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Ruffle Dress

This dress pattern is for an intermediate to advanced sewist and would not be considered a beginner level garment pattern.  Students will learn about using bias tape, making an elastic casing and more while working on their pattern reading skills.  Please note there is a jump suit version in this pattern but the below instructions […]

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Scrapyard Tote

This is an intermediate to advanced bag pattern. This bag is a great use of scraps and will teach the young sewist skills such as piecing, quilting and sewing an exposed zipper.  Also, since it can be made with scraps and doesn’t require a pattern, for bag projects it is not super pricey. Level :

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Toy Robot Plush

This Free Robot Plush pattern by Jo Carter is a more advanced plush for the intermediate to advanced sewist who has already had experience working with plush fabrics.   Supplies Needed: Download and print the pattern and instructions HERE. 1/2 yard Fleece fabric for main body color of robot ( silvery grey in picture) 1/2

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Blake Dress

Blake Dress from Violet Field Threads is faux wrap dress pattern with a fun ruffle along the hemline.  The pattern does include other options (for top, and dress without ruffle) but the version we make is shown in the picture here and that is what the supply list below is for.  Student does not need

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Amethyst Project Bag

This is a more challenging bag pattern for the advanced student.  This sort of bag pattern has more components, and will teach the young sewist new skills as well as sewing a zipper along a curved seam!  It is a more costly project due to the lengthy supply list, however the project should last the

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Madeline Knit Dress

This is a great intermediate to advanced pattern.  This is the free Madeline Dress pattern by Sweet Red Poppy . You can print this at home to use in class or we do have a copy if you forget, your student can trace a copy to use in class.  It’s a great opportunity to learn

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Basic Kids T-Shirt

This is a great intermediate pattern.  This is the free Anything But Basic Kid’s Tee pattern. You can print this at home to use in class or we do have a copy if you forget, your student can trace a copy to use in class.  It’s a great opportunity to learn about sewing with knits. 

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Animal Pillow

This animal pillow pattern is a great intermediate level project for the young sewist and will provide an opportunity to try out using fluffy/soft fabrics like fleece, create some intricate shapes and even insert a zipper!  Choose from a pig, lamb, rabbit or hedgehog.  If your child wants to get into making stuffies or has

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Leggings

This is a great intermediate pattern.  This is the Love Notions Free Leggins pattern. You can print this at home to use in class or we do have a copy if you forget your student can trace a copy to use in class.  It’s an great opportunity to learn about sewing with knits.  So for

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Zippered Hoodie

This is a great intermediate to advanced pattern. Pattern is available at the studio and student can trace a copy to use for this project. Available in size 2months- 12 years Level : Intermediate – Advanced Time Needed: 6-8 sessions  1 1/4 yards of the main fabric plus 1/2 yard to line the hood. This

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