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Sewing Courses

We hope you are as excited about sewing as we are!  We have put together a variety of courses at various skill levels.  Our goal is to create sewing skills and or grow your skills to the next level.  Become empowered to create your own wardrobe.  

Interested in a Sewing Course? Let Us Know! 🧵✨

We love helping you learn and grow your sewing skills! If there’s a course you’re excited about, tell us — once we have enough interest, we’ll set the dates and get stitching. Your input helps us bring the classes you want to life!

New To Sewing

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Know Before You Sew

New to sewing or need a refresher? In this two-session course, you'll get hands-on with your machine, learn to read patterns, make simple adjustments, and understand how to choose the right fabric. It’s the perfect foundation to build your sewing skills with confidence. Investment: $100 Interested? Let us know! Once enough people are on the list, we’ll schedule dates. 📞 587-289-5309 ✉️ info@sewnecessarymh.com

Beginner

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Intro To Garment Construction: T - Shirt

Learn the steps to create your own custom-fit t-shirt from start to finish! In this hands-on class, you’ll use personal measurements to choose the right pattern size, make simple adjustments, and prepare your fabric for cutting. Your pattern is included—and yours to keep. Pre-requisite: Know Before You Sew or equivalent skills. Investment $100 Interested? Let us know! Once enough people are on the list, we’ll schedule dates. 📞 587-289-5309 ✉️ info@sewnecessarymh.com

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Wrap Around Pants

Create a stylish and comfortable pair of wrap pants in just two sessions! Choose from our beautiful selection of Lava Linen, Risha Cotton, or Palma Solid, make any needed pattern adjustments, and sew a custom fit you'll love to wear. Pattern included and yours to keep. Investment $100 Interested? Let us know! Once enough people are on the list, we’ll schedule dates. 📞 587-289-5309 ✉️ info@sewnecessarymh.com

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Intro to Garment Construction: Lounge Pants

Put your sewing skills into action by making your own custom-fit lounge pants! Learn how to take personal measurements, choose the right pattern size, make simple adjustments, and prepare your fabric for cutting. You'll leave with a finished garment and your own pattern to keep. Pre-requisite: Know Before You Sew or equivalent skills. Investment $100 Interested? Let us know! Once enough people are on the list, we’ll schedule dates. 📞 587-289-5309 ✉️ info@sewnecessarymh.com

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Elastic Waist Shorts

A perfect summer staple you can make yourself! In just two sessions, you’ll sew a comfy pair of elastic waist shorts using your choice of Chichi, Tyler Twill, Peach Twill, or Cotton Sateen. Make simple pattern adjustments for a great fit. Pattern included and yours to keep. Investment $80 Interested? Let us know! Once enough people are on the list, we’ll schedule dates. 📞 587-289-5309 ✉️ info@sewnecessarymh.com

Intermediate

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Garment Construction: Classic Shift Dress

Take your sewing skills to the next level while creating a timeless shift dress. Learn about seam allowances, how to make pattern adjustments, construct darts, insert a zipper, and finish your garment with polish. Pattern included and yours to keep. Pre-requisite: Experience with layout, cutting, and sewing simple garments. Investment $120 Interested? Let us know! Once enough people are on the list, we’ll schedule dates. 📞 587-289-5309 ✉️ info@sewnecessarymh.com

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Garment Construction: Lined Skirt

Sew a beautifully finished lined skirt while growing your garment construction skills. Learn to adjust patterns, sew accurate darts, insert a zipper, and add a professional-looking lining. A great project to refine your techniques and elevate your sewing. Pre-requisite: Experience with layout, cutting, and sewing simple garments. Investment $120 Interested? Let us know! Once enough people are on the list, we’ll schedule dates. 📞 587-289-5309 ✉️ info@sewnecessarymh.com

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Garment Construction: Basic Front Fly Pant

Build your skills while creating a great-fitting pant with a classic front fly. You’ll learn seam allowances, make pattern adjustments, and work with darts, interfacing, pockets, zippers, and waistbands. Pattern included and yours to keep. Pre-requisite: Experience with layout, cutting, and sewing simple garments. Investment $120 Interested? Let us know! Once enough people are on the list, we’ll schedule dates. 📞 587-289-5309 ✉️ info@sewnecessarymh.com

Advanced

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Tailored Techniques: Suite Jacket

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Tailored Techniques: Lined Pants

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Sew Smart - Skills Sessions
These Classes are 2hrs each
$60 per class

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Behind the Seam - Zippers

Get confident with zippers! In this one-session class, you'll learn about different types of zippers and how to install them—lapped, invisible, and front fly. We’ll also cover how to shorten zippers properly, giving you the skills to tackle any zipper project with ease.

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Line It Right!

Take your sewing to the next level with a polished, professional finish. In this one-session class, you'll explore different types of lining and the differences between underlining and interlining. Learn how to "bag" a lining and how to add lining to a pattern that wasn’t designed with one—because a great garment looks just as good on the inside.

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The Secret Strength of Sewing - Interfacing

Interfacing is the hidden hero of a well-made garment. In this one-session class, you'll learn about different types of interfacing, how to choose the right one, and the differences between sew-in vs. iron-on and woven vs. non-woven. Build structure, shape, and confidence in your sewing!

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Buttonhole Bootcamp

Master the details that make your garments stand out. In this focused class, you’ll learn how to determine the right size for buttonholes, create clean, professional-looking finishes, and tackle the bound buttonhole with confidence. Because great buttonholes are more than just a finishing touch—they’re a statement.

Pattern Adjustments
These Courses are $120 each

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Pattern Adjustments - Pants

Learn how to achieve a custom fit by adjusting patterns at the waist, hips, and crotch. In this hands-on course, you’ll create a muslin, fine-tune the fit, and walk away with a personalized pant pattern made just for you. Interested? Let us know! Once enough people are on the list, we’ll schedule dates. 📞 587-289-5309 ✉️ info@sewnecessarymh.com

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Pattern Adjustments - Shift Dresses

Get the perfect fit for this timeless style! Learn how to adjust the bust, waist, and hips on a shift dress pattern. You’ll sew a muslin, make the necessary changes, and leave with a custom-fit pattern that’s yours to keep. Interested? Let us know! Once enough people are on the list, we’ll schedule dates. 📞 587-289-5309 ✉️ info@sewnecessarymh.com

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Pattern Adjustments - Tops

Say goodbye to gaping necklines and tight shoulders! This course teaches you how to adjust bust, waist, back width, and torso length for a top that truly fits. You’ll make and fit a muslin, and leave with a customized pattern. Interested? Let us know! Once enough people are on the list, we’ll schedule dates. 📞 587-289-5309 ✉️ info@sewnecessarymh.com

One On One

Location:
#101 1501 Dunmore Rd Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z8

Contact:
(587) 289-5309
info@sewnecessarymh.com
Hours:

Tuesday - Friday 10am - 5:00pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday & Monday Closed

 

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