Location & Hours
- Mon., Wed., Thurs. 10 - 9
- Tues. Fri. & Sat. 10 - 6
- Sun. 12-5
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- 905 S. Main St.,
- Royal Oak, MI 48067 Map
- (248) 541-0010
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Home Décor
Beginner 
Students need little or no experience.
Advanced Beginner - Intermediate 
Students should be able to use a sewing machine and follow printed directions.
Intermediate 
Students should understand basic garment and construction techniques and be very comfortable using a sewing machine on their own.
Advanced 
These classes are suited for long-time sewers. Students should be very comfortable with using sewing machines, reading and following printed directions, and have advanced knowledge on garment and construction techniques.
502 - Beginner Pillow
Beginning sewers learn the basics while making a beautiful decorative square or rectangular pillow, using bias-cut fabric-covered cording and inserted trims. Class will include learning how to use a rotary cutter, cutting bias and using a zipper foot to cover cording. Many of the techniques learned in this beginning class will apply to future home decorating classes.
3 sessions $75
Level: Beginner
Teacher: Marj Tracey
Session: Fall / Winter
A: Wednesdays, July 10 - 24; 10:15am - 1:15pm
B: Wednesdays, Sept. 11 - 25; 5:45pm - 8:45pm
C: Wednesdays, Oct. 16 - 30; 10:15am -1:15pm
D: Sundays, Jan 12 - 26; 1:00pm - 4:00pm
515 - Simple Curtain
Beginners learn how to sew as you dress up living room, bedroom, kitchen, or bathroom windows. Make a simple rod-pocket window treatment, lined or unlined, to use alone or over blinds or shades. You leave class with a custom curtain that fits your décor!
3 sessions $75
Level: Beginner
Teacher: Marj Tracey
Session: Fall / Winter
A: Wednesdays, Oct. 9 - 23; 10:15am - 1:15pm
601 - Upholstered Ottoman
Learn simple upholstery techniques as you transform an old footstool, bench or table into a trendy ottoman! The first class session will be demonstration and the "tear-down" of your base. In the remaining three classes, you will rebuild, reupholster, and trim your new piece!
PRE-REQUISITE: #502 & #602 Pillow Classes. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR BEGINNERS.
4 sessions $125.00
Level: Advanced
Teacher: Marina Romano
Session: Winter / Spring
A: Sundays, April 7 - 28; 12:00 - 5:00 pm
602 - Advanced Beginner Pillow
Create a beautiful new pillow for your home! Expand your pillow making skills as you learn to insert a zipper, use lip cord and expand your choice of fabrics. The techniques you learn in this class will help with other home dec. classes or projects that you undertake. Pre-requisite: Beginner Pillow or permission of instructor.
4 sessions $100
Level: Advanced Begniner
Teacher: Marj Tracey
Session: Fall / Winter
A: Wednesdays, June 5 - 26; 5:45 - 8:45 pm
B: Wednesdays, Sept. 11 - Oct. 2; 10:15am - 1:15pm
C: Sundays, Nov. 3 - 24; 1:00pm - 4:00pm
D: Wednesdas, Jan. 8 - 29; 10:15am - 1:15pm
614 - Holiday Tree Skirt
3 sessions $75.00
Level: Advanced Beginner / Intermediate
Teacher: Linda Reynolds
Section: Fall / Winter
A: Saturdays, Nov 9 - 23; 2:00pm - 5:00pm
616 - Holiday Table Runner
No pattern needed to make this very simple, yet elegant table runner. Make yours in a beautiful brocade, silk or home dec fabric. Great gift idea but you’ll want one for your own home as well.
1 session $35.00
Level: Advanced Beginner / Intermediate
Teacher: Sandra Legg
Session: Fall / Winter
A: Saturday, Nov. 9; 10:15am - 1:15pm
625 - Lip Cord & Welting Workshop
How do they do that? Learn how to join twisted lip cord flawlessly, blending ends together to make it look continuous. Learn to master your own welting and the little tips on the application of both decorated edges. Also as an added bonus, learn to install an invisible zipper once you add your cording/welting.
1 session $50.00 (includes kit)
Level: Advanced Beginner to Intermediate
Teacher: Marina Romano
Session: Winter / Spring
A: Sunday, May 19; 12:00pm - 5:00pm
B: Sunday, July 14; 12:00pm - 5:00pm
C: Sunday, Sept. 15; 12:00pm - 5:00pm
633 - Basic Roman Shade
Join this class and construct a working Roman Shade to give your home a new look! The first class will be a demonstration and selection of fabric and notions. In the remaining classes we will complete construction. Maximum finished shade width is 50".
3 sessions $75.00
Level: Advanced Beginner to Intermediate
Teacher: Marj Tracey
Session: Fall / Winter
A: Mondays, July 8 - 22; 10:15am - 1:15pm
B: Wednesdays, Nov. 13 - Dec. 4 (skip 11/27); 5:45pm - 8:45pm
703 - Boxed Cushions
Want to add a handsome accent to benches or window seats, or just need to recover tired cushions? You'll learn all the techniques in this class, plus zipper insertion and perfect stand-up corners.
PRE-REQUISITE: #502 and ability to cover cording or permission of the instructor.
4 sessions $125.00
Level: Advanced
Teacher: Marina Romano
Session: Fall / Winter
A: Sundays, Aug. 4 - 25; 12:00pm - 5:00pm
B: Sundays, Oct. 6 - 27; 12:00pm - 5:00pm
708 - Advanced Drapery
Learn how to make pleated draperies, a classic, ever-popular window treatment. Create a personalized look by changing the style and spacing of the pleats, or choose the more informal tab-top drape. The first class will be a discussion of style, fabric choices, and supplies. In the next three classes you will make a custom window treatment for your home.
4 sessions $100
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Teacher: Marj Tracey
Session: Fall / Winter
A: Wednesdays, July 10 - 31; 5:45pm - 8:45pm