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Learn to sew!




 
   

Classes for all ages
are held in the SewGreen classroom
at 112 North Cayuga Street in downtown Ithaca. All supplies and equipment are provided. Classes are open to everyone: boys and girls, men and women of all ages, cultures, languages, skill levels,etc. Scholarships for youth are available.

Pre-registration is required for all classes. Send us an email 
with your contact info and the class(es) you want to attend.

Summer Classes
for Adults & Teens
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Beginning Sewing I
Learn to use a sewing machine and make a simple project.

6 to 8 pm, Tuesday June 8
Repeated 6 to 8 pm, June 22, August 3, and August 10 

Beginning Sewing II
Learn the next steps in sewing with a machine and make a bib apron.

6 to 8:15 pm, Thursday June 1
Repeated 6 to 8:15 pm, June 17, August 5, and August 12


Beginning Sewing III
Learn to put in a zipper and make a lining as you create a small purse/cargo bag. Beginning I and II or equivalent experience needed.

6 to 8:30 pm, Wednesday, June 16

Repeated 6 to 8:30 pm, June 30, August 11, and August 18.


Fix & Stitch
Bring in your older sewing machine and learn to clean, oil, and troubleshoot it for optimum performance. Use our tools and materials. For adults and teens; 12 and under with a parent. 

2 to 4 pm, Saturday June 12
Repeated 10 am to noon, August 7

$15 per class; $25 for two; $40 for three.




 


 


 




 

Summer Kids' Classes
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 School's Out! Creative Days

For new and returning students. Supervised but free-form time to pursue original sewing projects and explore individual creativity. Previous sewing experience requested. Limited to 8 students. $40 for one day; $75 for two days; $110 for all three.


Friday, June 25, 10 am to 4 pm.
Friday, July 23, 10 am to 4 pm.
Friday, August 13, 10 am to 4 pm.

 Three-Day Beginners’ Series  
For new students, or repeaters who want to get more practice. Kids learn to sew with a sewing machine and make easy projects, including a drawstring backpack, pillow, stuffed animal, and small quilt.Limited to 6 students. $75.


Tuesday through Thursday, July 13 to 16, 9 am to noon.

  

Repeated Tuesday through Thursday, July 27 to 29, 9 am to noon.

 Four-Day Skill Builder Series
For returning students. Kids expand their sewing knowledge and work on more complex projects, including a skirt or pants, refashioning project, and a zippered bag. Limited to 8 students. $120 per series.

Monday through Thursday, August 23 to 26, noon to 4 pm.

Repeated Monday through Thursday, August 30 to September 2, noon to 4 pm.

TO REGISTER: Send us an email with your contact info and the class(es) you want to attend. Sign up now to reserve a spot. Classes fill quickly. Scholarships are available.