Coming Soon to Haddonfield, NJ
Your local shop specializing in quality garment fabrics, expert advice, and a curated selection of craft kits. While we search for just the right brick and mortar space, we are open in our temporary location for classes and shopping by appointment.
If you don’t see what you’re looking for below, please get in touch. We are happy to help with your sewing and crafting goals in any way we can!
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Fall 2026 Classes
Classes are limited to 4 students to allow plenty of interaction with the instructor. Use our machines or bring your own.
Always wanted to learn to use a sewing machine? This is where you start. In one 2.5 hour session, you will learn how to thread, clean, and operate your machine, practice sewing and pressing, and sew a zip pouch perfect for storing your sewing tools. Suitable for teens and adults.
this class is offered on demand, please email me to schedule
A low key meet up where we gather with snacks and drinks to work on whatever hand stitching project you’d like. This doesn’t include formal instruction, but we are happy to help however we can.
Tuesday, September 8, 6-8pm
Thursday, September 24, 10-12
This 2.5 hour lecture style class will teach you about patterns, garment terms, basic tools, taking measurements, choosing the right fabric, key terminology, and most importantly, pressing! You will learn how to choose a suitable project and leave the class ready to start your first garment! Please bring a notebook and pencil. Suitable for teens and adults.
This class is offered on demand, please email me to schedule
You’ve chosen a pattern and the appropriate fabric and you’re ready to dive into your very first garment sewing project! Bring your prepared fabric and pattern to the first session. In this 4 part class, you will learn how to lay out your fabric, cut accurately, and assemble a simple top, elastic waist pants or shorts, easy robe, or a skirt. 10 hours of instruction, suitable for teens and adults. Limited to 4 students per session
Option 1: Tuesdays, September 22, 29, October 6 and 13 6-8:30
Option 2: Wednesdays, September 23, 30, October 7 and 14 11-1:30
Senior Textile Artist badge, Science of Sewing fun patch, or a project of your choice. Email me to schedule.