Classes and Events

Sew Make Do classesWe’re pleased to offer beginner sewing classes in Gainesville, FL. Please read our class policies page before you enroll in a class. Once you’re ready, just click on the links to register. You’ll be taken to our EventBrite page where you can pay using a credit card.

NOTE: We’re on maternity leave, so all classes are currently on hold until further notice.

Sewing classes

No classes are currently scheduled. You can join our mailing list if you want to know when classes will resume.

Past sewing classes

Get Started with Sewing! – $35
one-day class (brand-new beginner or anyone who wants a refresher course)
Saturday, June 9 from 9am to noon
Saturday, July 14 from 1pm to 3pm
Saturday, August 11 from 1pm to 3pm
Saturday, September 8 from noon to 3pm

Learn to Work with Patterns  – $50
one-day class (beginner)
Saturday, June 9 from 1pm to 5pm

Sorbetto Top Sewalong – free
three-week class with two hours per session (beginner)
Wednesdays Feb. 15, Feb. 22 and Feb. 29 from 6pm to 8pm

Pillowcase Dress – $35
one-day class (beginner)
Saturday, Feb. 25 from 1pm to 4pm

Sew a Cute and Easy Sundress – $75
one-day class (beginner)
Sunday, Feb. 26 from 9am to 5pm

Sew a Modern Apron – $75
one-day class (advanced beginner)
Sunday, March 18 from 9am to 5pm

Learn to Work with Patterns: Baby Pants – $40
aka “Big Butt Baby Pants”
one-week class (beginner)
Saturday, April 21 from 9am to 1pm

Quilting 101: Make a Mug Rug – $40
two-week class (beginner)
Saturdays March 24 from 9am to 12pm

Snake Charmer Quilt – $50
three-week class (beginner) 
Tuesdays April 3, 10, and 17 from 7pm to 8:30pm

Make a Zippered Bag – $35
one-day class (beginner)
Saturday, April 21 from 2pm to 5pm

Events

We also organize GLAM Indie Craft Show, Gainesville’s original alternative holiday craft show. GLAM happens annually on the first Sunday in December. It’s a fun event that allows shoppers to buy unique, handcrafted goods at reasonable prices. For more information, visit glamcraftshow.com.