{"title":"Classes \u0026 Events","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe're excited to be building a strong and magical sewing community! Join us to learn sewing techniques, make fun projects, and more!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick on the classes below for full descriptions, lists of supplies you'll need, and to register online. You can also learn more by calling us at 905-373-0983. Required supplies can be purchased in-store or online.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne-on-one classes are also available. Got a new sewing machine and need to learn some of its features? Is there particular sewing technique you'd like some guidance on? \u003ca title=\"Contact\" href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact\u003c\/a\u003e or visit us to set up a personalized session!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease read our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/pages\/class-policies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClass Guidelines and Policies\u003c\/a\u003e before signing up.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mm101","title":"Machine Magic 101: Get to Know Your Sewing Machine","description":"\u003cp\u003eAre you intimidated by your sewing machine? Just got a new machine and want to learn the ins and outs? This class will get you on friendly terms with your sewing machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a sewing or machine \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003emaintenance class in, but rather a tutorial on the basic use and operation of your machine and learning the basics — threading your machine, winding a bobbin, how to insert the bobbin (correctly!), how to change and choose the appropriate needle, how to adjust stitch length \u0026amp; width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Novice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Minimum Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 years old with adult supervision.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTuesday October 6, 6:30 pm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eor\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday November 28, 1:00 pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClasses are approximately 90 to 120 minues\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Be sure to pick the correct date from the links below!)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e22 King St West, Cobourg Ontario\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe're excited to be partnering with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rosieyoungdesignstudio.com\/\" title=\"Rosie Young Design Studio\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosie Young Design Studio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to host our classes in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rosieyoungdesignstudio.com\/the-little-back-room\" title=\"The Little Back Room\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Little Back Room\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do I Need to Bring?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSewing machine in good working order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSewing machine manual — Your sewing machine manual is essential for this class. If you do not have a manual, many machine manuals can be downloaded online from the manufacturer or from \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manualslib.com\/\" title=\"manualslib.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emanualslib.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't forget to bring your foot control, power cord, and all of your machine presser feet \u0026amp; accessories;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThread snips or small scissors;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThread — 2 colours good quality thread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease label your class supplies!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your sewing machine should be in good working order. We will not be trouble shooting machine problems during this class. If you need machine service, please contact us — \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/service\"\u003ewe service most makes and models.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I Sign Up?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegister for our classes directly through Rosie Young Design Studio:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn Person\u003c\/strong\u003e — 22 King St West, Cobourg Ontario\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBy Phone\u003c\/strong\u003e — (416) 806-0427\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnline\u003c\/strong\u003e — Select your preferred date below\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rosieyoungdesignstudio.com\/product\/machine-magic-101-tuesday-6th-oct-6-30pm\/SWVG5P46CWI7ISMBZVIZXZVA\" title=\"Tuesday October 6, 6:30 pm\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTuesday October 6, 6:30 pm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rosieyoungdesignstudio.com\/product\/machine-magic-101-sat-28th-nov-2pm\/27HZBEYSDAWMJSFIXUUSIAOT\" title=\"Tuesday October 6, 6:30 pm\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSaturday November 28, 1:00 pm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sewing Machine Magic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52649699115375,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/5750\/2063\/files\/photo-1596939097613-733faff08908.jpg?v=1789654385"},{"product_id":"sc101","title":"Stitchcraft 101: Your First Project!","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a 100% beginner, learn-to-sew class for adults. No experience needed, no judgment, just you and a machine figuring it out together (with help).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis class is for you if…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyou've got a machine sitting in the closet judging you,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyou want to buy one but aren't sure you're ready to commit,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyou took home-ec decades ago and remember none of it,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyou just want to start sewing, now, with someone walking you through it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour project: a quilted sunglasses case. Small project, real skills, and you walk out with something you actually made and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this class you'll…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearn to thread and operate your machine properly,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epick up the habits that make every future project easier,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esew a straight stitch, backstitch, and turn a corner without cursing (much),\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003equilt your layers together, maybe sew a curved seam,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epress your seams like you mean it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCome in knowing nothing, leave able to sew a straight line and quilt a small project start to finish. Everything after this gets easier.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level: \u003c\/strong\u003eNovice – Familiar with the basics of a sewing machine, but little or no sewing experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday October 24, 1:00 pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThursday December 10, 6:30 pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClasses are approximately 2.5 to 3 hours\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Be sure to pick the correct date from the links below!)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e22 King St West, Cobourg Ontario\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe're excited to be partnering with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rosieyoungdesignstudio.com\/\" title=\"Rosie Young Design Studio\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosie Young Design Studio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to host our classes in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rosieyoungdesignstudio.com\/the-little-back-room\" title=\"The Little Back Room\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Little Back Room\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do I Need to Bring?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will provide the necessary fabric (your choice of 2 of 4 prints) and the batting for your project \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e come by Sewing Machine Magic to pick your fabric in advance and get some coordinating thread!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSewing machine in good working order \u003cem\u003e(bring your foot control, power cord, manual, and all your feet \u0026amp; accessories);\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra machine needles \u003cem\u003e(size 80 Universal or Microtex);\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeutral colour 50wt high quality polyester thread, plus a bobbin filled with the same;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic sewing kit — fabric scissors, small scissors or snips, seam ripper, long straight pins, marking tool like a chalk pen;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional — quilting ruler or measuring tape, sewing clips, point turner, edge\/quilting guide attachment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: \u003c\/strong\u003eBobbins aren't universal! Make sure you've got the right ones for your machine. Not sure? Visit or call us to make sure you've got what you need for class!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease label your class supplies!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your sewing machine should be in good working order. We will not be trouble shooting machine problems during this class. If you need machine service, please contact us — \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/service\"\u003ewe service most makes and models.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I Sign Up?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegister for our classes directly through Rosie Young Design Studio:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn Person\u003c\/strong\u003e — 22 King St West, Cobourg Ontario\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBy Phone\u003c\/strong\u003e — (416) 806-0427\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnline\u003c\/strong\u003e — Select your preferred date below\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rosieyoungdesignstudio.com\/product\/stitchcraft-102-quilted-sunglass-case-sat-24th-oct-1pm\/HJWLXB5ASMHYJ3HLSUP32JAU\" title=\"Saturday October 24, 1:00 pm\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSaturday October 24, 1:00 pm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rosieyoungdesignstudio.com\/product\/machine-magic-101-thurs-10th-dec-6-30pm\/N3GTW55TV73UD5WOJGJJSNS4\" title=\"Thursday December 10, 6:30 pm\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThursday December 10, 6:30 pm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sewing Machine Magic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52649782641007,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/5750\/2063\/files\/sc101.webp?v=1789666961"},{"product_id":"sc102","title":"Stitchcraft 102: Zipper Pouch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis class builds on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sewingmachinemagic.ca\/products\/sc101\" title=\"Stitchcraft 101\"\u003eStitchcraft 101\u003c\/a\u003e. If you've taken it (or you're already comfortable with a straight stitch, backstitch, and turning a corner), you're ready for this!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis class is for you if…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyou took \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sewingmachinemagic.ca\/products\/sc101\" title=\"Stitchcraft 101\"\u003eSC101\u003c\/a\u003e and want the next step,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyou can sew a straight line but zippers make you want to throw the machine across the room,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyou've never bound an edge and want to actually understand what you're doing,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyou want a project with real moving parts, not just straight seams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour project: a zippered pouch, medium size, finished at about 8\" x 4½\". Big enough for cosmetics, notions, chargers — whatever you're tired of losing in the bottom of your bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this class you'll…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efuse interfacing to your fabric so it holds its shape,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einsert a zipper properly, including stitching in the ditch and catching the tape,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econstruct and attach a tab,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebind raw edges clean, no fraying, no mess,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epress and finish it so it looks made, not just sewn.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZippers have a reputation they don't deserve. By the end of this you'll see they're not the boss of you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level: \u003c\/strong\u003eBeginner – Familiar with the basic use of a sewing machine, and understands some sewing terms and techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonday November 9, 6:00 pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSatur\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eday December 5, 1:00 pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClasses are approximately 3 to 3.5 hours\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Be sure to pick the correct date from the links below!)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e22 King St West, Cobourg Ontario\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're excited to be partnering with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rosieyoungdesignstudio.com\/\" title=\"Rosie Young Design Studio\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosie Young Design Studio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to host our classes in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rosieyoungdesignstudio.com\/the-little-back-room\" title=\"The Little Back Room\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Little Back Room\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do I Need to Bring?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll provide the fabric, zipper, interfacing, and binding, and the fabric choices coordinate with SC101 so your pieces can match if you took that class too \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e come by Sewing Machine Magic to pick your fabric in advance and get some coordinating thread!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSewing machine in good working order \u003cem\u003e(bring your foot control, power cord, manual, and all your feet \u0026amp; accessories);\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra machine needles \u003cem\u003e(size 80 Universal or Microtex);\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeutral colour 50wt high quality polyester thread, plus a bobbin filled with the same;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic sewing kit — fabric scissors, small scissors or snips, seam ripper, long straight pins, marking tool like a chalk pen;\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional — point turner, iron and ironing surface if you'd rather not press at home first\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: \u003c\/strong\u003eBobbins aren't universal! Make sure you've got the right ones for your machine. Not sure? Visit or call us to make sure you've got what you need for class!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease label your class supplies!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your sewing machine should be in good working order. We will not be trouble shooting machine problems during this class. If you need machine service, please contact us — \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/service\"\u003ewe service most makes and models.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I Sign Up?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegister for our classes directly through Rosie Young Design Studio:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn Person\u003c\/strong\u003e — 22 King St West, Cobourg Ontario\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBy Phone\u003c\/strong\u003e — (416) 806-0427\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnline\u003c\/strong\u003e — Select your preferred date below\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rosieyoungdesignstudio.com\/product\/stitchcraft-102-mon-9th-nov-6pm-\/S5S2FOUAWQWMVMTVEZYZSFMO\" title=\"Monday November 9, 6:00 pm\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMonday November 9, 6:00 pm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rosieyoungdesignstudio.com\/product\/stitchcraft-102-sun-5th-dec-1pm\/SBXWGNCFSPCLKDRUHTRYT42F\" title=\"Saturday December 5, 1:00 pm\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSaturday December 5, 1:00 pm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sewing Machine Magic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53489277829487,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/5750\/2063\/files\/sc102.webp?v=1789666661"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/5750\/2063\/collections\/photo-1596939097613-733faff08908.jpg?v=1789739714","url":"https:\/\/sewingmachinemagic.ca\/collections\/classes.oembed","provider":"Sewing Machine Magic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}