Adult’s Summer Sewing Camp

Build the Skills Behind Beautiful Sewing

Every sewist has techniques they avoid or wish they understood better. Maybe it’s installing a zipper. Choosing the right interfacing. Sewing professional-looking pockets. Or finally making a pair of pants that truly fit.

Our Adult Summer Camps were created to help you overcome those hurdles one skill at a time.

Rather than simply completing another project, you’ll build the techniques, understanding, and confidence that become part of your sewing toolbox every time you sit down at your machine. These are the skills you’ll use again and again throughout your sewing journey.

Summer is the perfect time to slow down, focus on one technique at a time, and invest in yourself as a sewist. Whether you’re learning something completely new or finally mastering a skill you’ve struggled with for years, these focused workshops provide the opportunity to ask questions, practice without pressure, and develop confidence that lasts long after class is over.

At Sewing and Fitting Mentor, we believe the best way to learn is to understand not just how to sew something, but why techniques work. Our workshops reflect the same teaching philosophy found throughout our classes: build skills, grow confidence, and become an independent sewist who enjoys creating beautiful garments and projects.

This Summer’s Skill-Building Series

Every workshop has been carefully selected because it’s a skill sewists return to again and again throughout their sewing journey.

Understanding Interfacings ~ August 22, 9am – 12pm $70
Because every pattern tells you to buy interfacing, but few explain how to choose the right type, weight, and application for beautiful, professional results.

Learn to Sew Zippers ~ July 18th, 9am – 12pm $70
Build confidence with the zipper techniques found in countless garments, giving you the skills to approach future projects without hesitation.

Pockets I August 8th & Pockets II ~ August 15th, 9am-12pm $70/session
Discover how thoughtfully constructed pockets combine function, durability, and beautiful finishing while expanding the design possibilities in your garments.

Four-Day Palmer & Pletsch Pants Fitting Workshop ~ August 22nd, 9am-12pm
Learn the Palmer & Pletsch tissue-fitting method and create pants that are fitted specifically for your body, giving you a pattern you’ll use for years to come.

Is This Series Right for You?

These workshops are perfect for adult and teen sewists who want to:

• Strengthen a specific sewing skill.
• Fill gaps in their sewing knowledge.
• Continue growing without committing to weekly classes.
• Enjoy focused, hands-on learning in a relaxed, supportive environment.

If you’re brand new to sewing, we recommend beginning with our Intro to the Sewing Machine class before enrolling in most workshops. It provides the foundation you’ll need to enjoy the experience and be successful.

Please review the prerequisites for each workshop, as some are designed for beginning sewists while others are intended for students with previous garment sewing experience.

Small Classes. Personal Instruction.

To provide plenty of individual guidance, most workshops are limited to just four students (our Intro to the Sewing Machine class accommodates up to six).

Our workshops are intentionally designed to be enjoyable rather than rushed. Everyone learns at a different pace, and our goal is for you to leave understanding the technique—not simply finishing a project.

Some workshops focus on technique samples while others include project work. If you’d like additional time to practice or complete a project, Open Sewing sessions are available to help you continue your progress.

Registration is now open. Class sizes are intentionally small and filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Choose 1 or more of the 5 different camps

***Pre-requisite Sewing 101 or prior sewing lessons with Sewing and Fitting Mentor

Pattern, fabric, and notions are to be purchased separately by students.

FAQS:

Important! – If you are Unwell ….

If you or a member of your household is unwell, please contact us ASAP. No student who is unwell with a cough, sore throat, or temperature will be allowed to participate. The safety of all students is a priority.

🌿 Fragrance-Free Studio
Sewing and Fitting Mentor Studio is a fragrance-free space for the health and comfort of all. Please avoid perfumes, scented lotions, detergents, and fabric softeners when visiting the studio. Thank you for helping us keep the air clear and welcoming for everyone.

🧵 Class Attendance Policy
Please note that there are no make-up sessions or refunds for missed classes. We encourage you to attend each session to get the most from your sewing journey!