Not all classes are offered at all stores or year-round. See store location schedules above or below.
ADULT SIT-N-SEW **CUSTOMER FAVORITE!**
All levels welcomed, even those who have never sewn!
15 hour course
Tuition: $100
For the student who needs all of the basics (including use of a sewing machine), as well as the student who sews but needs motivation, shortcuts, new techniques, and help with fitting and understanding patterns. Students may sew for themselves, their home or their child. This course may be taken as often as you wish, selecting a new pattern to learn new skills each time. All sewing may be done in class on our machine or yours. Bring any sewing supplies you may already own to the first class. Adults are also welcomed in the Kids & Teens class.
KIDS & TEENS CAN SEW **CUSTOMER FAVORITE!**
Ages 8 & up
10 hour course
Tuition: $90
Learn to love to sew! New students make a skirt, shorts or PJ’s and a tote bag in this class. Returning students work on new and more advanced projects. Supplies not included. A parent is asked to stay at the first part of the first class to help with shopping. Adults are welcomed to join this class. Students with sewing machines are encouraged to bring them.
SERGER WORKSHOP
Adults
One – 5 hour class
Tuition: $60
Bring your own serger, or borrow one of ours. This class teaches you how to use it fully and/or what to look for when purchasing one. Bring the machine’s accessories and instruction book, as well as scissors, fabric scraps, four different colored threads (can be regular spools) and a snack. Please indicate if a serger is needed when registering.
LET’S MAKE A QUILT OR ANOTHER QUILT
Teens & Adults
4 classes
Tuition: $90
Choose from many easy quilt patterns, also t-shirt & photo-transfer quilts and Christmas projects. We will help you decide on a quilt project and help you purchase supplies during the first class. Have fun while learning and watching all of the different designs come together. Very little sewing experience needed. A hands-on class with homework.
QUILT IN A DAY
Teens & Adults
2 classes
Tuition: $90
A fun day set aside to make a quilt! Choose from 5 different quilt patterns. Supply list given on shopping night (first class). Little sewing experience needed.
LEARN TO CROCHET
Teens & Adults
Two or Four - 2 hour classes
Tuition: $55 - $75
Using a hook and yarn, create afghans, purses, clothing and decorative edges. We will provide all needed supplies for first class.
CROCHET LEVEL 2
Teens & Adults
Two - 2 hour classes
Tuition: $50
Additional stitches and projects will be taught.
INTRO TO EMBROIDERY MACHINES
Teens & Adults
One – 2-1/2 hour class
Tuition: $35
Learn to use an embroidery machine! Bring your embroidery machine (any brand), machine accessories, instruction book, fabric scraps, scissors and machine embroidery thread.
INTRO TO SILHOUETTE CAMEO CUTTER MACHINE
Teens & Adults
One - 2-1/2 hour class
Tuition: $35
Join the latest crafting craze! Bring to class your Silhouette Cameo (with software downloaded prior to class), everything that came with it, self-adhesive vinyl, and a glass, metal or wood item to decorate.
GIFTS GALORE
Ages 15 to adult
One - 3 hour class
Tuition: $30
Over 50 quick and easy gift ideas for every occasion. Items such as capes, scarves, tote bags, Christmas decor, pillows, table runners, placemats, baby bibs, blankets, burp cloths, etc. Beginner sewers also will love this class. Printed notes included in this lecture/demo class.
WREATH-MAKING & BOW-MAKING
Teens & Adults
One - 2 hour class
Tuition: $30
Create a seasonal mesh or grapevine wreath for yourself or someone special. Supply list will be provided when you register.
REALLY KNOW YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Teens & Adults
One - 2-1/2 hour class
Tuition: $35
Bring your machine (no embroidery machine please), instruction book, all parts, fabric scraps, thread and scissors. Learn about stitch lengths, widths, satin stitches, buttonholes, blindhems, decorative stitches, and useful accessory feet, etc. This class is not necessary before taking Sit-N-Sew.
JUST ZIPPERS
Adults
One – 2-1/2 hour class
Tuition: $40
Make samples of all zipper applications in one hands-on class: centered, lapped, invisible, and fly-front. Bring fabric scraps, thread, scissors, zipper foot, and your machine (if possible). All zippers and fabric included in the tuition.
JUST HEMS
Adults
One – 2 hour class
Tuition: $30
Alter your own hems to look professionally done. Learn hand and machine blind hem, double turn hem, twin needle hem and original jeans hem.
New Orleans Area Hobby Lobby Class Locations
Covington • Hammond • Harahan • Harvey • Slidell
Paula's Sewing School
504-884-9627
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