Sewing Workshops

Spring & Summer

learning alterations for hire

18 Yr Olds+

Ready to turn your sewing skills into extra income? In this beginner-level workshop, you’ll learn the essential hemming techniques needed to alter dress pants, jeans, uniforms, skirts, and more — the kind of practical skills that pay off. Through clear, down-to-earth instruction from an experienced teacher, you’ll pick up trade tricks that don’t usually show up in basic sewing books. We’ll also cover business tips for marketing your new skills and earning extra cash. This is a hands-on workshop — no need to bring anything except pen and paper. All machines and supplies are provided, and you’ll leave with garment samples that you altered yourself. This workshop is for "Level 3" sewers (see "Sewing Level Guide" below). 

  • Register Here
  • Registration Deadline: Fri, May 29
  • Cost: $60r/$75nr 
  • Instructor: Julie Blakely 
  • Date: Thur, June 4
  • Time: 5:30-8:00 PM
  • Location: City on a Hill - 100 Pine St - STE 123 | After arriving at City on a Hill, drive around the building until you reach the entrance off of Taft Street. Enter the building through door G. Take elevator to 2nd floor, then follow the yellow signs leading you to the classroom. 
  • Sewing Level Guide:
    • Level 1: I have very little knowledge of sewing machines
    • Level 2: I know how to use a sewing machine and I can sew a straight line, thread a sewing machine and wind a bobbin
    • Level 3: I have confidence with a sewing machine and I can do small projects with very little assistance

    • Level 4: I am an intermediate sewer who knows how to sew various fabrics and read a pattern