october 2026 Classes
Classes will state if they are IN PERSON, VIRTUAL, or HYBRID. Hybrid classes will allow for both in person or remote attendance. You will receive the Zoom link with registration for hybrid classes. Hybrid classes include a class recording.
Sew Your Own: Madrone Pants with Shaerie Mead IN PERSON
October 4 + 11 + 18 + 25, 11 AM - 2 PM, $204
Learn to make the wildly popular Madrone Pants from Sew Liberated in this 4 session class! The Madrone Pants have a barrel legged silhouette, with curved seams providing dramatic yet soft shaping and generous ease. These pants are made for daily wear, perfect with a tee or tank. Strut your stuff in Madrone and don’t be surprised if someone stops you to ask where you got your fabulous pants!
We’ll cover common pattern alterations in the first class and get started cutting. This class will have homework – the amount will depend on how much is finished in class. Sewing curved seams, creating pockets, topstitching with precision, facings & waistbands – we are packing a lot of skills into these pants and Shaerie will explain them all in detail. Bring your pattern and washed / pressed fabric to the first class, and we'll go over the rest of the supplies to purchase for the second class.
Skill level: intermediate – you have made a garment or two, are comfortable setting up your machine and have used a sewing pattern before.
Instructor: Shaerie Mead
Supplies:
Sew Liberated’s Madrone Pants PDF pattern (can be printed at Freeman’s Creative ready for class, or bring your own printed & assembled copy to the first class)
Yardage for your size and chosen length – remember to add a bit if you commonly lengthen
Matching thread for construction
Contrasting or matching topstitch thread x 2 spools
90/14 universal or microtex machine needle for construction
90/14 or 100/16 topstitching needle depending on fabric
¼ yard woven fusible interfacing
2” wide elastic (Dritz Soft recommended): 1 – 1 ½ yard depending on size
1 – 1 ¾ yards of ¼” drawstring or cord
Highly suggested: an edgestitch foot for your sewing machine
Felt Your Own: Succulent IN PERSON
October 17, 12 - 2PM, $54
Make a plant that you can never kill. In this class you'll learn core needle felting technique (shaping, layering, getting your needle angle right) while building a tiny wool succulent to take home. Zero plant care skills required, and all materials will be provided.
Instructor: Allison Dupuis/ Bacon Astro
Required Materials:
All supplies are included; the materials fee covers your kit from Bacon Astro!
Garment Sewing Basics IN PERSON
October 7 + 14 + 21 + 28, 11am - 2pm, $227
Many people start sewing to get clothing that reflects their personal style and that fits better than off-the-rack. This class will cover the info you need to know to measure yourself correctly, pick the right pattern size, make common fit adjustments and construct a garment. Working with either a pants pattern or a skirt pattern (both are gender / size inclusive) you’ll learn about ease, fabric choices, notches, lengthening & shortening, cutting between sizes, sewing & finishing a seam, elastic insertion and hemming. The first class will cover sizing, pattern adjustments & fabric recommendations – bring your supplies to the second class. If you have tried sewing before but were frustrated by the process, this class is for you!
The patterns for this class have been designed for beginners - both styles feature a flat front waistband and an elastic back waistband. The pants can be made with a slim or wide leg, and the skirt can be long or short. Most importantly, both of our patterns have POCKETS!
Instructor: Shaerie Mead
Skill level: beginner - you have taken any sewing machine intro class or are able to set up a machine and adjust basic stitches - but if it’s been a while we'll get you sorted. This is a great second project class.
Supply List
Basic Sewing Toolkit (fabric shears, ruler, straight pins, seam ripper, tailors chalk)
Every Day Pants OR Pocket Skirt pattern by Shaerie Mead Patterns - PDF and printed pattern included in class price - must choose style at checkout
Fabric – don’t purchase until after first class! We’ll talk about what kinds work best.
For Pants: 3 – 4 yards of mid-weight woven fabric depending on size
For Skirt: 2 – 3 yards of mid-weight woven fabric depending on size
Notions for both:
Woven fusible interfacing, 20”: ¼ - ½ yard
1 ½” wide elastic: 1 – 1 ½ yards
matching thread
Teen Sewing Series: Customize Your Clothes IN PERSON
October 14 + 21 + 28 + November 4 + 18 (skips Nov 11), 4:30 - 6 PM, $145
Learn how to do simple alterations, repair clothing with visible mending and embellish garments with embroidery! Bring in your own clothing (with permission!) to explore ways to make them more your own. All other supplies are included, and if you don’t have clothing to alter you can practice on some of our thrifted garments. Let your creativity go wild! Grades 9-12
Instructor: Shaerie Mead
This class is for students in grades 9-12.
Learn how to do simple alterations, repair clothing with visible mending and embellish garments with embroidery! Bring in your own clothing (with permission!) to explore ways to make them more your own. All other supplies are included, and if you don’t have clothing to alter you can practice on some of our thrifted garments. Let your creativity go wild!
Instructor: Shaerie Mead
Materials:
Bring a garment from home to modify, or use provided items as a sample
All supplies are provided, but feel free to bring patches, ribbons, or other embellishments.
Knitting in the Round: Jeweled Beanie (weekday) HYBRID
October 23, 30, + November 6, 3:30-5:30 PM, $102
You know how to knit and purl, so let's move from flat squares to knitting in the round. Knit your first hat and learn skills for all sorts of future projects. We will cover knitting in the round, decreasing, reading charts, and finishing techniques. Students should be able to cast-on, knit, and purl.
Instructor: Amie Palmer
Jeweled Beanie pattern from Daisy & Clover Designs (Ravelry link; please email if you would prefer to purchase off Ravelry)
One skein worsted weight yarn (~200 yd)
US Sz 7 Needles (16" circular + DPNs)
Tapestry Needle
Stitch Markers
Learn to Knit, One Dishcloth at a Time HYBRID
October 24, 31, + November 14, 10 AM - 12 PM, $102
If you've never knit before or just need a refresher, this class will teach you all the basics. We'll start off with a simple garter stitch dishcloth, then learn the techniques to add new colors the second week, then add textured stitches in week 3. You'll be ready to knit so many projects after this class!
Instructor: Amie Palmer
Materials:
3 colors of Worsted Weight cotton yarn like Coastal Cotton (with good contrast, no dark colors)
Ask us to make you a kit by emailing Hello@FreemansCreative.com
Knit Skills: Beginner Brioche Cowl HYBRID
October 24 + 31, 1 - 3 PM, $68
Learn the basics of two-color Brioche knitting and make a cozy cowl! We will learn Twisted German cast on, brioche knit and brioche purl, and other fundamentals of brioche knitting while making the Basic Brioche Cowl from Daisy & Clover Designs. Students should be comfortable knitting and purling in the round.
Instructor: Amie Palmer
Required Materials:
Basic Brioche Cowl pattern (free PDF on Ravelry or email us if you can't access);
16" Circular Needles, Sz 11;
2 contrasting colors of bulky yarn such as Malabrigo Chunky, Mecha, or Cascade 128 (~130 yd each)
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/basic-brioche-cowl-3
Work In Progress Help IN PERSON
October 2, 9, 23 or 30, 1 - 3 PM, $34
We've all got a Work In Progress that could use some help! Join instructor Amie Palmer most Fridays for assistance with your knitting or crochet projects. This is an ongoing group class for students who are starting, working on, or need help completing projects. If you have any questions about whether your project is appropriate for this class, please contact the shop with a description.