Sewing with knits can be tricky! We will show you the tips and tricks of sewing with knit material and making professional-looking, beautiful knit garments. Knits are commonly sewn with sergers but we will use our PFAFF Ambition 610 Sewing Machine -- you can sew with knits on a home machine! This workshop is best for people who have sewn at least one garment before. 

This workshop is 6 hours total split over 2 evenings in February. For March we have made the class three 3-hour sessions for more instruction time and to give students more time to complete their project. During this time you will receive expert instruction on best practices for sewing with knits on your home sewing machine, you will practice your stitches on some knit materials, and finally you will sew yourself a stretch jersey T-shirt using your new skills. 

The Pattern

Closet Core - Core Tee (Size 0 - 32)

Included in this workshop are the digital files and large format print-out for the pattern above. Patterns can be picked up 1 week prior to the workshop date. 

If you prefer to work on your own knit fabric project feel free to bring it in with you. Please notify us if you are choosing this option.  

Pre-requisite for this workshop 

For this workshop we require the attendees to have had some practice sewing with woven materials prior to attending, its best for people who have sewn at least one garment with any fabric. You do not need experience sewing with knit material.

For this workshop we require the attendee to come to the class with their pattern pieces traced and cut out. Patterns can be picked up 1 week prior to the workshop date. 

Skills you will learn and practice: 

• Stitches used when sewing with knits 
• How to hem knit materials 
• How to use a twin needle 
• Sewing a knit garment
• Finishing knit seams

Additionally, you receive:

• 6 hours with an expert instructor
• Core Tee pattern and instructions to take home 
• 15% off discount for workshop fabric and supplies purchased at Main Fabric 

We will always add more dates if workshops sell out or if our offered dates and times do not work for our clients. Please contact us if you are unable to make the offered course dates and times.

We are so excited that you are considering joining us for this workshop. We want to make the experience seamless, carefree, and enjoyable for you. Let us know how we can help. 

Don't forget to add your workshop dates to your calendar as soon as you have registered. About a week prior to your workshop you will receive an email outlining further details of the workshop including what you will learn, what you need to bring, and our cancellation policy. The email will also include our class waiver that will need to be signed online prior to attending the workshop. 

If you would like to know the fabric and notion requirements for the workshop in advance of a week please email or phone us at your convenience. 

At the studio we allow water and light snacks around the cutting table and sewing machines, other types of drinks and larger snacks can be enjoyed in our store sitting area. Cell phones, devices are great learning tools, you are welcome to bring and use them. 

If you have any further questions please visit our Contact & Hours page for contact details. You can email, phone, or text us anytime. Most responses take place during business hours. 

Full payment of the workshop is required at the time of registration to reserve your spot. Participants must be 14 years of age or older to participate on their own in the workshop unless otherwise stated. Participants between the ages of 14-17 must have a parent or guardian sign their liability waiver. Participants between the ages 8 - 13 years of age can participate in the workshop as long as a paying adult participating as well. 

Cancellation policy 

Our cancellation policy will change as of April 8th 2024. Changes to the policy help us to provide a better experience to all of our clients. Below is our new class cancellation policy that will take into effect as of April 8th 2024. 

- Full Refund: Available for cancellations made more than 7 days before the workshop date.
- 50% Refund or Transfer: For cancellations made between 3 to 7 days prior to the workshop, you have the option of receiving a 50% refund or transferring your spot to the next available workshop. If there is no complimentary workshop you will receive a 50% refund. 
- No Refund/Transfer: Cancellations within 48 hours of the workshop date will not be eligible for a refund or transfer.

DEBUT workshops are non-refundable and non-transferable. 

Workshop spots are transferable, if you are unable to make your workshop, send a friend! Call or text us to let us know of the switch.

If you need to cancel, contact us at your earliest convenience.  

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policy

At Main Fabric we aim to provide a welcoming, diverse and discrimination- and harassment-free work space and retail environment. We welcome people of all races, genders, identities, religions, ethnicities, ages, and abilities to join our community and use our creative space. We have a zero tolerance policy for people who disrupt our inclusive and inviting space, any person who is being discriminatory and/or conducting harassing or abusive behaviour will be asked to leave the premises immediately.