Where:
The Chest Collective
86 Joy Street, Studio 9
Somerville, Massachusetts 02143
Admission:
$150
Categories:
Art, Classes, Rainy Day Ideas, Seasonal
Event website:
www.chest.love
Spend a cozy Saturday stitching up the All Well Cardigan Coat—a versatile layering piece perfect for cooler weather. This guided sew-along will walk you through each step of the pattern, from cutting to finishing, with plenty of tips to help build confidence along the way. Whether you’re looking to expand your wardrobe with a handmade staple or simply enjoy a day of creative community, you’ll leave class with a chic, wearable coat and new skills to carry into future projects.
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This longer class is expected to extend about 5-6 hours, with a 3-hour morning session, a lunch break, and a final afternoon session.
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Designed for confident beginners and up, this class offers plenty of guided support while giving you the chance to practice more advanced skills in a relaxed, community setting.
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Fabric and pattern provided. Feel free to bring your own fabric (instructions for this option provided at registration). Machines will be available to you but you can also bring your own if you prefer to develop your relationship with your machine.
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2 person minimum, 6 person maximum
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Check out a sweet video of the last cardigan coat workshop on our IG here and follow The Chest Collective instagram for future workshops and opportunities to hang/learn/gather/shop local with us.
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Register here or on our site: www.chest.love
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About the teacher:
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Haley Houseman is a lifelong sewist who learned at her mother’s side as soon as she could reach the foot pedal. With a deep family history of sewing, tailoring, and craft education, she brings generations of knowledge to the classroom—along with a love of making that spans projects from her own wedding dress to reupholstered armchairs.
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Based in Massachusetts, Haley is a writer who explores craft, material culture, and environmental history in her work. She has taught sewing to beginners and returning makers in private sessions, women’s clubs, and workshops at venues like The Chest Collective, and also runs a popular mending pop-up around the North Shore. Her classes aim to demystify the crafts we yearn to learn, and are rooted in both skill-building and storytelling—helping students feel at home with their tools and empowered to bring their ideas to life.
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