Sonora School of Sewing & Apparel Construction

08/03/2026

New Class Schedules are hot off the press!

Stop by our school at 68 N. Washington street In downtown Sonora to pick up a copy or swipe to view courses and times being offered!

07/29/2026

07/28/2026

LAST CALL FOR ADULT STUDIO TIME!

Looking to drop in just for a day? Open studio time is the place to finish up your project and receive guidance along the way.

ADULT STUDIO TIME - $45

1 day course. Materials not included.

Tuesday | August 11 | 9:30am -12:00pm
Or
Tuesday | August 11 | 1:00pm-3:30pm

Studio Time is designed for individuals looking to construct a project of choice with the guidance of an instructor. Students will have access to sewing machines, overlock/sergers, cutting tables, irons, and a variety of sewing and pattern making tools.

07/25/2026

FINAL NOTICE! 🔔

Registration for pattern replication is closing on August 1, 2026.

PATTERN REPLICATION
$260.00

Includes most materials. 2 day weekend course.

Saturday & Sunday | August 8 & 9 | 9:00am – 5:00pm (1 hour lunch)

Students will learn to draft, construct, tailor and replicate their favorite garment in the form of a mock-up. In depth technical construction will cover multiple techniques to replicate. Easy to moderate construction of garment is recommended for time frame. Deconstructing original garment is not necessary.

Skill level: Intermediate/Advanced

07/22/2026

LAST CALL 🗣️ ‼️

Registration for this class closes on July 31st.

JUNIOR/YOUTH STUFFED SHOREBIRD WORKSHOP
$80.00

Stuffed Shorebird Sewing Workshop
Includes materials. 2 day workshop. Age 6 & up.

Friday | August 7 & 14 | 10:00am – 12:00pm

Students will learn how to construct a stuffed sandpiper shorebird by machine. Instruction covers basic machine operation, pinning, sewing and stuffed animal construction.
Skill Level: Intermediate

*Sonora School of Sewing & Apparel Construction is an approved vendor with the following Charter Schools:

Connecting Waters Charter Schools
Hickman Community Charter School
Gold Rush Charter School

For charter registration, please call: 209-591-9404 or email: [email protected]

07/10/2026

ADULT STUDIO TIME - $45

1 day course. Materials not included.

Tuesday | August 11 | 9:30am -12:00pm
Or
Tuesday | August 11 | 1:00pm-3:30pm

Studio Time is designed for individuals looking to construct a project of choice with the guidance of an instructor. Students will have access to sewing machines, overlock/sergers, cutting tables, irons, and a variety of sewing and pattern making tools.

Sign up on our website sonoraschoolofsewing.com or call 209-591-9409

07/08/2026

Do you have a favorite garment you wish to turn into a pattern? Our pattern replication course is the perfect opportunity to recreate your most loved pieces!

PATTERN REPLICATION - $260.00

Includes most materials. 2 day weekend course.

Saturday & Sunday | August 8 & 9 | 9:00am – 5:00pm (1 hour lunch)

Students will learn to draft, construct, tailor and replicate their favorite garment in the form of a mock-up. In depth technical construction will cover multiple techniques to replicate. Easy to moderate construction of garment is recommended for time frame. Deconstructing original garment is not necessary.

Skill level: Intermediate/Advanced

Register at sonoraschoolofsewing.com or call 209-591-9404

07/06/2026

JUNIOR / YOUTH TURTLE WORKSHOP
$80.00

Includes materials. 2 day workshop. Age 6 & up.

Friday | July 17 & 24 | 10:00am – 12:00pm

Students will learn how to construct a stuffed Turtle by machine. Instruction covers basic machine operation, pinning, sewing and stuffed animal construction.

Skill Level: Intermediate

*Register online or call to secure your spot today!

07/03/2026

Learn to Sew in a weekend!

This is the final announcement to signup for our weekend sewing course. Registration closes on July 10.

ADULT BEGINNER / INTERMEDIATE WEEKEND INTENSIVE COURSE
Includes most materials. 2 day weekend course.

Students will learn the basics of machine operation, essential sewing techniques and garment construction. Instruction will cover how to sew plain, french and welt seams, how to sew tapered and fisheye darts, and how to set a lapped zipper. Using a commercial pattern, students will learn how to complete a simple project provided by the school.

Intermediate instruction may cover zippers, buttonholes, yokes, facings, bias techniques, collars, cuffs, pockets, and tailoring to fit. Students will construct a project of their choice based on skill level.

Saturday & Sunday
July 18 & 19 | 9:00am – 5:00pm (1hr lunch)

Head over to sonoraschoolofsewing.com to sign up!

Sonora School of Sewing & Apparel Construction
68 North Washington Street
Sonora CA 95370

06/30/2026

Spots now available for the Junior / Youth Sea Bird Workshop

Price includes materials. 2 day workshop $80

Age 6 & up.

Students will learn how to construct a stuffed sea bird by machine. Instruction covers basic machine operation, pinning, sewing and stuffed animal construction.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Friday, August 7 & 14 | 10:00am - 12:00pm

Register online or call to secure your spot today!