Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 7:15pm - 8:15pm
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 7:15pm - 8:15pm
No session May 19, 2026
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 7:15pm - 8:15pm
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 - 7:15pm - 8:15pm
Pre-Requisites: Stitch Lab: Read Patterns and some previous recent sewing experience
Existing Pattern Lab students may continue their experience by re-enrolling.
Sewcial Stitch Class Pass Members may use 3 credits for this cohort.
Please mark your calendar with the class date and time before registering, as this page may be difficult to access later. After registration, you’ll see a “Stop” page with your class waiver—please review it before closing your browser.
Where confident beginners and returning sewists bring their ideas — and patterns — to life!
In this small-group, project-driven series, participants will work side-by-side through the process of cutting, fitting, and sewing from commercial or digital patterns. Whether you’re tackling your first garment, revisiting a pattern you love, or exploring digital PDFs for the first time, this lab is designed to help you actually start that project — with support, confidence, and community.
Each session includes guided help, shared learning moments, and individualized coaching so you can progress at your own pace while still enjoying the social, motivating Sewcial vibe that makes the studio feel like a creative home.
Bring your own pattern and materials — or purchase one of our beginner-friendly options in the studio!
Prep: Students will have taken Stitch Lab: Sewing With Patterns (or have equivalent prior experience with patterns) and will have the information to have purchased their patterns, fabrics, and cut out their required pattern pieces prior to the first class.
Session 1: Cutting & Fit Adjustments (Try Sewing: Reading Patterns next steps)
Learn to position pattern pieces on fabric, mark notches and darts, and make simple sizing adjustments.
✂️ Goal: Leave with your fabric cut and ready to sew.
Session 2: Construction & Confidence
Sew your project with guidance on seam techniques, pressing, and troubleshooting.
✂️ Goal: Build momentum and refine your sewing accuracy.
Session 3: Construction
Continue working on your projects.
Session 4: Construction and Finishings - Continue working on your projects, fine tuning challenging segments in the pattern. Or for those who are near finish, add closures, hems, and polish your final piece. Wrap up with a mini “Studio Walk” to celebrate everyone’s makes!
✂️ Goal*: Complete (or nearly complete) your first self-guided pattern project!
Graduates of Try Sewing: Reading Commercial Patterns or similar classes
Sewists who’ve bought a pattern but never got started
Anyone craving accountability, skill-building, and community while sewing
Previous Pattern Lab students wanting to continue their experience, finish a patterns project, start a new project, and increase their proficiency
Machine use included, or bring your own (this should not be the first time you have used your sewing machine. Please take Machine Basics prior to this cohort if so)
*Patterns may take many sessions to complete. In this cohort, you will be able to confidently work on your project at home with the information in class.