This cozy December mini-series is designed especially for true beginners — those learning to sew for the very first time or returning after years away.
In A Homemade Christmas, you’ll build confidence at the sewing machine while creating simple, practical projects that make thoughtful handmade gifts. Each lesson reinforces essential skills like measuring and cutting, sewing consistent seams, finishing edges, working with casings, and even installing your first zipper.
By the end of the series, you’ll have the confidence to keep sewing on your own and a beautiful collection of handmade pieces to show for it.
Week 1 — The Winter Walk Set
Primary Project: Reusable Hand Warmers If Time Allows: Snap Pouch
This week is all about cozy comfort and building consistency. You’ll sew a set of reusable rice-filled hand warmers—perfect for chilly morning walks or thoughtful handmade gifts. If time allows, you’ll create a coordinating snap-closure pouch for carrying tissues, lip balm, or earbuds.
Skills Covered:
- Sewing consistent seam allowances
- Turning and pressing for crisp edges
- Edge stitching for a polished look
- Installing a simple snap closure
Week 2 — The Baker’s Set
Primary Project: Fabric Bowl Covers If Time Allows: Linen Bread Bag
Start with the fundamentals as you create a reusable bowl cover—a perfect project for learning how to measure, cut, and sew smooth curves. You’ll gain confidence with your machine while making something useful for your kitchen or gifting to a friend. If time allows, you’ll add a simple linen bread bag to complete the set.
Skills Covered:
- Measuring and cutting fabric accurately
- Sewing curves
- Creating casings for elastic or drawstrings
- Edge stitching and finishing seams
Week 3 — The Traveler’s Set
Primary Project: Zipper Pouch If Time Allows: Keyfob
Finish the series strong by sewing your first lined zipper pouch—a milestone project for any new sewist! You’ll learn to install a zipper, work with interfacing, and achieve neat, professional results. If time allows, you’ll create a coordinating fabric keyfob.
Skills Covered:
- Working with interfacing for structure
- Installing a basic zipper
- Lining a pouch and finishing seams neatly
- Turning and topstitching small pieces
Pricing: Join us for all 3 or choose your favorite! $180 for three sessions or $65 per session