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Sewing Made Easy, Level 1: Beginning

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Step into the joy of sewing from scratch in this beginner-friendly course at Los Angeles City College. From setting up a sewing machine to building a pillow, learn the essential skills to bring your creative ideas to life. Sewing machines are provided in the classroom.

(933) Beginner 16 and older
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Sewing Made Easy, Level 2: The Pattern

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Explore the language of sewing patterns and learn to make simple adjustments in this hands-on course. Construct basic elastic-waist pants from start to finish using step-by-step instructions and the provided sewing machines. No prior experience is required.

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Sewing Made Easy, Level 3: Techniques

Los Angeles City College See all classes by this school @ 855 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Build advanced sewing techniques and push your garment construction skills to the next level. Learn to manage fullness, perfect professional finishes, and experiment with various types of zippers and pockets. Sewing machines are provided in the classroom.

(933) Advanced 18 and older
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Hand Embroidery for Beginners

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Discover the charm of hand embroidery as you explore essential tools, stitches, and design elements in a supportive creative setting. Enjoy a blend of demonstrations, guided practice, and personal project time as you work on a thoughtfully prepared design. Build confidence in your technique while finishing a beautiful piece. This inviting experience offers a relaxing way to grow a skill you can continue at home.

(933) Beginner 18 and older
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Upcycling: The Jeans Tote

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Transform old jeans into a stylish, durable tote bag while mastering essential sewing techniques and sustainable fashion principles. This hands-on class covers garment deconstruction, heavy material handling, and creative design skills. Leave with a custom tote and the knowledge to upcycle more items, blending creativity with eco-conscious craftsmanship!

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Shibori and Beyond

  • Beginner
  • 18 and older
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  • 1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
  • 9 hours over 2 sessions

Start Dates (0) $89/person

  • Room: Art 126. A $30 materials fee will be collected at the start of class.

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Class Description

Description

Discover the ancient art of binding, stitching, and dyeing fabrics to give cloth a three-dimensional look. Come learn 6-8 simple techniques for binding and stitching, the basics you need to know about dyes and textiles, and how to set dyes into fabric. Learn how to create inexpensive but personal dyed shibori silk scarves to give to family and friends.

This is a very hands-on class, so wear old clothes you won’t mind getting messy.

This class is only offered once a year; don't miss it, register today!

Q&A

Q: Can I bring other items to dye in the class?
A: 
Yes. The instructor usually lets the students bring something on the last day, as long it is not too large. 

Q: Are materials provided and included in the cost of the class?
A:
No. This class also has a $30 materials fee that will be collected at the beginning of class. 

Please bring to class: 
  • 8-10 regular sewing needles
  • Colored thread, scissors
  • a 6” ruler, pencil, paper 
  • a sack lunch.

School Notes:

You MUST have and input a valid California address and US phone number when signing up for Santa Monica College in-person courses, or you may be rejected from the course. If you do not have a valid US address and phone number, your enrollment will not be accepted.

Students with any valid US address may enroll in online/remote classes. 

Also:

Santa Monica College's Community Education Office operates from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday, excluding weekends and holidays. Please bring your CourseHorse purchase confirmation with you to class. Your Classroom information is noted in the Special Notes. If you do not have a classroom on your purchase receipt, please reach out to [email protected].

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Refund Policy

No cancellations after a class has begun, so choose courses carefully!

  • Requests for withdrawal from a class must be submitted in writing via email at least 8 business days before the start date of the class; receipt of requests made via other methods, such as phone messages, cannot be guaranteed.
  • You may receive a credit voucher applicable to future classes, which is valid for two years from the date of issue.
  • A minimum service charge of $15 per class cancellation will be withheld.
  • Refunds are granted ONLY if a class is cancelled, discontinued, or rescheduled.
  • In the instance of cancelled classes, course fee is automatically refunded.
  • Credit card refunds are processed with seven business days, check and cash refunds will be issued by check within 45 business days.

Transfers:

  • To transfer to another class, request must be submitted in writing via email at least 8 business days before the original class meets.
  • A minimum service charge of $15 per class transfer will be deducted.

Important Information:

  • Refunds are NOT issued for absences nor prorated for late registrations.
  • Missed class meetings may not be made up in another class. There is no auditing of classes.
  • Returned checks will be subject to a $25 handling charge.

Some high demand classes, such as Glass Fusing and Good Times Travel day trips, have separate and different refund policies stating that all registrations are final, and no refunds, credits, or transfers will be given. Please bear that in mind when registering for those classes.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

Reviews of Classes at Santa Monica College (521)

(4.3-star rating across 521 reviews)

This class: 4.3 out of 5 from 4 reviews

  • Shibori and Beyond

    I expected the shibori come with indigo vat!
  • Shibori and Beyond

    Charlotte was fantastic - she shared so much information (techniques, history, resources) in such a short amount of time - I really learned a lot! Lots of hands-on work during class times and great resources to proceed with our own projects to refer to. Would take another course with this instructor any time!
  • Shibori and Beyond

    Learned a lot in a very short amount of time from a highly experienced teacher. Loved it!
  • Shibori and Beyond

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