Sewing Parties for Tweens & Teens

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Here are some examples of projects you can make at our Sewing Parties:

Have something else in mind?  Please feel free to suggest your own project. We’re totally open to your ideas. We LOVE to try out new projects, so let us know what you have in mind.

Host a Private Sewing Workshop

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Get a group of friends, family or colleagues together and everyone will design and stitch their very own custom sewing project.

Don't worry, there is absolutely no sewing experience required! You choose the fabric for the project and if there is time you can add decorations and notions to customize it even more.

You do the leg work, our staff will do the finishing touches to make sure your project is sturdy and professional looking when you take it home after this two-hour private party.

Perfect for birthday parties, bridal showers, bachelorette parties, client entertainment, sorority or alumni functions, or just a good excuse for Girls Night Out.

Our 2-Hour  Party includes the following:

  • Exclusive use of the M Avery Designs Sewing Studio for 2 hours.
  • Your choice of sewing project from the choices below (or make a custom request).
  • All supplies and instruction for all your guests.
  • 1-2 instructors/party hosts. This depends on how many guests you have attending.

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You are welcome to bring in any food and drink for your party.

Open for private parties during the week day, weekday evenings and weekend days & evenings. Whenever we don't already have something scheduled.

Gift Certificates

Good for any M Avery Designs Sewing Studio Sewing Class or Lesson. Click GC denomination below to purchase. Gift certificates never expire.

Please note: When you purchase M Avery Designs Gift Cards, you'll receive a PDF of the Gift Certificate in email. We do not mail paper copies of the gift card. 


Redeeming M Avery Designs Gift Certificates is personal and easy. Please read below.

The recipient or the giver  just sends us an email with the following information and we'll take care of the rest. 

  • Full name and email address of the GC Giver.
  • Full name and email address of the GC Recipient.
  • When (approximately) the GC was purchased.
  • If the credit will be used for sewing lessons or sewing classes.

We'll then issue your credit towards what you'd like to purchase.

Please note: The reason for the emails when redeeming is that we have different registration software for our classes vs. our lessons.

If you know you'll be using this entire credit towards kids or adult classes, we can issue the credit asap through Sawyer for classes. This way you can go online and book them asap

If you know you'll be using the entire credit towards private lessons, we can issue you the credit asap through Acuity for lessons. This way you can go online and book them asap.

As always, if you have any questions - Don't hesitate to reach out! We're happy to help you!

 

Kids School Break Camps

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Spring Break Camp 2020 - April  6,  7,  8,  9,  10,  13,  14,  15,  16 & 17 


In our Kids School Break Sewing Camps for Kids in Kindergarten to 8th Grade we focus on teaching:

  • Basic sewing machine usage & proficiency, as well as hand sewing, when applicable.
  • Improving fine motor skills including pinning, cutting fabric, sewing on the line.
  • Creativity in designing their own sewing projects.
  • How to follow basic sewing patterns and instructions.
  • Completion of sewing projects include things like stuffed animals, toys, purses, fashion accessories, clothing and more.
  • Every child working at their own pace. Beginners ALWAYS welcome! More advanced skill will be taught to more advanced students.

Fashion Designer:
Who Doesn't Love Bags? And Hats?  And Clothes? During This Weekly Long Summer Camp Theme Your Little Fashion Designer Will Design And Sew Their Own Personalized Fashion Accessories And Clothing.

Decorate My Room: 
When You're A Kid, Your Bedroom Is Your Sanctuary! It's Definitely Your Favorite Place In The Whole House.  This Sewing Camp Theme Will Have Students Creating Things To Decorate Their Own Rooms To Make Them Cozy, Organized And Personal. Projects Will Include Pillows, Decorations And Special Keepsakes That Boys And Girls Of All Ages Will Love!

Toy And Game Designer:
During This Weekly Long Summer Camp Theme Campers Will Design And Sew Their Very Own Toys And Games. Sewing Projects Will Include Board Games, Soft Books, Stuffed Animals Or Basically Anything Kids Can Play With When They're Done.

Stuffed Animal Designer:
During This Weekly Long Summer Camp Theme Campers Will Design And Sew Their Stuffed Animals.  


If you'd like to get on the waiting list for any days of weeks that are full send us and email.

Due to the set limitation of spaces offered, per the class policies, no refund shall be provided for absences, changes, withdrawals, or dismissal for cause.

Permission is hereby granted for photographs to be taken of the camper and M Avery Designs has the right to utilize these photographs in camp brochures or on website and display material unless parent makes other arrangements with M Avery Designs. 

Mobile Kids Sewing Classes @ Local Schools

M Avery Designs Kids After School Sewing Program is in many schools in the Jersey City, Weehawken and Hoboken Area.

We currently offer kids mobile sewing classes in the following locations.

Please contact the location directly about enrolling. 

If you’d like to inquire about getting an enrichment program started at your school, please contact us directly.

Hoboken Charter School – Hoboken NJ

The French American Academy – Jersey City NJ

HOLA Middle School – Hoboken NJ

HOLA Elementary School – Hoboken NJ

Step by Step Day Care – Hoboken NJ

Stevens Cooperative School Hoboken Campus – Hoboken NJ

Stevens Cooperative School Newport Campus – Jersey City NJ

Three Little Birds Learning Center – West Side Ave. Location – Jersey City NJ

The Ethical Community Charter School – Jersey City NJ

St. Francis Academy – Union City NJ

Roosevelt Elementary School – Weehawken NJ

Daniel Webster Elementary School – Weehawken NJ

All Kids Sewing Classes

Private Parties & Workshops

We have an adorable, creative space that is perfect to hold your next Girls Night Out, Birthday Party, Networking Event, Private Class, Baby Shower or whatever type of awesome get together you’re looking to have.

  • Or just about any project you’d like

Contact us with questions or to find out availability or call us at 201.876.1198.

Check private party availability online.

We Would Love to Hear From You

Please note: We are a small business and Megan the owner, answers all the (many) emails we get.  We promise to answer all of them. However it might take 2-3 business days to do so. Please be patient and know that we're not ignoring you. 

Do you have a Voucher?

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If you have a voucher for the Sewing Machine Basics sewing class from Groupon please don't call us to schedule!

Please follow these instructions for redeeming your voucher and signing up for the Sewing Machine Basics Class:

  1. Send us an email using the contact form below.
    If your voucher is for 2 people will need name & email address of second person in the "Message section".
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  2. Within 48 Hours - We'll then send you back an email with a coupon code to sign yourself up for class on our website. 
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  3.  Sign yourself up for the Sewing Machine Basics Class on our website using your coupon code.
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  4. Show up to class and bring your voucher with you.