Author Archives: Sew Make Do

Classes on hold until further notice

I wanted to let everyone know that I won’t be offering any more sewing classes until January 2013 at the soonest. That’s because I’m about to give birth to my first child! I’m super excited, both about his impending arrival and because I can’t wait to sew so many cute items for him. If you’re…

Get sewing this summer!

Been wanting to learn how to sew? Join us for our last class of the summer on Saturday, Sept. 8 from noon to 3pm. “Get Started with Sewing!” will take place at Gainesville’s only locally owned fabric shop, Chickadee Shops, in the Oaks Mall Plaza. You can register and get more information in the classes section of…

Sew Make Do is closing

Sew Make Do is officially closing. After eight great months, I’m closing the doors at my cute little studio on NW 23rd Avenue to make way in my life for other exciting changes — namely, the birth of my first child. Thanks so much to everyone who supported my dream to make Sew Make Do…

Open Sewing updates

Open Sewing will not be offered on April 5, April 19, May 3, or May 17. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please feel free to join us on any other Thursday night for help with your sewing projects!

New art classes in March and April

Tap into your inner artist with our new classes by Tessa McSorley of How to Make Art! For more information, just click on the course titles. Art Journaling — $60 Monday, March 12, 19, and 26 — 6pm to 9pm Bookbinding — $60 Wednesday, March 14, 21, and 28 — 6pm to 9pm Printmaking: Fast,…

New classes for January-March

We’ve posted our class schedule for January, February and March over on the Classes page. You’ll see a few familiar classes, as well as a few brand new ones, including “Learn to Knit!” If you’ve been itching to knit, this is your chance. Sharon Emery will be the instructor for the class. She’s one of the…

Come to our grand opening on Jan. 21

It’s official! We’re hosting a grand opening party on Saturday, Jan. 21. from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. If you’ve been thinking about taking a class with us, this is a great way for you to check out the space, learn more about upcoming classes, and meet the owner. You can even enter your name…

Happy Holidays!

We will be closed Dec. 20-Jan. 2 in order to celebrate the holidays with our families. We also will not be holding Open Sewing again until the new year (e.g., not on 12/15, 12/23, or 12/20). Sorry for any inconvenience! Please check our Classes page for all of the fun offerings we have on tap…

Welcome to Sew Make Do!

We’re excited to announce that we’re opening a brand new sewing and craft studio in Gainesville, FL, called Sew Make Do. Gainesville is a town that’s rich in the arts, but it has lacked a place where people could gather, take classes, and explore their creative sides. Sew Make Do is just that place. We’ll…