Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these spots offer the best in sewing education:
Main Fabric - 5 King St W, Dundas
BEST FOR LEARNING TO SEW CLOTHES
If you're interested in sewing classes in Hamilton, start with Main Fabric's sought-after workshops. From Intro to Machine Sewing ($75) to Garment Basics ($65), they cater to beginners and enthusiasts alike. Don't miss their lineup; beginner classes fill up quickly!
Intro to Machine Sewing
Garment Basics
All Main Fabric Workshops
Hamilton Craft Studios - 121 Princess St, Hamilton
BEST FOR BOUNDLESS CRAFTING & MEMBERSHIPS
Located in lower Hamilton, Hamilton Craft Studios provides a haven for crafters of all kinds. Join their beginner sewing sessions ($75) and create your own HCS-inspired Tote Bag or Apron. Unleash your creativity in this vibrant community!
Textiles - Beginner Sewing - The Apron
Textiles - Beginner Sewing - The HCS Tote
Hamilton Sewing - 43 Bigwin Road, Hamilton
BEST FOR BRING YOUR OWN SEWING MACHINE
Hamilton Sewing is your go-to for sewing lessons with your home equipment. Bring your own sewing machine and learn its intricacies. Bonus: Free beginner lessons if you purchase a machine from them. Call ahead to make sure your machine qualifies.
Hamilton Sewing Classes & Events Page
Empire Make Space - 168 1/2 Ottawa St N, Hamilton
BEST PRIVATE SEWING LESSON
Empire Make Space offers private sewing lessons for up to 4 people at an affordable $85 for 2.5 hours (1 person). Price per person get cheaper with more bodies. Learn how to sew and also explore their collection of dead stock fabrics and vintage patterns.
Private Sewing Lessons for 1 to 4 people
Needlework - 174 James St N, Hamilton
BEST FOR INTERMEDIATE WORKSHOPS
Needlework is your downtown destination for quilting and garment fabrics as well as sewing workshops. Enroll in Sewing Basics 1: Pillow Cover for $65 (3 hours). Explore their intimate and informative intermediate sewing classes to make anything from a baby quilt to a pair of jeans.
Sewing Basics 1 - Pillow Cover
Mohawk College - 135 Fennel Ave W, Hamilton
BEST BUDGET OPTION
Budget-conscious? Mohawk College's Sewing Introduction course at $82.27 covers all the essentials over 10 hours. Perfect for beginners, though the trade-off is classes that have a larger student-to-teacher ratio.
TEXTHC027 - Sewing - Introduction Course
Hamilton Recreation Center (55+) - Hamilton & Ancaster
BEST FOR SENIORS
Seniors can embrace the joy of learning through Hamilton Recreation programs. Sewing Basics courses for 55+ individuals at two locations offer a budget-friendly option. Learn to use a sewing machine, read a commercial pattern, and some basic tailoring for around $50 a semester.
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