February 15, 2025

Making Sewing Accessible

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Feb. 15, 2025

Wish you could fix that tear in your jacket, patch your jeans, or even create some of your own designs? Sewing has become something of a lost art, and Crooked Tree Arts Center in Petoskey wants to bring it back. Whether you’re approaching sewing from a creative standpoint or just want to make your clothes last longer, their “Make It Sew (Machine)” program can help. Led by costume designer Kristal Taylor, the six-week class is designed for adult beginners and starts Feb. 25 on Tuesdays at 3:30pm at CTAC ($135/$125 members). If you can’t make the commitment, CTAC will offer more sewing skills options in April with a Sewing Machine Workshop on April 15, a Hand Sewing Workshop on April 22, and a Beginners Alteration Workshop on April 29 ($75/$50 members per workshop). Learn more at crookedtree.org/classes/petoskey.

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