Brand new to sewing? Patch Halifax can help.
One of our beginner classes will introduce you to the sewing machine and teach you the basics.
If you’ve got experience but want to improve or learn new skills, take a look at our intermediate workshop offerings. If there is something you’ve been dying to learn about but don’t see a class scheduled, please let us know and we will see if we can add it.
Our instructors are knowledgeable, patient and love what they do. Our workshops are small so that each participant gets their own machine, plus we are well supplied with the tools you need for any project. We also understand that practice makes all the difference, so each workshop enrollment includes machine rental time so you can come back and practice at your own pace.
Call 902-423-0303 to register, or email us at [email protected]
Payment due at time of registration.
Underwear!
Skill Level: Advanced beginner
We will use a commercial pattern to guide you through making underwear with the perfect fit and cut, just for you. You will get a chance to practice working with knit fabrics; from cutting to using a regular domestic machine for sewing. Our pattern has loads of different style options and you can experiment to fine the perfect fit. Never buy undies ever again! You should be comfortable using a sewing machine to take this class, but no experience with knits required. Experience with a commercial pattern is an asset.
Instructor: Elliot Mussett
Workshop fee: $75 includes one 4 hour instruction session and pattern. Supplies extra. Full supply list given at registration.
Date: Saturday February 25th, 12:30 – 4:30 SOLD OUT
Hand Embroidery
Skill Level: Beginner
Join us in spending a relaxing afternoon learning a variety of versatile hand stitches such as Chain stitch, Backstitch, Running stitch, Satin stitch, Long and Short stitch and French Knots that you can use to add a personal touch to your clothing and fabric projects. We will introduce you to the tools and marking techniques of embroidery while making a free form sampler and discuss possibilities for your next embroidery project!
Instructor: Linnet Finley
Workshop fee: $60 includes one 3 hour session plus most supplies. Full supply list given at time of registration.
Date: Sunday, January 22 from 1 – 4 SOLD OUT / Sunday, February 5th from 1 – 4
Leggings
Skill Level: Advanced beginner
We will use a commercial pattern to guide you through making leggings with the perfect fit and cut, just for you. You will get a chance to practice working with knit fabrics; from cutting to using a regular domestic machine for sewing. It’s a great skill builder and a great wardrobe staple… win/win! You should be comfortable using a sewing machine to take this class, but no experience with knits required. Experience with a commercial pattern is an asset.
Instructor: Elliot Mussett
Workshop fee: $80 includes one 4 hour instruction session and pattern. Supplies extra. Full supply list given at registration.
Date: Sunday January 8th, 12:30 – 4:30 SOLD OUT Saturday, January 28 12:30 – 4:30 SOLD OUT email [email protected] to join the wait list for the next class
Fabric Storage Basket
Skill Level: Beginner
This is a fun and functional project for a beginner sewer with a bit of ambition… a curved seam to get you up and running! We will teach you machine basics while completing this very useful catch all for anything you can think to put in it. No experience required (no really, we promise).
Instructor: Linnet Finley
Workshop fee: $50 includes one 3 hour instruction session plus 1 free hours of machine rental time in the workshop. Supplies extra. Full supply list given at time of registration.
Dates: Saturday, February 11th, 1 – 4 / Saturday, February 18th, 1- 4 SOLD OUT
Easy Envelope Pillow
Skill Level: Beginner
This workshop is perfect for the beginner with little to no sewing experience. We will teach you the basics of cutting and pressing fabric, threading the machine and sewing in straight lines while you make a simple but functional envelope pillow cover.
Instructor: Elliot Mussett
Workshop fee: $50 includes 12” x 12” pillow form, one 2.5 hour instruction session plus 1 hours of machine rental time in the workshop. Supplies extra. Full supply list given at time of registration.
Date: Saturday, February 11, 10 – 12:30
The Patchwork Infinity Scarf
Skill Level: Beginner
An infinity cowl scarf made with fat quarters (20″ x 22″ piece of fabric), this easy project is the perfect way for beginner sewers to get used to pairing fabrics, machine sewing on straight pieces and finishing with a simple hand stitch. And the end result is a cute, unique and super functional accessory! A must-do for any beginner (which you’ll want to do over and over again).
Instructor: Elliot Mussett or Linnet Finley
Workshop fee: $45 includes one 3 hour instruction session plus 1 free hours of machine rental time in the workshop. Supplies extra. Full supply list given at time of registration.
Dates: Saturday January 21st, 10 – 12:40 SOLD OUT / Saturday February 18th, 10 – 12:30
Sleepy Sloth Pillow
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
A new critter to make and love in 2017! Elizabeth Hartman has added this loveable Dude to her pattern line and we are thrilled to add it to our roster. We will guide you through using conventional patchwork techniques (no paper piecing!) to make this little charmer on a 24″ pillow. The pattern also includes a instructions for making large and small quilts, so this could just be the beginning of your sloth obsession… You should have basic machine skills to take this class and experience using a rotary cutter.
Instructor: Adrienne Klenck
Workshop fee: $95 includes one 5 hour sessions plus pattern. Supplies extra. Full supply list given at time of registration.
Date: Saturday February 4th, 11 – 4 SOLD OUT
Skill Building Series: Zippers
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
We want to get you prepped and ready for Spring garment sewing! The first in our Skill Building Series will make all your zipper fears a thing of the past. We will guide you through an invisible zipper, a centre seam zipper and a fly front zipper. Coming up in the series will be seam finishing, button holes and pockets!
Instructor: Elliot Mussett
Workshop fee: $75 includes one 4 hour instruction session and most supplies. Some supplies extra. Full supply list given at time of registration.
Date: Sunday February 19th, 12:30 – 4:30
Knits Without Fear: The Marianne Dress
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Our ‘Knit Without Fear’ series is returning with the popular Marianne Dress from Christine Haynes. It’s a sure bet, both for conquering your fear of working with stretch fabric, and making a great dress you will wear over and over again. To take this workshop, you should be comfortable sewing with woven and have used a commercial pattern to make a garment, but no experience with knit fabric required!
Instructor: Elliot Mussett
Workshop fee: $125 includes two 3 hour instruction sessions and pattern. Supplies extra. Full supply list given at time of registration.
Date: Thursdays, February 2nd and 9th from 6 – 9 each evening SOLD OUT
Parent and Kid Sew Together!
Skill level: Beginner (age 4+ recommended)
This workshop is parent-tot creativity at it’s finest. And funnest! We will help you help them make a stuffie of their own design and you’ll both feel the satisfaction of completing a project together. Giggles are a guarantee, as is a ridiculously adorable stuffie which will likely feature prominently in many future games and cuddles.
Instructor: Linnet Finley
Workshop fee: $50 per child includes one 3 hour instruction session and some supplies. Full supply list given at time of registration
Dates: Sunday January 15th, 1 – 4 SOLD OUT / Sunday February 12, 1 – 4
Zipper Pouch
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
The perfect project for the sewer who has a bit of experience but wants to take the next step, this simple but functional pouch is a great way to flex your creative muscles while tackling the challenge of a zipper (it’s really not that difficult, promise). In addition to learning how to sew a zipper, participants get to use two fabrics to learn the basics of lining and finishing.
Instructor: Linnet Finley
Workshop fee: $50 includes one 3 hour instruction session plus 1 free hours of machine rental time in the workshop. Supplies extra. Full supply list given at time of registration.
Dates: Saturday January 21st, 1 – 4
Easy Alterations
Skill level: Beginner
Bring us your wounded and your ill fitting and we will help you breathe new life into your clothes! Students bring their pile of mending or altering and we will teach you basic mending and altering skills such as hemming and hole repair with the goal that you will be able to be up to the task for all future alterations. No prior skill is required but basic machine skills are an asset. If you’ve never sewn before, we highly recommend a beginner class first in order to get as much as possible from the class.
Instructor: Elliot Mussett
Workshop fee: $50 includes one 3 hour instruction session plus 1 free hours of machine rental time in the workshop. Supplies extra. Full supply list given at time of registration.
Dates: Saturday January 21st, 10 – 12:40 SOLD OUT / Tuesday February 7th, 6 – 9
Scout Tee
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Our popular intro to pattern reading class is back! Learn how to construct a simple garment from a commercial pattern while making the Grainline Studios ‘scout Tee’; a wardrobe staple that truly looks great in any fabric. We dare you to stop at just one. This class is perfect for someone with a bit of experience using a machine, but no previous garment construction experience required. We recommend having taken at least one, preferably two of our beginner classes before diving into the Scout tee.
Instructor: Elliot Musset
Workshop fee: $110 includes two 3 hours of instruction sessions, plus 2 hour of workshop rental time. Full supply list given at time of registration.
Date: Thursdays, January 12th and 19th from 6 – 9 each evening SOLD OUT / Wednesdays, February 8th and 15 from 6 – 9 each evening
Square in Square Quilt
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
This is a great starter project to get any newbie quilter well on their way! You will learn the starter basics of cutting and piecing, machine quilting (with our stellar walking feet!) and binding. It is a very manageable quilt size and completed during the class so you walk away with a lovely finished quilt AND the skills to take on more projects.
Instructor: Adrienne Klenck
Workshop fee: $200 includes four 3 hour instruction session plus 3 free hours of machine rental time in the workshop. Supplies extra. Full supply list given at time of registration.
Dates: January session sold out! email [email protected] to get on wait list for February and March
Sew Fun Kids Class
Skill level: Beginner
You asked, we answered! Our monthly kids classes will build skills, confidence and creativity for aspiring sewers. Projects will change monthly and will always be perfect for beginners to those with some experience so this class is suitable for first-timers and seasoned pros alike. No need to commit every month, you can come as often as you want! Age 8 + recommended, no experience required… just enthusiasm!
Instructors: Elliot Mussett and Linnet Finley
Workshop fee: $55 includes 3 hours of instruction time. Some supplies extra, depending on project,
Date: Sunday, January 29th, 1 – 4 SOLD OUT
Flag Bunting
Skill Level: Beginner
The perfect project for the brand new sewer, this fun and easy project makes a great decoration for your next party… or everyday! warning : it’s addictive!
Instructor: Linnet Finley
Workshop fee: $50 includes one 3 hour instruction session plus 1 free hours of machine rental time in the workshop. Supplies extra. Full supply list given at time of registration.
Dates: NEW DATE COMING SOON! Email [email protected] to get on our wait list
The Archer Button Up Shirt
Skill level: Intermediate
Make a classic women’s button-front shirt using the Grainline Studios ‘Archer’ pattern. Intended for an intermediate sewist, this is a great project to refine your garment sewing skills while mastering yokes, setting sleeves, collars and making buttonholes. For an extra professional finish, all exposed edges will be french seamed including the armholes. There will be some homework, so be prepared to work hard and learn a lot! To take this class you should be confident making beginner level garments from commercial patterns.
Instructor: Elliot Mussett
Workshop fee: $150 includes three 3 hour sessions and pattern. Supplies extra. Full supply list given at time of registration.
Date: Tuesdays, January 10th, 17th and 24th, 6 – 9 each evening SOLD OUT
Class policies:
Due to our small class sizes and as a courtesy to our instructors and other students, it is very important for you to check your calendar prior to booking a class. There are no refunds for missed classes. With a one-week notice, you may reschedule for another class.
If we have to cancel a class, we will issue a full refund or transfer you to a class of your choice. Classes require a minimum of 3 students. If minimum registration is not met, we will gladly refund your class fee or credit it towards another class or merchandise in the shop.
Unless noted in the class description, supplies are not included. You are always welcome to bring supplies from your own stash, but if you plan to buy anything, please allow enough time to browse. There is a lot to learn in a short period of time and we need to start on time to make sure we cover it all! Also note that we always recommend you wash and dry fabric prior to sewing with it so if possible, it’s best arrive ready to sew with laundered fabric.