Upcoming workshops.
Rue Quilt Coat - June
Sew your dream quilt coat! Join us at the Studio on Saturday, June 22nd, and make your own jacket! We will use the Rue Quilt Coat pattern from Spaghetti Western Sewing. Do not miss out this last Rue session!
Chore Jacket
The most popular Studio Sessions workshop is back for the first time this year.
Join us and sew your very own chore jacket, inspired by French workwear!
Back at the studio for the first time this year.
A complete sewing experience without the hassle of preparation. Sew a chore jacket and enjoy the company of the other participants. Choose your size, pick a color, and your pattern pieces will be ready for you to sew; already cut, marked, and interfaced! You will go home with your finished project at the end of the session.
You’ll learn:
How to sew a collar
How to sew patch pockets
How to topstitch
How to sew a facing
How to attach sew buttonholes and buttons
How to hem a jacket
$420 for a 2 days workshop, including machine, notions, and fabric cut to size, ready to sew!
Color choices are coming soon! To sign up for this workshop, you must know how to operate a sewing machine and sew a straight stitch. If you have never sewed before, check out our Module 1 class or schedule a private lesson.
Size chart for the chore Jacket
Evelyn skirt with Gabriela from Chalk and Notch
Gabriela will be at the Studio to teach her design, the Evelyn skirt. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from the designer of Chalk and Notch patterns!
Rue Quilt Coat - April
Sew your dream quilt coat! Join us at the Studio on Saturday, April 20th, and make your own jacket! We will use the Rue Quilt Coat pattern from Spaghetti Western Sewing.
Rue Quilt Coat - March session
Sew your dream quilt coat! Join us at the Studio on Saturday, March 30th, and make your own jacket! We will use the Rue Quilt Coat pattern from Spaghetti Western Sewing.
Rue Quilt Coat
Sew your dream quilt coat! Join us at the Studio on Saturday, February 24th, and make your own jacket! We will use the Rue Quilt Coat pattern from Spaghetti Western Sewing.
Nova Coat
Sew a fully lined winter coat at the Studio! Choose your wool, pick your size, and join us for two days of construction; a great first project to venture into coat making!
Chore Jacket
This workshop is sold out!
The most popular Studio Sessions workshop is back for the last time of the season.
Join us and sew your very own chore jacket, inspired by French workwear!
Back again at the studio for the last time this season.
A complete sewing experience without the hassle of preparation. Sew a chore jacket and enjoy the company of the other participants. Choose your size, pick a color, and your pattern pieces will be ready for you to sew; already cut, marked, and interfaced! You will go home with your finished project at the end of the session.
You’ll learn:
How to sew a collar
How to sew patch pockets
How to topstitch
How to sew a facing
How to attach sew buttonholes and buttons
How to hem a jacket
$420 for a 2 days workshop, including machine, notions, and fabric cut to size, ready to sew!
Color choices are coming soon! You must know how to sew a straight stitch in order to sign up for this workshop. If you never sewed before, check our Module 1 class or schedule a private lesson.
Size chart for the chore Jacket
Design & Wine: Leather Accessories with Camille
Create your own crossbody leather bag under Camille’s expertise!
Sweatpants with Lakeisha
Lakeisha is back at the Studio for the 2nd part of her series about sewing knits. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an expert!
Sew an Apron
Get ready for Thanksgiving and the holiday celebration with your “me made” apron. A beginner-friendly workshop at Studio Sessions.
Foundation paper piecing (quilting)
Have you always wanted to try your hand at quilting? Are you interested in learning a new technique but don't know how to start? Don't fret! Amanda will teach you everything you need to know to begin your journey into Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP), a method employed in quilting. This approach utilizes paper as a stabilizing foundation during the assembly of quilt blocks.
Why this pattern?
Because at Studio Sessions, we truly believe we can use more LOVE, bringing the community together. We also want to emphasize that the Studio is an open, safe, and accepting place. This first FPP workshop is beginner friendly, open to LGBTQIA+ and allies :)
You'll learn:
How to follow a FPP pattern
How to sew the fabric together
Tips and techniques to finish your block
The workshop includes:
The sewing pattern is Pride Love by Berene of Happy Sew Lucky
Cut fabric strips, border, and backing
Fabric stabilizer, string (if we are doing the hanging version), thread, glue, pins, ruler, stilleto/awl, and sewing machine
In order to sign up for the workshop, you must know how to sew a straight stitch.
Price: $120
Chore Jacket
This workshop is sold out!
Back again at the studio for the last time before next spring.
A complete sewing experience without the hassle of preparation. Sew a chore jacket and enjoy the company of the other participants. Choose your size, pick a color, and your pattern pieces will be ready for you to sew; already cut, marked, and interfaced! You will go home with your finished project at the end of the session.
You’ll learn:
How to sew a collar
How to sew patch pockets
How to topstitch
How to sew a facing
How to attach sew buttonholes and buttons
How to hem a jacket
$420 for a 2 days workshop, including machine, notions, and fabric cut to size, ready to sew!
Only four seats are available for this workshop!
Color choices are coming soon!
Size chart for the chore Jacket
Sun Hat (Hilde from Decades of Style)
This workshop is sold out!
Stay protected and stylish for the Bay Area summer!
Join us for this exclusive experience with Janet, the designer behind Decades of Style, and Eli! Sew the Hilde, an adjustable wide-brim sun hat.
No prep necessary: select your size, fabric, and we will take care of the rest.
Your pieces will be ready to sew, and we will give you all the tips and techniques to make the perfect hat.
You'll learn:
How to construct a hat
How to topstitch a brim
Pressing techniques
How to line a hat
How to prepare and sew bias binding
Choose one fabric: printed or blue.
Choose your size (21”, 22”, 23”, or 24” head circumference), or come to the studio to try a sample!
How to measure your head: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Q669QaLECQ
150$ with tools, fabric, and notions provided.
Note that this workshop is not suitable for beginners; you should have some sewing experience.
Fanny pack
In this 1-day workshop, sew your very own fanny pack. As always, all the material is included in the workshop: fabric ready to sew, notions, sewing machines, and tools. See you at the studio.
Sew a tee with Lakeisha
Working with knit fabrics doesn’t need to be daunting!
Our guest instructor, Lakeisha, will give you all her tips to make the perfect T-shirt. During this workshop, she will demonstrate the most effective techniques for managing knit fabrics and constructing this wardrobe staple.
You’ll learn:
How to measure and sew a neckband
How to handle knit fabrics
How to sew knits
How to hem knits
We will use the Hemlock Tee from Grainline Studio for this workshop, a boxy tee with dropped shoulders.
Please choose your size according to the chart below (and not from your ready-to-wear garment).
We will use a grey cotton/spandex jersey from Stonemountain Fabrics.
Choose which version you’d like to sew:
- A regular length with short sleeves
- B regular length with long sleeves
$180: including machine, notions, instruction, and fabric cut to size, ready to sew!
About your instructor
Hi there, I’m Lakeisha! I first experienced the joy of sewing over 10 years ago. A few years into my journey, I found the world of indie sewing, and was hooked. I quickly realized I adored knit fabrics most of all and started sewing almost daily, creating new garments for myself, my husband, and our two kids.
I am currently enrolled full time in the fashion design program at Cañada College, where I’m learning to design and draft my own sewing patterns. I also photograph and write all of the pattern tutorials for an indie pattern company. When I’m not with my family, in school, or working, I write sewing tutorials and share fabric & sewing tips over on my blog Sincerely, Shantelle.
Here at Studio Sessions, I hope to remove the trepidation from sewing with stretchy fabrics & make creating with knits accessible, easy, and fun to do! I can’t wait to meet you.
Chore Jacket
This workshop is sold out!
Back by popular demand, the chore jacket!
A complete sewing experience without the hassle of preparation. Sew a chore jacket and enjoy the company of the other participants. Choose your size, pick a color, and your pattern pieces will be ready for you to sew; already cut, marked, and interfaced! You will go home with your finished project at the end of the session.
You’ll learn:
How to sew a collar
How to sew patch pockets
How to topstitch
How to sew a facing
How to attach sew buttonholes and buttons
How to hem a jacket
$420 for a 2 days workshop, including machine, notions, and fabric cut to size, ready to sew!
Only four seats are available for this workshop!
Choose the color of your jacket: Blue or green.
Size chart for the chore Jacket
Free range slacks with Catherine
In this one-day workshop, learn how to sew a pair of Free Range Slacks with our guest instructor Catherine from @threadsnips. Very popular among the sewing community, the Free Range Slacks are a pair of high-waisted pants that offer a relaxed style. You can choose between a wide or tapered leg featuring with elasticated waist, side panels, and front pockets.
Catherine will guide you through the whole construction process, and you’ll learn how to sew:
- a waist casing
- pockets
- hemming
Pick one fabric for your Free Range Slacks: cotton Twill Olive or organic lightweight canvas.
Choose your size according to the measurement chart, not the size you are in ready to wear!
In order to sign up for the class, you need to know the basics (thread the machine, recognize wrong/right size, straight and backstitch, and basic sewing vocabulary). Check out the sewing class Module 1 or book a private lesson if you never sewed before.
$310 includes fabric cut to size and ready to sew, notions, and sewing machine.
About your instructor
Catherine is a self-taught sewist of many years who loves to share her expertise in garment making and fabrics. She spent several years as a manager and buyer at Stonemountain & Daughter Fabric, where she gained a vast knowledge of textiles and made connections with the wonderful sewing community, both locally and worldwide. Catherine believes that anyone can learn to sew and is passionate about helping people discover their own love of sewing.
Summer dress (AURA)
Get ready for the summer!
Join us for this fun one-day workshop and get to go home with your finished dress.
We will use I AM Aura Pattern from the French company I AM Patterns.
”I am Aura, a simple and elegant high-low hem A-line dress. I can be made as a top and also as a dress with a gathered ruffle band, finishing above the knee. My rounded neckline allows you to slip me on easily without the need to sew a closure. I feature a bust dart and I am lined to the chest to beautifully finish the armholes and neckline. Although simple to sew, I deliver great impact, so I am perfect for beginners and experienced sewists.”
You’ll learn:
How to sew a facing/lining
How to sew a ruffle
How to understitch
Choose to sew one of the two dress variations: High low hem with ruffles or swing dress.
Fabric choices: denim blue or black
In order to sign up for the class, you need to know the basics (thread the machine, recognize wrong/right size, straight and backstitch, and basic sewing vocabulary). Check out the sewing class Module 1 or book a private lesson if you never sewed before.
$310 includes fabric cut to size and ready to sew, interfacing, notions, and sewing machine.
Fanny pack
In this 1-day workshop, sew your very own fanny pack with the help of our guest instructor, Veronique from @vmsewist! As always, all the material is included in the workshop: fabric, notions, sewing machines, and tools. See you on June 3rd at the studio.
Chore Jacket
Back by popular demand, the chore jacket!
A complete sewing experience without the hassle of preparation. Sew a chore jacket and enjoy the company of the other participants. Choose your size, pick a color, and your pattern pieces will be ready for you to sew; already cut, marked, and interfaced! You will go home with your finished project at the end of the session.
You’ll learn:
How to sew a collar
How to sew patch pockets
How to topstitch
How to sew a facing
How to attach snap buttons
How to hem a jacket
$420 for a 2 days workshop, including machine, notions, and fabric cut to size, ready to sew!
We will work with brushed denim or cotton twill - Fabric choices are coming soon.
Size chart for the chore Jacket
Easy fitting pants
Sew your first pair of pants!
Easy to fit and sew thanks to the elastic waistband. I also take care of the cutting, so no prep time for you!
You’ll learn:
How to construct simple pants
How to topstitch
How to feed an elastic into a waistband
Fabric choices to come :)
In order to sign up for the class, you need to know the basics. Check out the sewing class Module 1 if you never sewed before.
$265 includes fabric cut to size, notions (thread, elastic, bodkin, needles…), and sewing machine.
Shirt number one
Make your first shirt!
Join us for an exclusive, customized sewing experience, and go home with your first finished garment, the shirt number one!
No need to prepare anything: take your measurements, choose your fabric, and I will cut, notch, and mark everything for you, ready to be sewn. Don't miss the opportunity to learn and create together and stitch the first piece of your handmade wardrobe.
You’ll learn:
How to construct a shirt
Sewing vocabulary
Hemming
How to finish a neckline with bias binding
Shirt number one size chart from - 100 Acts of Sewing
(includes machine, tools, fabric cut to your size, notions, and instruction)
Once registered, I’ll email you 2 fabric choices.
Cropped vest
Sew your very own vest made from upcycled fabric! I will guide you through the whole process.
Suitable for beginners. If you're an absolute beginner, don't worry, I will show you how to sew a straight stitch. Previous experience with a sewing machine, even little, will be a plus since we will jump directly into creating the vest.
You’ll learn:
how to bias bound seams
Please choose your size according to the chart (pick the size closet to your bust measurment) .
Once registered, please email workshops@studio-sessions.com with your size.
The Lazy Top
“Share a unique bespoke sewing experience and create a chic boxy top with special guest instructor Eli of @slowsewed. Eli has curated this class to provide you with all of the fun of sewing your own garment with none of the preparation time. You choose your size, pick your fabric from her carefully selected choices, and join us to make it yourself. Your pattern will be prepared according to your measurements, and the fabric will be already cut, marked, and ready to sew!”
$310
Register here: https://www.needlesstudio.com/
Giant Tote Bag
Specially designed for absolute beginners, this workshop will set you up for success!
You’ll learn how to use a sewing machine and sew a giant tote bag for your first project. At the end of the workshop, you’ll be confident enough to start your sewing journey.
You’ll learn:
how to thread the machine
how to sew a straight stitch
seam finishes (french seam, pink seam)
bias binding