Classes
Sewing is fun when you get the results you want. Our classes are small and feature personalized instruction. You will be encouraged to do your best while enjoying successful experiences. Because each student cuts and sews at a different rate, and most projects take more than class time, please expect some work will need to be done at home between classes.
Before signing up for classes, please check your schedule and read our class policies carefully. To be fair to our teachers and other students we must remain firm in our registration and cancellation policies.
CLASS POLICIES
- Full Payment of class fees due at time of registration to guarantee a place in the class. Phone registration is available with Visa or MasterCard. Cancellations must be made at least 7 days prior to class start. Minimum number of students is usually four, maximums vary by class. Sawyers reserves the right to cancel 48 hours prior to any class if participation level is below minimum. Sawyers will issue a full refund for any class we cancel. There is a different cancellation policy for “travelling guest teachers” where there are travel and flights booked well in advance of the class date. Cancellation notice must be made 30 days in advance of the class start date with a non-refundable $50.00 fee. After the 30-day cancellation has expired there will be no refund given. We will endeavor to find a replacement for your spot in the class, however, we must remain firm in our registration and cancellation policies. Because these classes are booked so far in advance, it is imperative that personal schedules be checked by each student before the 30-day cancellation date.
- Please pick up a supply list at time of registration or have it emailed.
- Purchase supplies prior to attending classes.
- Those registered for a class receive a 15% discount on any class supplies we carry.
- Please mark all tools and supplies. Sawyers is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
To avoid disappointment please call soon to register. We do keep waitlists on many of our classes as they often fill quickly. We will call those waitlisted students first before posting our classes to our website for the public.
Kitschy Friends - Tilda Dolls, Cat or Dog
with Toni Dosouto
Welcome to the world of TILDA. In this 2 session workshop, you will learn to make your own Kitschy Friend….you choose whether to make the cat or dog! Kits will be available in class at a...
2 – 2 hour sessions $80.00 plus GST ($84.00)
Saturdays (2) 10:00 – 12:00pm May 24, 31, 2025
MACHINE EMBROIDERY 101 - Basics of Hooping and Stabilizers
with Andrea
Are you ready to explore what your embroidery machine can do? Join Andrea for fun filled sessions and learn your machines functions and editing capabilities. Learn how to troubleshoot common...
Sundays March 16th or April 13th or May 25th or June 15th or July 20th (10am – 1pm)
MACHINE EMBROIDERY 101 - Mastering Applique
with Andrea Hamilton
Are you ready to explore what your embroidery machine can do? Join Andrea for fun filled sessions and learn your machines functions and editing capabilities. Learn how to troubleshoot common...
Sundays March 16th or April 13th or May 25th or June 15th or July 20th (1:30pm – 4:30pm)
Beginner's Quilting Level 1
with Toni Dosouto
Learn to make a quilt from start to finish in this beginner and beyond class designed for a sewer with little to no quilting experience. The lap sized quilt is chosen for its manageable size so...
Saturdays(3) 1:30 - 4:30 pm April 5, 12, 26, 2025
Beginner's Quilting Level 1
with Toni Dosouto
Learn to make a quilt from start to finish in this beginner and beyond class designed for a sewer with little to no quilting experience. The lap sized quilt is chosen for its manageable size so...
Fridays(3) 1:00 – 4:00 pm March 28, April 11, 25
Basic Sewing Techniques *No experience required*
with Chris Stusek
This course is designed for a beginner with little or no sewing experience or as a refresher for someone who has not sewn in a long time. You will learn to operate the sewing machine while...
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6:30-900pm April 8th, 9th & 10th
Introduction to Sewing a Garment
with Chris Stusek
The project for this class is a drawstring/elastic waistband pajama style pant. This has proven to be a great starter project to learn the basics of garment construction and to achieve success by...
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6:30 – 9:00pm March 18, 19, 20, 2025
Supervised Quilting
with Toni Dosouto
If you are working on a quilting project and need help going to the next step, then perhaps this class is for you. If you’ve taken a beginner’s quilting class and want to advance then...
Wednesdays 1:00 – 3:30pm Feb 19, 26, March 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4, 18, 25, 2025
Serger Basics
with Chris Stusek
Do you own a serger? Are you intimidated by it? In this session we will learn to thread the serger, change thread, change needles and adjust tensions. You will learn to set your serger up for 4...
Saturday 9:00 – 12:30 April 5, 2025
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Saturday 9:00 – 12:30 May 10, 2025
Supervised Sewing
with Chris Stusek
This class is for the sewist that has some basic sewing knowledge but wants to try something new, expand their skills or needs assistance in learning to work from a pattern. You will work...
Sundays 1:00 to 4:00 pm Feb. 23, Mar. 23, April 27, May 4, 18, June 8, 22, 2025
Abigail Quilt Level 2 (May 2025)
with Toni Dosouto
The Abigail is the perfect quilt to expand your knowledge of quilting. In this 3 session class (3 hours per session), we will be creating these larger blocks which are great for showcasing your...
Saturdays (3) 1:00-4:00 pm May 17, 24, 31, 2025
Storm at Sea Quilt
with Toni Dosouto
This is one of my favourite quilt patterns… It has the illusion of curves. It is an intermediate class with an emphasis on getting those points just right. We will be learning foundation...
Saturdays (2) 1:30 – 4:30pm May 3, 10, 2025
Sewing Techniques Level 2
with Chris Stusek
You have learned how to use your sewing machine and how to sew some simple lines, now you are ready for more. In this class we will take your sewing to the next level. Zippers, buttonholes,...
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6:30 - 9:00pm May 13, 14, 15, 2025
The Spindrift Jacket ( Pattern from Helen's Closet )
with Chris Stusek
Are you ready for a sewing Adventure? Helen’s Closet is a designer and pattern company located in the Comox Valley. In this class we will work on their Spindrift Jacket. (description of the...
Tuesday 6:00 – 7:00 pm May 20, 2025 (Information session)
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 6:30 – 9:00pm June 2, 3, 4 & 5, 2025
Stained Glass Raw Edge Applique
with Toni Dosouto
These lovely wall hanging sized quilts are designed by Quirks and Quilts, a local company in Sooke! This is a technique class and you can choose from 3 different patterns. Bring your own fabrics...
Saturdays (2) 9:30 – 11:30am April 12, 26, 2025
Beginners Punch Needle Trivet
with Toni Dosouto
Punch needle is a fiber craft dating back to the 1880’s, but is experiencing a big resurgence in popularity with more modern motifs and applications. It exists somewhere between rug hooking...
Fridays 10:00 – 12:00pm May 2, 9, 2025
Estrella Bag by Ora Rosa Patterns Basic Bag Making
with Chris Stusek
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make a bag and don’t know where to start. In this one day class you will sew the Estrella bag from Ora Rosa patterns (a Vancouver Island Designer). It is...
Saturday 9:30 – 4:00 June 21, 2025
Cozy Caps 2024 / 2025
Volunteers Wanted Cozy Capz 2024-2025
Volunteers have gathered at Sawyers for many years to sew hats for cancer patients undergoing chemo. Fabrics and time have been donated to sew these items and are very much appreciated by recipients at the Victoria Cancer Clinic. We have the patterns and many donated fabrics available to carry on this great work.
Please contact Judi Caldwell via email direct sewall@shaw.ca or at Sawyers 250-388-6228
Please note we accept donations of soft cotton knits, soft flannels and fleeces for the volunteers to sew these hats as chemo patients’ scalps are very tender during treatment.
Cozy Caps 2024 / 2025
Volunteers have gathered at Sawyers for many years to sew hats for cancer patients undergoing chemo. Fabrics and time have been donated to sew these items and are very much appreciated by...
Sept 20, October 18, Nov. 22, December 13, 2024. 9:30am - 12:30pm