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ABOUT OUR CLASSES
What do you want to sew?
If you already have basic sewing experience, Patti's ongoing guided-sew classes provide individualized instruction.
Each person works at their own level and speed, making whatever they want, whether home decor or clothing projects.
Students are welcome to design their own curriculum; we have no agenda other than teaching people what they want to know.
See fees below.
BEGINNERS ARE WELCOME
We have three beginner-level instructors on our team:
Leslie Grant: Thursday & Friday evenings
Liz Hartley: Thursday morning
Mimi Cabell: Friday morning
Our beginner-level classes offer a fixed curriculum that covers the basics of sewing.
All beginner students will work on the same project and will use the studio machines.
The Beginner 1 project is a lined tote bag.
In Beginner 2, students will learn to read a sewing pattern and construct a pair of pajama pants. The pj pants pattern is included in the class cost.
See fees below.
In all classes, students must bring whatever patterns, fabrics, and notions are required.
We are not a store; we do not sell materials or notions.
See our Resources page for local shopping options.
WE TEACH ADULTS
Our students are teachers, nurses, doctors, lawyers, entrepreneurs, homemakers, writers, hairdressers, artists, designers, drag queens, farmers, business owners, and grad students, to name a few.
High school students are accepted, but we do not offer children's classes.
We are happy to share information about local places offering children's classes.
CLASS LENGTH
How are classes structured?
Patti's guided-sew classes are scheduled by calendar month for organizational purposes.
Each class is 2 1/2 hrs long & meets once a week.
Beginner classes are 2.5 hours long sessions are 4 weeks long
CLASS SIZE
Patti's classes run with a minimum of 3 & accept a maximum of 4.
Beginner classes run with a minimum of 4 & accept a maximum of 6.
Classes are kept small so each person gets the attention they need.
WAITLIST
Please email [email protected] to be put on the waitlist if a class you want to attend is full.
HOW TO REGISTER for a SEWING CLASS:
Registration is done by email: [email protected].
Let us know the day & time you want to sew.
If there is space in the class, we will reserve your place.
New students pay upon registration.
Returning students pay for the upcoming month at their last class of the current month.
STUDIO MACHINES
What equipment will you need?
We have Janome 780DC Sewist machines for student use. We also have a 3-thread Husqvarna serger, a 4-thread Baby Lock air thread serger, and an Elna cover-stitch machine for as-needed use.
Patti's students are always welcome to bring their own machines; this is especially encouraged if they want help learning to use their machines.
Beginner students will use the studio machines.
STUDIO TOOLS
The studio is fully equipped with all necessary sewing tools (irons, scissors, pins, gauges, tailor's chalk, rotary cutters, rulers, etc.). Students are welcome to use all studio tools while in class if they don't have their own.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
*Because of the structure of our beginner-level classes, a missed class cannot be made up.
*Patti's ongoing classes extend a makeup credit with a 24-hour minimum cancellation notification. With notice, you can make up a missed class within a year in any other class with space.
*Students are responsible for checking the homepage of this site for available open spaces for makeups.
*There are no refunds for last-minute cancellations or no-shows.
What do you want to sew?
If you already have basic sewing experience, Patti's ongoing guided-sew classes provide individualized instruction.
Each person works at their own level and speed, making whatever they want, whether home decor or clothing projects.
Students are welcome to design their own curriculum; we have no agenda other than teaching people what they want to know.
See fees below.
BEGINNERS ARE WELCOME
We have three beginner-level instructors on our team:
Leslie Grant: Thursday & Friday evenings
Liz Hartley: Thursday morning
Mimi Cabell: Friday morning
Our beginner-level classes offer a fixed curriculum that covers the basics of sewing.
All beginner students will work on the same project and will use the studio machines.
The Beginner 1 project is a lined tote bag.
In Beginner 2, students will learn to read a sewing pattern and construct a pair of pajama pants. The pj pants pattern is included in the class cost.
See fees below.
In all classes, students must bring whatever patterns, fabrics, and notions are required.
We are not a store; we do not sell materials or notions.
See our Resources page for local shopping options.
WE TEACH ADULTS
Our students are teachers, nurses, doctors, lawyers, entrepreneurs, homemakers, writers, hairdressers, artists, designers, drag queens, farmers, business owners, and grad students, to name a few.
High school students are accepted, but we do not offer children's classes.
We are happy to share information about local places offering children's classes.
CLASS LENGTH
How are classes structured?
Patti's guided-sew classes are scheduled by calendar month for organizational purposes.
Each class is 2 1/2 hrs long & meets once a week.
Beginner classes are 2.5 hours long sessions are 4 weeks long
CLASS SIZE
Patti's classes run with a minimum of 3 & accept a maximum of 4.
Beginner classes run with a minimum of 4 & accept a maximum of 6.
Classes are kept small so each person gets the attention they need.
WAITLIST
Please email [email protected] to be put on the waitlist if a class you want to attend is full.
HOW TO REGISTER for a SEWING CLASS:
Registration is done by email: [email protected].
Let us know the day & time you want to sew.
If there is space in the class, we will reserve your place.
New students pay upon registration.
Returning students pay for the upcoming month at their last class of the current month.
STUDIO MACHINES
What equipment will you need?
We have Janome 780DC Sewist machines for student use. We also have a 3-thread Husqvarna serger, a 4-thread Baby Lock air thread serger, and an Elna cover-stitch machine for as-needed use.
Patti's students are always welcome to bring their own machines; this is especially encouraged if they want help learning to use their machines.
Beginner students will use the studio machines.
STUDIO TOOLS
The studio is fully equipped with all necessary sewing tools (irons, scissors, pins, gauges, tailor's chalk, rotary cutters, rulers, etc.). Students are welcome to use all studio tools while in class if they don't have their own.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
*Because of the structure of our beginner-level classes, a missed class cannot be made up.
*Patti's ongoing classes extend a makeup credit with a 24-hour minimum cancellation notification. With notice, you can make up a missed class within a year in any other class with space.
*Students are responsible for checking the homepage of this site for available open spaces for makeups.
*There are no refunds for last-minute cancellations or no-shows.
FEES:
How much does it cost?
Class fees as of January 2027:
PATTI'S GUIDED SEW SESSIONS:
Classes meet once weekly for 2.5 hours for the calendar month:
A 2.5-hour class will be $50.00 multiplied by the number of weeks in the month.
We follow the calendar month regarding the number of weeks in a session.
3-week month x $50.00 = $150.00
4-week month x $50.00 = $200.00
5 -week month x $50.00 = $250.00
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BEGINNER SESSIONS:
Classes meet once weekly for 2.5 hours for 4 consecutive weeks
Beginner 1: $200.00
Beginner 2: $206.00 - the fee includes the pj pants sewing pattern
Throughout 2016, a 2.5-hour class in a full-month session is $45.00 multiplied by the number of weeks in the month:
PRIVATE LESSONS - As needed, we offer private lessons for $65.00 per hour for a single person and $120.00 for two.
Please email to arrange a mutually convenient time.
GIFT CERTIFICATES are available.
Email me directly for details: [email protected]
PAYMENT
Preferred forms of payment:
REGISTRATION
Registration is done by email: [email protected].
Let us know the day & time you want to sew. If there is space in the class, we will reserve your place.
New students pay upon registration.
Returning students pay for the upcoming month at their last class of the current month.
How much does it cost?
Class fees as of January 2027:
PATTI'S GUIDED SEW SESSIONS:
Classes meet once weekly for 2.5 hours for the calendar month:
A 2.5-hour class will be $50.00 multiplied by the number of weeks in the month.
We follow the calendar month regarding the number of weeks in a session.
3-week month x $50.00 = $150.00
4-week month x $50.00 = $200.00
5 -week month x $50.00 = $250.00
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BEGINNER SESSIONS:
Classes meet once weekly for 2.5 hours for 4 consecutive weeks
Beginner 1: $200.00
Beginner 2: $206.00 - the fee includes the pj pants sewing pattern
Throughout 2016, a 2.5-hour class in a full-month session is $45.00 multiplied by the number of weeks in the month:
- Guided-Sew classes:
- 3 week month x $45. = $135.00
- 4 week month x $45. = $180.00
- Beginner sessions:
- Beginner 1: $180.00
- Beginner 2: $186.00, includes the sewing pattern.
PRIVATE LESSONS - As needed, we offer private lessons for $65.00 per hour for a single person and $120.00 for two.
Please email to arrange a mutually convenient time.
GIFT CERTIFICATES are available.
Email me directly for details: [email protected]
PAYMENT
Preferred forms of payment:
- Cash
- Check / West Side Sewing Studio
- ApplePay/401-474-0052
- CashApp/$PattiBarnatt
- Zelle/westsidesewingstudio.com
REGISTRATION
Registration is done by email: [email protected].
Let us know the day & time you want to sew. If there is space in the class, we will reserve your place.
New students pay upon registration.
Returning students pay for the upcoming month at their last class of the current month.
CLASS POLICIES
Full session enrollments are given priority.
Students can reserve openings for single classes ($55.00) if they cannot attend the entire session.
We post available openings on the website.
You may ask to be added to a waitlist if a class is full.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Space in our classes is limited, and we often have waitlists.
* We request a 24-hour cancellation notice in person or by email; no texts, please.
* Please email [email protected] at least 24 hours before your class to notify us of your cancellation.
* Missed classes without 24 hours' notice will be charged the class fee.
MAKEUP CLASSES
For Patti's guided-sew classes, we offer makeups with at least 24 hrs' notice.
Patti's students have a year to make up a missed class.
* Because of the fixed structure of the Beginner curriculum, beginner sewing classes cannot be made up.
We do not offer refunds for last-minute cancellations or no-shows.
Students are responsible for checking the website for openings and emailing [email protected] to reserve a class.
Payment for a previous month's classes does not carry over to the following month, except for a makeup.
SINGLE/EXTRA CLASSES
To schedule a single or extra class, students should check the homepage for openings, then contact me in person or by email ([email protected]) to reserve a space. No texts, please.
SNOW/Bad Weather Cancellation Policy:
Conditions under which we cancel classes:
+ When driving conditions are not safe
Full session enrollments are given priority.
Students can reserve openings for single classes ($55.00) if they cannot attend the entire session.
We post available openings on the website.
You may ask to be added to a waitlist if a class is full.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Space in our classes is limited, and we often have waitlists.
* We request a 24-hour cancellation notice in person or by email; no texts, please.
* Please email [email protected] at least 24 hours before your class to notify us of your cancellation.
* Missed classes without 24 hours' notice will be charged the class fee.
MAKEUP CLASSES
For Patti's guided-sew classes, we offer makeups with at least 24 hrs' notice.
Patti's students have a year to make up a missed class.
* Because of the fixed structure of the Beginner curriculum, beginner sewing classes cannot be made up.
We do not offer refunds for last-minute cancellations or no-shows.
Students are responsible for checking the website for openings and emailing [email protected] to reserve a class.
Payment for a previous month's classes does not carry over to the following month, except for a makeup.
SINGLE/EXTRA CLASSES
To schedule a single or extra class, students should check the homepage for openings, then contact me in person or by email ([email protected]) to reserve a space. No texts, please.
- Extra class is $50.00 for students currently enrolled in a session.
- A single class is $55.00 for students not currently enrolled in the session.
SNOW/Bad Weather Cancellation Policy:
Conditions under which we cancel classes:
+ When driving conditions are not safe
- When the city issues a parking ban
- When the studio loses electricity & heat
- Because of the weather/ loss of power, a canceled class means you have credit for that class
QUESTIONS
Please email [email protected]
Please email [email protected]