Classes
*Just the Basics - Adults
The class is perfect for anyone interested in learning how to sew, have never had formal instruction, or are new to machine sewing. This class is for adults (18+).
Cost: $ 30.00
The class is perfect for anyone interested in learning how to sew, have never had formal instruction, or are new to machine sewing. This class is for adults (18+).
Cost: $ 30.00
*Quilting 101: 3 yard Quilt Class
Dive into the world of quilting with our comprehensive 3-Yard Quilt Top class. Designed for beginners and those looking to refine their skills, this class will guide you through the process of creating a quilt top using just 3 yards of fabric. You'll learn to read rulers for accurate fabric cutting, follow a cut list, and master essential piecing techniques like strip piecing, half-square triangles, snowballs, sashing, and borders. We’ll cover how to true up blocks, press seams correctly (an often-overlooked detail that can significantly impact how well your quilt comes together), and assemble your blocks and rows by following detailed diagrams. The book/ pattern will come with the class. The focus of the class is on completing the quilt top. This class is for adults only (18+).
Cost: $ 145.00
Dive into the world of quilting with our comprehensive 3-Yard Quilt Top class. Designed for beginners and those looking to refine their skills, this class will guide you through the process of creating a quilt top using just 3 yards of fabric. You'll learn to read rulers for accurate fabric cutting, follow a cut list, and master essential piecing techniques like strip piecing, half-square triangles, snowballs, sashing, and borders. We’ll cover how to true up blocks, press seams correctly (an often-overlooked detail that can significantly impact how well your quilt comes together), and assemble your blocks and rows by following detailed diagrams. The book/ pattern will come with the class. The focus of the class is on completing the quilt top. This class is for adults only (18+).
Cost: $ 145.00
Beginning Smocking
Learn the beautiful art of smocking in this beginner-friendly class. Over two hours, you'll master the basic smocking stitches and techniques that form the foundation of this traditional needlecraft.
Cost: $ 45.00
Learn the beautiful art of smocking in this beginner-friendly class. Over two hours, you'll master the basic smocking stitches and techniques that form the foundation of this traditional needlecraft.
Cost: $ 45.00
Embroidery BOOT CAMP
New to embroidery and not quite sure where to begin? What is the right way to hoop? What stabilizer do you use for different fabrics and types of embroidery? What about monogramming? As I like to say, if it is not moving you can monogram it. Michelle will answer these questions and more. This a lecture class, no supplies needed.
Cost: $ 30.00
New to embroidery and not quite sure where to begin? What is the right way to hoop? What stabilizer do you use for different fabrics and types of embroidery? What about monogramming? As I like to say, if it is not moving you can monogram it. Michelle will answer these questions and more. This a lecture class, no supplies needed.
Cost: $ 30.00
Sewing 101 (10 total hours)
JUST THE BASICS is a PREREQUISITE for this class. It must be taken before the class begins. Beginners or intermediate; bag and adult garments. This class is for adults only (18+).
Cost: $ 140.00
JUST THE BASICS is a PREREQUISITE for this class. It must be taken before the class begins. Beginners or intermediate; bag and adult garments. This class is for adults only (18+).
Cost: $ 140.00
Sewing 102: Sewing with Knits
Learn the basics of sewing on knit fabrics. This class is for beginner sewists focusing on construction, not fit. This is a 6-hour course. Come learn how fun sewing with knits can be! This is an adult class only (18+). We have some great patterns to choose from!
Cost: $ 85.00
Learn the basics of sewing on knit fabrics. This class is for beginner sewists focusing on construction, not fit. This is a 6-hour course. Come learn how fun sewing with knits can be! This is an adult class only (18+). We have some great patterns to choose from!
Cost: $ 85.00
Sewing 201 (6 hours)
In Sewing 201, students deepen their understanding of garment assembly, learn to adjust patterns to fit, and refine their sewing techniques. This class is for adults only (18+).
Cost: $ 85.00
In Sewing 201, students deepen their understanding of garment assembly, learn to adjust patterns to fit, and refine their sewing techniques. This class is for adults only (18+).
Cost: $ 85.00
Sewing 202: Intro to Pants
Worried about sewing pants? In Sewing 202 students will be making a pair of pants from a selection of patterns at Five Eighth Seams. This class focuses on construction not fitting. This is an adult (18+) only class.
Cost: $ 70.00
Worried about sewing pants? In Sewing 202 students will be making a pair of pants from a selection of patterns at Five Eighth Seams. This class focuses on construction not fitting. This is an adult (18+) only class.
Cost: $ 70.00
Picture Smocking
*Come learn to picture smock! Students MUST have taken intro to smocking OR have knowledge of geometric smocking.
Cost: $ 45.00
*Come learn to picture smock! Students MUST have taken intro to smocking OR have knowledge of geometric smocking.
Cost: $ 45.00
Pillow with Piping & Zipper
Zippered Pillow Cover with Piping (4 hours) Don't want to spend $80+ on pillows for your home? No one does! For under $20 in materials, you can make your own professional-looking pillow covers using fabrics of your choice! During this class you'll learn how to make and install your own piping on a pillow cover and finish it off with an invisible zipper. Take home a handout so you can make more on your own. Come find out how simple it is! Bring your sewing machine, notions, regular zipper foot, invisible zipper foot (if you have one), and a pillow form (we sell these if you dont have one). Fabric, zippers, and cording can be purchased during class. *Must have taken Sewing 101 or have sewing experience.
Cost: $ 60.00
Zippered Pillow Cover with Piping (4 hours) Don't want to spend $80+ on pillows for your home? No one does! For under $20 in materials, you can make your own professional-looking pillow covers using fabrics of your choice! During this class you'll learn how to make and install your own piping on a pillow cover and finish it off with an invisible zipper. Take home a handout so you can make more on your own. Come find out how simple it is! Bring your sewing machine, notions, regular zipper foot, invisible zipper foot (if you have one), and a pillow form (we sell these if you dont have one). Fabric, zippers, and cording can be purchased during class. *Must have taken Sewing 101 or have sewing experience.
Cost: $ 60.00
Taco Tuesday Zipper Pouch
The Taco Tuesday Pouch is a zippered pouch featuring a boxed bottom, curved top with double zipper, and bias tape seam finishing on the inside. This is a great project for beginners looking to start their journey in bagmaking. These make fun gifts and are useful for holding anything from sewing supplies, makeup, and more.
Cost: $ 35.00
The Taco Tuesday Pouch is a zippered pouch featuring a boxed bottom, curved top with double zipper, and bias tape seam finishing on the inside. This is a great project for beginners looking to start their journey in bagmaking. These make fun gifts and are useful for holding anything from sewing supplies, makeup, and more.
Cost: $ 35.00
Puff Tote: Puff Tote Bag Workshop
In this two-week (5 hour) workshop, students will learn to make puff quilt blocks from a charm pack and turn them into a tote bag.
Cost: $ 50.00
In this two-week (5 hour) workshop, students will learn to make puff quilt blocks from a charm pack and turn them into a tote bag.
Cost: $ 50.00
Model Farm
Join our Model Farm quilt class, a beginner-friendly workshop that puts a modern spin on the traditional log cabin quilt. In this one-day workshop, you'll create a beautiful quilt top using on-point blocks and negative space to showcase your chosen fabrics. With a focus on color and texture, this class is perfect for solid fabrics, small prints, or blenders. All basic supplies are required. Come into the store before the class to pick out your fabric!
Cost: $ 40.00
Join our Model Farm quilt class, a beginner-friendly workshop that puts a modern spin on the traditional log cabin quilt. In this one-day workshop, you'll create a beautiful quilt top using on-point blocks and negative space to showcase your chosen fabrics. With a focus on color and texture, this class is perfect for solid fabrics, small prints, or blenders. All basic supplies are required. Come into the store before the class to pick out your fabric!
Cost: $ 40.00
Retro Ornaments
This intermediate-level quilting workshop features the Retro Ornaments pattern from Lo & Behold Stitchery. In this workshop, students will learn quilting with quarter-circle curves while making a Christmas ornament-inspired quilt.
Cost: $ 63.00
This intermediate-level quilting workshop features the Retro Ornaments pattern from Lo & Behold Stitchery. In this workshop, students will learn quilting with quarter-circle curves while making a Christmas ornament-inspired quilt.
Cost: $ 63.00
Upscale Plaid Quilt Class
Perfect for autumn and winter, Upscale Plaid by Lo & Behold Stitchery uses color to create the illusion of transparent, intersecting stripes. In this one-day class, students will begin the quilt as a group and finish on their own.
Cost: $ 75.00
Perfect for autumn and winter, Upscale Plaid by Lo & Behold Stitchery uses color to create the illusion of transparent, intersecting stripes. In this one-day class, students will begin the quilt as a group and finish on their own.
Cost: $ 75.00
Urban Quilting: Urban Quilting
This beginner-friendly class uses patterns from the book "Urban Quilting: Quilt Patterns for the Modern-Day Home" by Wendy Chow. In this class, you can make an eye-catching, modern quilt in a range of sizes while learning various techniques.
Cost: $ 160.00
This beginner-friendly class uses patterns from the book "Urban Quilting: Quilt Patterns for the Modern-Day Home" by Wendy Chow. In this class, you can make an eye-catching, modern quilt in a range of sizes while learning various techniques.
Cost: $ 160.00
Draft Your Own Bodice
In this advanced-level class, students will take detailed measurements of their bodies to draft their own bodice pattern. From the paper pattern, students will sew a muslin mock-up to test the fit. From there, students will adjust the fit of their pattern as needed. This pattern students make can be used to personalize commercial patterns, or design their own patterns. ***This class focuses on darted bodices for feminine-style garments
Cost: $ 140.00
In this advanced-level class, students will take detailed measurements of their bodies to draft their own bodice pattern. From the paper pattern, students will sew a muslin mock-up to test the fit. From there, students will adjust the fit of their pattern as needed. This pattern students make can be used to personalize commercial patterns, or design their own patterns. ***This class focuses on darted bodices for feminine-style garments
Cost: $ 140.00
*Kids Just the Basics - Ages 6 - 17
Come learn how to sew! This class is for ages 6-17. Parents, please plan to drop off and pick up your kids! In this 2.5 hour class we go over the basics of machine sewing and make a pillow case. There is no experience required for this class.
Cost: $ 40.00
Come learn how to sew! This class is for ages 6-17. Parents, please plan to drop off and pick up your kids! In this 2.5 hour class we go over the basics of machine sewing and make a pillow case. There is no experience required for this class.
Cost: $ 40.00
Homeschool Bags/ Crafts Kids Sewing Class
In this 3 week class students will make bag or craft of the teachers choice All supplies are included in the course fee. Please select the class to view dates.
Cost: $ 135.00
In this 3 week class students will make bag or craft of the teachers choice All supplies are included in the course fee. Please select the class to view dates.
Cost: $ 135.00
Homeschool Quilting Kids Sewing Class
In this 4 week class students will make a quilt. All supplies are included in the course fee. Please select the class to view dates.
Cost: $ 190.00
In this 4 week class students will make a quilt. All supplies are included in the course fee. Please select the class to view dates.
Cost: $ 190.00
Kids Sewing Class 1st-4th Grade
This beginner 4 week class is perfect for all 1st-4th graders! We make 1-2 projects each month, and these projects change from month to month. In the September session, we will be making a skirt and a bag, time permitting. In the October session, we will be making an A-Line dress and zipper pouch, time permitting. In the November session, we will be making pajama pants/shorts and a pillow case, time permitting. All supplies are included in the course fee, and students will be able to select their own fabric for the project. This class meets for 90 minutes each week; students will not have a finished project each week. FALL 2024 | Monday 4-5:30
Cost: $ 150.00
This beginner 4 week class is perfect for all 1st-4th graders! We make 1-2 projects each month, and these projects change from month to month. In the September session, we will be making a skirt and a bag, time permitting. In the October session, we will be making an A-Line dress and zipper pouch, time permitting. In the November session, we will be making pajama pants/shorts and a pillow case, time permitting. All supplies are included in the course fee, and students will be able to select their own fabric for the project. This class meets for 90 minutes each week; students will not have a finished project each week. FALL 2024 | Monday 4-5:30
Cost: $ 150.00
Kids Sewing School: 5th grade and up
This is ideal for fifth grade and up. Fabric and patterns will be provided in the cost of the class. Students will use a provided material for projects, and they will get to pick out the fabric. The notions will be bought separate. All students must have a pair of sewing scissors purchased at Five Eighth Seams or approved by the instructor. They will NOT have a finished project each week. Please let the instructor know if you plan on continuing class for another round before projects are picked. This class is designed to do more detailed projects. Please plan to drop off and pick up your child according to the times listed. FALL 2024 - THURSDAYS 4:30-6:00
Cost: $ 165.00
This is ideal for fifth grade and up. Fabric and patterns will be provided in the cost of the class. Students will use a provided material for projects, and they will get to pick out the fabric. The notions will be bought separate. All students must have a pair of sewing scissors purchased at Five Eighth Seams or approved by the instructor. They will NOT have a finished project each week. Please let the instructor know if you plan on continuing class for another round before projects are picked. This class is designed to do more detailed projects. Please plan to drop off and pick up your child according to the times listed. FALL 2024 - THURSDAYS 4:30-6:00
Cost: $ 165.00
Free Open Sew
Open sew is a great time to get things done and have fun with others in the sewing community. There is NO instruction during open sew, just use of the space. Discounted machine rental fees apply unless you have already rented a machine for class and open sew is during/after the duration of your class. Drop in at any time.
Cost: $ FREE
Open sew is a great time to get things done and have fun with others in the sewing community. There is NO instruction during open sew, just use of the space. Discounted machine rental fees apply unless you have already rented a machine for class and open sew is during/after the duration of your class. Drop in at any time.
Cost: $ FREE
Private Class Session
These are repeating private classes that are scheduled with an employee or teacher. Pricing varies. If you are interested in setting up a private class session please call the store at 843-225-3958 or email 58seams@gmail.com or sewhappy@fiveeighthseams.com
These are repeating private classes that are scheduled with an employee or teacher. Pricing varies. If you are interested in setting up a private class session please call the store at 843-225-3958 or email 58seams@gmail.com or sewhappy@fiveeighthseams.com
Private Class Time Block
Private classes are scheduled with an employee or a teacher. Pricing varies. If you are interested in setting up a private class please call the store at 843-225-3958 or email 58seams@gmail.com or sewhappy@fiveeighthseams.com
Private classes are scheduled with an employee or a teacher. Pricing varies. If you are interested in setting up a private class please call the store at 843-225-3958 or email 58seams@gmail.com or sewhappy@fiveeighthseams.com
Quilt Guild: Modern Quilt Guild Sew Saturdays
Sew Saturdays with the local Modern Quilt Guild. Must be member to attend. charlestonmodernquiltguild@gmail.com
Sew Saturdays with the local Modern Quilt Guild. Must be member to attend. charlestonmodernquiltguild@gmail.com
Private Parties
Get everyone together and have a fun night sewing! – NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
4-8 people – 2 hours – $40 a person
*included fabric and supplies to make a zipper pouch
This is not like a private lesson. These are set up for people that just want to have a fun night sewing. Most cutting and directions are done for them by instructors.
No experience needed. Invite friends, co-workers, family or neighbors. We will provide machines unless you have your own. BYOB- bring beverages and snacks for a fun social night at Five Eighth Seams
Private Lessons
1 on 1 private $55/ hour
semi-private (2-3 people) $30/ hour per person
If you have a group of 4 or more, it will be treated like a class, which is $14.00 per person per hour. Classes that are lecture heavy and not projects like Just the Basics are $15 an hour. Private lessons are different then private parties as they do not provide fabric or materials for the lesson.