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

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

* 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

Start shaping your me-made garments into something even more fabulous! Through dart manipulation - the technique of shifting darts in a garment to create new designs- learn how to start making the clothes you imagine. In this class, we will learn to create multiple darts, tucks, pleats, gathers and flares through pattern drafting and muslin samples. Explore how to take your foundational skills to the next level through darts!

This course is four 2.5 hour sessions.

Wednesday January 24, 31  & February 7, 21 - 6 pm to 830 pm

*Prerequisite for this class is intermediate experience, or  Pattern Making 101 

Class fees include all supplies except rulers and fabric scissors. Rulers are available for purchase in the Assemble Work/Shop, and during the class.

Riyoko Studio, 1721 29 ave Sw, suite 445

Instructor: Kristi Woo