As part of our community + wellness programming, the Heela Sewing Course offers opportunities to learn detail-oriented machine skills alongside others who share a common interest.
To take ownership of a new skill — creating something both beautiful and functional — is an empowering experience. Building on the hand-sewing skills many of our clients learned from their mothers and grandmothers, clients choose to use the skills they develop in the course in a multitude of ways. Some pursue jobs and flourish in a sewing-related career, while others use the skills to beautify their homes and to sew clothing for their family.
The Heela Sewing Course is divided into two levels: Beginner Level 1 and Beginner Level 2. The first level focuses on learning the basics of sewing through simple home goods projects. The second level is open to graduates of Beginner Level 1 and focuses on garment making and professional sewing skills.
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Highlights from the past year:
In 2024, 41 clients completed either Beginner Level 1 or Beginner Level 1 of the Heela Sewing Course. We held four cohorts of Beginner Level 1, representing three different primary language backgrounds, and one cohort of Beginner Level 2.
Check out examples of some favorite projects above!
“Everyone here is like my family, I feel so comfortable with everyone. I am so happy to see everyone when I come to class.”