The Sewing Lab - Instructor-Led Sewing Sessions

The Sewing Lab is for sewists who have the fundamentals down and are ready to keep building their skills. If you’ve completed our Adult Learn-to-Sew Program (Block 1 or more) and have successfully made a garment, this is your space to grow, experiment, and finish projects you’re excited about.

Bring your own project and work at your own pace with an experienced instructor on hand to answer questions, troubleshoot, and help you take your sewing to the next level. With multiple sessions every week—including evenings and weekends—you can fit sewing lab into even the busiest schedule. Come when it works for you, skip when life gets hectic, and pick up right where you left off.

We run a minimum of 2 session per week, each 2.5 hours long with a maximum of 6 participants, so you’ll always get plenty of guidance and studio time. This program is best for those who already feel confident with a sewing machine, can read a pattern, and are working on projects that match their experience level.

Not sure if you’re ready for The Lab? Check out our FAQ Page to see if The Sewing Lab is the right fit for you. 

How to purchase:

• You can purchase a 1-, 3-, or 6-session pass, giving you the flexibility to sew as often—or as occasionally—as you like. Passes are valid for approximately 6 months from purchase, so you can spread your sessions out or dive in and use them quickly. Just book your spot online before each visit, and we’ll have everything ready for you when you arrive.

How it works:

1. Purchase The Sewing Lab session pass

   Add the your desired number of sessions to your cart. 
   
   

2. Schedule Your Sessions
   

   Once you’ve checked out, you’ll receive an email with additional details about the program, some intake question for you to fill out, and instructions on how to schedule your preferred dates to sew. 
   Note: You can schedule all your dates right away -- or just 1 to a few at a time.
   
   

3. Communicate with Main Fabric
   

   One of our team members will review your intake questions and get in touch to make sure you’re all set for your first session.
   
   

4. Attend your sessions
   

   You’re good to go! Enjoy making progress on your project, learning new skills from experienced instructors, and sewing in a fun, supportive space.

Have questions?

Visit our FAQ page for answers to common questions and a place to submit your own. All sewing machines and tools are provided during class, but if you’d like to build your own kit for home (or prefer using your own tools in the studio), be sure to check out our Beginner Toolkit—a curated set of our favorite, tried-and-true sewing essentials.

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. 

Registration & Payment

You may choose to pay for your workshop in full at the time of registration or reserve your spot with a 50% deposit. The remaining balance will automatically be charged approximately 20 days before your workshop begins using your original payment method.

If you register within 20 days of the workshop start date, full payment is required at the time of registration.

Your workshop registration is confirmed once either full payment or the required deposit has been received.

Age Requirements

Unless otherwise stated, workshop participants must be 16 years of age or older to attend independently.

Participants 7–15 years of age are welcome to attend workshops designated for younger sewists when accompanied by a paying adult who is also participating in the workshop.

All participants under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian complete the online workshop waiver before attending.

Cancellations & Transfers

We understand that plans can change. If you need to cancel your workshop registration, please let us know as soon as possible.

• More than 7 days before your workshop: Receive a full refund.

• Between 3 and 7 days before your workshop: Receive a 50% refund or transfer your registration to the next available offering of the same workshop (subject to availability).

• Within 48 hours of your workshop: Workshops are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Some specialty workshops or events may have different cancellation policies. Any exceptions will be clearly noted on the individual workshop registration page.

If you're unable to attend, you're welcome to transfer your registration to a friend or family member. Simply email, call, or text us before the workshop so we can update our attendance list.

Workshop Preparation

Prior to your workshop, you'll receive important emails from Main Fabric with your workshop details, preparation instructions, materials list (if applicable), and a link to complete our online workshop waiver.

Please check your spam or junk folder and add our email address to your safe senders list to ensure you don't miss these important updates.

Workshop Waiver

All participants are required to complete our online workshop waiver before attending their first workshop.

Community Guidelines

Main Fabric is committed to creating a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive community where everyone feels comfortable learning, creating, and asking questions.

We welcome people of all backgrounds, identities, ages, and abilities. We ask that all participants treat fellow students, instructors, staff, and our shared studio space with kindness and respect. Harassment, discrimination, abusive behaviour, or conduct that disrupts the learning environment will not be tolerated and may result in removal from the workshop without refund.

Our goal is simple: to create a supportive space where everyone feels inspired to learn, grow, and enjoy the creative process.