A sewing machine stitching a yellow tote bag on a teal worktable, with thread and scissors nearby
Thread the machine. Follow a seam. Carry it home.

Beginner sewing · Maple Crossing

Your first
“I made it.”

A machine, a little cotton, and someone to help when the thread goes sideways.

Small evening and weekend classes. We provide the machines, fabric and tools. You bring a willingness to start.

Find your first class

Six students per class

Machines & materials included

No experience needed

The first afternoon

Not a practice square.
A real tote bag.

You learn to thread a machine and try a few seams on scrap cotton. Then you sew two sides, finish the top and attach handles to a simple unlined tote. We start with pre-cut pieces so there is time to work slowly.

The first class is $58 for 2½ hours. No machine at home? That is fine.

On the December table

Give something
you stitched.

Make two reusable drawstring gift bags on Saturday, December 5 or 12, 2026, 10am–1pm. The $68 class includes fabric and ribbon.

Read the gift-making class details

There is a first time for everyone.

Pick a class and a date. We check the seat count before confirming a place.

Request a class spot