Like making your own clothes but have a hard time finding patterns with that perfect fit? Come learn the foundational concepts of pattern making through flat pattern drafting & 3D form alteration, and tailoring. Learn how to take proper measurements, adjust patterns, cut, and sew a muslin. This class teach you the foundational rules and language to go through pattern books to begin creating your own custom patterns, and the skills to adjust and fit patterns to fit you!

This course is five 3-hour sessions. The next sessions are:

Thursday January 16, 23, 30 & February 6 & 13 - 6 pm to 9 pm 

or

Thursday February 27 & March 6, 13, 20, 27 - 6 pm to 9 pm

or 

Thursday April 3, 10, 24 & May 1, 8 - 6 pm to 9 pm

or

Thursday May 29 & June 5, 12, 19 - 6 pm to 9 pm

* Equivalent experience or Pattern Making 101 is the recommended prerequisite for all other pattern making courses offered by Riyoko.

* Students are encouraged to bring their own supplies (pencil, eraser, pins, measuring tape, fabric scissors, paper scissors) except rulers (which are available for purchase in the Riyoko Work/Shop, and during the class) and paper and fabric, which is supplied by Riyoko Work/Shop.

We look forward to sharing new skills with you all!

Riyoko Studio, 1721 29 Ave SW, Suite 445

Instructor: Kristi Woo

Come learn how to sew, and start making your own projects! Join us in the spacious and inspiring new Riyoko Work/Shop and learn the fundamental beginner skills to get on your way to exploring and creating! In this class, students will learn their way around the machine through various projects and gain the foundational sewing skills to translate into future projects for themselves. Students will learn how to read patterns, and how to choose fabrics and patterns right for the projects they are making. They will make a lined gift bag, pyjama pants, and learn how to hem pants, and sew zippers. The skills of sewing can seem daunting, but with the right instruction, it can be fun and sew much easier than you think! 

This course is three 3-hour sessions. The next sessions are:

Monday January 20, 27 & February 3 - 6 pm to 9 pm

or

Monday March 3, 10 & 17 - 6 pm to 9 pm

or

Friday April 4, 11 & 25 - 10 am to 1 pm

or

May 12, 26 & June 2 - 6 pm to 9 pm

*No prior sewing skills are needed for this class. This class is for adults, if you have a teen that is interested, please let us know, and we will let you know when a teen class will be available. 

*Class fees include most all supplies except fabric scissors and pj pant material, and  students are encouraged to bring their own sewing machines.

*Don't have a sewing machine? No problem! Just let us know and we can have one ready for you. Sewing machine rentals are $10/ per class

*We are dedicated to providing a safe, spacious and clean environment for the students to work in. We sanitize high touch surfaces and shared tools before each class.

Riyoko Studio, 1721 29 Ave SW, Suite 445

All About Sleeves is a great follow-up to Pattern Making 101 offering skills to continue learning about fitting a beautifully tailored garment. Topics of discussion will include:

1) proper measuring of the arm and how to alter the pattern accordingly  

2) how to calculate sleeve cap ease  

3) what to do with those elbow darts!  and

4) common and popular sleeve designs

Working hands-on, students will develop their own reference pattern making notes. This course will be jam packed with serious skills.

Next sessions is:

Saturday January 18, 25 & February 1 - 6 pm to 9 pm

*Prerequisite for this class is intermediate experience, or Patternmaking 101

Class fees include all supplies except rulers, tape, and fabric scissors. Rulers are available for purchase from the instructor during the class.

Riyoko Studio, 1721 29 Ave SW, Suite 445

Instructor: Kristi Woo

Come explore how to deconstruct and reconstruct clothing into one-of-a-kind pieces of your own! In this class, students will learn techniques on how to take apart, and put back together clothing* to create new fashion pieces of their own. From appliqué and patches to making a vest from a jacket, the possibilities are whatever one can imagine (within the functionality of construction;))! And with the right instruction, it can be fun and sew much fun to dive into! 

*A few weeks prior to camp, students will be emailed a general list of clothing and materials to bring (ie. t-shirts, shirts, sweaters, jeans, jackets etc.)along with a few inspirational videos will be sent along to get the ideas going and help them with what to bring to class. 

This camp runs Monday to Thursday. It is four 5-hour sessions. The camp dates are:

July 14, 15, 16 & 17 - 10 am to 3 pm

* This class is for teens age 12 to 17 years old. Adult classes are available for18 years +

* Basic sewing skills are needed for this class. (Riyoko’s Teen Sew Summer Camp, July 7 to 10, is a great way to get those skills! Come join us!)

* Class fees include all supplies except fabric scissors, clothing, thread, and accessories ( buttons, patches, fabric) for the large project. Students must also bring a lunch. Sunscreen and appropriate clothing for sun (hat, sun cover if needed) are suggested as well, as there may be time spent outside in good weather.

* Students are encouraged to bring their own sewing machines. Don't have a sewing machine? No problem! Just let us know and we can have one ready for you. Sewing machine rentals are $10/ per class

* We look forward to sharing new skills with you all!

Instructor: Jamie Sherritt

Come learn how to sew! This class will get kids familiar with the machine, sewing basic stitches, both machine, and hand stitches (including sewing buttons) by sewing beginner projects all in the name of fun and creativity! Students will learn their way around the machine through various projects and gain the foundational sewing skills to take into future projects for themselves. They will  learn how to read patterns, and how to choose fabrics and patterns right for the projects they are making. They will make simple and functional projects like pyjama pants, and a drawstring bag ( to hold all the things)! The skills of sewing can seem daunting, but with the right instruction, it can be fun and sew much easier than you think! 

This camp runs Monday to Thursday. It is four 5-hour sessions. The camp dates are:

July 21, 22, 23 & 24 - 10 am to 3 pm

* This class is for kids age 8 to 12 years old.

* No prior sewing skills are needed for this class. 

* Class fees include all supplies except fabric scissors, fabric and thread for the large project. Students must also bring a lunch. Sunscreen and appropriate clothing for sun (hat, sun cover if needed) are suggested as well, as there may be time spent outside in good weather.

* Students are encouraged to bring their own sewing machines. Don't have a sewing machine? No problem! Just let us know and we can have one ready for you. Sewing machine rentals are $10/ per class

* We look forward to sharing new skills with you all!

Riyoko Studio, 1721 29 Ave SW, Suite 445

Instructor: Rosalyn Faustino

Come continue your sewing journey! Take your skills to the next level by sewing a fun summer skirt with us and build on skills from Sewing 101. In this class students will learn how to sew button holes, enclosed seam allowance, waistbands, different kinds of hem treatments and more pockets! The skills of sewing can seem daunting, but with the right instruction, it can be fun and sew much easier than you think! 

This course is four 3-hour sessions. The next sessions are:

Monday March 31 & April 7, 14, 28 - 6 pm to 9 pm

or

Monday June 9, 16, 23 & 30 - 6 pm to 9 pm

* Basic sewing skills are needed for this class equivalent to Sewing 101. This class is for adults, if you have a teen that is interested, please let us know, and we will let you know when a teen class will be available. 

*Class fees include most all supplies except fabric scissors and skirt material, thread, and button. Students are encouraged to bring their own sewing machines.

*Don't have a sewing machine? No problem! Just let us know and we can have one ready for you. Sewing machine rentals are $10/ per class

* We look forward to sharing new skills with you all!

Riyoko Studio, 1721 29 Ave SW, Suite 445

Instructor: Rosalyn Faustino