Details…

All materials and tools provided, including

• Natural, nubby linen for the outer envelopes

• Lining fabric for you to choose from Rachel’s vintage stash

• All tools needed for hand and machine sewing

• Tea and small snacks

Skills Covered

• Fabric selection for a project

• Measuring and cutting

• Hand sewing a straight, ladder and whip stitch

• Sewing a straight machine stitch

• Interfacing and ironing

• Installing snaps

Prerequisite: Appropriate for absolute beginners, enjoyable for intermediate sewists, too, who don’t mind a leisurely pace.

Location: Workshop takes place at my cozy home sewing studio in the Sharp Park neighborhood of Pacifica, two blocks from the ocean. Address shared upon registration. For more to do in Pacifica, click here.

About Rachel: I have been sewing since second grade, when my friend June taught me how to hand sew little dolls from small scraps of fabric. I’ve continued sewing ever since, taking private lessons from a tailor in high school, and sewing and fashion design classes in college. Sustainability is an important elements of sewing for me, and I strive to use vintage, thrifted, and up-cycled natural fiber fabrics with zero and minimal-waste designs. See some things I have made.

“Did you make that?!” I get this question a lot. Offering simple sewing workshops that focus on process, basic skills and pleasing projects is my answer to folks who tell me, “I’m not good with my hands, I can’t sew.” Anybody can sew—and everybody should. Join me!

Fine Print

• Workshop cost includes all materials, there is no additional materials fee.

• Appropriate for ages 15 and older.

• Due to the small size of this workshop, registration is non-refundable, but you may gift your spot to a friend if you are unable to attend. Thank you!