I took a 3 hour workshop in 2023 for a beginner sewing project and enjoyed myself. My husband bought me a machine to encourage md and support my new hobby. But I felt so intimated by my new machine. I ticked it away for years but I saw an email for a Moving Thread beginner 4-week workshop. 3 hours each session. Last night was class 1 of 4. My class was six ladies aged from mid 20s to late 60s. One never sewed. Two hand sewed. And two of us used machines 20 and 30 years ago and one lady had a machine and used it but felt intimidated. So we were all pretty nervous about our fledgling sewing skills. But the class was paced perfectly and by the end of our first class we successfully completed beautiful reversible totes! The workshop is $550 and it's a great value: project 1 tote, project 2 zipper pouch, project 3 pants (two classes). Our instructor was warm, friendly, funny, knowledgeable, helpful. My only drawback are the chairs. They're not comfortable for me and my leg felt like it wanted to go numb. No one else seemed uncomfortable so maybe it's just me. I'll try a seat cushion to see if it'll help. I brought my machine with me so I could learn how to use it but my husband actually bought the same Heavy Duty Singer sewing machine provided in the class for student use. All the equipment, accessories, fabric needed is provided by the class. You only need to show up. No good or drink allowed in classroom but water is okay. Be sure to enter the rear entrance let the instructions in your student information email. Because to show up on time. Basically no make classes. So if you sign up be sure you're schedule is free for the specified time period. If you're thinking of taking a quick afternoon class or a full workshop I highly recommend you give Moving Thread a try. The instructor we had last night has her own fashion label and is highly knowledgeable but gave us very easy instructions that us newbies could follow. The was patient with our foibles and created an atmosphere of grace and fun. I look forward to my to rest of classes Eventually I look forward to trying the advanced class offerings too. I've hit my eye on the alterations class. read more

Moving Thread - Reversible tote project created Day 1 - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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My daughter has taken a few kids classes and loved them. I did the intro to sewing and was so impressed with what I made, having never used a machine previously. We were taught how to make the I item look pretty professional. read more

Moving Thread - Bag from the intro to sewing class. I'd never used a machine before so think this is pretty impressive! - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Love love love Moving Thread. I have done a parent/child class where we each made a bag. Was empowering to learn how to use a sewing machine and actually make something useful from raw materials. My child has done the Fashion Camp in the summer twice and loved it both times. So cool for her to be able to design and then create her own clothes. Has opened up a whole world for her. I intend to take more classes for myself to refine my skills. Super fun, and super valuable. read more

If you want to learn to sew, this is the place! Lissa and Rose are great at breaking down each step and giving advice to have a quality finished project. The classes are small so you get a lot of personalized attention. I took the Intro to Sewing then the 4 series workshop. I recommend them both. You will learn so much! Totally worth the value - (I accidentally didn't tap the value tab) read more

Moving Thread - This is one of the projects - zippered bag. - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Loved my experience with their introductory sewing course! Caitríona was an incredibly patient and thoughtful instructor. I appreciated that the projects were all beginner-friendly, yet packed with useful information for those wishing to embark on more challenging sewing projects on their own. I will definitely take more classes with this studio ! read more

Ive taken two classes at A Moving Thread and have walked away with so much knowledge. The instructors are very skilled and talented and do an amazing job of explaining the process of sewing and creating. I never expected to have so much fun using my hands to create something from nothing! I highly recommend signing up for a class! read more

Fantastic! We are signed up for our 4th round. My daughter LOVES it, as a parent we love it. Multiple physical project outputs, creativity, consistency, community. This is 20hours of work in 8 weeks! It is wonderful to see my daughter feel pride in what she created and have everyone helping. This class is truly fantastic. My daughter is 8 and she is designing her own pattern, printing, cutting, sewing entire outfits. Unreal! read more

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I had such a great experience sewing with Lissa! I had a project I wanted to complete - making a sweater - but I wasn't sure if I would be capable. We got straight to work with my fabric and pattern; cutting, pinning and sewing. Lissa had every tool needed and gave me a refresh (I hadn't used a machine in many years). I learned so much and Lissa let me handle as much as I felt comfortable with, and I watched her do the more advanced techniques. I would feel more comfortable trying the more advanced work next time! Lissa was very kind and patient throughout and the sweater turned out exactly as I hoped. I'm so proud to wear it knowing I had a hand in making it! If you have any interest in sewing, I would highly recommend working with Lissa no matter your level of experience! read more

Moving Thread - Sewing my sweater! - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I took the four-week intro workshop and loved every second! The studio space is so lovely and calm, and Lissa is an amazing teacher. We made a reversible tote bag in week 1, a zippered pouch in week 2, and a pair of pants tailored to our bodies in weeks 3-4. I left the series feeling so inspired and so ready to sign up for another! read more

I can't speak more highly of Lissa, her studio, and this course. Lissa is a talented teacher. She's warm, patient, attentive and keeps a beautiful and clean workspace. I work a very stressful job and this class was such an enjoyable, peaceful blessing! I plan to take more classes here and keep sewing on my own. read more

TL;DR: Run, don't walk, to this class! I just took the intro to sewing 4 week intensive. Being the mom of a 4 year old and a 1 year older, I was nervous about covid. She assured me that it would only be me and one other student, masks required, opposite ends of the room, sanitized machines, etc, and I figured if I didn't feel safe, I'd just reschedule. And WOW am I happy I took the course! I can't speak highly enough about it. First, about the covid precautions - you enter her beautifully airy converted garage, and she greets you masked, offering a squirt of hand sanitizer and a temperature check, even for herself. Each station is at opposite ends of the room, right next to the garage door opening which is up, so you're basically sewing outside. There's a bottle of water and hand sanitizer at each station, and each student has their own steam iron and sewing pins and scissors and thread set and everything. A++ for safety! The classes themselves are amazing. I have enjoyed every minute of every class. For the intensive, you learn a new project each week, and all materials are provided (unless you want to bring your own fabric). Sure, sewing is intimidating, but Lissa is so patient, and so so cool and stylish (her rack of clothes that she actually made in the studio - crazy inspiring!). I'm really picky about what I spend time on (ahem, pillowcases, ahem), and she made sure we made things that we actually wanted to be seen with. We made a reversible tote bag, a cosmetic bag, two masks, and our final piece was a blouse. I love EVERYTHING. I'd get home, and my husband and nanny were like "are you sure you made that??". I cannot wait to take more classes with Lissa, and am going to be recommending them forever. It's no surprise Dwyane Wade and his mother took a sewing class here. Thank you so much, Lissa! You've instilled so much confidence in me. I'll definitely be back! read more

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My daughter has recently attended a sewing workshop for kids and loved it! She can't stop talking about it; she had bags of fun and brought home the cutest backpack she made! I can't recommend these workshops enough and my daughter will definitely be back (and soon!). Thank you Lissa! read more

11/10 recommend to everyone!! Lissa has created the most inspiring environment to learn and create, no matter what your experience level. I leave the 4 Week Intro series with confidence to begin personal projects that have been long awaiting attention, and some skills that I feel have already enriched my life! Attending these classes were a joy: the studio itself is lovely, and Lissa's teaching style is elegant, motivating, and clear. Each class was well organized and prepared, and resulted in a final, useful project - that I feel (with some practice) I could recreate at home. Very grateful for Moving Thread! read more

HANDS DOWN A MUST TRY CLASS. Registered a while back for a mother-daughter class and had to reschedule. When it came time to attend class, i wasn't thrilled. Lissa CHANGED my thoughts and feelings about sewing. Breaks it down, allows us to learn, just hands on enough. LOVED class from start to finish AND my 11y daughter and I left with a pretty fabulous bag. We will be back. AND we snagged extra goodies in store-front before we left. HIGHLY recommend. read more

This was an amazing experience for my daughter. Lissa and Rob (instructors) are incredible with kids, and the class was so inspiring for my 10 year old. I just loved how it was structured...each student got to design their own bag so they got to be really creative while learning a new skill (and having fun!). I couldn't believe how much they accomplished in 3 hours...so exciting to make a complete backpack in one session! Loved it! read more

The class was 10/10 for me!!! LISSA was such a great and skillful instructor that takes time with each student to ensure we are grasping the concept. I have never used a sewing machine before.... And after the class, I feel confident enough to buy one and apply what I learned to continue to practice on my own. It was a great introduction to sewing! I am very happy that I attended and look forward to taking more classes. read more

THE BEST CLASS ALL AROUND! I took the 4 class beginner series and I can not express how amazing it was. Lissa is a great teacher and explains things extremely well. All of the projects we did were very useful in learning how to sew. The other people in the class were super kind and fun as well. I can't wait to take more classes with Lissa! read more

Nice location in West LA - come a few minutes earlier so you have time to find street parking in the residential neighborhood. It was a small class of about 10 people in the back of a creative shop. The work space was clean and airy. They provide all supplies including sewing machine, fabric, tools for the project. Overall it was a nice productive afternoon and the best part is you end up with a final product you can be proud of. In my case, it was a tote bag! Thank you to both of the lovely ladies leading the class :) read more

This was my first time at Moving Thread and my first sewing class. My friend and I signed up for the Intro to Sewing Class and we came away with not only a new skill but utmost respect for this creative art. I had to admit I was intimidated at the beginning with technicalities of starting the sewing machine but Lissa was so patient, articulate, and gave great instructions that once I got to practicing on a pattern then making my own chambray tote bag, I got into the groove of it! The quietness of the room and the rhythmic sounds of the sewing machine was very therapeutic! The intimate class (4 people maximum) in her charming studio behind her house, the delicious refreshments, and her calm demeanor was conducive to a great learning experience! She taught us how to look for great quality work in clothes and bags-how the inside should look as seamless as the outside. She gave us individual attention and let us go about at our own pace. I also love the fact that her philosophy entails being kinder to the earth by buying less, repairing what we already own, and making our own clothes. Not a lot of people especially in the fashion industry has that mindset. And that is so refreshing. Thank you Lissa for an amazing experience! read more

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Lissa is the sweetest, so passionate, and kind! I couldn't recommend her, and her studio enough!!! I hadn't sewn in years and was super excited to get back into it. Also, was super fun to get creative and do something totally different! The studio itself is also so beautiful and clean! I'd say this class is suitable or all levels. I can't wait to continue and do more classes with Lissa in the future!! Looking forward to it :) read more

I walked out of this experiencing feeling like I should have paid more money, like I just met awesome and lovely, caring and kind humans (that's including our beautiful instructor Lissa who is a goddess of the needle). I learned a life skill. I learned more sewing skills in my 3 hour intro course than I did an entire semester of home economics. This was a fantastic experience and it could not have been better. From the quaint, beautiful, bright and immaculate workspace, to the personal, special touches like cookies and french-pressed coffee...this class is done to perfection and I couldn't give a single piece of constructive criticism if I tried. Even my friend (who figured out she did NOT like sewing within 3 min of starting the class) had a fantastic time and was asking how and where to leave positive feedback before I had the chance 5 stars and Lissa earns every single one of those fair and square. read more

Moving Thread - Here are the awesome reversible bags we made in the 3 hour intro course! - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I took the intro to sewing class just last week & i absolutely loved it. The class is small & intimate and that's what intrigued me in the first place since i had no previous experience about sewing whatsoever ! So it was perfect for me. Lissa is such a great instructor, she takes her time to explain things i depth, but makes it easy to understand, and is super patient & helpful. She even provided us with some fresh coffee and fruit, and fruit & yogurt parfaits for a light breakfast. I love this class so much & highly recommend it to anyone who just wants to start a new hobby or even try & make their own brand one day! I'm taking my next class tomorrow which is one of the 4week workshops, and i CANT WAIT read more

Lissa is amazing !!! My daughter and I took a class with her and she was patient, informative and skilled. Lissa made something that could be tedious and boring if taught by someone else, fun and exciting. We learned so much from her private class and walked away knowing our way around a sowing machine. We can't wait to take some more classes with her, she's truly a wonderful teacher and knows how to inspire her students :) read more

I took the 4 week sewing workshop and loved every second of it! Lissa is so knowledgeable and explains each step of the way. The projects we sewed were super helpful to prepare me to sew on my own. The studio is lovely and inviting. Highly recommend! read more

Lissa is a gift from god! I try her Intro to sewing class and I will not forget this day. It all makes sense now she explain to me how everything works she is so patient the right attitude to teach sewing class. I'm a believer now please just one class and you will come back like me. I'm excited to start my 4 week course with Lissa this June. It's never too late if you want to learn how to sew Lissa is the answer! She is the BEST read more

I love taking classes to learn new things and sewing has been on my list for a while but I never bit the bullet until I found Moving Thread in Venice. I was a little intimidated never having sewed before but I was SO pleasantly surprised. Lissa is SO kind, patient and an amazing teacher. I ended up buying my own machine (overly-confident, maybe? but that's how great this class was.) I am definitely signing up for her 4-week class next. read more

If you want to learn how to sew and don't know where to start this is a great place. Super chill vibes and she is good at teaching and clear on instructions. It's such a nice place too, really clean and cute. Also really welcoming, good vibes. read more

Such a fun activity. My wife and I signed up for the 3 hour intro class and loved it. Lissa had a lot of patience for us and guided us through the whole process. We will be back for more classes in the future! read more

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I already had a sewing machine and tried to teach myself how to sew. My results were amateurish. Signed up for Lisa's Moving Threads beginning sewing workshop and WOW! Learned so much in a few hours. Lissa is patient, organized, expert in her craft and just an all around charming person. We made a tote bag and since the class I've been showing everyone my beautifully executed seams. No raw edges! You'll learn that a few seconds more spent on attention to detail can make all the difference. Her studio , in the garden behind her house, is lovely and well equipped. I'm definitely taking more workshops with her. Well worth the money. read more

Lissa is an excellent instructor, and her sewing space is beautifully laid out. I will be coming back for more classes. I highly recommend! read more

Had a lovely time learning all the basics of sewing so I can start making my own pillows and chair pads for my house and hopefully for others! I was hesitant to buy a sewing machine without knowing anything about using one but now I feel fully confident in purchasing one and plan on getting the same one we use during class!! Also can't wait to sign up for another! Thanks! read more

I've taken multiple classes now with Lissa and can't recommend her enough. The studio is beautiful, organized, and stocked with modern gear you'll need. She is an experienced designer and gifted teacher, making the classes approachable and fun. This was true for me as a Dad, but also my two kids ages 11 (girl) and 16 (boy). Lissa takes time with every student, meeting them where they are no matter their experience or learning style. We left excited about what we made and learned, and have returned multiple times. Highly recommended! read more

I have been wanting to learn how to sew forever and finally got the chance to take an awesome sewing class at Moving Thread LA! I made a reversible tote bag! I still can't believe I made it!!!! Granted I had the help of a great teacher-Lissa! Lissa had everything planned out, all the materials were supplied, a run down of how sewing machines work was explained and we even got to do a practice run on felt pads that had white tailor lines drawn on it to practice sewing straight lines. Lissa definitely made it feel a lot easier to sew and I felt so accomplished leaving her studio with something I made!!! And speaking of her studio, Lissa has created such a creative, clean and well set up space and has a pretty great playlist going while we all sew!! Last but not least, Lissa even provided breakfast and coffee!!! Thank you Lissa and I'll definitely be booking some more sessions at MovingThread LA!!! Cannot wait to make more things!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Lissa is a great instructor. She is patient and explains the sewing process clearly. Lissa's classes are small in size allowing for individual attention and assistance. I loved earning how to thread a machine and felt proud of the bag I sewed! read more

I took a workshop with Lissa a couple of weeks ago and loved it. Within the space of a few hours, we learned the basics of using a sewing machine (she has very current models that are much easier to use than my grandmother's!) and created beautiful tote bags using an indigo fabric provided by Lissa. One of the things that struck me is what great taste Lissa has -- from the bag pattern to the other garment patterns that are available, and even her charming light-filled Venice studio. She provides instruction in a very easy to understand, helpful sort of way, but is also patient and offers a laid back atmosphere. And the breakfast provided was delicious! I will definitely be back for the "alterations" class -- will be so fun to make changes to a few things that I want to keep but don't fit quite right. Thank you, Lissa! read more

This is a hidden gem of a workshop; I took my boyfriend, as he is interested in creating his own clothing, and I came for moral support :) I knew nothing about sewing and wasnt sure how much I would take a liking to it, but with zero experience, not only did I quickly become immersed in the project, but the teacher was A+ !! She was so Perfect for what we need; extremely patient and thorough and allowed us to take home what we created in our first beginners class. This workshop is totally worth it, and we are both going to be scheduling our second class ASAP! High recommended :) read more

I had the best time learning to sew. I actually made a bag and took it home! Lissa has a wonderful space and it very knowledgeable. She taught me the very basics can't wait to take more classes. read more

Personally, I had always been intimidated by the sewing machine. Far too many buttons and gadgets to attempt on my own. However Lissa broke everything down to small, easy to understand steps. But not too easy...the sense of accomplishment I felt while actually sewing was magical! I think I was grinning ear to ear. And I made a beautiful, well constructed ( if I do say so myself ) bag! The whole experience was welcoming, fun and inspirational. I highly recommend these workshop to anyone bold enough to try something new. read more

I loved all the projects! But mostly I loved Lissa! Such a great environment with lots of sewing, chatting and overall fun! If you have ever wanted to learn to sew run to this class! It was a blast. I'm seriously bummed my class is over read more