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for all levels: from Beginners to Intermediate
Summer Top and Pants Beginner Workshops
Perfect for complete beginners or anyone looking to refresh their skills. Join us in this hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the essential foundations of sewing, from understanding your machine to completing your first me-made projects with confidence.

What you’ll Learn:
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How to thread and operate a sewing machine
- Key sewing terminology and beginner techniques
- How to cut and sew using non-stretch fabrics
- How to use and adjust commercial sewing patterns
- Basic garment construction and techniques (darts, hems, facings, sleeves, seam finishes, zippers, buttonholes, pockets)
- Simple alterations and upcycling (hemming, taking in garments, adding material)

Projects you can make:
- Beginner-friendly garments: tank tops, elastic waist pants, shorts, skirts, dresses, overalls, and more
No prerequisite/beginner friendly!

Date : Summer Top Workshop : Saturday, June 13 & Sunday, June 14: 10 AM – 2 PM
Summer Pants Workshop : Saturday, July 18 & Sunday, July 19: 10 AM – 2 PM

Location: Lecture Room, Hyde Creek Recreation Centre , 1379 Laurier Avenue, Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 2B9
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Adult Beginner Sewing classes (6 weeks)
For those ready to level up their sewing skills.

Learn how to sew your first me made garment or accessories ! This hands-on class introduces the fundamentals of sewing, from using a machine to completing personal projects. Over six sessions, participants learn to cut and sew garments and accessories, work with non-stretch fabrics, hem, create elastic waistbands, finish edges, add darts and follow commercial patterns. Two projects or more will be completedfrom options such as tops, pants, skirts or bags. A materials list is provided at registration.

Projects You Can Make
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Tote bags and simple accessories
-  Beginner-friendly garments: tank tops, elastic waist pants, shorts, skirts, dresses, overalls, and more

CLAYTON COMMUNITY CENTER , 7155 187A Street Surrey, BC V4N 6L9
Date:  July 4th to August 15 ( No class on August 1st ) , 10AM-12PM

Register at Clayton CC ( Surrey )
Youth Fashion Summer Camp (11-15 Yo , 1 week )
MAE Studio offers a fun and creative sewing class serie for youth, introducing them to the art of patchwork and sustainable fashion!In this beginner-friendly series, youth will learn how to use a sewing machine, work with fabric recuts, and create their very own simple garments ( a sweater, long pants or bag ). Each class encourages creativity, hands-on learning, and personalization, making it a great way for young learners to develop sewing skills while exploring eco-friendly fashion techniques!
Sewing machines , tools and all materials included

BONSON Community Center, Pitt Meadows
July 13 to 17 , 9am to 12pm
August 10 to 14 , 12pm to 3pm

TIMMS Community Center, Langley
July 20 to 24, 1pm to 4pm
Regsitration code 52943

Register at South Bonson CC ( Pitt Meadows )Register at Timms CC ( Langley )
Children Sewing Summer Camp ( 8-11Yo , 1 week )
Let your child’s step into the maker’s foot during our Summer camps ! Children will participate in a memorable creative experience by making their own summer accessories in a friendly and supportive environment. This craft oriented workshop will allow kids to get initiated to all the basic elements of sewing .They will then design their own project , picking up the material and notions of their choice while proceeding to make it. By the end of the workshop, each child will go home with a new handmade accessory perfect for summer ! No prior sewing experience is needed—just bring your imagination, and we’ll provide the rest!The class will allow kids to : Discuss their favorite project and pick up one or more fabric / Color a design Sketch sheet to illustrate their project / Choose Trimms and adornments / Learn How to handle a sewing machine safely / install the thread and make a bobbin /Cut out their fabric using sewing patterns / Pressing the fabric safely.

Sewing machine use, fabrics , tools and patterns are included in the fees.

Locations :

SOUTH BONSON Community Center, Pitt Meadows
July 6 to 10, 9am to 12pm
August 17 to 21 , 12pm to 3pm

TOWN CENTER PARK  Community Centre Coquitlam
July 13 to 17 , 1pm to 4pm
August 4 to 7 , 9am to 12pm

MISSION Leisure Center
July 20 to 24 , 1pm to 4pm

Maple Ridge Leisure Center
July 27 to 31, 9am to 12pm

Register at South Bonson CC ( Pitt Meadows )Register at Towncenter Park CC ( Coquitlam )Register at Mission Leisure Center  (Mission )Register at Maple Ridge Leisure Center ( Maple Ridge )
Private Sewing Class
We are offering private class session with our experienced instructor. You will be able to bring any project you'd like to work on or make one of our suggested project based on your level ( beginners are welcome ! ) , our instructor will guide you through the technical steps, so you avoid any roadblocks and get professional tips for great results . The class cost is 55$/ hours with minimum 3 hour booking .

Contact us at info@studio-maedesign.com if you would like a custom made program and additional sewing class.

Purchase a private class
Introduction to Sewing workshop ( 3 hours )
Whether you’re new to sewing or want a refresher, our Instructor will guide you step-by-step through the process tocreate a full project . You will make a zippered bag.By the end of class, you’ll walk away with a completed accessory and newfound sewing skills! This Introductory to Sewing class will also review all the steps to handle a sewing machine.After completion of this class, you will confidently be able to:- thread a sewing machine and wind a bobbin.-feed the fabric through, sew in a straight line and turn corners , sew a hem- explore the range of features and stitches on the machine.-troubleshoot common errors and be aware of them - and more !

Location : MISSION Leisure Center  , 7650 Grand StreetMission, BCV2V 3T3
Saturday July 11th, 10am-1pm
Register at Mission Leisure Center

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