Need a little space to spread out your project and take advantage of the large cutting tables to lay out your next pattern? Or maybe your machine is out for servicing and you need to finish up a project? Or would you like to meetup with a few friends to sew together? Open studio is a time where you can rent the use of the studio and sewing machines.
Sewists who attend open studio MUST either be a current or past student of the studio, or have personal experience with sewing and be comfortable with the use of the equipment.
If you have only taken the Intro to Sewing class and still feel a bit unsure of yourself, sign up for an assisted open workshop or plan to take another class before coming in to work solo during open studio. Someone will be available to briefly show you how to thread the machine if you forget and show you which buttons to push on the machines, but if you need additional instruction you will need to sign up for a class or lesson.
If you have not sewn before, or it's been a long while and you need a refresher, then sign up for our INTRO TO SEWING or contact us about setting up a private lesson before attending open studio.
If you have questions about your project, you will want to sign up for an ASSISTED OPEN WORKSHOP which is an actual class with a teacher present to answer any questions you may have. Assistance on your project is not available during open studio.
What is available for use during open studio?
- Sewing machines
- Serger (prior experience or a lesson in advance is required). Serger will be setup with white, black or neutral thread for use free of charge. Please no rethreading. Advance reservation is suggested if you want to be sure it's available for use.
- Irons and Ironing boards
- Pins/Scissors/various rulers and tools are available to borrow during class. Please return all items when finished and leave workspace clean.
- Please be respectful of the studio space and equipment so that we can continue to offer this service. No extremely heavy duty projects as machines are not industrial sewing machines and there is a limit to what they can do.
- Dress forms in various sizes (check in advance for availability)
What does open studio cost?
- $10/hour (1 hour minimum). Time will be rounded at 15min increments after that. Please sign in upon arrival.
- payable with cash or venmo at the studio
- Supplies are not included, please bring supplies for your chosen project
- If you plan to trace patterns, we do not provide tracing paper or pattern paper at open studio. Please plan to bring your own paper.
Upcoming Dates:
Since you do not need to pre-register for open studio, please always be sure to check social media in case of a last minute cancellation of open studio for any emergencies. Click HERE for Instagram page.
Friday Dec 5th 10am-1pm
