Have you always wanted to learn how to sew, but didn’t know where to start?

Maybe you have a sewing machine that’s been collecting dust, or you’re looking to refresh a skill you haven’t used in years. Whatever your experience level, you’ll find a fun, supportive space here to learn, create, and connect.

Patsy has been sewing since 2005 and is a well-known bridal and formal wear seamstress in Calgary, Alberta. With years of expertise and a passion for teaching, she’ll guide you step by step through the ins and outs of the sewing world. From the basics to advanced techniques, you’ll build confidence while making something you’re proud of, plus, you’ll meet new friends along the way!

Classes

Introductory - $60

Upon completion of this class, you will have a free Unravel Creations Sewing Kit, basic knowledge of the machine, and a certificate of completion.

Age: 15+
Time: 2 Hours
Prerequisites: Not Required

    • Introduction to your Unravel Creations Sewing Kit

    • Sewing Machine 101

    • Hand Stitching

    • Body Measurements

    • Sewing Machine

    • Unravel Creations Sewing Kit (included)

Beginner - $150

Upon completion of this class, you will know how to sew basic stitches. You will be making an apron with ties, a pocket, and a ruffle or straight trim. You will also receive a certificate of completion.

Age: 15+
Time: 3 Sessions (1 Hour once a week)
Prerequisites: Introductory Class or equivalent experience

    • Straight and Zigzag stitch

    • Sewing a curved line

    • Gathering/Ruffling fabrics

    • Sewing Machine

    • Unravel Creations Sewing Kit

    • The following will be provided or you can bring your own:

    • 1.5 meters of cotton

    • Two packages of matching double folded bias tape

Intermediate - $250

Upon completion of this class, you will know how to sew buttons and button holes, and all kinds of zippers. You will be making a sewing machine organizer with a button closure pocket and a zipper closure pocket. You will also get a certificate of completion.

Age: 15+
Time: 3 Sessions (2 hours once a week)
Prerequisites: Beginner Class or equivalent experience

    • Sewing a button and buttonhole

    • Sewing a visible zipper

    • Sewing an invisible zipper

    • Sewing an overlap zipper

    • Sewing Machine

    • Unravel Creations Sewing Kit

    • The following will be provided or you can bring your own:

    • 0.5 meters of cotton

    • Two packs of matching double folded bias tape

    • One 1” button

    • One regular 6” or longer zipper

Advanced - $250

Upon completion of this class, you will be able to read, understand, and use a commercial paper pattern. You will be making a sling/fanny pack with a zipper, buckles, and pockets. You will also get a certificate of completion.

Age: 15+
Time: 3 Sessions (2 hours once a week)
Prerequisites: Intermediate Class or equivalent experience

    • Read and understand a commercial paper pattern

    • Laying a pattern correctly on the fabric

    • Prep and cut a paper pattern

    • How to install buckles

    • Sewing Machine

    • Unravel Creations Sewing Kit

    • The following will be provided or you can bring your own:

    • Outer Fabric: 0.7 metres of cotton

    • Inner Lining: 0.7 metres of cotton

    • 1.6 metres of fusible interfacing

    • 1.5 metres of 1” webbing

    • 0.3 metres of 1/4'“ elastic

    • Two 9” zippers

    • Two 7” zippers

    • Two 1” d-rings

    • One slide buckle

    • One 1” swirl clasp

    • One parachute clip

Bundled Classes - $650

Upon completion of this class, you will have:

  • A free Unravel Creations Sewing Kit

  • An apron, a sewing organizer, and a sling/fanny pack.

  • Certificates of completion of each class

Age: 15+
Time: 10 sessions (1-2 hours once a week)
Prerequisites: Not required

    • Introduction to your Unravel Creations sewing kit

    • Sewing machine 101

    • Hand stitching

    • Body measurements

    • Straight and zigzag stitches

    • Sew a curved line

    • Gathering/ruffling fabrics

    • Sew a button and buttonholes

    • Install d-rings, buckles, swirl clasp, and parachute clip

    • Read and understand a commercial paper pattern

    • Laying a pattern correctly on the fabric

    • Prep and cut a paper pattern

    • Sewing Machine

    • Unravel Creations Sewing Kit

    • The following will be provided or you can bring your own:

    • 1.5 meters of cotton

    • Two packages of matching double folded bias tape

    0.5 meters of cotton

    Two packs of matching double folded bias tape

    One 1” button

    One regular 6” or longer zipper

    Outer Fabric: 0.7 metres of cotton

    Inner Lining: 0.7 metres of cotton

    1.6 metres of fusible interfacing

    1.5 metres of 1” webbing

    0.3 metres of 1/4'“ elastic

    Two 9” zippers

    Two 7” zippers

    Two 1” d-rings

    One slide buckle

    One 1” swirl clasp

    One parachute clip

Alterations - $200

Upon completion of this class, you will have learned how to do a fitting and some basic alterations. You will also get a certificate of completion.

Age: 15+
Time: 3 sessions (2 Hours once a week)
Prerequisites: Beginner class or equivalent experience

    • How to do a fitting

    • How to do a european hem on jeans and regular hem on pants

    • How to do a blind hem by hand on dress pants

    • How to let out or take in a garment

    • Sewing Machine

    • Unravel Creations Sewing Kit

    • A pair of jeans that are too long

    • A pair of dress pants that are too long

    • A plain garment that needs to be taken in or let out

Workshops

Tote Bag - $95

Upon completion of this workshop, you will have completed a custom Tote Bag.

Age: 15+
Time: 2 sessions (2 hours once a week)
Prerequisites: Beginner class or equivalent experience

    • How to use a premade pattern

    • How to add a lining to a bag

    • How to topstitch

  • Sewing Machine

    Unravel Creations Sewing Kit

    0.5 metres of non-stretchy woven heavy weight fabric

    0.5 metres of non-stretchy light weight lining

    1 meter of 1” inch heavy duty nylon webbing

Memory Bear - $200

Upon completion of this workshop, you will have a beautiful keep sake teddy bear made out of your loved one’s garments.

Age: 15+
Time: 3 Sessions (2 hours once a week)
Prerequisites: Beginner Class or equivalent experience

    • How to use a premade pattern

    • How to sew 3D shapes

    • How to handstitch

    • How to sew on buttons

    • How to use stuffing

  • Sewing Machine

    Unravel Creations Sewing Kit

    One adult shirt or two baby/kids’ garments

    Two buttons for eyes

    One bag of polyfil stuffing

Memory Bunny - $200

Upon completion of this workshop, you will have a beautiful keep sake bunny made out of your loved one’s garments.

Age: 15+
Time: 3 Sessions (2 hours once a week)
Prerequisites: Beginner Class or equivalent experience

    • How to use a premade pattern

    • How to sew 3D shapes

    • How to handstitch

    • How to sew on buttons

    • How to use stuffing

  • Sewing Machine

    Unravel Creations Sewing Kit

    1 adult shirt or 2 baby/kids’ garments

    2 buttons for eyes

    1 bag of polyfil stuffing

BYOP - $60

Bring your own project.

Do you have a sewing project you have been meaning to start or finish but need some help or guidance? Do you need a bigger space to be able to cut out your project? Bring your own project and we can help you through the whole process.

Age: 15+
Time: 2 hours
Prerequisites: Advanced Class or equivalent experience

    • We will assist you with as little or as much as you need

  • Unravel Creations Sewing Kit

    Your own project

    Sewing Machine

    Thread (provided)

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Fall classes start in November 2025