Intro to Sewing: Learn to Sew on Georgia Ave. in Downtown Silver Spring

Learn to Sew in 90 Minutes – No Experience Needed

Whether you've never touched a sewing machine before or you're finally ready to dust yours off, this Introduction to Sewing class is designed to give you the skills, knowledge, and confidence to start sewing from scratch. This is not your average intro class—we go deeper than just pressing a pedal. You'll walk away understanding how sewing works, how to use your machine properly, how to work with fabric, and how to begin your own projects with ease.

Class Details

Introduction to Sewing Class

Duration: 90 minutes

Price: $65 per seat

Skill level: Absolute beginners & up

Ideal for: People new to sewing or looking to restart confidently

Basic Stitches + Seams
Duration: 90 minutes
Price: $65 per seat
Skill level: Beginners & up
Ideal for: Learners looking to build a solid foundation with essential stitches and seam finishes.

Hemming Techniques
Duration: 90 minutes
Price: $65 per seat
Skill level: Beginners & up
Ideal for: Anyone wanting to learn professional hemming methods for different fabrics and garments.

Attaching Buttons + Zips
Duration: 3 hours
Price: $95 per seat
Skill level: Beginners & up
Ideal for: Sewists ready to master essential closure techniques using a sewing machine.

Make Your Own Sweats/PJs
Duration: 3 hours
Price: $95 per seat
Skill level: Advanced beginners & up
Ideal for: Those who want to sew cozy loungewear from scratch with guidance.

Booking Info

The group classes listed below are offered throughout August 2025, with more dates coming in August. Space is limited to ensure personalized instruction—so please reserve early.

Upcoming Classes in October (DTSS Location):

Hemming Techniques | 10/07 (Tuesday) @ 6:30 PM

Introduction To Sewing | 10/09 (Thursday) @ 6:30 PM

Introduction To Sewing | 10/14 (Tuesday) @ 6:30 PM

Attaching Buttons + Zips | 10/16 (Thursday) @ 6:30 PM

Make Your Own Sweats/PJs | 10/21 (Tuesday) @ 6:30 PM

Basic Stitches + Seams | 10/28 (Tuesday) @ 6:30 PM

Location & Accessibility

Syxx Boutique

8223B Georgia Avenue, 2nd Floor, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Easily accessible by Metro: Take the Red Line to Silver Spring Station. Exit toward Georgia Avenue and walk south for about 5 minutes

How to Find Us: Look for the Syxx Boutique street sign pointing upstairs. We share the building with Angry Jerks—instead of entering their front door, take the door to the left, which leads to a staircase. Follow it up to the second floor to reach us

Accessibility: Please note that access is via stairs. If you have accessibility needs, contact us in advance so we can assist you

Parking: Metered street parking is available, so feel free to park anywhere you see a spot around the space. Public garage options include the Wayne Avenue Garage and Bonifant-Dixon Garage

What You’ll Learn in our Intro To Sewing Class:

• The Fundamentals of Cut & Sew Design We’ll start with a breakdown of how garments are constructed—explaining how fabric is shaped and stitched into wearable pieces.

• Your Basic Sewing Toolkit We’ll go over the essential beginner tools and explain how to use each one, so you’re ready to build your own sewing setup at home.

• Understanding Your Sewing Machine You’ll learn to identify and operate key machine parts across different models—whether it's your first time or you’re refreshing your knowledge.

• Threading Techniques We’ll teach you how to confidently thread both drop-in bobbin and front-load (feed-in) bobbin machines, so you can sew on a variety of machines.

• Fabric Fundamentals You’ll learn the difference between structured vs. stretchy fabrics and how to sew them effectively using proper stitch techniques.

• Stitching Practice You’ll practice straight and zigzag stitches, learning how to backstitch and reinforce seams for durable, professional results.

Contact Info

For accessibility coordination, private lessons, or general questions: 📧 saba.shabaka@gmail.com 📅 Book one-on-one sessions or house calls via Calendly: https://calendly.com/sabat I offer house calls (I’ll bring my sewing machine to you) or can meet you at a local library. Just book a time, and I’ll follow up to confirm what you want to learn and where.