Small-group sewing classes for adults and kids.
Connect with a creative community, learn to sew, and create your own fun projects.
Classes include everything from machine to hand stitching, mending techniques, fashion and technical sketching. Come learn at your own pace and in good company.
Whether you’re picking up a new hobby, returning to an old love, or finally finishing that project, you’ll find support, encouragement, and a place to create.
Welcome to Ricrac Workroom. Let’s sew!
Learn to Sew in Jersey City.
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Adults
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Whether you're a beginner or seasoned expert, our sewing workshops and 4-week series are designed to help you create with confidence. Learn machine sewing, garment construction, alterations, and more while completing projects you'll be proud to take home. Find a class.
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Learn something new in a fun and relaxed environment. These relaxed gatherings are all about creativity, community, and spending time with fellow makers.
Special events include Mix & Mend, Sip & Sew, and more. Find one today!
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Learn the ins and outs of fashion illustration, from technical sketching to expressive rendering while exploring various medium from watercolor to digital. Learn more.
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Looking for something specific, have a project you've been meaning to finish, or want to sew with a small group? We can create a personalized class, lesson, or private event tailored to your goals, interests, and experience level. Book now.
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No space for a sewing machine in your home? Need a serger? Looking for a huge space to cut out your fabric? Look no further. (Required: At least one class completed.) Reserve a sewing machine today.
Kids
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Ages 7+
Young makers learn sewing skills through fun, hands-on projects designed to build creativity, confidence, and independence. With small sizes and safety features, classes can focus on sewing confidence. Find a class.
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Ages 6+
Develop the skills behind the designs. Explore fashion sketching, garment rendering, technical flats, and creative illustration through traditional and digital techniques. Let’s draw!
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Ages 4-6
A playful introduction to sewing and textile arts for little makers. Through fabric-based crafts, simple handwork, and sensory exploration, children build fine motor skills, creativity, and confidence in a safe, supportive environment. Join a class today.
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Bring your mini (Age 6 and up) and learn to sew together as you each complete your own project side by side. A fun way to build skills, confidence, and memories together. Book now and save your seat.
Best Sellers
Yarn color: soft brights. The Lil Loom Weaving Kit is our tiniest approach to weaving on a frame loom. Designed for beginners of all ages, the Lil Loom is the perfect tool to keep your hands busy with a new skill without committing yourself to a large project.
The Lil Loom comes pre-threaded with full illustrated instructions, which means that you can weave as soon as you open the box!
This kit includes a pre-threaded 3" x 3" wooden loom, a selection of natural fiber yarns, metal tapestry weaving needle, additional 100% natural cotton warp yarn for your next project, and fully illustrated instructions.
Add the perfect final touch on your handmade item. This bright and colorful label is woven and beautiful quality.
Each pack includes 5 labels.
Label dimensions are 1.5” x 1.5”
Designed in Jersey City, NJ.
Don’t let the end of the workshop be the end of your sewing adventure! This quick and easy pattern will have you making the most of every fabric scrap you have.
This is a downloadable PDF with easy-to-follow instructions and printable pattern pieces.
Important: Link to the download will deactivate after 24-hours.