ReThreads: A Beginner's Sewing Series

If you love making your own clothes but feel overwhelmed by the idea of sewing your own clothes, this class is designed to provide the support and guidance you need! With our step-by-step instruction, you'll gain the confidence to construct well-made garment pieces from start to finish, using proven techniques and tips to achieve professional-looking results.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to safely and confidently operate a sewing machine
• Essential sewing terms, tools, and foundational techniques
• How to read and interpret a sewing pattern
• How to prepare and cut fabric accurately
• The step-by-step process of constructing a garment (button-down shirt)
• Basic techniques for assembling collars, sleeves, hems, and plackets
• Beginner-friendly skills in measuring, marking, pinning, and pressing
• Tips for troubleshooting common sewing mistakes
• How to build patience, confidence, and creativity through making

What You’ll Receive:

• Hands-on instruction and guidance across four sessions
• A printable pattern for a short-sleeve button-down shirt
• Access to shared sewing machines and pressing tools
• A glossary of beginner sewing terms and techniques
• Support selecting fabric, thread, and notions for your first project
• A custom-made garment you can wear and be proud of
• Connection to a welcoming creative community
• A deeper understanding of sustainable fashion and slow making
• Encouragement to continue your sewing journey with confidence

Dates:

• October 15
• October 29
• November 12
• November 26

[Disclaimer: One OAK wants to make workshops that are inclusive and diverse! We are offering a 10hr sewing workshop series created and facilitated by One OAK Artwear team at a range of $50-$400. There are up to two slots at the $400 level and we are inviting individuals with access to financial means to pay the full cost of what the workshop is worth and in doing so we can compensate the facilitator for their time as well as Public Shop & Gallery for providing access to the space. There are up to 3 spots at a $200 rate which is half the cost of the whole workshop series. This is meant for folks who cannot afford the full rate but have access to means to pay for at least half of what the workshop is worth. Finally we have up to 5 slots available at $50. This is the core of our programming as One OAK wants to ensure these skill building workshops are accessible to folks who often cannot access them due to systemic financial barriers!]

Host or Publisher Jourdan Christopher