Classes in New Orleans Area

Paula's Sewing School

Not all classes are offered at all stores or year-round. See store location schedules above or below.

SIT-N-SEW **CUSTOMER FAVORITE!**
Teens & Adults - 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, including a sewing machine, to the first class. Adults are also welcomed in the Kids & Teens class

KIDS & TEENS CAN SEW **CUSTOMER FAVORITE!**
Ages 8 - 15
10 hour course
Tuition: $90
Have a great time sewing a skirt, shorts or PJ’s and a tote bag in this class. Many students re-take this class often and work on new and more advanced projects. Students may spend the whole day in class, if both morning and afternoon sessions are purchased. Supplies not included. A parent is encouraged to return 30 minutes prior to dismissal on the first class day 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, Christmas projects, and fabric-stained glass choices. 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 Three - 2 hour classes

Tuition: $55 - $70

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.

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: $35
Learn all zipper applications in one hands-on class: centered, lapped, invisible, and fly-front. Bring three regular,
7 in. polyester zippers, one 7 in. invisible zipper, fabric scraps, thread, scissors, zipper foot, and your machine
(if possible).

JUST HEMS

Adults

One – 2 hour class
Tuition: $30

Alter your own hems. Learn hand and machine blind hem, double turn hem, twin needle hem and original jeans hem.