Summer Camp 2025
We’re looking forward to some dedicated learning time for kids and adults!
Learn to Sew Camp: Dolls + Accessories
June 25-27, 9 AM- 12PM, $165
This session is for children ages 8 to 12.
Learn to use a sewing machine in this three day camp! We will start with machine parts and safety and then use our skills to design and make soft dolls and accessories! Students will learn how to plan their designs, cut fabric, and sew on the sewing machine with the aid of the teacher. All supplies included. No prior sewing experience necessary.
Bring your own machine in good, working condition or rent a classroom machine.
Please bring water in a container with a lid and a snack.
Instructor: River Takada
No Fear Serger Camp
July 9-11, 1-5 PM, $205
This session is for adults (18+).
Re-acquaint yourself with your serger and take your serger skills from nervous to no fear! We will cover threading practice, finishing tips and tricks, pattern recommendations, fabric choices, and needles and thread. On day 2, we will make underwear, and day 3 will be for serging a garment of your choice.
Instructor River Takada has 10+ years of experience using a serger for clothing and production sewing. Bring your functional, tested serger and refresh the basics!
Supplies:
-Your working serger and manual
-4 spools of serger thread
-Tweezers
-Fabric for personal projects, pre-washed and pre-shrunk
Bring your own machine in good, working condition or rent a classroom machine.
Day one- Threading practice, Finishing tips and tricks- practice different ways of finishing edges, pattern recommendations, fabric choices, needles and thread, etc.
Day two- Make a pair (or 3) of underwear! (Ann Tilley Everyday Undies pattern bundle provided)
Day three- Bring your own projects to ask questions and trouble shoot regarding serger basics. Bring already cut out items to serge together during day three. We will work on making basics and planning serger projects.
Some “homework” might be helpful- like pre-washing fabric, finishing techniques on the regular machine, practicing sewing after hours, cutting out patterns.
*Differential feed will not be covered in this workshop- we will be keeping the setting on our machines at the same place the whole time.
Instructor: River Takada
Beginner Quilting Camp
July 14-18, 9 AM- 12 PM, $275
This morning session is for children ages 8 to 12.
Explore the heritage craft of quilting! In this machine-based camp, students will start by making simple blocks and move to improv patchwork, a log cabin potholder, and a lap quilt in the course of the week. All supplies included, although fabric and scraps from home are welcome. All skill levels welcome, but no prior sewing experience is necessary.
Bring your own machine in good, working condition or rent a classroom machine.
Please bring water in a container with a lid and a snack.
Instructor: River Takada
Garment Sewing Foundations
July 23-25, 1-5 PM, $180
This session is for adults (18+).
Get started on your garment sewing journey in this three day camp! We will use the book How to Sew Clothes to start sewing garments in woven fabric, from taking your measurements to cutting the fabric to making a shirt just for you! We will sew a boxy top with customizations and cover additional garment sewing skills that students are interested in. Students should be comfortable sewing independently.
Supplies:
-The book How to Sew Clothes from All Well Workshop
~ 2 yards of woven fabric, prewashed
-Thread to match
-A fresh machine needle (70/10 or 80/12)
Bring your own machine in good, working condition or rent a classroom machine. Our classroom has all basic sewing supplies, but students may prefer to bring their own kit (scissors, pins, marking tools, measuring tools)
Day one- Project planning, sewing warm-up, cutting fabric
Day two- Sewing the Boxy Top (and any mods such as ruffle hem, patchwork panel, etc)
Day three- Finishing the top, planning or sewing a second top, technique practice based on what the class wants to learn!
Instructor: River Takada
Fashion Forward Kids
July 30-August 1, 9 AM- 12 PM, $150
This session is for children ages 10-16.
Are you a kid who wants to sew and style your own clothes?? Let's get started! We'll sew a pair of simple shorts using a pattern, as well as scrunchies, headbands, and other accessories. We'll also mend and embellish items from your closet. All other fabric and supplies included. Students should have previous sewing experience.
Bring your own machine in good, working condition or rent a classroom machine.Bring 2 yards of pre-washed, non-stretch fabric.
Bring 2-3 items from your closet that need mending or that you want to embellish.
Please bring water in a container with a lid and a snack.
Instructor: River Takada
Quilting Exploration Camp
August 6-8, 1-5 PM, $180
This session is for adults (18+).
Dedicate some time to planning, starting, or assembling quilts or quilt garments! We'll start with quilting history and inspiration quilts and images as we explore quilting by hand and machine. If you have quilt blocks or components, bring those as well as any ideas and inspiration. We will work through a number of small sample blocks, and travel wherever the inspiration leads! Students should be comfortable sewing independently.
* We will not be assembling full size quilts, but can go over any techniques of interest in a sample scale.
Instructor: River Takada
Supplies:
-Bring any quilt blocks, patterns, books, inspiration, scrap fabric, or other supplies you would like to incorporate into your quilt exploration. We will start off with improv pieced blocks, which could become a future quilt, tote bag, pillow, or part of a garment.
-Machine sewing thread
-A fresh machine needle
Bring your own machine in good, working condition or rent a classroom machine. Our classroom has all basic sewing supplies, but students may prefer to bring their own kit (scissors, pins, marking tools, measuring tools)