Beginning Sewing: Sew an Apron

Two sessions offered:

Sept 12, 2026            Sat 1:00 – 4:00 pm  

Nov 12, 2026            Thur 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

In this fun beginner’s class, you will gain experience tracing and cutting from a basic apron pattern, sewing with a consistent seam allowance and other fundamental sewing skills that are essential for progressing to more advanced projects. The goal of this one day workshop is for participants to leave with a completed apron and a personalized pattern to use in making other aprons. No prior sewing experience is necessary. We will be using the studio’s sewing machines.

If you would like to purchase a kit rather than buying and pretreating your own supplies, kits are available for $45 and contain all the materials you will need for the class project. To reserve a kit, please contact me at joy.kelley@gmail.com at least 2 weeks prior to class.

  • Ages: 18 Yrs. and up
  • Location: Brentwood Park Community Center located at 3315 Vinson Ct, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Fees:
    • $37 
    • Supply list is available in program listing on RecLink or on the Supply Lists page here
    • A supply fee of $7 for pattern & apron ties is due to the instructor at start of workshop.
  • Register through the Raleigh RecLink website. Contact me (Joy.Kelley@gmail.com) at 919-345-1556 with any questions.

Beginning Sewing: Piped Pillows

Sept 2 – Oct 7, 2026    Wed AM       10:00 am – 12:00 pm      (5 weeks) Note: Class skips Sept 16

Piping is a great way to add some color contrast and ‘pop’ to a decorative pillow. Once you learn how to make and attach piping, you can use this skill to add piping to many other kinds of projects. In this beginner class, you will learn how to construct a pillow, create your own piping, and trim your pillow with it. You will learn the basics of operating a sewing machine and develop fundamental sewing skills necessary for progressing to more advanced projects. No prior sewing experience is necessary. We will be using the studio’s sewing machines.

  • Ages: 18 Yrs. and up
  • Location: Brentwood Park Community Center located at 3315 Vinson Ct, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Fees:
    • $121 
    • Supply list available in program listing on RecLink or on the Supply Lists page here
    • A $25 supply fee for cording, fiberfill, and interfacing is due to the instructor at the first class.
  • Register through the Raleigh RecLink website. Contact me (Joy.Kelley@gmail.com) at 919-345-1556 with any questions.