Welcome to
SEW HAPPY
FOR KIDS & ADULTS
We offer hand sewing and machine sewing classes, camps & workshops at our studio in Mamaroneck, NY and we are in partnership with dozens of schools and recreation centers across NYC, Westchester, and Connecticut.
Need a birthday party idea?
Kids of all ages love celebrating by getting creative with their friends. From Me & My Doll to Sewing Machine and Fab Lab Design, there’s something for everyone.
We hope you’ll join us.
STITCH BY STITCH
The Sew Happy Journey For Kids
Our step-by-step Learning Pathway is designed to build skills in a clear, supportive progression. Students start with simple hand-sewing projects; as they grow, they gain access to advanced tools and techniques. Each level builds on the last, setting students up for success. Grouped by age and experience, classes ensure a safe, creative environment that encourages mindfulness, mastery, and a lifelong love of making.
Sew Ready
Ages 4-5
Our youngest students will discover the magic of sewing in this super fun introductory class! Sew Ready focuses on building basic skills in a playful environment. Projects develop hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, sequencing, problem solving, and creativity.
Beginner Sewing
Me & My Doll (Ages 6-10)
Get your 18" doll ready for a whole new wardrobe! In this delightful class, students will master hand-sewing skills while creating adorable clothing & accessories for their favorite doll.
Sewing & Fashion Fun (Ages 6-10)
Calling all junior fashion
designers! This class is perfect for budding creators who want to explore the exciting world of fashion. Students will learn basic design principles and bring their ideas to life on 18" mannequins.
Ages 6-10
Beginner Sewing Machine ( 8+)
For our younger students who are ready to take their sewing to the next level. This class will learn the basics of machine sewing using forgiving felt and no iron.
Intermediate Sewing
The most important class in the Sew Happy catalog. Intermediate Sewing teaches all of the key skills for both hand and machine sewing. Students will work more indepently & will have access to machines and the iron. Students will complete one of our signature projects during each session - Charm Square Apron, Personality Pillow, Going Places Tote, or our Sewing Basket.
Ages 9-14
advanced Sewing
Ages 10-14
Our advanced sewing class is for students who have completed at least three classes of intermediate sewing and mastered all of the intermediate skills. These classes will vary by season and focus on more difficult skills like upcycling fabrics, creating linings, adding buttonholes, decorative machine stitches, or sewing as art.
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Hand Sewing &
Me and My Doll
Hand Sewing Fun is a great starting point for students as young as 5. Bring a favorite doll to a Me & My Doll class and we’ll make a variety of clothing & accessories for an 18” doll. Along the way, students learn foundational sewing skills and have a WHOLE LOT OF FUN!
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Machine Sewing
Take your sewing to the next level with our sewing machine classes. Beginner 7 year olds will work primarily with felt fabrics with the machine on low speeds as they learn the basics. Older students ages 8-14 can start at the next level where we teach machine threading, troubleshooting, and working with woven fabrics and irons.
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Advanced Sewing
Advanced students are invited to join our Fab Lab classes where they’ll put their sewing machine skills to the test by making advanced projects. Students must meet the age requirement and complete 2-3 sessions of sewing machine classes and have made the Personality Pillow, Charm Square Apron, and Quilted Tote Bag before moving on to the advanced course.
Learn About and Sign Up for Programs.
“ I can’t express enough how much Charlotte has absolutely LOVED this sewing class. We signed her up for the winter/spring session, and likely will sign her up for the Christmas classes too.
She so proudly shows us her work and seems to approach sewing in a very independent way. We are so proud of her!!
Thank you!!!"
— Lisa
“My daughter and her friends had the BEST time at Sew Happy! She celebrated her 8th birthday with a sewing machine birthday party in which everyone made a pillow.
Everything went so smoothly and each girl went home with a really cool project! The Sew Happy staff made the whole experience so enjoyable and easy. I definitely recommend it!”
— Alexandra
