Week 1, November 6th: IT HAS POCKETS! Learn how to add pockets to a piece of clothing, these can be patch pockets (ex. phone pockets on tights), in seam pockets (ex. side pockets on pants) or flap pockets (patch pockets with a flap on top). I often get asked “is it possible to add pockets to this (insert clothing item here)?” 99% of the time the answer is YES! If you’re unsure feel free to contact us and ask!

Week 2, November 13th: Can this be fixed? Learn how to install a zipper, invisible or regular, this class can be used to a add a zipper where there wasn’t one before or replace an existing one, if you don’t have any clothing/things in need of a zipper ask your family/friends/coworkers, there's always someone who needs a new zipper. If you’d like to add a zipper where none was before and you’re unsure if it's possible, please reach out.

Week 3, November 20th: This ____ is too ___ for my _____ Learn how to make something fit YOUR body by making it smaller or other minor adjustments. This is NOT a class for letting something out, that is a more advanced skill. In this class we will learn how to do a fitting in pairs and alter our own clothes for a better fit. If you’re unsure if the piece of clothing you have in mind is right for this class, please send us a photo via email contact@thegreenthimble.ca or Instagram @thegreenthimble.ca. 

Note for all items to be altered in class: must be ‘regular’ fashion fabrics (things a domestic sewing machine can handle). Do not bring: leather, heavy duty canvas, beaded/sequined fabrics

Week 4, November 27th: Some people are tall Learn to hem something, in this class we’ll help each other mark/pin our hems, cut and sew. Bring a piece of clothing that will be fitted to you. Jeans ok.

Want to sign up for all 4 classes? Use code CLOTHING101 for $40 off!