COURSES OFFERED BY THE NEW YORK SEWING CENTER

Sewing 101 is perfect for complete beginners & people who have sewn in the past but need a refresher, where they will learn how to competently use a sewing machine and complete a skirt or drawstring pants from a commercial pattern!

This class is all about making a fun and stylish jumpsuit that can be worn to that wedding that was pushed back to 2021 or your first night back out on the town! But have no fear--you don't have to say goodbye to your sweatpants forever, and this soft, stretchy jumpsuit is just the way to ease back

Drawing is an invaluable skill that many people struggle with, but in our Fashion Sketching course, you will learn how to share your beautiful designs with the world through this extremely useful skill.

We're taking a step away from the sewing machine and enjoying the soothing art of hand embroidery. In this class, students are asked to bring an article of clothing they would like to work on, and they walk away with an embellished garment decorated with a word or phrase in their own handwriting.

We teach knitting, too! Just getting started? Or want a little extra help on a project that's giving you trouble? We can schedule a private lesson to help! We can teach in our studio, or as an in-home lesson and since a machine is not needed this can also be an outdoor activity! Group options are a...

With Sewing 101 we are going back to the basics, starting from scratch, and taking you step by step through all the essentials to make learning to sew a fun and inspiring experience.

This class is perfect for complete beginners & people who have sewn in the past but need a refresher without committing to a 6 week class. You will learn how to competently use a sewing machine and complete a tote bag.

In this course you will learn how to create a portfolio ready garment, as well as a mini fashion collection, including mood board inspiration, hand drawn fashion illustrations, and fabric swatches, all things you will need to complete for your formal applications.

All supplies and projects will be provided for your kiddos to enjoy crafting and sewing! We have 2 levels for this class including beginner (first time using the machine) and Intermediate (took one of our summer camps or has previous sewing experience).