In-Person Sewing Classes
All Classes:
- Supplies list emailed after registration
- Pre-registration required
- In-store classes only
Class Cancellations:
Due to limited seating and preparation of materials, all class fees are non-refundable. Cancellations made at least 48 hours prior to class may receive store credit. Cancellations within 48 hours of class or no-shows are not eligible for credit or refund.
If the class is canceled by G Street Fabrics, participants will receive a full refund or store credit.
Materials
- Your sewing machine or plan to use one of ours
- Machine accessories and manual
- Extra thread (if your machine does not already have some)
- Basic Sewing List
We have sewing machines available in the studio for practice but you are welcome to bring your own.
If you are bringing your own machine, please note that you will need to carry it to the second floor.
Private Sewing Lessons – Learn One-on-One
Looking for personalized sewing help? Our private lessons are designed around your skill level and goals—whether you’re a beginner or working on a specific project.
Work one-on-one with an experienced instructor and learn at your own pace with guidance tailored just for you.
Call our Bernina Department to schedule your lesson: 240-283-8302 or email Kathleen Driscoll.
Syd Graham Lane Pants
Instructor: Barbara Saliunas
Cost: $225
This class is designed for the advanced beginner who has completed a couple of sewing projects and has used a sewing pattern at least once before. It is also appropriate for the intermediate sewer who wants to up their game with pants fitting, top stitching, and other finishing details.
According to Syd Graham’s website, “The Lane Pants are high-waisted, with a comfortably wide leg and buildable elements to help you customize your dream pair of pants. Pick and choose cargo pockets, a drawstring, or opt to keep it simple. Depending on what design elements you like and fabric you choose, you could create anything from linen trousers to pajama bottoms to structured cargo pants and beyond.”
In this class, we will cover: fabric choices and design options, how to use a PDF pattern, sizing decisions, and pants construction. By the end of the class, you will have a brand new pair of easy-to-wear, stylish pants, and join the ever-growing sewing community that is addicted to the Lane pants pattern!
After the first class, students will be responsible for purchasing the required materials (fabric, thread, and elastic). Students will also need to purchase the Syd Graham Lane pants pattern directly from the designer at Lane Pants Sewing Pattern – Syd Graham Patterns. The pattern may be purchased in advance or immediately after the first class.
- Saturday, April 18 – 10:00 am –12:00 Noon
- Saturday, April 24, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Sunday, April 25, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Open Cosplay
Instructor: Sayakat Cosplay
Cost: $30
Bring your cosplay project and get hands-on help in an open studio setting. Ideal for troubleshooting, fitting, and working with specialty or stretch fabrics.
Patterning for Cosplay
Instructor: Sayakat Cosplay
Cost: $30
Cosplay and costumes often do not have commercially available patterns or if a commercial pattern exists it requires drastic revisions. This 2 hour class will discuss how to draft a custom pattern by modifying commercial patterns and how to create custom patterns for cosplay by creating a custom jacket pattern and mock up. Students will get hands-on pattern drafting experience.
Sayakat Cosplay is a Baltimore based cosplayer with over a decade of cosplay experience and over 15 years of teaching experience. She is an award winning cosplayer and cosplay judge, most recently judging for the crown championships of cosplay at New York Comic Con.
Materials
Provided: Dress forms, sewing machines, thread in machines, scissors
Bring or purchase:
- mockup fabric - old sheets, muslin, etc
- pins/clips
- Markers
- paper/tape
Adult Sewing 101
An introduction to sewing machines and essential techniques. Students will learn the basics of machinery and fabric handling and complete a beginner-friendly project. No experience required.
Instructor: Hillary Davis
Cost: $99
- Wednesday, April 15 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM (SOLD OUT)
- Thursday, May 14 | 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Thursday, June 11 | 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Materials
Serger 101
Learn to use a serger confidently, including threading, stitch settings, and finishing seams. Perfect for anyone new to sergers or looking for a refresher.
Instructor: Hillary Davis
Cost: $99
T-Shirt Workshop – 2-Day Workshop
Create your own handmade wardrobe staple in this two-day T-Shirt Sewing Workshop. On Friday evening, Hillary will help you choose your fabric from G Street, and then we will jump into the sewing pattern! We will get comfortable with learning how to read the pattern, measure ourselves, and find our size. Saturday is all about bringing your shirt to life as Hillary guides you through the whole sewing process from start to finish!
You’ll learn how to read a sewing pattern, take accurate body measurements and choose your size, and sew a knit T-shirt using techniques for stretch fabric.
This workshop is best for students who already have basic sewing machine knowledge and are ready to begin their garment-sewing journey. Please bring lunch on Saturday.
Materials
- Stretch sewing needles
- Scissors
- Sewing pins or clips
- Soft measuring tape
- Marking chalk, wax, or an erasable pen
- Seam Ripper
Instructor: Hillary Davis
Cost: $229
- Friday, May 22 | 4:00 PM -7:00 PM
- Saturday, May 23 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM