SEWING CLASSES FOR ADULTS

IN-PERSON SEWING CLASSES IN NEW JERSEY

At Propagate Studio:

January 8 + 15 | Sew Simple – 2 Week Beginner Machine Sewing

$150.00

Are you intimidated by your sewing machine? You won’t be anymore! This beginner-friendly class equips you with the skills and confidence to sew like a pro with your own sewing machine (please bring your own). Week one you will learn about your machine and master the basics of setting yourself up to make a project and troubleshooting when issues may arise with your machine. You will create simple projects in week one that you will build from during week 2.

In this workshop, you’ll learn:

  • Machine Magic: Threading, maintenance, and troubleshooting made easy.

  • Stitch Savvy: Sew perfect straight lines and navigate curves with ease.

  • Measure Up: Master measuring, seam allowances, and cutting like a pro.

  • Pinning Power: Learn pinning techniques for flawless garment construction.

  • Press it Perfect: Discover the importance of pressing for polished results.

  • Zipper Zen: Conquer zipper installation with confidence.

Jan 22 + following 4 Wednesdays:

5 Week Sewing Salon

$175.00

Sew Your Dreams into Reality.

Unleash your inner fashionista with Sewing Salon, a 5-week sewing class designed to guide you in bringing your sewing aspirations to life.

What You’ll Get:

  • Expert Guidance: Learn from experienced instructor Maria from SewingLife by MariaDenmark as you tackle personal sewing projects. (Maria has more than 15 years experience in teaching sewing and designing and publishing sewing patterns and courses)

  • Flexible Project Choice: Bring two sewing projects at any stage and receive personalized help at your own pace.

  • Project Inspiration: Explore a variety of possibilities, from planning a capsule wardrobe, learning and practicing zipper techniques and  to mastering pants sewing and fitting garments to your body.

  • Community & Support: Work alongside a supportive group of students in a positive learning environment.

Prerequisites:

  • Basic familiarity with threading and operating your sewing machine (bring your own machine and basic tools)

  • Absolute beginners? We recommend “Sew Simple: Machine Basics” 

Unsure about project selection? Maria offers pre-class consultations via email (maria@mariadenmark.com) or Instagram DM (@sewinglife_mariadenmark ) to help you choose the perfect projects!

February 22: Sewing Life Skills

$65.00

This 3-hour sewing class  (10 am – 1 pm) equips you with the essential skills you need to handle everyday garment repairs and alterations like a pro. Ditch the tailor and say goodbye to frustrating rips, loose buttons, and wonky hems!

In this fun and friendly workshop, you’ll learn:

  • Build your sewing toolbox: Learn what tools you truly need and how to keep them organized.

  • Master the hem: Achieve perfect, even hems on pants, skirts, and more.

  • Button magic: Secure buttons that stay put!

  • Mend it like a pro: Learn invisible mending techniques for small holes and tears.

This class is perfect for:

  • Beginners who want to tackle basic sewing tasks with confidence.

  • Busy bees who want to save time and money on minor repairs.

  • Anyone who wants to extend the life of their clothes and embrace sustainable practices.

Your instructor, Maria, has over 15 years of experience guiding students of all levels. With her warm and encouraging style, she’ll make learning to sew enjoyable and empowering.

Ready to stitch your way to independence? Sign up today!

July 22 + 29:

2 Week Circle Skirt

$120.00

Learn to draft and sew a summer circle skirt to your measurements! – You are guaranteed it will fit!

In this class you will draft and sew a summer circle skirt to your measurements!You will learn 

  • How to take your measurements for the skirt

  • How to draft a half-circle skirt (+ a ¼ circle and a full circle skirt) and the waistband

  • Finishing seam allowances

  • Sewing a zipper in a centered or lapped application

  • Hemming with bias tape or with machine-basting for an even hem.

  • Sewing buttonholes or hook-and-eye to the waistband.

Prerequisites: you should be familiar with threading and using your sewing machine (bring your own machine). Additionally, you should have some experience sewing minor projects like zippered pouches, pillows, small bags, etc. 

At Sewing Life by MariaDenmark: 

Sewing classes for all levels! We will teach you the skills you need to Sew your Own!

 

We offer sewing classes for all ages, skill levels and body types. Small class sizes. Maria from MariaDenmark Sewing Life has many years of teaching experience and has taught sewing and pattern fitting and drafting for all levels for more than 10 years. Read more about MariaDenmark HERE

Sewing classes also make excellent gifts. We are always happy to make you a custom gift certificate (emailed to you, so that you can print it and wrap) if you want to gift a specific class or date. Or give a gift card (emailed instantly to you) that can be used for any of the classes, e-books, or sewing patterns available.

The Classes at Propagate Studio take place in an amazing creative space is Stewartsville, New Jersey. The address is 2546 Rt. 57 Stewartsville, NJ. 

The Sewing Classes in MariaDenmark Studio take place in Hunterdon County in High Bridge, New Jersey.

That’s 1 hour from New York City and 1 hour 15 minutes from Philadelphia by car (1 hour, 45 minutes by train from NYC).