Late Hours & DIY Sewing Lab begin this Weds.

New Extended Business Hours Wednesdays

We are excited to announce our new, extended business hours for the summer. Starting this Wednesday, we will be open until 7:30 pm!

DIY Sewing Lab hosted by Bee

New to sewing, or need any help with a project? During our new drop-in hours from 5:00-7:30pm, you can bring in a project and receive support to accomplish your sewing goals. See more about this class here or read below.

For this class, we offer a sliding scale rate of $5-10/hr for help with projects & use of materials. Additionally, this class is NOTAFLOF (No One Turned Away For Lack of Funds)

 

About the Lab

Patrons Sewing @ The Fabrica in Santa Cruz, CA

Receive one-on-one attention from staff with a range of experience in sewing, basic tailoring, and garment construction skills. Learn and get help with:

• Proficient use of sewing machine basic functions.
• Setting the correct thread tension for your project's fabric and weight.
• Reading patterns & altering garments to fit your proportions and preferences.
• Resourceful D.I.Y. mending, tailoring, and fashion design skills. 

Skill Level:	Beginner + All levels. Please Note: Young adults ages 13+ can participate in the Lab. Patrons are helped on a first-come/first-serve basis.
Materials Included:	Sewing machines. Basic sewing supplies are available for reasonable cost here at the store.
Requirements:	Basic Sewing Kits are Required for All Classes. Your project & required materials.
Instructor:	Bee is an "advanced amateur" sewer of many years. She has training as a seamstress from fashion school programs, but it mostly self-taught. In 2010, she co-founded the The Fabrica: Community Arts & Salvage Workshop in Santa Cruz, CA

 

 

Sewing Basics Kits

Sewing Basics Kit Recommendation

Summer sewing season is here, and we have a calendar of classes ready to help you learn to sew. Because our classes ask students to come prepared with their own Sewing Basics Kit, we've put a list together to help you better collect, gather, and find for purchase in our shop, all that you need to succeed.  

Also, receive 15% off your items when making a purchase during class hours when participating.

We recommend the list below.  For classes, please see full-descriptions for what to bring, what is provided, and any special materials needed for projects. Please mark all items brought to class with your name so they return home with you and we can return them to you if left behind.

• Hand-sewing needles
• Thread (appropriate colors for the project)
• Scissors/Shears
• Pins
• Marking pen for fabric
• Seam ripper
• Measuring tape
• Container to hold these supplies

Summer Sewing Season 2014

Dear friends, customers, and community, 

Summer sewing season officially begins Monday, June 16th, with the launch of our first Kids Summer Sewing Camp session for 2014. In addition to our kids camps, we have a collection of exciting sewing classes for all levels, ages, and interests booked from now until August. 

We encourage you to visit our website and check out our Classes page to see more information. You can also view our Google Calendar of events and scheduled classes directly through this link here. With this calendar, you can now share and sync classes, set reminders, and print a hard copy for your reference. 

truly,
The HRSV Staff