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Beyond the Basics of Sewing Class
So you have taken our Basic Sewing class or you feel you know the very basics of sewing, and you're ready to learn to read a pattern, measure yourself, and more? In this class, Julie will teach you to make your own PJs using a pattern, and she will introduce collars, sleeves, buttons, and buttonholes. This is a 6-week class, once a week for 2 hours Starting Thursday, January 19th to February 18th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
FREE YOUTH HAND SEWING WORKSHOP
For youth ages 8 to 15 years old Is your child showing interest in sewing and fashion? In our free workshops, we will explore various stitching styles, learn how to sew on buttons and ribbons, and practice using scissors and pinking shears. Creating useful, fun items that kids are proud of. We will be teaching different projects monthly: bookmarks, tissue pouches, pencil cases, stuffed animals, and more.
Beginner Sewing Class
Always wanted to sew but didn't know where to start? Join our BEGINNERS sewing classes and build the BASIC skills and confidence to create your own projects! This is a 6-week class, once a week for 2 hours
MEET THE INSTRUCTORS
Meet Our New Sewing Instructor: Julie!
We’re thrilled to welcome a new face to our sewing family!
Get to know Julie through this fun Q&A.
Classes
Events
Sew & Social Saturdays - Open Sewing Studio
- Jan 31, 2026 10:00 am
- Jan 31, 2026 10:00 am
Sew & Social Saturdays - Open Sewing Studio - Jan 31, 2026 10:00 am
Looking for dedicated sewing time and good company? Saturday Sewcial is an open studio session where you bring your own sewing machine and project, and enjoy sewing alongside others in a relaxing, welcoming space. This is not a class - just shared creative time, community, and light guidance if you need it. Details: - every last Saturday of the month - bring your own machine and project - work at your own pace -quilt, garments, and UFO's welcome -Limited spots available Cost $20.00 Punch card: 5 sessions for $80.00 (available in store only) Giroux Sewing Centre Pre-registration recommended
Cost: $ 20.00
Looking for dedicated sewing time and good company? Saturday Sewcial is an open studio session where you bring your own sewing machine and project, and enjoy sewing alongside others in a relaxing, welcoming space. This is not a class - just shared creative time, community, and light guidance if you need it. Details: - every last Saturday of the month - bring your own machine and project - work at your own pace -quilt, garments, and UFO's welcome -Limited spots available Cost $20.00 Punch card: 5 sessions for $80.00 (available in store only) Giroux Sewing Centre Pre-registration recommended
Cost: $ 20.00
Sew & Social Saturdays - Open Sewing Studio
- Feb 28, 2026 10:00 am
- Feb 28, 2026 10:00 am
Sew & Social Saturdays - Open Sewing Studio - Feb 28, 2026 10:00 am
Looking for dedicated sewing time and good company? Saturday Sewcial is an open studio session where you bring your own sewing machine and project, and enjoy sewing alongside others in a relaxing, welcoming space. This is not a class - just shared creative time, community, and light guidance if you need it. Details: - every last Saturday of the month - bring your own machine and project - work at your own pace -quilt, garments, and UFO's welcome -Limited spots available Cost $20.00 Punch card: 5 sessions for $80.00 (available in store only) Giroux Sewing Centre Pre-registration recommended
Cost: $ 20.00
Looking for dedicated sewing time and good company? Saturday Sewcial is an open studio session where you bring your own sewing machine and project, and enjoy sewing alongside others in a relaxing, welcoming space. This is not a class - just shared creative time, community, and light guidance if you need it. Details: - every last Saturday of the month - bring your own machine and project - work at your own pace -quilt, garments, and UFO's welcome -Limited spots available Cost $20.00 Punch card: 5 sessions for $80.00 (available in store only) Giroux Sewing Centre Pre-registration recommended
Cost: $ 20.00
Cosplay Onesie (Kigurami style) workshop
- Mar 14, 2026 10:00 am
- Mar 14, 2026 10:00 am
Cosplay Onesie (Kigurami style) workshop - Mar 14, 2026 10:00 am
Cosplay Onesie (Kigurami style) workshop is a private event with AnnieChie Designs. Instructed by Annie and Soo DeRochie. Just in time for the CAPE Parade on April 26th, 2026, at noon. Please call, email or come in for more information The 1st group of 6 participants will come in between 10 am and 3 pm The 2nd group of 6 participants will come in between 11 am and 4 pm
Cost: $ 40.00
Cosplay Onesie (Kigurami style) workshop is a private event with AnnieChie Designs. Instructed by Annie and Soo DeRochie. Just in time for the CAPE Parade on April 26th, 2026, at noon. Please call, email or come in for more information The 1st group of 6 participants will come in between 10 am and 3 pm The 2nd group of 6 participants will come in between 11 am and 4 pm
Cost: $ 40.00
SPRING RETREAT
- Mar 19, 2026 10:00 am
- Mar 19, 2026 10:00 am
SPRING RETREAT - Mar 19, 2026 10:00 am
Choose from Thursday to Sunday and Friday to Sunday March 19 to 22, 2026 Your experience includes 2 (3) night accommodations, all taxes, gratuities, coffee and tea service, 24-hour use of the sewing room, and use of an 8-foot table. All your meals: dinner on the day of arrival, breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the full days, and brunch on Sunday. Along with the amazing serve fron MacIntosh Inn. Book now, only 24 pots We accept EMT and Cash payment A deposit will be required 613-938-8455 511 Montreal Road girouxsewingcentre@hotmail.com
Choose from Thursday to Sunday and Friday to Sunday March 19 to 22, 2026 Your experience includes 2 (3) night accommodations, all taxes, gratuities, coffee and tea service, 24-hour use of the sewing room, and use of an 8-foot table. All your meals: dinner on the day of arrival, breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the full days, and brunch on Sunday. Along with the amazing serve fron MacIntosh Inn. Book now, only 24 pots We accept EMT and Cash payment A deposit will be required 613-938-8455 511 Montreal Road girouxsewingcentre@hotmail.com
SPRING RETREAT
- Mar 20, 2026 10:00 am
- Mar 20, 2026 10:00 am
SPRING RETREAT - Mar 20, 2026 10:00 am
Choose from Thursday to Sunday and Friday to Sunday March 19 to 22, 2026 Your experience includes 2 (3) night accommodations, all taxes, gratuities, coffee and tea service, 24-hour use of the sewing room, and use of an 8-foot table. All your meals: dinner on the day of arrival, breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the full days, and brunch on Sunday. Along with the amazing serve fron MacIntosh Inn. Book now, only 24 pots We accept EMT and Cash payment A deposit will be required 613-938-8455 511 Montreal Road girouxsewingcentre@hotmail.com
Choose from Thursday to Sunday and Friday to Sunday March 19 to 22, 2026 Your experience includes 2 (3) night accommodations, all taxes, gratuities, coffee and tea service, 24-hour use of the sewing room, and use of an 8-foot table. All your meals: dinner on the day of arrival, breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the full days, and brunch on Sunday. Along with the amazing serve fron MacIntosh Inn. Book now, only 24 pots We accept EMT and Cash payment A deposit will be required 613-938-8455 511 Montreal Road girouxsewingcentre@hotmail.com
Sew & Social Saturdays - Open Sewing Studio
- Mar 28, 2026 10:00 am
- Mar 28, 2026 10:00 am
Sew & Social Saturdays - Open Sewing Studio - Mar 28, 2026 10:00 am
Looking for dedicated sewing time and good company? Saturday Sewcial is an open studio session where you bring your own sewing machine and project, and enjoy sewing alongside others in a relaxing, welcoming space. This is not a class - just shared creative time, community, and light guidance if you need it. Details: - every last Saturday of the month - bring your own machine and project - work at your own pace -quilt, garments, and UFO's welcome -Limited spots available Cost $20.00 Punch card: 5 sessions for $80.00 (available in store only) Giroux Sewing Centre Pre-registration recommended
Cost: $ 20.00
Looking for dedicated sewing time and good company? Saturday Sewcial is an open studio session where you bring your own sewing machine and project, and enjoy sewing alongside others in a relaxing, welcoming space. This is not a class - just shared creative time, community, and light guidance if you need it. Details: - every last Saturday of the month - bring your own machine and project - work at your own pace -quilt, garments, and UFO's welcome -Limited spots available Cost $20.00 Punch card: 5 sessions for $80.00 (available in store only) Giroux Sewing Centre Pre-registration recommended
Cost: $ 20.00
Sew & Social Saturdays - Open Sewing Studio
- Apr 25, 2026 10:00 am
- Apr 25, 2026 10:00 am
Sew & Social Saturdays - Open Sewing Studio - Apr 25, 2026 10:00 am
Looking for dedicated sewing time and good company? Saturday Sewcial is an open studio session where you bring your own sewing machine and project, and enjoy sewing alongside others in a relaxing, welcoming space. This is not a class - just shared creative time, community, and light guidance if you need it. Details: - every last Saturday of the month - bring your own machine and project - work at your own pace -quilt, garments, and UFO's welcome -Limited spots available Cost $20.00 Punch card: 5 sessions for $80.00 (available in store only) Giroux Sewing Centre Pre-registration recommended
Cost: $ 20.00
Looking for dedicated sewing time and good company? Saturday Sewcial is an open studio session where you bring your own sewing machine and project, and enjoy sewing alongside others in a relaxing, welcoming space. This is not a class - just shared creative time, community, and light guidance if you need it. Details: - every last Saturday of the month - bring your own machine and project - work at your own pace -quilt, garments, and UFO's welcome -Limited spots available Cost $20.00 Punch card: 5 sessions for $80.00 (available in store only) Giroux Sewing Centre Pre-registration recommended
Cost: $ 20.00
Sew & Social Saturdays - Open Sewing Studio
- May 30, 2026 10:00 am
- May 30, 2026 10:00 am
Sew & Social Saturdays - Open Sewing Studio - May 30, 2026 10:00 am
Looking for dedicated sewing time and good company? Saturday Sewcial is an open studio session where you bring your own sewing machine and project, and enjoy sewing alongside others in a relaxing, welcoming space. This is not a class - just shared creative time, community, and light guidance if you need it. Details: - every last Saturday of the month - bring your own machine and project - work at your own pace -quilt, garments, and UFO's welcome -Limited spots available Cost $20.00 Punch card: 5 sessions for $80.00 (available in store only) Giroux Sewing Centre Pre-registration recommended
Cost: $ 20.00
Looking for dedicated sewing time and good company? Saturday Sewcial is an open studio session where you bring your own sewing machine and project, and enjoy sewing alongside others in a relaxing, welcoming space. This is not a class - just shared creative time, community, and light guidance if you need it. Details: - every last Saturday of the month - bring your own machine and project - work at your own pace -quilt, garments, and UFO's welcome -Limited spots available Cost $20.00 Punch card: 5 sessions for $80.00 (available in store only) Giroux Sewing Centre Pre-registration recommended
Cost: $ 20.00
Sew & Social Saturdays - Open Sewing Studio
- Jun 27, 2026 10:00 am
- Jun 27, 2026 10:00 am
Sew & Social Saturdays - Open Sewing Studio - Jun 27, 2026 10:00 am
Looking for dedicated sewing time and good company? Saturday Sewcial is an open studio session where you bring your own sewing machine and project, and enjoy sewing alongside others in a relaxing, welcoming space. This is not a class - just shared creative time, community, and light guidance if you need it. Details: - every last Saturday of the month - bring your own machine and project - work at your own pace -quilt, garments, and UFO's welcome -Limited spots available Cost $20.00 Punch card: 5 sessions for $80.00 (available in store only) Giroux Sewing Centre Pre-registration recommended
Cost: $ 20.00
Looking for dedicated sewing time and good company? Saturday Sewcial is an open studio session where you bring your own sewing machine and project, and enjoy sewing alongside others in a relaxing, welcoming space. This is not a class - just shared creative time, community, and light guidance if you need it. Details: - every last Saturday of the month - bring your own machine and project - work at your own pace -quilt, garments, and UFO's welcome -Limited spots available Cost $20.00 Punch card: 5 sessions for $80.00 (available in store only) Giroux Sewing Centre Pre-registration recommended
Cost: $ 20.00
Classes Level Detail:
Level 1 - Beginners Sewing Machine Classes - In this one lesson with us you will learn how to use a sewing machine, thread and make a bobbin, use the machine's stitches, function, and some available accessories. As well as how to perform a basic pant hem. Perfect for those with zero to little sewing experience looking to progress to level 2. You will be ready for any next-level sewing in-store or at home.
Level 2 - Beginner Sewing Classes - This is a perfect step up from our level 1 sewing machine class as you will implement all of the techniques learned. Using your sewing machine has never been easier! Whether you haven’t sewn in a while or have never sewn before, this class will help you get comfortable and confident with sewing!
Level 3 - Intermediate Sewing Classes - For the sewers who want to expand their knowledge and try more detailed sewing patterns, projects and techniques.
Level 4 - Intermediate Plus Sewing Classes - For the advanced sewer.
Level 1 - Beginners Sewing Machine Classes - In this one lesson with us you will learn how to use a sewing machine, thread and make a bobbin, use the machine's stitches, function, and some available accessories. As well as how to perform a basic pant hem. Perfect for those with zero to little sewing experience looking to progress to level 2. You will be ready for any next-level sewing in-store or at home.
Level 2 - Beginner Sewing Classes - This is a perfect step up from our level 1 sewing machine class as you will implement all of the techniques learned. Using your sewing machine has never been easier! Whether you haven’t sewn in a while or have never sewn before, this class will help you get comfortable and confident with sewing!
Level 3 - Intermediate Sewing Classes - For the sewers who want to expand their knowledge and try more detailed sewing patterns, projects and techniques.
Level 4 - Intermediate Plus Sewing Classes - For the advanced sewer.