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The Art of Sewing / El Arte de la Costura

This program is conducted in partnership with the New Haven School District and participants are signed up through the NHPS system.

 

En Español

 

This 8 week course teaches parents of New Haven public school students practical skills of sewing that can be used to repair clothing or make basic alterations. The course covers one topic every two weeks. 

  • Hand Sewing - Practical technique (buttons and hems) for sewing by hand

  • The Machine - Knowing how to sew with your machine (make a pillow or pouch)

  • Textiles Materials  - Types of materials, how to sew them (make an apron)

  • Putting it together - Hemming and Repairing Cloths (basic alterations)

Classes will be held in person at MakeHaven. The course is offered at no cost to parents of students in the after-school programs at Fair Haven through a partnership between the New Haven Board of Education and MakeHaven.  

The course also includes a 2 month membership to access MakeHaven 24/7 (community workshop with sewing area). MakeHaven is located on the bus line at 770 Chapel Street in New Haven. Transportation and parking are included in the program.

Those that complete the program are rewarded with an additional month of MakeHaven membership ($60 value), and may apply to receive a refurbished sewing machine.

If you are interested in participating in a public-facing run of this program, please visit our event page HERE.

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Instructor: Ceresa Newsome, a freelance Design Consultant, Craft Educator, and talented Seamstress, has been sewing for over 20 years. She is Founder of Endangered Stitches, where she shares her love of sewing, and other crafts in an inviting and inclusive way, meeting the student where they are, and guiding them along their stitch journey. She is happy to serve in the role of Sewing Instructor for this special project.