Sewing and Quilting Classes

We’re happy to offer a wide variety of sewing and quilting classes in our Philadelphia shop. Scroll down to see them all or click the links below to view them by project type.

Learn to Sew Classes
Garment Classes
Kids’ Garment Classes
Bags & Purses Classes
Quilting Classes
Home Decor Classes

Class Registration

Call (215: 545 0755) or visit the shop to register!

Class Policies

Classes are limited to 8 students, so please sign up in advance.

Payment is required to reserve your space.

You must be at least 18 years old to take a class.

Class fees will be refunded if we are notified at least 7 days before the class begins. If the class is canceled by Spool, you will receive a full refund. Cancellations made less then seven days in advance will be entitled to a 50% refund of class fees. If less than 48 hours notice is given, we are not able to refund your class fees.

Sewing machines are provided for each student. Materials are not included unless otherwise noted.

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Private Sewing Lessons
$25 per hour, plus materials. One hour minimum.

If you don’t see the class you’re looking for or if you prefer to learn one-on-one, we offer private lessons on weekdays. Please call or stop in to discuss your goals with us and to schedule a lesson.

Start Sewing!

Learn To Sew
$52, includes materials

This is a 2 session class that meets for 2 consecutive weeks. You must register for a specific session.

Mondays, March 19 & 26: 6-8PM
Wednesdays, March 21 & 28: 6-8PM

Sunday, April 1: 11AM-3PM
Mondays, April 2 & 9: 6-8PM
Wednesdays, April 4 & 11: 6-8PM
Saturday, April 7: 10AM-2PM
Sunday, April 15 & 22: 11AM-1PM
Mondays, April 16 & 23: 6-8PM
Wednesdays, April 18 & 25: 6-8PM
Saturday, April 21: 12AM-4PM
Sunday, April 29 & May 6: 11AM-1PM
Mondays, April 30 & May 7: 6-8PM

Wednesdays, May 2 & 9: 6-8PM
Saturday, May 5: 10-2PM
Sunday, May 13 & 20: 11AM-1PM
Mondays, May 14 & 21: 6-8PM
Wednesdays, May 16 & 23: 6-8PM
Wednesdays, May 30 & June 6: 6-8PM

Mondays, June 4 & 11: 6-8PM
Saturday, June 2: 12-4PM
Mondays, June 18 & 25: 6-8PM
Wednesdays, June 13 & 20: 6-8PM
Saturday, June 16: 10AM-2PM
Sunday, June 17 & 24: 11AM-1PM
Saturday, June 30: 12-4PM

Ready to get sewing but not sure how to start? Then this is the class for you! You’ll learn the basics of using a machine and make your first foray into rotary cutting to create a pretty and useful grocery tote.

All materials are included. Use of our sewing machines, rotary cutters, scissors, mats, and rulers are included for class sessions.

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Garments

A-Line Skirts
$70 plus materials

Sundays, April 15 & 22: 1:30-4:30PM
Wednesdays, April 25, May 2 & 9: 6-8PM
Wednesdays, May 16, 23 & 30: 6-8PM
Wednesdays, June 6, 13 & 20: 6-8PM

Spruce up your wardrobe with your own handmade, one of a kind skirt! Learn to use a pattern and take good measurements to ensure a proper fit. We will be using Amy Butler’s Barcelona Skirts pattern. Use this pattern again and again to create a unique skirt for every day of the week!

Please come to class with your fabric selected & laundered. You should be familiar with sewing machine basics to take this class.

Materials: pattern, 2 yards fabric, 1.5 yards lining fabric, thread and 7″ zipper. All materials are available for purchase at Spool. Use of our sewing machines, rotary cutters, scissors, mats, and rulers are included for class sessions.

Ginger Skirt
$70 plus materials

Mondays: April 23, 30 & May 7: 6-8PM
Mondays: June 4, 11 & 18: 6-8PM

Add a little spice to the aline style with Colette Patterns Ginger Skirt! This flattering aline shape has a high waistband that can be made 3 ways: pointed center waist, curved shaped band, or straight across. Learn to fit this skirt to your measurements and install an invisible zipper.

Please come to class with your fabric selected and laundered. You should be comfortable with sewing machine basics to take this class.

Materials: Pattern, thread, 9” invisible zipper, lightweight fusible interfacing, 1.5 – 2 yards of fabric depending on size and style. All materials are available for purchase at Spool. Use of our sewing machines, rotary cutters, scissors, mats, and rulers are included for class sessions.

Wrap Skirt
$50 plus materials

Mondays, May 14 & 21: 6-8PM
Sundays, June 17 & 24: 1:30-3:30PM

Nothing says summer like an easy wrap skirt! Kwik Sew 2954 has a simple tie around waistband, straight skirt styling, and darts at the waist.You will be wearing this to all the backyard barbeques this summer!

Please come to class with your fabric selected & laundered and paper pattern pieces cut out. You should be familiar with sewing machine basics to take this class.

Materials: Kwik Sew 2954, 2-3.5 yards fabric depending on size, thread. All materials are available for purchase at Spool. Use of our sewing machines, rotary cutters, scissors, mats, and rulers are included for class sessions.

Circle Skirt
$70 plus materials

Mondays, April 2, 9 & 16: 6-8PM
Sundays, May 13 & 20: 1:30-4:30PM

Our pretty, feminine circle skirt will have you wanting to do twirls! Using Kwik Sew 3637, learn to make a faced waistband and insert a side zipper.

Please come to class with your fabric selected & laundered and paper pattern pieces cut out. You should be familiar with sewing machine basics to take this class.

Materials: Kwik Sew 3637, 3-3.75 yards of fabric depending on size, thread, 7” zipper. All materials are available for purchase at Spool. Use of our sewing machines, rotary cutters, scissors, mats, and rulers are included for class sessions.

Smocked Sundress
$60 plus materials, pattern included.

Saturday, April 28: 11-4PM
Saturday, May 19: 11-4PM
Saturday, June 16: 11-4PM

Make your very own summery dress using the fun, simple smocking technique. Heather Ross has generously provided a free pattern on her website to make this adorable frock!

You should be familiar with sewing machine basics to take this class.

Materials: thread, elastic thread, 2.5 yards fabric. All materials are available for purchase at Spool. Use of our sewing machines, rotary cutters, scissors, mats, and rulers are included for class sessions.

Crepe
$90 plus materials

Thursdays, May 3, 10, 17 & 24: 6-8PM
Thursdays, May 31, June 7, 14 & 21: 6-8PM

A sweet and easy wrap dress with no closures to sew from Colette Patterns. The dress wraps in back and has cap sleeves. The wide ties encircle the waist for a comfortable dress with a fitted look. Version 1 has a rounded neckline, while Version 2 has a shaped sweetheart neckline and waist ties in a contrasting fabric.

Materials: Pattern, 4.25-5 yards fabric depending on size, 1 yard interfacing, thread. All materials are available for purchase at Spool. Use of our sewing machines, rotary cutters, scissors, mats, and rulers are included for class sessions

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Kids Sewing

Simple Sewing for Baby

On the 1st Sunday of each month we will be sewing the adorable projects from Lotta Jansdotter’s Simple Sewing for Baby. This is a the perfect time to take a break to sew for your little ones! All of the projects in this book are geared towards the novice sewer, so if you’re just getting started these are the classes for you!

You will need a copy of Simple Sewing for Baby so, when you sign up for any class in this series, take 20% off the cost of your book!

Simple Dress
$40 plus materials

Saturday, March 31: 11AM-2PM

The sweetest little dress for the sweetest little girl! Learn to use a pattern and make this simple pinafore style frock!

Please come to class with your fabric selected. You should be familiar with sewing machine basics to take this class.

Materials: Simple Sewing for Baby, 1 yard fabric, thread, button, elastic. All materials are available for purchase at Spool. Use of our sewing machines, rotary cutters, scissors, mats, and rulers are included for class sessions.

Bloomers
$40 plus materials

Sunday, May 6: 1:30-4:30PM

These little bloomers are ideal for the warm weather ahead! they look adorable under a little dress, with a tshirt or all on their own!

Materials: Simple Sewing for Baby, ½ yard fabric, elastic, thread. All materials are available for purchase at Spool. Use of our sewing machines, rotary cutters, scissors, mats, and rulers are included for class sessions.

Diaper Bag
$40 plus materials

Sunday, June 3: 1:30-4:30PM

Carry all of baby’s essentials in this simple yet chic tote!

Please come to class with your fabric selected. You should be familiar with sewing machine basics to take this class.

Materials: Simple Sewing for Baby, 1 yard fabric, thread, ribbon, button. All materials are available for purchase at Spool. Use of our sewing machines, rotary cutters, scissors, mats, and rulers are included for class sessions.

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Bags & Purses

Zipper Pouch
$30 plus materials, pattern included

Saturday, March 31: 2:30-4:30PM
Sunday, April 29: 1:30-3:30PM

Learn to make this fun and handy zipper pouch – perfect for keeping small essentials together. Great for yourself and for holiday gifts!

You should be familiar with sewing machine basics to take this class.

Materials: thread, 9″ zipper, two .25 yards or 2 fat quarters fabric. All materials are available for purchase at Spool. Use of our sewing machines, rotary cutters, scissors, mats, and rulers are included for class sessions.

Bags: The Modern Classics

Bags: The Modern Classics by Sue Kim is a brand new, beautiful book filled with sewing inspiration! Each of the 19 bags has multiple variations for more than 75 ways to carry it all! We are starting off with the simpler projects and working up towards the more challenging ones! Start at the beginning and take all 3!

You will need a copy of Bags: The Modern Classics so, when you sign up for any class in this series, take 20% off the cost of your book!

Sweet Anne Marie Bag
$50 plus materials

Thursdays, April 12 & 19: 6-8PM

This sweet cross body pouch is just the right size for a day out and about with just the essentials!

Please come to class with your paper pattern pieces traced. You should be comfortable with sewing machine basics to take this class.

Materials: Bags: The Modern Classics, ½ yard exterior & lining, ¾ yards interfacing, magnetic snap, o-ring for handle, thread. All materials are available for purchase at Spool. Use of our sewing machines, rotary cutters, scissors, mats, and rulers are included for class sessions.

Veronica Day Bag
$70 plus materials

Thursdays, April 26, May 3 & 10: 6-8PM

Pretty as a picture, this bag doesn’t sacrifice style for size! Learn to make pleats & sew the curved handle.

Please come to class with your paper pattern pieces traced. You should be comfortable with sewing machine basics to take this class.

Materials: Bags: The Modern Classics, 1 yard exterior, ¾ yards lining, ¼ yard each exterior & lining handles, 2 yards interfacing, magnetic snap, thread. All materials are available for purchase at Spool. Use of our sewing machines, rotary cutters, scissors, mats, and rulers are included for class sessions.

Metro Shopping Bag
$70 plus materials

Thursdays, May 17, 24 & 31: 6-8PM

Market, gym, park, a day at the beach- this bag is ready for anything! With wide sides and bottom, this purse can hold it ALL!

Please come to class with your paper pattern pieces traced. You should be comfortable with sewing machine basics to take this class.

Materials: Bags: The Modern Classics, 1.25 yards each for lining & exterior, ¼ yard of handles, 1/75 yards interfacing, magnetic snap, thread. All materials are available for purchase at Spool. Use of our sewing machines, rotary cutters, scissors, mats, and rulers are included for class sessions.

Uptown Clutch
$50 plus materials

Thursdays, March 8 & 15: 6-8PM
Thursdays, June 7 & 14: 6-8PM

This clutch is chic and stylish! Learn to create pleats and install a magnetic snap!

Please come to class with your fabric selected and paper pattern pieces traced and cut. You should be familiar with sewing machine basics to take this class.

Materials: Bags: The Modern Classics, 1.25 yards fabric total, magnetic snap, 1 yard interfacing, thread. All materials are available for purchase at Spool. Use of our sewing machines, rotary cutters, scissors, mats, and rulers are included for class sessions.

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Quilting

Beginning Quilting
$175 includes materials
selection of organic fabric is an additional $30

Tuesdays, March 27, April 3, 10, 18 & 24: 6-8PM
Tuesdays, May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29: 6-8PM
Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26 & July 10: 6-8PM

Make your very first quilt from start to finish in this 5 week course! In the first class you will select your fabrics and then move on to learn rotary cutting, strip piecing techniques, machine quilting and binding. Your finished piece is perfect for a baby quilt or wall hanging.

You will select your fabrics in the first class. You should be familiar with sewing machine basics to take this class.

There will be homework for this class, so you will need access to a sewing machine or be prepared to rent time on our machines.

Materials: 4.75 yards fabric total, batting, thread for piecing and for quilting. All materials are available for purchase at Spool. Use of our sewing machines, rotary cutters, scissors, mats, and rulers are included for class sessions.

Quilted Baby Blanket
$50 plus materials

Saturday, March 31: 11AM-3PM
Saturday, April 14: 11AM-3PM
Saturday, June 9: 11AM-3PM

This simple baby quilt will show you the basics of basting, machine quilting and binding. This a great intro to quilting, and a perfect way to learn how to finish up those quilt tops you’ve been accumulating. Your finished quilt will be 36” x 44” and makes a thoughtful baby gift!

Please come to class with your fabric selected. You should be familiar with sewing machine basics to take this class.

Materials: 1 yd for front, 1 yd for back, 1/2 yd for binding, batting, thread. Use of our sewing machines, rotary cutters, scissors, mats, and rulers are included for class sessions.

Piano Keys Quilt
$50 plus materials

Saturday, April 28: 11AM-3PM
Saturday, June 23: 11AM-3PM

Explore your color creativity with this amazing quilt! Come to class with your fabric cut and ready to go. You will arrange your blocks & piece a unique quilt top suitable for a wall hanging, lap blanket or baby quilt. You will work on the quilt top in the class and take home the necessary instructions to finish the quilt at home.

You should be familiar with sewing machine basics to take this class.

Materials: Pattern, 10 fat quarters or 1/4 yards, thread. 60″ x 60″ batting, to be used as a design wall during class, and then you can quilt with it! You must come to class with your fabric already cut into blocks.

Finished size: 44″ x 48″. Pattern includes instructions for a 72″ x 80″ version as well.
All materials are available for purchase at Spool. Use of our sewing machines, rotary cutters, scissors, mats, and rulers are included for class sessions.

Hexagon Machine Piecing
$40 plus materials

Saturday, May 5: 2:30-5:30PM
Saturday, June 16: 2:30-5:30PM

Hexagons are so cool- and so is this technique for piecing them by machine! Learn to use a template, prepare pieces for sewing and then get started creating a placemat, table topper, or quilt project!

Please come to class with your fabric selected. You should be comfortable with sewing machine basics and rotary cutting to take this class.

Materials: Hexagon template ruler, thread, at least a ½ yard of 2 fabrics or a variety of ¼ yards if you’d like more hexagon variety. All materials are available for purchase at Spool. Use of our sewing machines, rotary cutters, scissors, mats, and rulers are included for class sessions.

Hexagon Paper Piecing
$30 plus materials

Saturday, April 14: 12-2PM

Get started with hand sewing using the classic technique of English Paper Piecing. You will learn to use paper templates and hand basting and stitching to get started on your very own Grandmother’s flower garden design.

Materials: Paper piecing templates, a variety of fabrics, thread, hand sewing needle. All materials are available for purchase at Spool. Use of our sewing machines, rotary cutters, scissors, mats, and rulers are included for class sessions

The Practical Guide to Patchwork

This year we will be working our way through the quilts from The Practical Guide to Patchwork by Elizabeth Hartman, our favorite book for beginning quilters. This book includes all the information you need to create a modern quilt- from color & fabric selection to rotary cutting to basting and binding.

We are starting at the beginning of the book and focusing on one quilt each month! The first session of each class will be devoted to fabric selection and learning how to create the chosen block. From there, you will work at your own pace while creating your quilt top.

You will need a copy of The Practical Guide to Patchwork so, when you sign up for any class in this series, take 20% off the cost of your book! All materials are available for purchase at Spool. Use of our sewing machines, rotary cutters, scissors, mats, and rulers are included for class sessions.

Small Plates
$45 plus materials

Sundays, March 11 & 25: 11:30AM-2:30PM

Showcase your favorite fabrics and learn to make the tried and true Square in a Square block! Finished size: 68” x 85”.

You should be familiar with sewing machine basics to take this class.

Quilt Top Materials: The Practical Guide to Patchwork, ½ yard of 10 different fabrics, 2.5 yards of solid for contrast, thread.

Batch of Brownies
$45 plus materials

Sundays, April 1, 15 & 22: 11:30-1:30PM

Use the “stack, cut & shuffle” method to slice through your quilt rectangles in both directions- just like a pan a of brownies! Yum! Finished Size: 62” x 62”.

The first session of each class will be devoted to fabric selection and learning how to create the chosen block. From there, you will work at your own pace while creating your quilt top. You should be familiar with sewing machine basics to take this class.

Quilt Top Materials: A Practical Guide to Patchwork, 6 yards of fabric total for the quilt top, thread.

Valentine
$45 plus materials

Sundays, May 6: 11:30-1:30 & May 20: 11:30-3:30PM

Quilts created using lots of narrow fabric strips are called string quilts! To stabilize all those skinny strips, we use paper as a base for a technique called foundation piecing. Add this awesome technique to your repetoire and get started on your beautiful quilt! Finished size: 63” x 84”- or whatever size you like!

The first session of each class will be devoted to fabric selection and learning how to create the chosen block. From there, you will work at your own pace while creating your quilt top. You should be familiar with sewing machine basics to take this class.

Quilt Top Materials: A Practical Guide to Patchwork, 8-10 yards of fabric for strips, 1 yard for sashing, thread.

Kitchen Window
$45 plus materials

Sundays, June 3, 17 & 24: 11:30-1:30PM

This quilt is the perfect way to highlight your favorite fabrics! Each block is pieced to look like an abstract window frame- get ready to love fussy cutting! Finished Size: 52” x 68”.

The first session of each class will be devoted to fabric selection and learning how to create the chosen block. From there, you will work at your own pace while creating your quilt top. You should be familiar with sewing machine basics to take this class.

Quilt Top Materials: A Practical Guide to Patchwork, 12 fat quarters, 1 ¾ yards for frames, 2 yards sashing, thread.

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Home Decor

Envelope Pillow
$30 plus materials

Tuesday, April 17: 6-8PM

Decorate your home with a simple envelope back pillow. If you’re a novice, this is a great way to get a little more sewing success under your belt!

Please come to class with your fabric selected. You should be familiar with sewing machine basics to take this class.

Materials: 1.25 yards of fabric makes 2 pillows, thread. All materials are available for purchase at Spool. Use of our sewing machines, rotary cutters, scissors, mats, and rulers are included for class sessions.

Zippered Pillow
$30 plus materials

Tuesday, March 13: 6-8PM
Tuesday, April 24: 6-8PM
Tuesday, May 22: 6-8PM

Take the next step in your stitching and learn to apply invisible zippers to your pillows! You will make one 18” x 18” pillow in class.

Please come to class with your fabric selected. You should be familiar with sewing machine basics to take this class.

Materials: ½ yard of fabric, thread, 18” zipper. All materials are available for purchase at Spool. Use of our sewing machines, rotary cutters, scissors, mats, and rulers are included for class sessions.

Corded Pillow
$50 plus materials

Tuesdays, March 27 & April 3: 6-8PM
Tuesdays, May 1 & 8: 6-8PM
Tuesdays, June 5 &12: 6-8PM

Learn to make pillows with polish! In this class you will learn to make your own bias cut cording and complete an 18” x 18” pillow.

Please come to class with your fabric selected. You should be familiar with sewing machine basics to take this class.

Materials: 1.25 yards of fabric for cording, ½ yard fabric for pillow, thread, 1.5 yards of cording. All materials are available for purchase at Spool. Use of our sewing machines, rotary cutters, scissors, mats, and rulers are included for class sessions.

Curtain Workshop
$35 includes materials

Tuesday, April 10: 6-8PM
Tuesday, May 15: 6-8PM
Tuesday, June 19: 6-8PM

Curtains are simple to make but the the size can be daunting we know! In our workshop, you will discuss curtain styles, learn how to measure your windows & calculate fabric requirements. You will sew a mini curtain sample out of muslin to practice the skills you need to make curtains for your whole house.

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Open Sewing
$10 per hour, one hour minimum.

Monday through Friday from 11-5

You are welcome to use our sewing machines, irons, and all the tools we have available, for your projects. We offer a clean, bright, quiet space to get creative. You should be familiar with sewing basics for this independent project time.