Our Adult Learn-to-Sew program is a flexible, step-by-step sewing course designed to take beginners from “never touched a sewing machine” to confident, independent makers. Unlike our old Intro to Machine Sewing class—which crammed everything into one 3-hour session—this program spreads learning over 6 sessions, giving you time to practice, retain skills, and build confidence.

You’ll start with a prerequisite class to learn machine basics, then move into Block 1, where you’ll complete two projects: a quilted pillow and a pair of PJ pants or shorts.

The best part? If you love Block 1, you can keep going! Continue into Blocks 2, 3, and 4 (and beyond) to expand your skills, take on more complex projects, and keep sewing as part of a supportive, creative community.

This program is for any adult who wants to learn sewing the right way—with expert guidance, plenty of practice, and a flexible schedule.

It’s perfect for:

• Absolute beginners who have never touched a sewing machine before.
  
• People who have tried sewing on their own but want to build a solid foundation.
  
• Anyone looking for a creative outlet, a useful life skill, or a welcoming community to learn in.
  

Whether your goal is to make clothes, accessories, or just feel comfortable using a sewing machine, this program will give you the skills and confidence to get there.

If you’ve taken Intro to Machine Sewing at Main Fabric, you may be eligible for a greater discount or to have the prerequisite waived entirely—please email us at info@mainfabric.com to confirm.

If you’ve taken an intro sewing class elsewhere, we still require you to take our prerequisite course. This ensures everyone in Block 1 is starting from the same place and that our instructors know every student has had a proper orientation on our sewing machines and in our studio.

The prerequisite is also a great way to reinforce skills you’ve already learned—and if you’re signing up for our Adult Learn-to-Sew program, you’ll get $25 off the cost of the prerequisite class.

Yes, you can. If you’d like to “test-drive” sewing before committing to the full Learn-to-Sew program, start with our Intro Class (the prerequisite). It’s a relaxed, hands-on way to get familiar with the machine, try out a few beginner techniques, and see if this is a hobby you can fall in love with.

If you already know you’re ready to learn it all, we recommend signing up for Adult Learn-to-Sew Block 1 and taking the Intro Class before your first session. Together, they give you the foundation, guided practice, and repetition you need to sew with confidence—whether you’re making clothes, mending a favorite piece, or tackling creative projects for years to come. If you sign up for both today, you will receive a $25 discount on the Intro Class (prerequisite) (discount applied in cart).

Our Adult Learn-to-Sew program is divided into four “blocks”, each made up of 6 instructor-led sessions. Every block focuses on a mix of skills and projects designed to build on what you learned in the previous block.

• Block 1 is all about building confidence with the machine and learning the basics through two beginner-friendly projects.
  
• Block 2. 3. and 4 gradually introduce more advanced skills, techniques, and project complexity so you keep learning without feeling overwhelmed.
  

You can take just Block 1, or continue through all four blocks to steadily grow your skills, make a variety of garments and accessories, and leave with the confidence to tackle sewing projects on your own. As the program grows, we’ll be adding more blocks so you can continue beyond Block 4 and keep expanding your skills.

Yes! If you’d like to repeat Blocks to reinforce your skills or try different fabrics and variations, you’re welcome to. Many students enjoy making multiple versions of the projects for extra confidence.

Not at all—you can continue right away or take a break and come back when it suits you. Your skills from Block 1 will carry over, and we’ll help you refresh if needed when you return.

Start by clicking the button below to view the Adult Learn-to-Sew – Block 1 product page:

Purchase Adult Learn-to-Sew

Once you add Block 1 to your cart, a pop-up will appear so you can add and schedule your prerequisite class (at the discounted price if you’re booking them together).

After checkout, you’ll receive an email with step-by-step guidance on how to schedule your Block 1 sessions. You can book them right away or come back later—just remember your first Block 1 class must be after your prerequisite class.

If you are looking to "test the waters" book the Intro Class (prerequisite) here.If you’re unsure about learning to sew, starting with the Intro Class is a great way to test the waters. But if you’re ready to build this valuable skill, book both the Intro Class and Adult Learn-to-Sew today to receive a $25 discount.

One of the best parts of our Adult Learn-to-Sew program is how easily it fits into your life. Instead of committing to the same day and time every week, you get to choose from multiple instructor-led drop-in sessions offered each week.

You can:

• Come once a week for a steady pace
  
• Double, Triple up and attend multiple times in the same week.
  
• Take breaks when life gets busy and return when you are ready
  

Your progress is tracked in your personal duotang, so no matter when you come back, you’ll pick up exactly where you left off. This means you can work entirely at your own pace, without losing momentum or feeling like you have to start over.

Whether you’re a busy parent, a shift worker, or just someone with a full calendar, the program is designed to work around you—while still giving you the structure you need to succeed.

We run prerequisite classes 4-5 times per month at set days and times.

Our Adult Learn-to-Sew program sessions are offered 3–4 times per week, with both weekday and weekend options to make scheduling easy.

You can view or Full Fall Schedule (all programs offered) or our simplified Fall Schedule with ONLY our Adult Learn-to-Sew programming.

Full Fall Schedule
Adult Learn-to-Sew Schedule Only

After you purchase Adult Learn-to-Sew Block 1 (and schedule your prerequisite class), you’ll receive an email with a booking link for to schedule your sessions. You don't have to book all 6 sessions at one time.

The email your receive once you book contains the link you need to schedule, change, or cancel your sewing sessions.

Yes—you can reserve your Block 1 session dates in advance, but your first Block 1 class must happen after your prerequisite class.

Nope! You can attend whenever it works for you. Come once a week, twice in a week, or even back-to-back days—the choice is yours. That’s the beauty of the program’s flexible drop-in format.

Your 6 program sessions are valid for approximately 6 months from the date of purchase, so you have plenty of time to fit them into your schedule.

Life happens! You can cancel or reschedule up to 12 hours before class without losing a credit.

If you cancel within 12 hours or don’t show up, the session credit will be forfeited.

Just yourself! We provide sewing machines, tools, and everything you need to complete your in-class projects.

During your first class, you’ll learn more about which materials are included in your program and which are not. We typically include all materials for the first project in your block (in Block 1, that’s the quilted pillow) so you can get started right away.

For your second project (in Block 1, that’s the PJ pants or shorts), materials are not included—but you’ll receive 15% off in-store purchases for this project. Your instructor will guide you through exactly what you’ll need to buy so you’re fully prepared.

For our prerequisite class and the Adult Learn-to-Sew program, we require everyone to work on our in-studio sewing machines. This ensures all students are starting with the same equipment and allows our instructors to give you consistent, focused guidance.

As your confidence grows in the studio, you’ll find it easy to transfer your skills to your own machine at home—provided it’s in good working order.

If you’d like to learn on your own machine, you have two options:

• Beginner Sewing Drop-In program, where you can bring your own machine to work on in the studio.
  
• 1-on-1 lesson for $65, where we’ll work directly with you and your machine. To arrange this, email us at info@mainfabric.com.

Yes! All the tools and materials you’ll use in class are available for purchase at Main Fabric. This includes our Beginner Toolkit, a curated set of our tried-and-true favorite sewing tools—perfect for setting up your home sewing space.

Each block of the Adult Learn-to-Sew program costs $250. You purchase one block at a time, starting with Block 1. At the completion of Block 1, you can register for Block 2 for another $250, and so on.

Each time you sign up for a new block, your fee includes:

• Six instructor-led 2 hour sessions
  
• All materials for your first project in that block.
  
• 15% OFF fabric and notions for the second project in that block.
  
• Your personalized project folder and progress reports.
  
• Access to our sewing machines, tools, and studio space.

Note: Before starting Block 1, you must complete the prerequisite class. This is $75 on its own, or $50 when purchased with Block 1. If you’ve previously completed our Intro to Machine Sewing class at Main Fabric, you may be eligible for a greater discount—please email us at info@mainfabric.com to confirm.

The prerequisite class is $75 on its own. This class is not included in your first block purchase. If you purchase it at the same time as Block 1, you’ll get $25 off, bringing the cost down to $50.

Yes, you can. If you’d like to “test-drive” sewing before committing to the full Learn-to-Sew program, start with our Intro Class (the prerequisite). It’s a relaxed, hands-on way to get familiar with the machine, try out a few beginner techniques, and see if this is a hobby you can fall in love with.

If you already know you’re ready to learn it all, we recommend signing up for Adult Learn-to-Sew Block 1 and taking the Intro Class before your first session. Together, they give you the foundation, guided practice, and repetition you need to sew with confidence—whether you’re making clothes, mending a favorite piece, or tackling creative projects for years to come. If you sign up for both today, you will receive a $25 discount on the Intro Class (prerequisite) (discount applied in cart).

If you’ve completed our Intro to Machine Sewing class, you may be eligible for an even greater discount on the prerequisite or to have it waived entirely. Please email us at info@mainfabric.com to confirm and get your pre-requisite class scheduled.

From time to time, we may run seasonal promotions or special offers. The best way to hear about them is to join our newsletter and our Facebook group - Main Sewcial Club.

All Adult Learn-to-Sew classes take place at our Main Fabric studio in Dundas, Ontario. The address is 43 Cootes Drive, and our studio is located within the shop Tessi & Co. You can enter through the store - Tessi & Co. at the front of the building or through the dedicated side door for Main Fabric.

Yes, we have parking for the building at the front and side of the building (across from the gas station). There is also free street parking in the vicinity.

The Adult Learn-to-Sew classes may have up to 8 students and 2 instructors at 1 time.

Our Adult Learn-to-Sew program is taught by our team of experienced sewing instructors who specialize in working with beginners. All of our instructors have received multiple 5-star reviews for other courses they’ve taught in the Main Fabric studio, and they know how to make learning fun, encouraging, and stress-free. You’ll be supported every step of the way—whether you need help threading your machine or fine-tuning your stitches.

We understand that things happen! If you’re running late, please still come—we’d rather have you join in than miss out entirely. Just keep in mind that class times can’t be extended to make up for lost time, so arriving on time ensures you get the full benefit of your session.