Sincere Studio has moved to 2134 N Flint Ave !
All classes, clubs, and events are at our new location as of February 1st 2025
youth sewing classes
Sincere Studio's youth sewing classes give kids a welcoming space to learn sewing and needle-craft skills. Students will get hands-on time with a sewing machine, build confidence through creative projects, and leave with a finished project. Our youth sewing classes are designed to be approachable, creative, and, most importantly, fun! No experience necessary! All machines and tools provided.
Join us! Classes are offered on a sliding scale to make sure every young sewist can participate. For sliding scale information, click here
Monster Stuffies [ages 8-16]
Make your own monster! Learn to use a sewing machine to create a monster of your own design. All materials provided. No sewing experience required. $110
Sat 7/18, 9am-12pm
Instructor: Vivien
Roll-top Lunch Bag [ages 8-16]
Create a classic roll-up lunch bag to carry your lunch in style! Use a sewing machine to create this washable and space-saving bag. BYO fabric (amounts listed in class description), all other materials provided. No sewing experience required. $110
Sat 8/1, 9am-12pm
Instructor: Vivien
Intro to Cross Stitch [ages 10-16]
Learn the basics of cross stitch, an easy and addictive craft that just might become your new favorite hobby! No experience required. All materials provided. $110
Wed 7/29 10am-1pm
Wed 8/19 10am–1pm
Instructor: Aliya
Drawstring Bag [ages 8-16]
Learn to sew a small drawstring bag to organize toys, toiletries, and tiny treasures. All materials provided. No sewing experience required. $110
Wed 8/5 10am–1pm
Instructor: Aliya
Meet our youth instructors
Our youth sewing class instructors are seasoned sewists who have experience developing sewing and needlecraft curriculum for kids and teens. They are dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all types of learners. Youth class projects are approachable and include elements of creativity so students can personalize their creations. We're excited to offer these classes and hope your young sewist will join us!
Vivien Wise
Vivien (she/her) is a fiber artist by trade with an MFA and BFA in Fiber Arts, and a 3rd generation quilter. Originally from Chicago, she is an avid sewist, bicyclist, and lover of breakfast. Vivien has taught workshops in a variety of locations to a variety of ages and abilities in the region and around the US. You can find her in her studio trying to figure out how to make kites, or online at vivienwise.com
Aliya Hoff-Vanoni
Aliya (she/they) learned to sew three years ago and was immediately hooked. They sew a little bit of everything—bags, garments, quilts—but especially enjoy making custom clothes for other people. As someone who identifies as neurodivergent, disabled, and chronically ill, Aliya is committed to offering accessible and supportive learning environments where students can build self-confidence and community. Aliya loves to work with beginners of all ages, as well as anyone who could use some gentle but enthusiastic moral support in their life. You can read more about their approach to teaching on their website.
Instagram: @extradisciplinary