Ready to Start Your Sewing Journey?
If you’re brand new to sewing or feeling overwhelmed by your machine, start with our Machine Basics Class. You’ll learn how to operate your sewing machine with confidence and practice sewing straight and curved seams — the foundation for all your future projects.
Take the Next Step with a Small Project
Once you’re comfortable with the machine, join our Intro to Sewing Series. These two-part classes offer:
A quick machine refresher
An overview of patterns, fabric, cutting, and pressing
All materials included!
Choose a fun project like a zipper pouch, tote bag, or apron — perfect for building your skills while creating something useful.
Practice Makes Perfect — and It’s Fun!
Want ongoing practice and guidance? Our Weekly Classes (booked a month at a time) let you work on a personal project at your own pace. Whether you’re sewing a garment, accessory, or custom item, you’ll get instructor support every step of the way — and learn new techniques with each creation.
Check out our weekday and weekend class schedules to find your spot.
Explore New Creative Skills
Looking to expand your craft? Our Specialty Classes offer embroidery, quilting, hat making, pattern grading and more — fun, creative hobbies that complement your sewing practice and open up new artistic possibilities.
One-on-One Coaching with Private Lessons
For focused, personalized instruction, book a Private Lesson. Whether you’re a budding designer, a fashion student, or an advanced sewing enthusiast, our one-on-one sessions help you sharpen specific skills and reach your goals faster.
Open Sew Time
Book studio time to work on your own project using our sewing machines, tools, and cutting tables. A staff member will be on hand to assist with the machines but won’t provide full instruction. Open Sew is perfect if you need extra space, want the motivation of a group setting, or don’t have your own machine at home.
Dreaming of a Future in Fashion?
If you’re passionate about fashion or curious about turning it into a career, explore our Fashion Studies Program. This semester-long course dives deep into garment construction, design, and illustration — perfect for anyone eager to push their skills further and learn the art of fashion from the ground up.
Please note:
Students bring or purchase a project which includes a pattern, fabric and thread. Projects must be purchased and are not included in the price of tuition.
We do not have regular classes during school holidays. See Class Description in registration process specific dates.
ALL Beginning students who have never used a sewing machine before must take our Machine Basics Class before enrolling in any of our Classes and/or Workshops.
All levels from Beginning thru Advanced are welcome in our weekly after school, sewing studio or weekend classes.
Drop-in Classes are reserved for returning students and students needed to make up a missed class. Please do not sign up for these without approval. Email hello@TheSewingRoomAlameda with any questions you may have.
Cancellation Policy - With weekly sewing classes, we need 24 hours advance notice to cancel or reschedule your classes. With 24 hours notice we can credit your account or reschedule to a different date. Thanks for your understanding.