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Alterations and Repairs Workshop - CPE

Price: $75
Length: 3 hr 
This class is an accredited CPE class designed for instructional professionals

Do you have a sewing question?

  • How do I replace a zipper or button?
  • How do I hem my pants?
  • How do I repair a tear or rip?
  • How do I take the waist in on this?

If you have sewing questions or problems related to clothing, then this 3 hour time slot is your opportunity to get a little help or a second opinion. Bring your sewing projects in and we will give you the skills you need to repair or alter them. This is not your typical lecture class, it is a workshop that is driven by the questions and needs of the participants. This is not an introduction to sewing class, but you do not by any means need to be an advanced seamstress or tailor to participate, all skill levels are welcome.  

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Alterations and Repairs Workshop - CPE

Price: $150
Length: 6 hr 
This class is an accredited CPE class designed for instructional professionals

Participant will use multiple sewing techniques to create a buckram hat as a group or individual project. This class is geared to beginner, intermediate and advanced level sewers. Participants will learn about sewing vocabulary, sewing notions for hat making, a brief history of hat making, and how that relates to acting in period styles. Equipment and sewing machines are provided by Davinci Makers Lab. Participants are welcome to bring their own portable sewing machine, if they are more comfortable on it, or need help learning how to operate it.  

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Corset Construction - CPE

Price: $250
Length: 10 hr (3 Day Course)
This class is an accredited CPE class designed for instructional professionals

Participant will use multiple sewing techniques to create a theatrical corset as a group or individual project. This class is geared to beginner, intermediate and advanced level sewers. Participants will learn about sewing vocabulary, sewing notions for corsetry, a brief history of foundation garments, and how that relates to safely acting in period styles. Equipment and sewing machines are provided by Davinci Makers Lab. Participants are welcome to bring their own portable sewing machine, if they are more comfortable on it, or need help learning how to operate it.

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Pattern Making I (Bodices) - CPE

Price: $175
Length: 7 hr
This class is an accredited CPE class designed for instructional professionals

Each participant will use multiple pattern making techniques and sewing techniques to create a take-home project. This class is geared to intermediate or advanced level sewers. Participants will learn about pattern making vocabulary and the notions used in pattern making. They will also learn how to take measurements and apply them to their patterns. Equipment and sewing machines are provided by Davinci Makers Lab. Participants are welcome to bring their own portable sewing machine, if they are more comfortable on it, or need help learning how to operate it.

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Pattern Making II (Sleeves and Collars) - CPE

Price: $175
Length: 7 hr
This class is an accredited CPE class designed for instructional professionals

Each participant will use multiple pattern making techniques and sewing techniques to create a take-home project. This class is geared to intermediate or advanced level sewers. Participants will learn about pattern making vocabulary and the notions used in pattern making. They will also learn how to take measurements and apply them to their patterns. Equipment and sewing machines are provided by Davinci Makers Lab. Participants are welcome to bring their own portable sewing machine, if they are more comfortable on it, or need help learning how to operate it.

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Pattern Making III (Skirts) - CPE

Price: $175
Length: 7 hr
This class is an accredited CPE class designed for instructional professionals

In the first part of this class the participant will learn methods for teaching the STEM activity of pattern making. The lesson will be further reenforced by, interacting and observing in a Pattern Making III (Skirts) class. Each participant will use multiple pattern making techniques and sewing techniques to create a take-home project. This class is geared to intermediate or advanced level sewers. Participants will learn about pattern making vocabulary and the notions used in pattern making. They will also learn how to take measurements and apply them to their patterns. Equipment and sewing machines are provided by Davinci Makers Lab. Participants are welcome to bring their own portable sewing machine, if they are more comfortable on with their machine.

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Project Sewing - CPE

Price: $100
Length: 4 hr
This class is an accredited CPE class designed for instructional professionals

Each participant will use multiple sewing techniques to create a take-home project. This class is geared to beginner and intermediate level sewers. Participants will learn about the parts of a sewing machine, sewing vocabulary, basic sewing notions, how to thread/prep the machines, basic stitches and the when or why we use them. Equipment and sewing machines are provided by Davinci Makers Lab. Participants are welcome to bring their own portable sewing machine, if they are more comfortable on it, or need help learning how to operate it.

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Sewing I - CPE

Price: $100
Length: 4 hr 
This class is an accredited CPE class designed for instructional professionals

In the first part of this class the participant will learn methods for teaching the STEM activity of basic sewing. The lesson will be further reenforced by, interacting and observing in a Sewing I class. In this class we will learn basic sewing machine skills. Participants will learn about the parts of a sewing machine, sewing vocabulary, basic sewing notions, how to thread/prep the machines, basic stitches and the when or why we use them. Each participant will practice sewing and will create a take-home project. Participants are welcome to bring their own portable sewing machine, if they are more comfortable on it, or need help learning how to operate it.

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Hours of Operation

Monday Closed

Tuesday Closed

Wednesday Closed

Thursday 12pm-8pm

Friday 12pm-8pm

Saturday 12pm-8pm

Sunday 12pm-6pm

All dates and times are subject to change and we may opt to close early on slow days or for special events. Stay informed on closures through our calendar and Facebook page.

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