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
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| 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 |

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