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
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Introduction to your Unravel Creations Sewing Kit
Sewing Machine 101
Hand Stitching
Body Measurements
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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
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Straight and Zigzag stitch
Sewing a curved line
Gathering/Ruffling fabrics
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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
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Sewing a button and buttonhole
Sewing a visible zipper
Sewing an invisible zipper
Sewing an overlap zipper
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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
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Read and understand a commercial paper pattern
Laying a pattern correctly on the fabric
Prep and cut a paper pattern
How to install buckles
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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How to use a premade pattern
How to add a lining to a bag
How to topstitch
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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
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How to use a premade pattern
How to sew 3D shapes
How to handstitch
How to sew on buttons
How to use stuffing
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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
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How to use a premade pattern
How to sew 3D shapes
How to handstitch
How to sew on buttons
How to use stuffing
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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
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We will assist you with as little or as much as you need
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Unravel Creations Sewing Kit
Your own project
Sewing Machine
Thread (provided)