Sewing Classes at Toil & Trouble Studio

Toil & Troujble Studio is our dye studio and workshop space, located in a former brewery at Mills 58 in Peabody!

Big & Little Totes: Learn to Sew for Parents/Guardians and their Kiddos

Friday, July 18, 1-4 pm (3 hours); materials included!

A fun class for kiddos (ages 8+) and their grown ups (moms, dads, guardians) to take together! Together you’ll learn how to set up and use a sewing machine, and the basic sewing techniques you need to make your very own lined tote bag. You and your kiddo will be sharing a sewing machine and working together.

We provide: fabric, tools, and pattern. We have 3 machines available. You may bring your own machine if you have one.

We provide enough fabric for each adult-kiddo duo to make one tote bag together. If you think your kiddo is a speedy learner and you can make two bags, you may bring additional supplies. To make an extra bag, please bring:

• Outer fabric: 1 yard of medium weight or heavyweight fabric (quilting cotton, linen, leighweight canvas, or flannel)

• Lining fabric: 1 yard of lightweight fabric (quilting cotton, linen, leighweight canvas, or flannel)

• one 110 yard spool of thread to match the outer fabric

Sewing Basics: Sew Your Own Drawingstring Bag!

Sunday, July 20, 2-4 pm

Create your own drawstring bag to store your treasures! Works great as a knitting or crochet project bag, or for anything you want to keep safe. Whether you prefer a simple bag or one with pockets, you'll leave with a perfect bag of your own! This is a great basic class where you'll learn how to use a sewing machine, basic sewing techniques, and how to add a simple pocket. 

Please purchase your materials ahead of time, and wash, dry and press your fabric prior to class!

Materials for one bag:

•  5/8 of a yard each of 45" interfacing and fabric

• 1 7/8 yards 1/2"-5/8" ribbon or cord for draw strings  

• a pocket needs a 10" x10" fabric remnant (cotton, cotton blend, or flannel) matching thread and bobbin for the specific machine

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