your foot in? Did someone pass a machine on to you but you don’t know if it works? If so, this class is for you!
You Will Learn:
How to thread a machine
How to wind a bobbin
How to use different stitches
How to sew different types of textiles/fabric
How to select the correct needle for your project
How to finish your seams
This Class Is For You If:
You are 16 or older
There’s no need to have any previous sewing experience!
Class Supplies:
Please bring the following:
A sewing machine, if you have one! (Don’t forget your foot pedal, an empty bobbin, and your machine’s manual). If you don’t, you’re welcome to use one of mine.
A spool of standard thread (polyester or cotton, from Guterman or Mettler - no dollar store or vintage thread, please, as it’s liable to break)
I will supply scraps of fabric to practise on.
Date/Time:
Friday, August 21st from 6-9 pm
Location:
theDock: Centre for Social Impact, 722 Cormorant St. (near City Hall)
Note: If you’ve never tried your machine before, or if it’s been sitting for a long time, it’s possible you’ll find out in class that it needs to be serviced. If this is the case, I can lend you a machine to practise on during class.
(You can register and pay for a retreat using a credit card or Paypal here. If you’d prefer to pay via e-transfer, please email me at kat@gatherandstitch.ca instead.)
(You can register and pay for a retreat using a credit card or Paypal here. If you’d prefer to pay via e-transfer, please email me at kat@gatherandstitch.ca instead.)
Can’t make a retreat? No problem! Let me know at least 48 business hours in advance of your usual payment date. You won’t get charged for that month.
Unfortunately, this offer is only available if you are paying by credit card or Paypal.
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