SEWING & DESIGN CLASSES
​for Youth & Adults

Youth Classes: Ages 7 -15

Winter/Spring 2023

YOUTH SEWING: BEGINNING-INTERMEDIATE A (WINTER SESSION 1)

$100.00

Sold out

Mondays 4:00 - 6:00pm

January 9, 23, 30 February 6

Ages 7-15


Skills Learned: 

  • Operate the sewing machine 
  • Understand sewing terms
  • Follow sewing instructions to create projects
  • Sew straight and curved seams
  • Hand sew a seam
  • Cut out simple pattern
  • Proper needles and stitch settings
  • Basic and limited fancy stitches 
  • Hems
  • Drawstring/elastic insertion
  • Hand sewing/finishing

Projects: 

Beginning

  1. Drawstring Bag
  2. Circle Pillow
  3. Pillow Case

Intermediate A  

  1. Apron with pocket (optional ruffle) 
  2. Drawstring Pants


No sewing experience required. Fabric purchase by student. All sewing equipment is provided.
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YOUTH SEWING: BEGINNING-INTERMEDIATE A (WINTER SESSION 2)

$100.00

Mondays 3:45 - 5:45pm

February 13, 27 March 6, 13

Ages 7-15


Skills Learned: 

  • Operate the sewing machine 
  • Understand sewing terms
  • Follow sewing instructions to create projects
  • Sew straight and curved seams
  • Hand sew a seam
  • Cut out simple pattern
  • Proper needles and stitch settings
  • Basic and limited fancy stitches 
  • Hems
  • Drawstring/elastic insertion
  • Hand sewing/finishing

Projects: 

Beginning

  1. Drawstring Bag
  2. Circle Pillow
  3. Pillow Case

Intermediate A  

  1. Apron with pocket (optional ruffle) 
  2. Drawstring Pants


No sewing experience required. Fabric purchase by student. All sewing equipment is provided.
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YOUTH SEWING: BEGINNING-INTERMEDIATE A (SPRING SESSION 3)

$100.00

Mondays 3:45 - 5:45pm

March 20, 27 April 3, 17

Ages 7-15


Skills Learned: 

  • Operate the sewing machine 
  • Understand sewing terms
  • Follow sewing instructions to create projects
  • Sew straight and curved seams
  • Hand sew a seam
  • Cut out simple pattern
  • Proper needles and stitch settings
  • Basic and limited fancy stitches 
  • Hems
  • Drawstring/elastic insertion
  • Hand sewing/finishing

Projects: 

Beginning

  1. Drawstring Bag
  2. Circle Pillow
  3. Pillow Case

Intermediate A  

  1. Apron with pocket (optional ruffle) 
  2. Drawstring Pants


No sewing experience required. Fabric purchase by student. All sewing equipment is provided.
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YOUTH SEWING: BEGINNING-INTERMEDIATE A (SPRING SESSION 4)

$100.00

Mondays

3:45 - 5:45

April 24

May 1, 8, 15

Ages 7-15


Skills Learned: 

  • Operate the sewing machine 
  • Understand sewing terms
  • Follow sewing instructions to create projects
  • Sew straight and curved seams
  • Hand sew a seam
  • Cut out simple pattern
  • Proper needles and stitch settings
  • Basic and limited fancy stitches 
  • Hems
  • Drawstring/elastic insertion
  • Hand sewing/finishing

Projects: 

Beginning

  1. Drawstring Bag
  2. Circle Pillow
  3. Pillow Case

Intermediate A  

  1. Apron with pocket (optional ruffle) 
  2. Drawstring Pants


No sewing experience required. Fabric purchase by student. All sewing equipment is provided.
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YOUTH SEWING INTERMEDIATE B - C (WINTER SESSION 1)

$100.00

Tuesday 4:00 - 6:00pm

January 10, 19, 24, 31


Ages 7-15


Intermediate B

Skills: 

  • Use a variety of machine stitches to finish seams and add decorative elements
  • Sew in a lining
  • Boxed corners
  • Install a zipper

Projects:  

  1. Market Tote 
  2. Zippered Pouch


Intermediate C

Skills: 

  • Read and follow pattern directions
  • Adjust patterns to fit
  • Finish seams and hems
  • Set in pockets
  • Sew waistband
  • Buttonholes

Projects: 

  1. Shorts - boys/girls


Rec: Basic Sewing for Beginners. Fabric supplies provided by student. All sewing equipment provided. Project and supply list will be sent upon registration.
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YOUTH SEWING INTERMEDIATE B - C (WINTER SESSION 2)

$100.00

Tuesday 3:45 - 5:45pm

February 7, 14, 28 March 7


Ages 7-15


Intermediate B

Skills: 

  • Use a variety of machine stitches to finish seams and add decorative elements
  • Sew in a lining
  • Boxed corners
  • Install a zipper

Projects:  

  1. Market Tote 
  2. Zippered Pouch


Intermediate C

Skills: 

  • Read and follow pattern directions
  • Adjust patterns to fit
  • Finish seams and hems
  • Set in pockets
  • Sew waistband
  • Buttonholes

Projects: 

  1. Shorts - boys/girls


Rec: Basic Sewing for Beginners. Fabric supplies provided by student. All sewing equipment provided. Project and supply list will be sent upon registration.
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YOUTH SEWING INTERMEDIATE B - C (SPRING SESSION 3)

$100.00

Tuesday 3:45-5:45pm

March 14, 21, 28 April 4


Ages 7-15


Intermediate B

Skills: 

  • Use a variety of machine stitches to finish seams and add decorative elements
  • Sew in a lining
  • Boxed corners
  • Install a zipper

Projects:  

  1. Market Tote 
  2. Zippered Pouch


Intermediate C

Skills: 

  • Read and follow pattern directions
  • Adjust patterns to fit
  • Finish seams and hems
  • Set in pockets
  • Sew waistband
  • Buttonholes

Projects: 

  1. Shorts - boys/girls


Rec: Basic Sewing for Beginners. Fabric supplies provided by student. All sewing equipment provided. Project and supply list will be sent upon registration.
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YOUTH SEWING INTERMEDIATE B - C (SPRING SESSION 4)

$100.00

Tuesday 3:45 - 5:45pm

April 18, 25 May 2, 9


Ages 7-15


Intermediate B

Skills: 

  • Use a variety of machine stitches to finish seams and add decorative elements
  • Sew in a lining
  • Boxed corners
  • Install a zipper

Projects:  

  1. Market Tote 
  2. Zippered Pouch


Intermediate C

Skills: 

  • Read and follow pattern directions
  • Adjust patterns to fit
  • Finish seams and hems
  • Set in pockets
  • Sew waistband
  • Buttonholes

Projects: 

  1. Shorts - boys/girls


Rec: Basic Sewing for Beginners. Fabric supplies provided by student. All sewing equipment provided. Project and supply list will be sent upon registration.
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Teen/Adult Classes: Ages 16+

Winter/Spring 2023

TEEN/ADULT SEWING: BEGINNING-INTERMEDIATE A (WINTER SESSION 1)

$100.00

Sold out

Mondays 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

January 9, 23, 30 February 6


Skills Learned: 

  • Operate the sewing machine 
  • Understand sewing terms
  • Follow sewing instructions to create projects
  • Sew straight and curved seams
  • Hand sew a seam
  • Cut out simple pattern
  • Proper needles and stitch settings
  • Basic and some fancy stitches
  • Hems
  • Hand sewing for finishing
  • Inserting a zipper

Projects: 

Beginning

  1. Pillow Case
  2. Apron

Intermediate A  

  1. Market Tote
  2. Zipper Pouch


No sewing experience required. Fabric purchase by student. All sewing equipment is provided.
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TEEN/ADULT SEWING: BEGINNING-INTERMEDIATE A (WINTER SESSION 2)

$100.00

Sold out

Mondays 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

February 13, 27 March 6, 13


Skills Learned: 

  • Operate the sewing machine 
  • Understand sewing terms
  • Follow sewing instructions to create projects
  • Sew straight and curved seams
  • Hand sew a seam
  • Cut out simple pattern
  • Proper needles and stitch settings
  • Basic and some fancy stitches
  • Hems
  • Hand sewing for finishing
  • Inserting a zipper

Projects: 

Beginning

  1. Pillow Case
  2. Apron

Intermediate A  

  1. Market Tote
  2. Zipper Pouch


No sewing experience required. Fabric purchase by student. All sewing equipment is provided.
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TEEN/ADULT SEWING: BEGINNING-INTERMEDIATE A (SPRING SESSION 3)

$100.00

Mondays 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

March 27 April 3, 17, 24


Skills Learned: 

  • Operate the sewing machine 
  • Understand sewing terms
  • Follow sewing instructions to create projects
  • Sew straight and curved seams
  • Hand sew a seam
  • Cut out simple pattern
  • Proper needles and stitch settings
  • Basic and some fancy stitches
  • Hems
  • Hand sewing for finishing
  • Inserting a zipper

Projects: 

Beginning

  1. Pillow Case
  2. Apron

Intermediate A  

  1. Market Tote
  2. Zipper Pouch


No sewing experience required. Fabric purchase by student. All sewing equipment is provided.
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TEEN/ADULT SEWING: BEGINNING-INTERMEDIATE A (SPRING SESSION 4)

$100.00

Mondays 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

April 24

May 1, 8, 15


Skills Learned: 

  • Operate the sewing machine 
  • Understand sewing terms
  • Follow sewing instructions to create projects
  • Sew straight and curved seams
  • Hand sew a seam
  • Cut out simple pattern
  • Proper needles and stitch settings
  • Basic and some fancy stitches
  • Hems
  • Hand sewing for finishing
  • Inserting a zipper

Projects: 

Beginning

  1. Pillow Case
  2. Apron

Intermediate A  

  1. Market Tote
  2. Zipper Pouch


No sewing experience required. Fabric purchase by student. All sewing equipment is provided.
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Pattern Drafting and Sloper Session 1

$100.00

Sold out

Wednesdays

6:00 - 8:00 PM

January 11, 18, 25

February 1


Ages 16+



In this course, you will learn the basics of patternmaking. Whether you want to make production patterns or just want to be able to fit yourself, this course will get you started.

Introductions: Why are you here?

Methods of patternmaking

Vocabulary

How to measure the body and choose a pattern

What is a sloper or fitting shell

Making a sloper: bodice, skirt, sleeves

Fitting a sloper; wrinkle charts

How to make changes to pattern based on fitting shell

How to manipulate a pattern based on your sloper

How to use your personal pattern


Must have beginning sewing skills and have worked with commercial patterns
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Workshops

Building Blocks of Fashion Design (Session 1)

$75.00

Saturday, January 14

10am - 2pm

Ages 16+


Learn the ins and outs of what it takes to take your brand from Conception to Design to Market.

Instructor: FIDM Graduate and Formalwear designer, Angelia Boero


Materials list sent upon registration
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Class Policies

  • All sales are final.
  • Any change in sewing class dates must be made with Redding Fashion Alliance administration by contacting us at info@reddingfashionalliance.org 48 hours prior to first class start date.
  • A Liability Waiver/Emergency Contact form must be signed prior to you or your child participating in class.
  • You are responsible for supplying your own fabrics and notions (based on your supply list information.)
  • We do have a few fabric kits available for purchase at RFA for beginning level students.
  • We do not provide childcare.
  • We require parents/guardians to sign their child in and out of each class.
  • If your child is 16 or older they may sign themselves in and out of class with parent permission.
  • Parents are allowed to accompany their child if they choose.
  • We provide sewing machines and tools for all students.
  • Please do not drop off your child more than 15 minutes early and please be prompt for pick ups.
  • If your child has any special needs or allergies please let us know prior to the start of class.
  • If your child is dismissed from class for significant behavioral issues no refunds will be provided.
 Any questions or concerns please contact us at info@reddingfashionalliance.org 530-276-0458