Programs

Stitch it. Fix it. Save it.
Missing a button? Pants a little too long? Before you toss it, replace it, or pay someone else to fix it, learn to repair it yourself!
Join us for a fun, relaxed, and social introduction to hand sewing where you’ll learn two incredibly useful skills: sewing on buttons and hemming clothing by hand. No sewing machine, and no sewing experience needed!
We’ll stitch, chat, laugh, and learn together while practicing skills you can use again and again. Bring your curiosity and come ready to have some fun!
This is one of those classes that can literally pay for itself the first time you save a favorite pair of pants, replace a missing button, or skip a trip to the tailor.
You’ll leave with new skills, more confidence, and the satisfaction of knowing, “Hey, I can fix that!”

Save money. Save your clothes. Reduce waste. Meet new people. And have fun doing it! Repair it. Don’t replace it!

No sewing experience necessary.

We’re excited to welcome Linda Sessa as our newest sewing instructor! Linda brings a passion for creativity, education, and helping others discover the joy and confidence that comes from learning something new.

Linda is the owner of Outside the Box Learning Company and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Multicultural Education. Her love of sewing began at home, where she learned the art from her father, Emilio “Leo” Sessa, a distinguished master tailor from Italy. Today, she combines her educational background and creative skills to create learning experiences that are fun, engaging, accessible, and empowering.

She strives to create an environment where every learner feels supported and seen, regardless of their ability, learning style, or the challenges they may face. Through her teaching, Linda also encourages kindness, empathy, and a strong sense of community.