City Sewing Room | community sewing room, St. Louis, MO

Classes at City Sewing Room

Classes are listed below and grouped by type of class--Sewing, Youth Sewing, Quilting, Special Events and classes offered by Seams So Easy and the Sewing Society of St. Louis. Find the right class and you are click away from signing up!

PLEASE NOTE: ALL OF OUR CLASSES REQUIRE 3 DAY ADVANCE REGISTRATION. A 10% late fee will be charged for walk-ins. We do this so we can prepare with supplies and instructors.

Refunds--City Sewing Room credit will be issued if Email notice of withdrawal from a workshop is made at least 4 days prior to the class. No refunds will be given for withdrawals made after that time or for classes missed due to illness, personal conflict or other reasons. There are no exceptions to this policy.

Cancellation Policy--City Sewing Room reserves the right to cancel, combine or reschedule classes. Due to minimal enrollment numbers or inclement weather. If class is cancelled, you will receive a full refund.

Sewing Classes

Sewing Machine Basics, $30/hour
Beginner Stitcher

One on one lesson teaches you how to use the sewing machine. Lessons on serger machines are available.

If you would like embroidery machine lessons, click here to contact Nancy Scott.

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Sewing Lessons, $40
Tues or Wed, 5:30pm--7:30pm
All Stitching Levels

General sewing lessons for all levels. You can be a complete beginner or need a refresher.

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Drop-in Studio Time, $10/hour
No appt needed, drop-in anytime
Intermediate Stitcher

For intermediate level stitchers who want advice on their project, or rent a large work table or sewing machine.

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Alteration Thursdays, $20/2 hours
Thursdays
12:00pm-8:00pm
Intermediate Stitcher

This class teaches you how to alter or remake a clothing item. You can alter anything and make it new! You need to know how to use a sewing machine to take this class.

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Pattern and Fittings, $40
Thursdays
5:30pm--7:30pm
Experienced Stitchers

Make a sloper pattern that fits you like a glove, or learn to alter a store bought pattern. It will take 2-3 classes to complete a sloper pattern.

If you are just wanting to learn how to use a store bought pattern, sign up for a "Sewing Lesson"

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12 Hour Sew-In

Join us on the first Saturday of every month.
Bring your latest project and come sew all day!

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Youth Sewing Classes

Kids Sewing Class, $20
Saturday
9:00am--10:30am or
10:30am--12:00pm
Beginner(5 student max)

Get your child sewing! Age range is 9 to 16 year olds. Projects start small and easy, and then they are encouraged to create a pattern of their choice and use the sewing machine.

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Kids Sewing Class, $20
Saturday
9:00am--10:30am or
10:30am--12:00pm
Beginner(5 student max)

Get your child sewing! Age range is 9 to 16 year olds. Projects start small and easy, and then they are encouraged to create a pattern of their choice and use t
he sewing machine.

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High School Stitchers, $25
Wednesday
4:00pm--5:30pm
Beginner Stitcher

This class is for teenagers from 14--18 years old. Learn how to make the clothes that make you drip!

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Quilting Classes

Quilting for all levels, $30
2nd and 4th Wednesday
6:00pm-8:00pm
All Quilting levels(4 student max)

Learn how to quilt and build on your knowledge of quilting with a member of the quilt guild. Bring your own material or use our fabric for free. Thread, notions and machines provided.

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Long Arm Stitcher

Email City Sewing Room for use of the Bernina Q24! Can accomodate quilts up to 108" wide!

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Special Events

Sewing in Service, $10
3rd Tuesday of the month
Open hours, 3:00PM-8:00PM

Drop in and help us sew special projects for special people. Projects vary every month and will be posted on Facebook. Registration is for 3 pm, but come anytime until 7 pm.

A fun easy evening of introduction to sewing and a great way to practice your sewing skills.

We make things like food pantry bags, lap blankets for elderly, hero capes for kids, dog beds and lots more. We provide all material and sewing machines.

*Ages 12-16 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Sewing Machines 101, $30
Saturday, August 8th
1:00PM-3:00PM

Come learn how a sewing machine works. Or learn about different machines and what kind to buy if you do not have one yet. (We do not sell any machines) Bring your own machine or use one of ours. We will teach you how to wind a bobbin, thread your machine and adjust the tension and more importantly why your machine works the way it does. We will make a sampler of the stitches on your machine as we explain what they are used for.

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Mending 101, $30
Tuesday, August 11th
6:00PM--8:00PM

In Mending 101, you will learn how to sew on buttons, snaps and hooks and bars. learn how to iron on patches to fix holes in clothes, learn how to fix a ripped hem and lots more. All supplies included and you will leave with a guide sheet and your samples of all the mending techniques.

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Anne S. is such a wonderful guide, helping even non-sewers to create beautiful and interesting projects , with great patience and kindness. We had a wonderful time making dog beds tonight. It's always a fun and productive time at the City Sewing Room!!

— Ann Riley Owens

Other Teachers at City Sewing Room

Seams So Easy Sewing Classes
Nancy Scott is the owner of Seams So Easy Sewing. She offers a variety of classes. Click the button below to see what she has available.

Nancy's classes

Sewing Society of St. Louis classes
Allison Platt Thein is our representative from Sewing Society of St. Louis.

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