Class Policies

Classes are limited to 6 students, so please sign up in advance. Payment is required to reserve your space. 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.

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

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

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Private Sewing Lessons

If you don't see the class you're looking for or if you prefer to learn one-on-one, we offer private lessons. We are currently able to offer private lessons Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday between 12 and 5PM. Please call or stop in to discuss your goals with us and to schedule a lesson.

Learn To Sew

Sundays, January 3 & 10: 10AM-12PM
Wednesdays, Jan 6 & 13: 6-8PM
Sundays, January 17 & 24: 10AM-12PM
Wednesdays, January 20 & 27: 6-8PM
Saturdays, February 6 & 13: 2-4PM

Wednesdays, February 3 & 10: 6-8PM
Sundays, January 31 & February 7: 10AM-12PM
Thursdays, February 18 & 25: 6-8PM
Sundays, February 14 & 21: 10AM-12PM
Thursdays, March 4 & 11: 6-8PM
Sundays, February 28 & March 7: 10AM-12PM

Thursdays, March 18 & 25: 6-8PM
Sundays, March 14 & 21: 10AM-12PM
Sundays, March 28 & April 4: 10AM-12PM

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.

Quick Start Quilting

Saturdays, January 2, 9, 16: 10AM-12PM
Saturdays, January 30, February 6 & 13: 3-5PM

Learn the basic steps of creating a small quilt suitable for a child's blanket or wall hanging. You will create a basic four patch block, baste, machine quilt, and bind your quilt. You should be familiar with sewing machine basics to take this class.

Materials: thread, 2.25 yards of fabric, batting. All materials are available for purchase at Spool. Use of our sewing machines, rotary cutters, scissors, mats, and rulers are included for class sessions.

Beginning Quilting

Thursdays, January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4 & 11: 6-8PM
Wednesdays, February 17, 24, March 3, 10, 17, & 24: 6-8PM
Saturdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3 & 10: 10AM-12PM

This six week course takes you through creating 2 quilt block styles, piecing a quilt top with borders, basting and machine quilting, and binding your first quilt! You should be familiar with sewing machine basics to take this class. There is sewing homework required to complete your quilt, so you should own a sewing machine or be prepared to rent time on our machines.

Materials: thread, batting, 4.5 yards of fabric total. All materials are available for purchase at Spool. Use of our sewing machines, rotary cutters, scissors, mats, and rulers are included for class sessions.

Domestic Goddess Apron

Sundays, Jan 3 & 10: 12:30 - 2:30PM

Aprons are a fun a way to use wild fabrics and make great gifts! We will be making the half apron in class, using Amy Butler's Domestic Goddess Apron pattern. The apron has pockets, pleats, and a tie back. We recommend that you purchase your pattern and cut out the paper pieces prior to the first class. We used laminated fabric for ours, and while you don't have to, this apron is so much fun, you know you want to! You should be familiar with sewing machine basics to take this class.

Materials: pattern, thread, .75 -1 yard main fabric, depending on chosen length. 1-1.5 yards coordinating fabric for ties, depending on length. All materials are available for purchase at Spool. Use of our sewing machines, rotary cutters, scissors, mats, and rulers are included for class sessions.

A-Line Skirts

Sundays, January 10, 17 & 24: 3-5PM
Sundays, February 14, 21 & 28: 12:30-2:30 PM
Sundays, March 21, 28, & April 4: 12:30-2:30 PM

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!

To take this class, you should know your way around a sewing machine and have completed at least one other small project. Please come to the shop to pick out your fabric a few days prior to the class, so that you can launder it before the first class.

Materials: pattern, 2 yards fabric, 2 yards lining fabric, thread and 7" zipper. Use of our sewing machines, rotary cutters, scissors, mats, and rulers are included for class sessions.

Zipper Pouch

Saturday, January 23: 3-5PM
Saturday, February 20: 3-5PM
Saturday, March 27: 3-5PM

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.

Boxer Shorts

Sundays, Jan 31 & Feb 7: 12:30-2:30PM

Make a fun Valentine's day gift for your sweetie or yourself! Using Kwik Sew's pattern, you'll learn to make elastic waist boxers. This a is great opportunity to use wild fabrics you normally wouldn't! You should be familiar with sewing machine basics to take this class.

Materials: pattern, thread, 1- 1.25 yards fabric depending on size, 1.25" 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.

Coupon Clutch

Saturday, January 9: 1-5PM
Saturday, March 13: 1-5PM

This coupon clutch makes minding your budget pretty and fun! Learn to rotary cut, piece and stitch this cutie with the pattern's designer, Julie Herman. Finish the whole thing off with a a pretty magnetic closure. You should be familiar with sewing machine basics to take this class.

Materials: thread, 6 fat quarters or 1/4 yard cuts, 1/2 yd of Pellon decor bond interfacing, a set of magnetic fasteners, fusible web. All materials are available for purchase at Spool. Use of our sewing machines, rotary cutters, scissors, mats, and rulers are included for class sessions.

Pajama Pants

Sundays, Jan 17 & 24: 12:30-2:30PM

Make a stylish and comfy pair of pajama pants, perfect for a good night's sleep or a relaxing day's lounging! Using Favorite Things Lounge Around pattern, these elastic waist PJs and can be made for both men and women.

You should be familiar with sewing machine basics to take this class. Please stop by the shop prior to class to pick up your pattern and select your fabric. Fabric should be laundered, and the paper pattern pieces cut out for the first class.

Materials: pattern, 2.75 yards fabric,thread, 1 pkg. 1" 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.

Frenchy Bag

Sundays, March 7 & 14: 12:30 -2:30PM

Show off your joie de vivre with the stylish and sweet Frenchy Bag. You will learn how make a pleat and pockets, use interfacing, and install a magnetic snap. You should be familiar with sewing machine basics to take this class. Please have your fabric selected and pattern pieces cut out prior to the first class.

Materials: pattern, 1.5 to 2.25 yards of fabric depending on size, interfacing, thread, magnetic snap. All materials are available for purchase at Spool. Use of our sewing machines, rotary cutters, scissors, mats, and rulers are included for class sessions.

Liverpool Dress

Saturdays, January 23 & 30: 10AM-2PM

Amy Butler's new Liverpool dress is perfect for work or play! This shirt dress is sure to become a wardrobe staple. It can be a shirt, a tunic, a short dress, or a long dress. Set-in sleeves can be short, elbow length, 3/4 length, or long. You can make any version for class. Check out our Liverpool Dress on our blog.

In our workshop style class,  we will demonstrate the crucial parts of the pattern, while you sew at your own pace. You should be comforable with sewing machine basics to take this class. We recommend that you have previously made garments using a pattern, and that you come to class with all of your fabric pieces cut out and ready to sew.

Materials: Pattern, thread, 2.25- 4.75 yards fabric depending on size and style chosen. 4-7 buttons. 1/4 yard fusible interfacing. All materials are available for purchase at Spool. Use of our sewing machines, rotary cutters, scissors, mats, and rulers are included for class sessions.

Simple Tank

Saturday, February 20: 10AM-2PM

Spring will arrive eventually, and this class will get your wardrobe in shape for a new season. Check out the tank we made on our blog. Using Kwik Sew pattern 2498, you will learn to use a pattern and make a super cute tank top for the warm weather ahead. You should be familiar with sewing machine basics to take this class.

Materials: Pattern, thread, .75- 1.5 yards of fabric depending on size. All materials are available for purchase at Spool. Use of our sewing machines, rotary cutters, scissors, mats, and rulers are included for class sessions.

Open Sewing

Wednesday through Friday from 12-5

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.