Beginner 1 Course 1
4-Week Sewing Series – Build Your Skills Step-by-Step
Join us for a focused, 4-week sewing journey designed to strengthen your skills and boost your confidence behind the machine. Each week builds on the last, introducing new techniques and creative projects that leave you with finished pieces you’ll be proud to show off. Whether you’re refreshing your skills or leveling up from the basics, this series offers the perfect mix of instruction, practice, and personal guidance.
What’s Included:
- 4 hands-on classes (one per week) – Each session is 2 hours
- Step-by-step instructions with plenty of time for Q&A
- All project patterns included
- Access to sewing machines (or bring your own)
- Small group setting for personalized attention
Weekly Focus:
- Week 1: Learn your sewing machine
- Week 2:Seam finishing techniques
- Week 3: Project layout and cutting tips
- Week 4: Completing Final Project – Bringing all your new skills together in a take-home piece
Why You’ll Love It:
✔ Learn at a comfortable pace
✔ Gain knowledge and confidence to sew independently
✔ Finish each week with a tangible skill (and project)
✔ Fun, supportive atmosphere for all skill levels
Brenda Holts
Hello, my name is Brenda Holts and it has been my passion since I was 6 years old, to create, to sew and to design. For over 50 years I have been an experienced fashion designer, custom dressmaker and "Alterationist". I still enjoy creating my own designs and producing fashion shows, but my goal is to teach that which I have accumulated over the years to the next generation, so it doesn't become a lost art. I want to be able to share my knowledge of sewing so that the passion can continue into the generations to come. In my experience, the one thing that makes a good designer is their ability to sew, which is why I am currently teaching sewing classes for Home School programs and creating online sewing classes for Adults.
Education
University of California, Davis- Degree in Design
Fashion Institute for Design and Merchandising (FIDM)- Degree in Fashion Design
American River College Refresher Courses:
- Fashion Show Production
- Fashion Design
- Computer Pattern Making
Awards & Accomplishments
Over the years I have won prestigious awards for my sewing ability and participated in various fashion events in the Sacramento and Bay area which included but not limited to:
California State Fair, Winter Wonderland, Crocker Art Museum, American River College and the Blush Fashion Show to name a few. I have also produced my first solo fashion show in 2006.
Frequently Asked Questions
HOW OFTEN ARE THE IN-PERSON CLASSES?
In-person classes are 4 weeks long each month. Each beginner class is 4 consecutive weeks with online course videos that match the curriculum for the 4 classes each week. Dates and times below. Each class will be held at my Fashion studio located at
Wednesday's
Beginner 1 - 4:00 - 6:00 pm (Adults) Open
- September 3, 2025 (4 weeks)
- October 1, 2025 (4 weeks)
- November 4, 2025 (4 weeks)
- December 3, 2025 (4 weeks)
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE 4-WEEK CLASSES?
A sewing Machine, online videos of course curriculum, and in-person classes with an instructor at Kasha's Fashion Studio.