Sewing 102: Apron Workshop

Build both skills and something you’ll actually use in this beginner-friendly sewing class. Over the course of this session, you’ll learn to cut and sew a functional apron—perfect for cooking, gardening, studio work, or any creative project. We’ll cover essential sewing techniques fabrics, including topstitching, edge finishing, and adding pockets for tools or utensils. You’ll leave with stylish apron designed to last, plus the know-how to tackle future projects with confidence. All materials provided, with plenty of options to customize your apron’s style and functionality.

Instructor: Haley Houseman

What to bring: Nothing. All materials and tools for class are provided.

If you have a machine at home that you would like to use, please feel free to bring it. along!

Level: Any. Ages 16+.

Prerequisites: None!

Date/Time: Thursday, December 3 from 6 - 9 pm.

This class will run with 2 to 6 students.

About the teacher:

Haley Houseman is a lifelong sewist who learned at her mother’s side as soon as she could reach the foot pedal. With a deep family history of sewing, tailoring, and craft education, she brings generations of knowledge to the classroom—along with a love of making that spans projects from her own wedding dress to reupholstered armchairs.

Based in Massachusetts, Haley is a writer who explores craft, material culture, and environmental history in her work. She has taught sewing to beginners and returning makers in private sessions, women’s clubs, and workshops at venues like Labor in Vain, and also runs a popular mending pop-up around the North Shore. Her classes aim to demystify the crafts we yearn to learn, and are rooted in both skill-building and storytelling—helping students feel at home with their tools and empowered to bring their ideas to life.