Sewing & Quilting Classes For Beginners Near Me
If you are searching for quilting classes for beginners near me, Welcome to The University of Sewing, where we offer beginner sewing and quilting classes to anyone interested in learning the art of sewing.
If you have ever wanted to learn how to sew, quilt, or create your own garments from scratch, then our beginner sewing classes are the perfect place to start. Our classes are designed to introduce you to the basic principles of sewing, including how to use a sewing machine, reading patterns, and stitching techniques.
Our beginner quilting classes are also ideal for anyone who is new to the world of quilting. You'll learn how to select fabrics, cut and piece together fabric squares, and create beautiful quilt designs.
Our instructors are experienced and passionate about sharing their knowledge of sewing and quilting with beginners. We provide a supportive and friendly environment where you can learn at your own pace and ask any questions you may have.
No matter your age or skill level, our beginner sewing classes and beginner quilting classes are the perfect way to start your journey into the world of sewing. So come and join us at The University of Sewing and discover the joy and satisfaction of creating something beautiful with your own two hands.
Classes for Beginners
2026: Annual Club: B990/790 Club (Meeting via Zoom) 2026
- Jul 22, 2026 10:30 am
- Jul 22, 2026 10:30 am
2026: Annual Club: B990/790 Club (Meeting via Zoom) 2026 - Jul 22, 2026 10:30 am
This monthly club will feature the Bernina 990 and 790PRO. The University of Sewing has all kindsof people who sew apparel, quilter, and crafts - we want to make sure we are appealing to all 3 groups in this club!
Cost: $ 499.00
This monthly club will feature the Bernina 990 and 790PRO. The University of Sewing has all kindsof people who sew apparel, quilter, and crafts - we want to make sure we are appealing to all 3 groups in this club!
Cost: $ 499.00
2026 Bernina Software V9 Building Blocks
- Jul 27, 2026 10:30 am
- Jul 27, 2026 10:30 am
2026 Bernina Software V9 Building Blocks - Jul 27, 2026 10:30 am
Learn to Create your own embroidery designs! Meets in person or via Zoom. Get in depth knowledge of your V9 Software Creator or Designer Includes Code Card for BERNINA Software Building Blocks, 6 lessons with a 2 year access.
Cost: $ 150.00
Learn to Create your own embroidery designs! Meets in person or via Zoom. Get in depth knowledge of your V9 Software Creator or Designer Includes Code Card for BERNINA Software Building Blocks, 6 lessons with a 2 year access.
Cost: $ 150.00
2026 Embroidery On Everything Fun Club ANNUAL Membership
- Aug 05, 2026 10:30 am
- Aug 05, 2026 10:30 am
2026 Embroidery On Everything Fun Club ANNUAL Membership - Aug 05, 2026 10:30 am
This is the Club membership for all 12 lessons in 2026
Cost: $ 300.00
This is the Club membership for all 12 lessons in 2026
Cost: $ 300.00
University of Sewing's Sewcial Bee!
- Jan 18, 2027 01:00 pm
- Jan 18, 2027 01:00 pm
University of Sewing's Sewcial Bee! - Jan 18, 2027 01:00 pm
Join the staff of the University of Sewing every third Monday of the month for our brand new Sewcial Bee!
Cost: $ FREE
Join the staff of the University of Sewing every third Monday of the month for our brand new Sewcial Bee!
Cost: $ FREE
Beginner Friendly: Garment Class: Introduction to Making Clothes
- Jul 23, 2026 05:00 pm
- Jul 23, 2026 05:00 pm
Beginner Friendly: Garment Class: Introduction to Making Clothes - Jul 23, 2026 05:00 pm
Learn to sew your clothes, with wardrobe-building courses that take you from complete beginner to completely confident. This 7 week beginner friendly course is designed to teach garment sewing techniques while making a top, a simple kimono robe/jacket and a pair of pants.
Cost: $ 250.00
Learn to sew your clothes, with wardrobe-building courses that take you from complete beginner to completely confident. This 7 week beginner friendly course is designed to teach garment sewing techniques while making a top, a simple kimono robe/jacket and a pair of pants.
Cost: $ 250.00
Beginner Friendly: Making a Tote Bag
- Jul 28, 2026 05:00 pm
- Jul 28, 2026 05:00 pm
Beginner Friendly: Making a Tote Bag - Jul 28, 2026 05:00 pm
Perfect for beginners, this hands-on sewing class will guide students through the process of creating a functional tote bag while learning essential sewing techniques. Students will gain confidence using a sewing machine and develop foundational skills that can be applied to future sewing projects.
Cost: $ 35.00
Perfect for beginners, this hands-on sewing class will guide students through the process of creating a functional tote bag while learning essential sewing techniques. Students will gain confidence using a sewing machine and develop foundational skills that can be applied to future sewing projects.
Cost: $ 35.00
Beginner Friendly: Making a Drawstring Bag
- Aug 15, 2026 10:30 am
- Aug 15, 2026 10:30 am
Beginner Friendly: Making a Drawstring Bag - Aug 15, 2026 10:30 am
Perfect for beginners, this hands-on sewing class will introduce students to essential machine-sewing skills while creating a practical drawstring bag.
Cost: $ 35.00
Perfect for beginners, this hands-on sewing class will introduce students to essential machine-sewing skills while creating a practical drawstring bag.
Cost: $ 35.00
Embroidery Class: Intro To Machine Embroidery
- Aug 18, 2026 11:30 am
- Aug 18, 2026 11:30 am
Embroidery Class: Intro To Machine Embroidery - Aug 18, 2026 11:30 am
This is the class you want to take just after you bought your machine and before the Embroidery Mastery Class! If you bought your machine at the University of Sewing you get this class for free.
Cost: $ 40.00
This is the class you want to take just after you bought your machine and before the Embroidery Mastery Class! If you bought your machine at the University of Sewing you get this class for free.
Cost: $ 40.00
Beginner Friendly: Introducing the Sewing Machine
- Aug 18, 2026 05:00 pm
- Aug 18, 2026 05:00 pm
Beginner Friendly: Introducing the Sewing Machine - Aug 18, 2026 05:00 pm
Learning to use your sewing machine is the first level of learning to sew!
Cost: $ 40.00
Learning to use your sewing machine is the first level of learning to sew!
Cost: $ 40.00
Beginner Friendly: Introduction to Color Theory for Quilters
- Aug 21, 2026 10:30 am
- Aug 21, 2026 10:30 am
Beginner Friendly: Introduction to Color Theory for Quilters - Aug 21, 2026 10:30 am
Learn about the basics of Color Theory, and create a fabric-based collage project that will stretch your concept of how to use color in your quilts!
Cost: $ 70.00
Learn about the basics of Color Theory, and create a fabric-based collage project that will stretch your concept of how to use color in your quilts!
Cost: $ 70.00
Beginner Friendly: Making a Zipper Pouch
- Sep 01, 2026 05:00 pm
- Sep 01, 2026 05:00 pm
Beginner Friendly: Making a Zipper Pouch - Sep 01, 2026 05:00 pm
Perfect for beginners, this hands-on sewing class will introduce students to essential machine-sewing skills while creating a practical quilted zipper pouch.
Cost: $ 35.00
Perfect for beginners, this hands-on sewing class will introduce students to essential machine-sewing skills while creating a practical quilted zipper pouch.
Cost: $ 35.00
Beginner Friendly: Introducing the Sewing Machine
- Sep 19, 2026 10:30 am
- Sep 19, 2026 10:30 am
Beginner Friendly: Introducing the Sewing Machine - Sep 19, 2026 10:30 am
Learning to use your sewing machine is the first level of learning to sew!
Cost: $ 40.00
Learning to use your sewing machine is the first level of learning to sew!
Cost: $ 40.00
Beginner Friendly: Making a Tote Bag
- Sep 22, 2026 05:00 pm
- Sep 22, 2026 05:00 pm
Beginner Friendly: Making a Tote Bag - Sep 22, 2026 05:00 pm
Perfect for beginners, this hands-on sewing class will guide students through the process of creating a functional tote bag while learning essential sewing techniques. Students will gain confidence using a sewing machine and develop foundational skills that can be applied to future sewing projects.
Cost: $ 35.00
Perfect for beginners, this hands-on sewing class will guide students through the process of creating a functional tote bag while learning essential sewing techniques. Students will gain confidence using a sewing machine and develop foundational skills that can be applied to future sewing projects.
Cost: $ 35.00
Beginner Friendly: Making a Drawstring Bag
- Oct 06, 2026 05:00 pm
- Oct 06, 2026 05:00 pm
Beginner Friendly: Making a Drawstring Bag - Oct 06, 2026 05:00 pm
Perfect for beginners, this hands-on sewing class will introduce students to essential machine-sewing skills while creating a practical drawstring bag.
Cost: $ 35.00
Perfect for beginners, this hands-on sewing class will introduce students to essential machine-sewing skills while creating a practical drawstring bag.
Cost: $ 35.00
Embroidery Class: Intro To Machine Embroidery
- Oct 09, 2026 10:30 am
- Oct 09, 2026 10:30 am
Embroidery Class: Intro To Machine Embroidery - Oct 09, 2026 10:30 am
This is the class you want to take just after you bought your machine and before the Embroidery Mastery Class! If you bought your machine at the University of Sewing you get this class for free.
Cost: $ 40.00
This is the class you want to take just after you bought your machine and before the Embroidery Mastery Class! If you bought your machine at the University of Sewing you get this class for free.
Cost: $ 40.00
Beginner Friendly: Introducing the Sewing Machine
- Oct 20, 2026 05:00 pm
- Oct 20, 2026 05:00 pm
Beginner Friendly: Introducing the Sewing Machine - Oct 20, 2026 05:00 pm
Learning to use your sewing machine is the first level of learning to sew!
Cost: $ 40.00
Learning to use your sewing machine is the first level of learning to sew!
Cost: $ 40.00
Beginner Friendly: Making a Zipper Pouch
- Oct 31, 2026 10:30 am
- Oct 31, 2026 10:30 am
Beginner Friendly: Making a Zipper Pouch - Oct 31, 2026 10:30 am
Perfect for beginners, this hands-on sewing class will introduce students to essential machine-sewing skills while creating a practical quilted zipper pouch.
Cost: $ 35.00
Perfect for beginners, this hands-on sewing class will introduce students to essential machine-sewing skills while creating a practical quilted zipper pouch.
Cost: $ 35.00
Beginner Friendly: Introducing the Sewing Machine
- Nov 14, 2026 10:30 am
- Nov 14, 2026 10:30 am
Beginner Friendly: Introducing the Sewing Machine - Nov 14, 2026 10:30 am
Learning to use your sewing machine is the first level of learning to sew!
Cost: $ 40.00
Learning to use your sewing machine is the first level of learning to sew!
Cost: $ 40.00
Embroidery Class: Intro To Machine Embroidery
- Nov 18, 2026 11:30 am
- Nov 18, 2026 11:30 am
Embroidery Class: Intro To Machine Embroidery - Nov 18, 2026 11:30 am
This is the class you want to take just after you bought your machine and before the Embroidery Mastery Class! If you bought your machine at the University of Sewing you get this class for free.
Cost: $ 40.00
This is the class you want to take just after you bought your machine and before the Embroidery Mastery Class! If you bought your machine at the University of Sewing you get this class for free.
Cost: $ 40.00
Beginner Friendly: Introducing the Sewing Machine
- Dec 12, 2026 10:30 am
- Dec 12, 2026 10:30 am
Beginner Friendly: Introducing the Sewing Machine - Dec 12, 2026 10:30 am
Learning to use your sewing machine is the first level of learning to sew!
Cost: $ 40.00
Learning to use your sewing machine is the first level of learning to sew!
Cost: $ 40.00
Embroidery: Making Sense of the Computer and Embroidery Files
- Sep 30, 2026 01:30 pm
- Sep 30, 2026 01:30 pm
Embroidery: Making Sense of the Computer and Embroidery Files - Sep 30, 2026 01:30 pm
Learn to download, organize, and transfer your precious designs!
Cost: $ 25.00
Learn to download, organize, and transfer your precious designs!
Cost: $ 25.00
Getting to Know the New QMatic 4.0
- Aug 08, 2026 12:00 pm
- Aug 08, 2026 12:00 pm
Getting to Know the New QMatic 4.0 - Aug 08, 2026 12:00 pm
The NEW QMatic 4.0 update is here! Come and see all of the new features this free upgrade has to offer.
Cost: $ FREE
The NEW QMatic 4.0 update is here! Come and see all of the new features this free upgrade has to offer.
Cost: $ FREE
Embroidery: Free Standing Lace Embroidery Earrings
- Aug 27, 2026 10:30 am
- Aug 27, 2026 10:30 am
Embroidery: Free Standing Lace Embroidery Earrings - Aug 27, 2026 10:30 am
Make a pair of quilting themed earrings in class. The secret is in the stabilizers!
Cost: $ 40.00
Make a pair of quilting themed earrings in class. The secret is in the stabilizers!
Cost: $ 40.00
Embroidery: Free Standing Lace Embroidery Earrings
- Sep 10, 2026 10:30 am
- Sep 10, 2026 10:30 am
Embroidery: Free Standing Lace Embroidery Earrings - Sep 10, 2026 10:30 am
Make a pair of quilting themed earrings in class. The secret is in the stabilizers!
Cost: $ 40.00
Make a pair of quilting themed earrings in class. The secret is in the stabilizers!
Cost: $ 40.00
OESD Embroiderer's Test Kitchen Event
- Sep 11, 2026 10:30 am
- Sep 11, 2026 10:30 am
OESD Embroiderer's Test Kitchen Event - Sep 11, 2026 10:30 am
Join us for a special one or two day event, learning about all of OESD's embroidery products.
Cost: $ 79.00
Join us for a special one or two day event, learning about all of OESD's embroidery products.
Cost: $ 79.00
OESD Embroiderer's Test Kitchen Event
- Sep 12, 2026 10:30 am
- Sep 12, 2026 10:30 am
OESD Embroiderer's Test Kitchen Event - Sep 12, 2026 10:30 am
Join us for a special one or two day event, learning about all of OESD's embroidery products.
Cost: $ 79.00
Join us for a special one or two day event, learning about all of OESD's embroidery products.
Cost: $ 79.00
Event: B 990 Webinar & Demo--Event!
- Jul 28, 2026 01:00 pm
- Jul 28, 2026 01:00 pm
Event: B 990 Webinar & Demo--Event! - Jul 28, 2026 01:00 pm
Have you been hearing about the amazing B 990, but have not yet taken the time to get to know this incredible, powerful, user friendly machine? Then this is the free event for you!
Cost: $ 25.00
Have you been hearing about the amazing B 990, but have not yet taken the time to get to know this incredible, powerful, user friendly machine? Then this is the free event for you!
Cost: $ 25.00
Event: Quilting In the Hoop Introduction to 7 Pro Series Machines
- Aug 22, 2026 11:00 am
- Aug 22, 2026 11:00 am
Event: Quilting In the Hoop Introduction to 7 Pro Series Machines - Aug 22, 2026 11:00 am
This is your opportunity to try out the new 7Pro Bernina Sewing/Embroidery machines!
Cost: $ 60.00
This is your opportunity to try out the new 7Pro Bernina Sewing/Embroidery machines!
Cost: $ 60.00
Event: B 990 Webinar & Demo--Event!
- Aug 25, 2026 01:00 pm
- Aug 25, 2026 01:00 pm
Event: B 990 Webinar & Demo--Event! - Aug 25, 2026 01:00 pm
Have you been hearing about the amazing B 990, but have not yet taken the time to get to know this incredible, powerful, user friendly machine? Then this is the free event for you!
Cost: $ 25.00
Have you been hearing about the amazing B 990, but have not yet taken the time to get to know this incredible, powerful, user friendly machine? Then this is the free event for you!
Cost: $ 25.00
Event: B 990 Webinar & Demo--Event!
- Sep 22, 2026 01:00 pm
- Sep 22, 2026 01:00 pm
Event: B 990 Webinar & Demo--Event! - Sep 22, 2026 01:00 pm
Have you been hearing about the amazing B 990, but have not yet taken the time to get to know this incredible, powerful, user friendly machine? Then this is the free event for you!
Cost: $ 25.00
Have you been hearing about the amazing B 990, but have not yet taken the time to get to know this incredible, powerful, user friendly machine? Then this is the free event for you!
Cost: $ 25.00
Garment Class: Garment Pattern Fitting Workshop Semi-Private With Margaret
- Aug 27, 2026 01:00 pm
- Aug 27, 2026 01:00 pm
Garment Class: Garment Pattern Fitting Workshop Semi-Private With Margaret - Aug 27, 2026 01:00 pm
Get some help with your pattern fitting for a really successful garment. This Class is limited to only 2 people for focused attention. Please read the class description to know how to prepare.
Cost: $ 75.00
Get some help with your pattern fitting for a really successful garment. This Class is limited to only 2 people for focused attention. Please read the class description to know how to prepare.
Cost: $ 75.00
Garment Class: Garment Pattern Fitting Workshop
- Sep 04, 2026 12:00 pm
- Sep 04, 2026 12:00 pm
Garment Class: Garment Pattern Fitting Workshop - Sep 04, 2026 12:00 pm
Get some help with your pattern fitting for a really successful garment. Please read the class description so you understand how to prepare for this class.
Cost: $ 75.00
Get some help with your pattern fitting for a really successful garment. Please read the class description so you understand how to prepare for this class.
Cost: $ 75.00
Garment Class: Garment Pattern Fitting Workshop
- Oct 02, 2026 12:00 pm
- Oct 02, 2026 12:00 pm
Garment Class: Garment Pattern Fitting Workshop - Oct 02, 2026 12:00 pm
Get some help with your pattern fitting for a really successful garment. Please read the class description so you understand how to prepare for this class.
Cost: $ 75.00
Get some help with your pattern fitting for a really successful garment. Please read the class description so you understand how to prepare for this class.
Cost: $ 75.00
Garment Class: Garment Pattern Fitting Workshop
- Nov 07, 2026 12:00 pm
- Nov 07, 2026 12:00 pm
Garment Class: Garment Pattern Fitting Workshop - Nov 07, 2026 12:00 pm
Get some help with your pattern fitting for a really successful garment. Please read the class description so you understand how to prepare for this class.
Cost: $ 75.00
Get some help with your pattern fitting for a really successful garment. Please read the class description so you understand how to prepare for this class.
Cost: $ 75.00
Garment Class: Garment Pattern Fitting Workshop Semi-Private With Margaret
- Dec 16, 2026 01:00 pm
- Dec 16, 2026 01:00 pm
Garment Class: Garment Pattern Fitting Workshop Semi-Private With Margaret - Dec 16, 2026 01:00 pm
Get some help with your pattern fitting for a really successful garment. This Class is limited to only 2 people for focused attention. Please read the class description to know how to prepare.
Cost: $ 75.00
Get some help with your pattern fitting for a really successful garment. This Class is limited to only 2 people for focused attention. Please read the class description to know how to prepare.
Cost: $ 75.00
Learn your Machine: BERNINA Mastery Sewing
- Aug 13, 2026 10:30 am
- Aug 13, 2026 10:30 am
Learn your Machine: BERNINA Mastery Sewing - Aug 13, 2026 10:30 am
Mastery class. Bernina Sewing Mastery Class for all 3-7 Machines. Please read the class description to understand what we will cover.
Cost: $ 15.00
Mastery class. Bernina Sewing Mastery Class for all 3-7 Machines. Please read the class description to understand what we will cover.
Cost: $ 15.00
Learn your Machine: BERNINA Mastery Embroidery 2 sessions
- Aug 19, 2026 01:30 pm
- Aug 19, 2026 01:30 pm
Learn your Machine: BERNINA Mastery Embroidery 2 sessions - Aug 19, 2026 01:30 pm
Mastery Class for the Benrina Embroidery Unit machines
Cost: $ 30.00
Mastery Class for the Benrina Embroidery Unit machines
Cost: $ 30.00
Learn your Machine: BERNINA Mastery Sewing
- Sep 26, 2026 10:30 am
- Sep 26, 2026 10:30 am
Learn your Machine: BERNINA Mastery Sewing - Sep 26, 2026 10:30 am
Mastery class. Bernina Sewing Mastery Class for all 3-7 Machines. Please read the class description to understand what we will cover.
Cost: $ 15.00
Mastery class. Bernina Sewing Mastery Class for all 3-7 Machines. Please read the class description to understand what we will cover.
Cost: $ 15.00
Learn your Machine: BERNINA Mastery Embroidery All Day Version
- Oct 17, 2026 10:30 am
- Oct 17, 2026 10:30 am
Learn your Machine: BERNINA Mastery Embroidery All Day Version - Oct 17, 2026 10:30 am
Mastery Class for the Embroidery Unit machines
Cost: $ 30.00
Mastery Class for the Embroidery Unit machines
Cost: $ 30.00
Learn your Machine: BERNINA Mastery Sewing
- Oct 21, 2026 10:30 am
- Oct 21, 2026 10:30 am
Learn your Machine: BERNINA Mastery Sewing - Oct 21, 2026 10:30 am
Mastery class. Bernina Sewing Mastery Class for all 3-7 Machines. Please read the class description to understand what we will cover.
Cost: $ 15.00
Mastery class. Bernina Sewing Mastery Class for all 3-7 Machines. Please read the class description to understand what we will cover.
Cost: $ 15.00
Learn your Machine: BERNINA Mastery Sewing
- Nov 20, 2026 10:30 am
- Nov 20, 2026 10:30 am
Learn your Machine: BERNINA Mastery Sewing - Nov 20, 2026 10:30 am
Mastery class. Bernina Sewing Mastery Class for all 3-7 Machines. Please read the class description to understand what we will cover.
Cost: $ 15.00
Mastery class. Bernina Sewing Mastery Class for all 3-7 Machines. Please read the class description to understand what we will cover.
Cost: $ 15.00
Learn your Machine: BERNINA Mastery Embroidery All Day Version
- Dec 04, 2026 10:30 am
- Dec 04, 2026 10:30 am
Learn your Machine: BERNINA Mastery Embroidery All Day Version - Dec 04, 2026 10:30 am
Mastery Class for the Embroidery Unit machines
Cost: $ 30.00
Mastery Class for the Embroidery Unit machines
Cost: $ 30.00
Learn your Machine: BERNINA Mastery Sewing
- Dec 05, 2026 10:30 am
- Dec 05, 2026 10:30 am
Learn your Machine: BERNINA Mastery Sewing - Dec 05, 2026 10:30 am
Mastery class. Bernina Sewing Mastery Class for all 3-7 Machines. Please read the class description to understand what we will cover.
Cost: $ 15.00
Mastery class. Bernina Sewing Mastery Class for all 3-7 Machines. Please read the class description to understand what we will cover.
Cost: $ 15.00
Quilting: Organic Free Motion Quilting on Your Domestic
- Aug 12, 2026 01:30 pm
- Aug 12, 2026 01:30 pm
Quilting: Organic Free Motion Quilting on Your Domestic - Aug 12, 2026 01:30 pm
Learn free motion quilting techniques on your domestic machine.
Cost: $ 60.00
Learn free motion quilting techniques on your domestic machine.
Cost: $ 60.00
Quilting: Quilting for Beginners!
- Sep 01, 2026 10:30 am
- Sep 01, 2026 10:30 am
Quilting: Quilting for Beginners! - Sep 01, 2026 10:30 am
New to Quilting? This class will take you through the process of making your first quilt.
Cost: $ 125.00
New to Quilting? This class will take you through the process of making your first quilt.
Cost: $ 125.00
Quilting: Organic Free Motion Quilting on Your Domestic
- Oct 08, 2026 01:30 pm
- Oct 08, 2026 01:30 pm
Quilting: Organic Free Motion Quilting on Your Domestic - Oct 08, 2026 01:30 pm
Learn free motion quilting techniques on your domestic machine.
Cost: $ 60.00
Learn free motion quilting techniques on your domestic machine.
Cost: $ 60.00
Quilting: Quilting for Beginners!
- Oct 27, 2026 10:30 am
- Oct 27, 2026 10:30 am
Quilting: Quilting for Beginners! - Oct 27, 2026 10:30 am
New to Quilting? This class will take you through the process of making your first quilt.
Cost: $ 125.00
New to Quilting? This class will take you through the process of making your first quilt.
Cost: $ 125.00