Teens - Returning Students

RETURNING STUDENTS: You are a "Returning Student" if you have already completed one or more 6 week sessions at Main Fabric. 

Not a Returning Student? Click here for New Student Enrolment. 

Returning Students resume the curriculum exactly where they left off during their last session at the studio. Main Fabric instructors review each student’s progress folder to make sure they’re ready with the appropriate project and skill level upon arrival. Returning students are confident in setting up and using sewing machines and have completed several basic projects, setting them up for continued success and growth.

Whether a student’s last session at Main Fabric was just a week ago or several months back, they qualify as returning students as long as they have completed one or more 6-week sessions at Main Fabric.  

In our structured sewing curriculum students work at their own pace through a series of projects each building on the project before. In our curriculum their are various creative techniques learned such as sewing garments, sewing accessories, hand-sewing, sewing with difficult fabrics, appliqué, embroidery and more. 

All materials are included in the cost of the session. Students need to bring their own sewing toolkit to each class.

Class Format:

• One class per week for 6 weeks, 1.5 hours each day 

• 4:1 Student to Teacher Ratio
  
  

• Multiple day/time options available—choose what works for you

• Open to all genders, no experience necessary (pre-requisite class required)

Our kids sewing program is growing! We are providingin PA Day Camps, Kids Night ?Out Mini-Camps and Summer Camps throughout the year, each featuring all-new projects and exciting new skills for your child to explore. 

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FAQ and Toolkit Notes:

• Students are required to have their own sewing toolkit, including a sharp pair of fabric shears. We’ve curated a high-quality Sewing Toolkit that’s available for purchase at a discounted price with the purchase of the little stitchers workshop. For full details, please visit our Toolkit page or check out the FAQ section.

Deposit:

• If purchasing prior to October 17th you can choose to pay a 50% deposit to secure your spot - the deposit is transferable (we can apply your credit to a different course) prior to the second payment on October 17th. After the second payment is made - the deposit becomes non-refundable and non-transferable and your second payment is subject to our normal workshop policy and cancellation rules. 
  
  
• Please note: after October 17th, deposits are not accepted and full payment will be required.

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 

• 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.