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Sewing Classes
March - April 2021

All our classes are currently held ONLINE using Zoom
To register, call us at 651-698-9690, or stop by the store.
Upon registration, you will receive an email (within 48 hours) with your meeting code and supply list. You can also find supply lists at the bottom of this page.
Students in our classes take 15% off all regularly-priced fabrics at our store for the duration of your class!


Basic Sergery & Beyond Online

Do you have a serger you don’t know how to use? Are you a little confused about threading? Take the fear out of serging and get comfortable with what could become your favorite sewing tool. Sessions cover machine and stitch knowledge, threading, rolled hem, flatlock, techniques, serging a basic tee and more.

A child sized, cut out tee will be provided to practice your new skills (pick up at Treadle). Construction techniques will be emphasized.

Skill Level: All

Instructor: Material Girls Debbie & Kristin

Fee: $85

Tuesdays 1:00 - 3:00 March 9, 16, 23

Saturdays 1:00 - 4:00 April 10, 17



Beautiful Seams & Hems Online

Wonky hems and fraying seam allowances make your garment look more homemade than handmade. Elevate your sewing with these vital finishing steps. Learn to sew baby hems for sheers, hand blind hems, separate hem facings, French seams, flat-felled seams, bias-bound edges, and so much more! Make your garments sturdy and beautiful inside and out!

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Instructor: Elizabeth

Fee: $45

Thursdays 2:00 - 4:00 March 18, 25




Beginning Sewing Online
If you're new to sewing, start here! We'll be with you every step of the way as you learn how to thread and set up your sewing machine, how to read a sewing pattern, and as you sew a simple project!
Fee: $98

Skill Level: Beginner

Instructor: Elizabeth

Fee: $98

Tuesdays & Fridays 6:00 - 8:00 March 30, April 2, 6, 9




Best Bust Fit Online

Focus on fitting the bust! The majority of women need to make bust adjustments to commercial patterns. Plenty of fit issues stem from poor bust fit: buttons pulling, wrinkles and drag lines around the bust, pointy darts, uneven hemlines, baggy backs, too much fabric in the upper chest, or gaping armholes. In this lecture and discussion class, we'll show you how to make a Full Bust Adjustment or Small Bust Adjustment, how to custom-shape darts, how to rotate your dart intake, and more. Be ready to ask questions and take notes!

Skill Level: Intermediate

Instructor: Elizabeth

Fee: $35

Saturday 10:00 - 12:00 March 27


Bring Your Mockup Online

Let us help you check the fit. If you’ve sewn your muslin mockup but just need some experienced eyes to help figure out what’s wrong, this is the session for you. We’ll also talk about transferring the changes to your pattern and what to do next!

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Instructor: Elizabeth

Fee: $30

Sunday 1:00 - 3:00 March 7

Sunday 1:00 - 3:00 April 11




Continuing On Online

Let’s keep sewing together! Whether you’ve been sewing for years or just finished our Beginning Sewing class, you can join us for this five-week session of community, support, creativity, and fun! Learn tips, tricks, and techniques to improve your sewing skills as you construct a garment of your choice. Challenge yourself with a project you might not tackle alone – your instructor will guide you through step by step.

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner and up

Instructor: Elizabeth

Fee: $125

Fridays 2:00 - 4:00 March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2

Thursdays 6:00 - 8:00 March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15

Tuesdays 6:00 - 8:00 April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11







Cozy Joggers Online

All the rage, totally in style, and so easy to sew! Great project for developing your serger skills. No Serger? No problem! A quick make on your sewing machine as well. Make them for women, men or children, in knits or wovens!

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner and up

Instructor: Material Girls Debbie & Kristin

Fee: $65

Tuesdays 1:00 - 3:00 April 6, 13, 20





Easy Tee Online

If you feel comfortable sewing with wovens, give this easy t-shirt a try! We’ll make it simple with straightforward patterns and foolproof techniques. A long-sleeve option is a must for winter!

Your sewing machine MUST have a zigzag stitch. A serger is optional, not required.

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Instructor: Elizabeth

Fee: $55

Wednesdays 6:00 - 8:00 March 10, 17




Felt Pincushion Online

Join us to make this sweet project that combines embroidery and wool felt applique to create something beautiful and functional for your sewing space.

Skill Level: Beginner

Instructor: Elizabeth

Fee: $30

Saturday 1:00 - 3:00 April 3





Free Monthly Online Sewing Talks

March: Interfacing

What is it, where does it go, and how do you choose the right one? We’ll cover all the basic types and why you need it - and when you don’t!

Skill Level: All

Instructor: Elizabeth

Saturday 10:30 March 20 

April: Linen

A favorite fiber for spring and summer sewing, linen is delightful, but caring for it can feel mysterious. Do you hand wash or dry clean? And what about wrinkles? Find out here!

Skill Level: All

Instructor: Elizabeth

Saturday 10:30 April 17 




 

Hand Embroidery Online

Learn the easiest, most effective stitches, including stem stitch, French knots, feather stitch, and more. Practice on your “embroidery sketchbook” and pick your favorites! You will also learn how to transfer designs to fabric, the easiest ways to thread a needle, and how to block finished embroidery.

Skill Level: Beginner

Instructor: Elizabeth

Fee: $45

Sunday 1:00 - 4:00 March 14

Wednesday 1:00 - 4:00 April 14

Sunday 1:00 - 4:00 April 25








Knit Skirts Online

New to knits? A skirt is the simplest garment to try. You’ll learn your machine’s best stretch stitches, how to handle knit fabrics, stretchy hems, and end up with a cute, easy skirt to wear, too!

Your sewing machine MUST have a zigzag stitch. A serger is optional, not required.

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Instructor: Elizabeth

Fee: $35

Saturday 1:00 - 4:00 April 24






Learn to Fit Online

We all want to sew clothes that fit well, but fitting all by yourself can be hard! Learn the basics of how to work on fit: what “good fit” means, what to look for, what the wrinkles mean, and how to make the changes. Plus extra tips for when you’re working solo.

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Instructor: Elizabeth

Fee: $35

Wednesday 6:00 - 8:00 March 24

Thursday 2:00 - 4:00 April 15




Let’s Tie One On! Online

We’re making aprons! Protect your clothes in the kitchen or garden and look cute, too. No patterns needed - we’ll be cutting simple shapes to measurements.

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Instructor: Elizabeth

Fee: $35

Friday 1:00 - 4:00 April 16



Sewing Salons Online

We’re here to help! Bring that project you just can’t seem to finish, get a walkthrough on a tricky technique, get tips to decode pattern directions, or just receive some extra support. You can also use a salon to make up a missed session from another class.

Skill Level: All

Instructor: Elizabeth

Fee: $25

Friday 10:00 - 12:00 March 19

Thursday 6:00 - 8:00 April 22





Sew For Yourself Online

Knits, new machines, “you mean I can’t just make the size I buy in ready-to-wear?”, indie patterns, pdf vs. copy shop. Let us take some of the mystery out of garment sewing and point you in the direction of success as you begin/continue your journey into sewing for yourself.

Instructor: Material Girls Debbie & Kristin

Fee: $50

Tuesdays 10:00 - 12:00 March 16, 23




Spring Blouses & Shirts Online

Have enough t-shirts? Make a custom shirt or blouse that will layer effortlessly through the season, with all the details you want: sew a bias-bound neckline or add a collar; go with short sleeves or sew long ones with a tailored placket; choose the best seam finish and make great buttonholes; and do it all in a soft, springy fabric!

We’ll be working on construction only; if you’d like to perfect the fit, try our Bring Your Mockup class in advance!

Skill Level: Intermediate

Instructor: Elizabeth

Fee: $70

Wednesdays 6:00 - 8:00 April 14, 21, 28



Thanks, it has Pockets! Online

Nothing’s more disappointing than a garment without pockets! But don’t despair - you can add pockets to any project. Learn both patch and in-seam styles, plus tips for sewing them neatly and easily, and receive a PDF of universal pocket patterns to sew into anything!

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Instructor: Elizabeth

Fee: $35

Monday 6:00 - 8:00 March 8 



Toaster Sweaters Online

Such a great pattern that some people wear it as their uniform! Two versions make very different tops and can be modified merely by using different knits. Easy to sew/serge and fun to wear.

We will start sewing the first class so please have pattern/fabric cut out and ready to go.

Instructor: Material Girls Debbie & Kristin

Fee: $50

Tuesdays 10:00 - 12:00 April 6, 20



T-shirt Dress Online

The perfect combination of knit and woven make this dress a spring and summer staple! You’ll use a basic knit t-shirt pattern for the top with a self-drafted woven skirt. We’ll make it easy, and you can add pockets, too!

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Instructor: Elizabeth

Fee: $50

Mondays 6:00 - 8:00 April 19, 26



Zipper Success Online

Stuck on zippers? You don’t have to be! Learn the easiest ways to install both traditional and invisible zippers in any project.

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Instructor: Elizabeth

Fee: $35

Monday 6:00 - 8:00 April 5


Fashion Sewing Club is now
~ GARMENT SEWING GROUP ~
held online!

 

 

To begin a new season (and begin our 12th! year) we have decided to change the name for our meetings - to reflect the emphasis on individual style versus “fashion” and the lack of a need to “join the club” we are calling it Garment Sewing Group which also sounds a little more “slow fashion” which, let’s face it, most of us don’t need clothes to stay at home in but need to sew as it’s our super power.

Garment Sewing Group is a monthly meeting featuring garments, pattern modification and review, and the latest news in the sewing world. You will be provided with tips, techniques and new ideas that are sure to inspire you. Current fashion, chic wear, proper fit, children’s wear and home dec are just some of the topics we will explore.

Fee for Garment Sewing Group is $10. Your first meeting is free.
Please register/pay using the link below. You may attend one or all meetings in a month and only pay for one! Plus, Group attendees get 10% off regularly-priced fabrics at Treadle on club day!

Garment Sewing Group meets at 10:30 a.m.:

Tuesday, February 9

Thursday, February 11

Saturday, February 13

Tuesday, March 9

Thursday, March. 11

Saturday, March 13


To register for Garment Sewing Group, visit the Material Girls' website here.

For all our other classes, call us at 651.698.9690 to register.


 

 

~ HOW TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES ~


You may register by phone (651-698-9690) or in person at the store.
Full payment is required to reserve your space in class.
Please note class dates and times on your calendar! We do not make reminder calls.
Space is limited! Most classes have a limit of 6 students. Register early to reserve your space.

Our online classes are conducted via Zoom.
Upon registration, you will receive an email (within 48 hours) with your meeting code and supply list. Please save this email. If your class has multiple sessions, use the same code for each meet.



CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS
Class fees are refundable up to ONE WEEK before class. After that time, they are non-refundable and non-transferable.
If we cancel a class, refunds or store credit will be issued to registered students.

AGE & SKILL LEVELS
All classes are appropriate for ages 14 and over, unless otherwise indicated. Skill levels are the minimum required. 

Beginner: Little or no sewing experience.
Advanced Beginner: Must be familiar with your sewing machine and general sewing terms and beginning to read patterns.
Intermediate: Must be knowledgeable of your sewing machine, comfortable reading a pattern, and have an understanding of basic garment construction.

SUPPLIES
A supply list will be e-mailed to you upon registration (within 48 hrs). You should have ALL required supplies for your first class, unless otherwise noted.
You can find sewing supplies for sale at our store. Our staff will be happy to assist you in gathering your supplies!

Students in our classes take 15% off all regularly-priced fabrics at our store for the duration of your class!

Most online classes require the following BASIC ONLINE CLASS SUPPLIES:

  • An internet-capable device with video, such as a laptop or smartphone
  • sewing machine in good working order (and sewing machine manual)
  • thread
  • iron and ironing board
  • bobbins
  • sewing scissors
  • tape measure
  • straight pins
  • seam ripper
  • 6" seam gauge
  • washable fabric marker or chalk pencil
  • one package of assorted size Universal sewing machine needles

            Be sure to check the detailed supply list for YOUR class!
 

 SUPPLIES for each class:


Basic Sergery and Beyond

  • BASIC SUPPLIES (see above)
  • serger in good working order
  • serger manual (VERY IMPORTANT - download online if you don't have one)
  • ALL tools and accessories associated with your serger
  • Four different colors of cone thread (helpful if it matches the four colors on serger tension dials)
  • Sample fabrics kit will be provided (pick up at Treadle) along with a child-size cotton knit tee to construct in class and take home or donate.

Beautiful Seams & Hems
  • BASIC SUPPLIES (see above)

  • hand sewing needles

  • 1 yard 100% cotton broadcloth (a subtle print will help you determine right and wrong sides)

  • ¼ yard cotton knit jersey fabric

  • thread in a contrasting color

  • 1 pack narrow (1/4” wide) double fold bias tape

  • blind hem presser foot for sewing machine (or zig-zag foot if you don’t have one)

  • Optional: pinking shears

  • Optional but helpful: 1/4” quilt-piecing presser foot

    PREP BEFORE CLASS: Please pre-cut your fabric into pieces. You'll need:

    6"x6" pieces: 12 cotton broadcloth and 2 knit

    12"x6" pieces: 6 cotton broadcloth and 1 knit


Beginning Sewing
  • BASIC SUPPLIES (see above)

  • 1/2 yard cotton muslin for practice stitching

    Additionally, please budget $25 - $50 for pattern and fabric - selections will be made after first class. Cost will vary with project choice.


Best Bust Fit

  • Notebook and pencil

  • Bust Fitting PDF (will be emailed to you)

  • A shirt or dress pattern you’d like to adjust

  • Any patterns you have questions about

    * No sewing machine required during class *


Bring Your Mockup

  • BASIC SUPPLIES (see above)
  • Notebook and pencil
  • Optional but helpful: curved fashion ruler or flexible ruler
  • A muslin mockup ready to try on and fit - PREP BEFORE CLASS - Please choose a basic, fitted pattern with simple style lines. Cut out your mockup in muslin or scrap fabric (old sheets work great!) Sew it together with machine basting stitches. Omit hems, buttonholes, and other finishing details. This mockup will be used for fitting purposes only and will not turn into a finished garment.

        *No sewing machine required during class*


Continuing On
  • BASIC SUPPLIES (see above)
  • Anything relevant to your specific project!

Cozy Joggers
  • BASIC SUPPLIES (see above)

  • Pattern recommendations: Jalie 3676 Vanessa (for wovens), or Jalie Henri (boys' through mens’ sizes in knits) Available at Treadle.

  • Fabric - be sure you match a knit pattern with a knit fabric and woven with woven

  • Elastic (amount required by pattern)

  • Ties (optional)

  • Thread

  • Strips of knit interfacing or SewKeysE knit fusible stabilizing tape


Easy Tee
  • BASIC SUPPLIES (see above)

  • COTTON JERSEY KNIT fabric - amount required by pattern

  • Polyester thread to match fabric

  • Pattern Recommendations (choose pattern size by your BUST MEASUREMENT IN INCHES): Jalie 2805 or 2918, New Look 6404 or 6458, or another basic t-shirt pattern. See our recommended patterns at our Pinterest board here.

    PREP BEFORE CLASS: Pre-wash and dry your fabric


Felt Pincushion 

  • Template PDF – will be emailed to you – please print in advance

  • Wool felt sheets in various colors

  • Embroidery floss in various colors

  • Small, sharp scissors

  • Hand sewing embroidery needles

    * No sewing machine required *

Free Monthly Online Sewing Talks

  • notebook and pencil

  • any relevant patterns, fabrics, or garments you have questions about!


Hand Embroidery

  • ⅓ yard linen/cotton blend fabric, medium weight, white or light color 

  • cotton embroidery floss, assorted colors 

  • wood embroidery hoop, between 4”- 8” diameter

  • one package white single fold bias tape (or equivalent home-cut bias strips) OR 3 yards of ½” cotton twill tape - We will use either of these materials for wrapping your embroidery hoop

  • water soluble fabric marker with fine tip

  • small, sharp scissors

  • seam ripper

  • hand embroidery needles

  • thimble (optional)

  • notebook and pencil


Knit Skirts
  • BASIC SUPPLIES (see above)

  • COTTON JERSEY KNIT fabric as required by pattern 

  • Elastic and notions as required by pattern

  • Polyester thread to match fabric

  • Pattern recommendations (choose pattern size by your HIP MEASUREMENT IN INCHES): New Look 6458 or 6530, Burda 6357 or 6818, or another basic knit skirt pattern. See our recommended patterns at our Pinterest board here.

    PREP BEFORE CLASS: Pre-wash and dry your fabric


Learn To Fit

  • Notebook and pencil
  • Any patterns or garments you have questions about
  • Optional: a muslin mockup you would like to try on and fit in class


Let’s Tie One On

  • BASIC SUPPLIES (see above)

  • 2 yards or more cotton print fabric

  • 1 yard or more cotton print or solid contrast fabric

  • Thread

    PREP BEFORE CLASS: Pre-wash and dry your fabric. Using the PDF guide (will be emailed to you) choose which elements you want in your apron, and cut to the measurements indicated.

 

Sewing Salon
  • BASIC SUPPLIES (see above)

  • Anything relevant to your specific project!


Spring Blouses & Shirts

  • BASIC SUPPLIES (see above)

  • ½ yard of cotton muslin or scrap fabric for practicing techniques

  • Pattern Recommendations: Burda 6326, 6533, 6849, 6426, or 6614 (includes plus sizes); New Look 6394; Jalie 3130; Mens: Burda 7045 or 7525 - You can see these patterns at our Pinterest board here.

  • Fabric: cotton lawn, voile, batiste, lightweight linens, rayon challis (amount required by pattern)

  • Interfacing: French Fuse or Whisper Weft (amount required by pattern)

  • Thread

    PREP BEFORE CLASS: Pre-wash and dry your fabric. To maximize your class time, you may also cut out your pieces in advance.

    We’ll be working on construction only; if you’d like help with the fit, try our Bring Your Mockup class in advance. 


Thanks, it has POCKETS!
  • BASIC SUPPLIES (see above)

  • Pocket pattern PDF – will be emailed to you – please PRINT in advance

  • 1 yard 100% cotton broadcloth or muslin, white or other solid light color

  • 100% cotton thread in a contrasting color

  • Point turning tool


Toaster Sweaters
  • BASIC SUPPLIES (see above)

  • Pattern: Toaster Sweaters by Sew House Seven available at Treadle

  • Fabric: KNITS ONLY – choose yardage based on version you want to make.

       - #1 is closer fitting, raglan sleeves, neck band stands better in a thicker more stable knit

       - #2 has set in sleeves that fit and then is roomier from bust down, hi-low hem, wider funnel neck

  • Thread

  • Strips of knit interfacing or SewKeysE knit fusible stabilizing tape

     

T-Shirt Dress

  • BASIC SUPPLIES (see above)

  • Pattern Recommendations (choose pattern size by your BUST MEASUREMENT IN INCHES): Jalie 2805 or 2918, New Look 6404 or 6458, or your favorite t-shirt pattern. See our recommended patterns at our Pinterest board here.

  • Fabrics: Cotton Jersey Knit for top - amount required by T-shirt pattern

  • Cotton or rayon woven for skirt - 1 ½ yards, or more for a fuller/longer skirt

    PREP BEFORE CLASS: Pre-wash and dry your fabric.


Zipper Success
  • BASIC SUPPLIES (see above)

  • hand sewing needles

  • ½  yard 100% cotton broadcloth or muslin, white or other solid light color

  • Two 7” or 9” zippers (traditional, not invisible)

  • One 7”-9” invisible zipper

  • Zipper presser foot for machine

  • Optional but helpful: invisible zipper presser foot

    PREP BEFORE CLASS: Pre-cut your fabric into 6 pieces approximately 6” x 12” in size
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