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kids intro to sewing beginner workshop

Find out if your child is interested in learning to sew

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in our 2 hour workshop

what your child will learn

  • Confidently use a sewing machine
  • Follow step-by-step guided instructions
  • Complete their first project–a cinch bag!
  • Use their creativity and problem solve

We partner with sewciety Kids

Our patterns and class structure were tested and developed by experienced sewing teachers.

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We start with the Beginner Workshop

The Intro Beginner workshop is for ages 8+ and is a prerequisite to enrolling in our 6 week classes.

We use skill-based progression

Each class builds on the skills they know, actively challenging your child. We create a variety of projects during our 6 week classes

We’ll learn about Fabrics and Tools

Sewing on the machine is only part of creating fun and wonderful projects. Fabric selection and using other tools is just as important as the stitching.

Never Repeat a Class Project

Our program is extensive and they can take classes for 4 years and never do the same project!

who are the teachers

Your instructor

Kelley Klahn, Treynor IA

Has been sewing since Middle School and studied it for years—including a year at college because business majors need fun too!

As a grandma, she enjoys helping kids learn real sewing skills in a safe, encouraging environment where they can build confidence and creativity.

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more about the workshop

  • Ages 8+
  • Workshop is ~2 hours (sometimes a little longer)
  • No experience necessary
  • Everything will be provided, no need to bring any materials
  • Class size is 4 students
  • 1st hour will be learning how to use the sewing machine
  • 2nd hour we will learn how to make a cinch sack to bring home that day!

what our current students have to say

Even though we are just getting started with formal teaching, Kelley has been working with a couple of creative young ladies.

so much fun to make!

I love how e got to make some things that I get to use alot, like a t-shirt and a pillowcase.  They are so much fun to make and I have already learned so much.

Cora

1st year student

learning new things!

I like that I got to learn new things and make stuff.  I like that we got to use an iron!

Piper

1st year student
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ready for your child to learn real sewing skills and create with confidence?

Intro to sewing-Beginner Workshop

$40

Find an available workshop on the schedule and sign up today!

  • 2.25 hour class
  • learn how to sew
  • take home a little bag you make yourself!
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Quick FAQ

Questions? Look here or ask Kelley on the Contact page

Our classes and workshops open for signup are listed on our Class Schedule page.

During our first year, we are starting the lessons at 8 and up. Some kids can be ready to sew at 7 so we’re considering adding the 7 year olds after our first full year.

Yes, we are using Sewciety Kids curriculum and they are in the process of adding more projects that appeal to boys. Our first year classes will be fully updated and you can see pictures of some of the projects if you look at each level (Beginner – Advanced).

We are providing machines to use during class time. Each machine will be shared between 2 students. This actually works well since sewing is much more than machine sewing! This also gives the instructor more oversight for safety reasons.

All materials like fabric, zippers, interfacing, batting, thread, patterns are included in your class tuition.

For the 6-week classes, we have a list of supplies that the students will need to bring to the class and leave with their projects. See the Supplies List

Our classes run in 6 week sessions and summers are off. You can start and stop at any time (after you complete your 6-week session).

Eventually, we will have a couple of different sessions/levels in each class time period (always 4:1 student-teacher ratio). So you can skip any 6-week session that runs during your vacation. Then be sure to sign up for the next session and not miss out!

For more information or if you have any information about our classes, please contact Kelley.