Garment Sewing Classes

Garment Sewing: Seam Finishes

Oct 21, 2026         Wed      10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Applying a seam finish to the raw edges of your fabric will improve the look of your garment and increase its durability and longevity. In this class, we will be sewing samples of various seam finishes, focusing on those that will be most useful across a range of garment styles. You will learn how to choose a seam finish based on garment type and fabric characteristics. This class will also introduce you to some specialty sewing machine presser feet that will make finishing your seams quicker and easier. This class is part of a series for sewists who want to advance their sewing skills by exploring the techniques of garment making in more detail. To complete the class exercises you will need to be comfortable using a sewing machine and have basic sewing skills. We will be using the studio’s sewing machines.

  • Ages: 18 years and up
  • Location: Brentwood Park Community Center located at 3315 Vinson Ct, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Fees:
    • $37
    • A supply fee of $20 for the materials needed to sew the class samples is paid 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.

Garment Sewing: Hems

Oct 28, 2026         Wed      10:00 am – 1:00 pm

A successful hem does more than just adjust the garment’s length. The right hem can help the garment hang and move as intended. A skillfully made hem can prolong the life of the piece by providing appropriate support to the garment. In this class, we will be sewing samples of several of the most versatile hem techniques that are applicable to a variety of hem locations – sleeve and shirt hems as well as pants and skirt hems. You will learn how to determine which hem technique to use based on garment type and fabric characteristics. This class will also introduce you to some sewing machine presser feet and specialty tools which make sewing hems easier and more successful. This class is part of a series for sewists who want to advance their sewing skills by exploring the techniques of garment making in more detail. To complete the class exercises you will need to be comfortable using a sewing machine and have basic sewing skills. We will be using the studio’s sewing machines.

  • Ages: 18 years and up
  • Location: Brentwood Park Community Center located at 3315 Vinson Ct, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Fees:
    • $37
    • A supply fee of $20 for the materials needed to sew the class samples is paid 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.