Adult Classes
Friday, November 6 | 6-8:30 p.m.
Continue building your embroidery skills with six new stitches!
Ready to keep stitching? This beginner-friendly class builds on the techniques from Intro to Embroidery: Part 1 and introduces six more stitches that will give you even more ways to create flowers, leaves, stems, and decorative details.
We'll learn how to make:
Chain stitch
Split stitch
Fern stitch
Fishbone stitch
Wagon wheel / woven rose
Couching
We'll practice each stitch together and explore how different stitches can be combined to create botanical designs and little embroidered illustrations.
You don't need to be an embroidery expert—or even have taken Part 1—to join us. We'll go step-by-step, and you'll have plenty of time to practice and experiment with your stitches.
No experience necessary.
Becky Jane studied pattern making and design at Apparel and Arts in San Francisco, and has been teaching sewing and pattern drafting for 10+ years. She’s also the owner of By Becky Jane where she creates and sells custom apparel and accessories.
Friday, October 2 | 6-8:30 p.m.
Learn the timeless art of hand embroidery in this beginner-friendly workshop. Whether you've never picked up a needle before or are looking to refresh your skills, this class will introduce you to the basic tools and techniques needed to get started.
Students will learn several foundational embroidery stitches, including back stitch, satin stitch, and French knots, while creating a beautiful sampler to take home. We'll discuss materials, transferring designs, choosing thread, and tips for continuing your embroidery journey at home.
All supplies are included, including an embroidery hoop, fabric, embroidery floss, needles, and sampler pattern. You'll leave with your completed sampler, a hoop, and the confidence to continue stitching on your own.
Love hand embroidery? Continue your embroidery journey in Part 2 of this class on November 6!
No experience necessary.
Becky Jane studied pattern making and design at Apparel and Arts in San Francisco, and has been teaching sewing and pattern drafting for 10+ years. She’s also the owner of By Becky Jane where she creates and sells custom apparel and accessories.
2-night Class:
Tues. & Weds., October 6 & 7 | 6–8 p.m.
Have a favorite pair of PJ or simple elastic waist pants you wish you could recreate again and again? In this two-night workshop, you’ll learn how to make a sewing pattern from an existing pair of pants without taking them apart, then use your new pattern to sew a brand-new pair!
We’ll walk through tracing and drafting your pattern, adding seam allowances, cutting your fabric, and constructing your new pants, including an elastic waistband and finished hems. You’ll leave with a finished pair of pants and a reusable pattern you can make again!
All tools and materials include, however students will need to bring a simple pair of pants they’d like to clone. We will have fabric for you to use, but you’re welcome to bring 3 yards of your favorite cozy flannel or cotton if you prefer!
Ages 16+
Bella is a self-taught sewist from downtown Frederick who loves all things fashion. She taught herself to sew by copying clothes from her own closet, and enjoys experimenting with drafting, draping, embroidery, and turning the ideas in her head into clothes she can wear!
3-week series:
Wednesdays, September 9, 16 & 23 | 6–8 p.m.
Give your wardrobe a second life in this 3-week Clothing Upcycling Workshop! Bring clothing from your closet that you’re ready to reinvent, whether you want to add creative details, combine garments, or transform something into an entirely new piece. Hillary and Becky will help you develop your ideas, troubleshoot along the way, and learn the sewing and construction techniques you need to make your vision happen.
This workshop meets once a week for three weeks, giving you time between sessions to work on your projects, gather inspiration, and decide what comes next. Rather than following one set project, everyone will work at their own pace on their own upcycling ideas, with plenty of guidance and creative problem-solving along the way.
Students must already feel comfortable operating a sewing machine. Ages 16+
2-Day Workshop:
Friday, October 23 | 6–9 p.m. & Saturday, October 24 | 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Join Becky Jane for a two-day workshop and sew the Ruby Vest by Sidney Graham Patterns. This versatile layering piece is a great addition to any wardrobe and is perfect for cooler weather!
Designed for confident beginners and intermediate sewists, this class will guide you through reading a garment pattern, cutting fabric, constructing a garment, sewing patch pockets, applying bias binding, and finishing your vest with professional techniques.
Class size is limited to ensure plenty of individual instruction, and you'll leave with a handmade vest you'll be excited to wear!
Printed sewing pattern, fabric, and supplies are included.
Students should be comfortable using their sewing machine and sewing basic seams. Ages 16+
Becky Jane studied pattern making and design at Apparel and Arts in San Francisco, and has been teaching sewing and pattern drafting for 10+ years. She’s also the owner of By Becky Jane where she creates and sells custom apparel and accessories.
2-Day Workshop:
Saturday, October 10 & Sunday October 11 | 2-4 p.m.
Dive into the world of amigurumi in this two-day crochet workshop as you create the adorable Cuddly Ida Goose! You’ll learn essential amigurumi techniques, including crocheting in the round, shaping, increasing and decreasing, stuffing, and assembling your finished piece. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a cuddly handmade goose and a whole new set of crochet skills to use on future amigurumi projects!
Pre-requisite skil: Must already know the Single Crochet Stitch
All materials, hooks, and yarn are included! This class is for adults and teens alike - ages 10+!
Emily is the owner of Wildling Knits and is a long-time teacher and knitter who pulls inspiration from nature. She knits for her family which includes two young kids and enjoys teaching others how to knit for themselves and their loved ones.
Sunday, October 4 | 2-5 p.m.
Get ready for cozy season with this 3-hour crochet workshop where you’ll learn to make an adorable lidded toadstool basket! You’ll learn basket crochet techniques as you create a whimsical mushroom-shaped basket that’s perfect for holding trinkets, craft supplies, or tiny autumn treasures.
Pre-requisite skil: Must already know the Single Crochet Stitch
All materials, hooks, and yarn are included! This class is for adults and teens alike - ages 10+!
Emily is the owner of Wildling Knits and is a long-time teacher and knitter who pulls inspiration from nature. She knits for her family which includes two young kids and enjoys teaching others how to knit for themselves and their loved ones.
4-Week Series:
Mondays, Oct 26-Nov 16 | 6-8:30 p.m.
Are you a new quilter curious about curved piecing? Quarter circles are a simple and easy entry point to curved piecing, and there are endless ways to combine them to create different designs and layouts. In this series, you’ll create your own version of a quarter-circle quilt top (up to 24” square). Class will include three instructional sessions and a final open studio session with extra time to finish your quilt top!
We will cover:
Session 1: Planning + cutting
Session 2: Piecing blocks
Session 3: Piecing quilt top
Session 4: Studio
All materials are included. There will be a variety of solid-color fabrics available for you to choose from, but if there are specific colors or prints you know you want to include in your quilt, you are welcome to bring your own. If you opt to supply your own fabric, I recommend either 6-8 fat quarters OR 1-2 yards. You can also use fabric scraps to make your quilt; ideally at least 8” in size
All skill levels welcome, ideal for confident beginners. All participants should be familiar with how to use a sewing machine. 14+
Julia is offering a 50% scholarship spot for each of her workshops for people who self-identify as needing financial assistance, for any reason. The scholarship spot is first-come, first served. To claim the scholarship price, use the code JULIASCHOLARSHIP-CPS at checkout.
Julia Triman is a quilter and quilting teacher fascinated with the creative process and the philosophy of creativity. She shares her quilts and creativity stories at quiltingjulia.com.
Saturday, September 19 | 1–5 p.m.
So much can be found at the pace of a walk. Take inspiration from a short walk in Downtown Frederick to create a one-of-a-kind mini textile sketch revealing some detail of the city that interests you. We will meet at Twin Bears Bakery for a briefing then walk together for about 20 minutes, sketching and photographing what we observe along the way. Then we will have a sewing session at That’s Sew Hillary’s studio space to translate our inspiration into fabric. Sketching, testing, and experimentation are all part of the process. Participants will have the opportunity to share their inspiration and progress at the end of the workshop.
What we’ll cover:
Things to look for while “reading” the city
Translating inspiration into simple and sewable design
Machine piecing techniques to bring designs to life in fabric
All materials are included, but you’re absolutely welcome to bring your own fabric scraps if there are particular colors or prints you know you want to include in your textile sketch.
Participants should be familiar with how to use a sewing machine. The walk will include several stairs and walking up and down an incline. 18+
Julia is offering a 50% scholarship spot for each of her workshops for people who self-identify as needing financial assistance, for any reason. The scholarship spot is first-come, first served. To claim the scholarship price, use the code JULIASCHOLARSHIP-STC at checkout.
Julia Triman is a quilter and quilting teacher fascinated with the creative process and the philosophy of creativity. She shares her quilts and creativity stories at quiltingjulia.com.
Never used a sewing machine before but would like to? Great! This is for you!
In this ~3-hour workshop, you'll learn all about the sewing machine, how it works, what all those settings are, and then we'll sew a simple project! You’ll leave with the confidence, community and knowledge to continue your sewing journey!
All materials and machine will be provided, but you're welcome to bring your own machine if you'd like to learn to use it! This class is for 18+
Friday, October 16 | 6–8:30 p.m.
Don't throw it away—learn to mend it!
Join Becky Jane for a hands-on workshop focused on practical mending techniques that will help you extend the life of your favorite clothes. This class will focus on repairing denim and woven garments, covering common repairs such as patching holes, reinforcing worn areas, repairing seams, hemming, and creating visible mending that is both durable and beautiful.
Whether you're new to sewing or looking to build confidence with clothing repairs, you'll leave with practical skills you can use again and again.
This class includes:
Step-by-step instruction
A printed mending zine filled with techniques, tips, and illustrations to take home for future repairs
Practice materials and supplies used during class
Students are welcome to bring one or two clean denim or woven garments in need of repair for guidance during the workshop.
Becky Jane studied pattern making and design at Apparel and Arts in San Francisco, and has been teaching sewing and pattern drafting for 10+ years. She’s also the owner of By Becky Jane where she creates and sells custom apparel and accessories.
Saturday, September 26 | 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Ready to move beyond simple projects and start sewing clothes you'll actually wear? This one-day workshop is designed to build the essential garment sewing skills every sewist should know!
Through a series of guided samples, you'll learn professional techniques used in garment construction while creating a binder of reference swatches to take home. We'll cover seam finishes, hems, pockets, zippers, bias binding, elastic casings, and more—giving you the confidence to tackle garment patterns with success.
In this class you’ll recieve:
Step-by-step instruction
A printed garment sewing reference binder
Fabric and supplies for all technique samples
Printed handouts and notes
Techniques covered include:
Basic seams
Finishing seams
Finishing raw edges
Patch pockets
Hems
Elastic casings
Centered zipper installation
Bias binding
Rather than completing a single project, you'll leave with a personalized sewing reference you'll return to again and again whenever you start a new garment!
Becky Jane studied pattern making and design at Apparel and Arts in San Francisco, and has been teaching sewing and pattern drafting for 10+ years. She’s also the owner of By Becky Jane where she creates and sells custom apparel and accessories.
6-Week Series:
Mondays, Sept 14-Oct 19 | 6-8:30pm
Are you curious about quilting, but not sure where to start? Join us and make a small quilt from start to finish! This six-week course is packed with tips and tricks to get you started cutting fabric, piecing your blocks, hand quilting, and binding. The small class size will offer hands-on help as well as a community of quilters learning along with you!
Beginner Quiltmaking Series will cover how to make a quilt of classic nine-patch quilt blocks. You will select your choice of fabrics for the top (front) of the quilt, and machine piece them together in simple square blocks to make a 24”x24” quilt. The class will include four instructional sessions and two open studio work sessions. If you opt to make a larger quilt (the max size with the provided materials is 36”x36”), you’ll likely need time outside of class to complete some of the steps.
Schedule:
Week 1 Planning + Cutting
Week 2 Piecing
Week 3 Piecing Studio
Week 4 Basting + Hand Quilting
Week 5 Trimming + Binding
Week 6 Final Studio
All materials are included. There will be a variety of solid-color fabrics available for you to choose from, but if there are specific colors or prints you know you want to include on the front or back of your quilt, you are welcome to bring your own. If you opt to supply your own fabric for all or part of the project, these are the fabric requirements (for a 24” square quilt):
Quilt Top (the front of the quilt): Either 6-8 fat quarters OR 1-2 yards **You can also use fabric scraps to make your quilt; ideally at least 3.5” in size
Backing fabric: 1 yard
Binding fabric: 1/2 yard
Beginner-friendly, participants should be familiar with how to use a sewing machine. Ages 14+
Julia is offering a 50% scholarship spot for each of her workshops for people who self-identify as needing financial assistance, for any reason. The scholarship spot is first-come, first served. To claim the scholarship price, use the code JULIASCHOLARSHIP-BQS at checkout.
Julia Triman is a quilter and quilting teacher fascinated with the creative process and the philosophy of creativity. She shares her quilts and creativity stories at quiltingjulia.com.
Thursday, September 24 | 6-9 p.m.
If your serger has been collecting dust—or giving you anxiety—this workshop is for you! In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn how to confidently thread and operate your serger and what all those knobs and settings do. We’ll go over how to thread your serger (yes, really!), the tension settings, when to change them and why, troubleshooting, and some basic techniques!
Monday, October 12 | 4-6 p.m.
Do you have a creative quilting project you’d like to make, but need help getting it started (or finished)? Do you have a tricky piecing or quilting challenge and need a little hands-on help to figure it out? Join us for one or both of two small-group sessions to work on your own creative quilting project.
Techniques we can cover together (will vary by session and interest of each person/group):
Hand and machine applique
Hand Embroidery
Hand and machine piecing
Hand and machine quilting
Mark-making
*If there’s another specific technique not listed that you’re keen to explore, please ask!! It may be something that’s a better fit for a private lesson.
You will have access to:
A rainbow of solid fabric scraps
A variety of hand quilting thread and embroidery floss colors
Marking tools including inktense pencils, fabric markers, and more
Sewing machines and a wide range of sewing notions and tools
Books and other resources
All materials above are included; there may be additional materials we can provide, but if there is something highly specific to your project, you may need to supply that.
Examples of projects students have worked on in Creative Quilting Studio:
Art quilt top with hand applique and hand embroidery
Raw-edge fusible applique design of a favorite sculpture
Small patchwork quilt for a furry friend (completed in three sessions!)
Patchwork design for a baby quilt border
Improv-pieced quilt blocks
Improv curved piecing for an original baby quilt design
Beginner-friendly, participants should be familiar with how to use a sewing machine. Ages 14+
Julia Triman is a quilter and quilting teacher fascinated with the creative process and the philosophy of creativity. She shares her quilts and creativity stories at quiltingjulia.com.