Happy Camper Block Free Motion Quilting!
2026-08-13 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Anchorage) | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
We love our exclusive shop hop block for the Alaska Shop Hop 2026 True North! This little happy camper block is so fun!
Come join us as we learn free motion quilting! We will talk about details of the block and the best way to secure them with decorative stitches.
Supplies:
Completed Alaska Shop Hop Block TOP ONLY
Scissors
Assorted thread
Seam Ripper
One yard of batting & backing fabric
Working sewing machine with a free motion quilting foot. If you don’t have a machine, or the needed foot we are happy to rent you a machine for $10

Serger 101 - Jumping into the basics August
2026-08-14 17:30 - 20:30 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Learn the basics of sewing on a serger. We will play with various stitch lengths and
differential settings, and learn how to do a rolled hem. We will also walk through making a
scrunchie on your serger so you can marvel at your completed project at the end of class!
Students must bring their own serger and manual
Skills you’ll learn:
● Using a serger
● How to thread your serger
● Finishing thread tails
● Make a scrunchie
Prerequisites: some sewing knowledge/experience preferred (ideally they’ve used a sewing
machine before even if they’re beginners); ideal for any level sewist who is wanting to get more
comfortable working on a serger; can be brand new to working on a serger, or someone who is
comfortable but wants to explore other settings on their machine.
Supply list:
Serger/manual
variety of fabric scraps to practice stitch settings (min size 7”x7” squares); bring a
mix of woven and knit, and different weights too
4”x18” fabric strip for scrunchie creation
thread/serger cones
9” piece of 1⁄4-3⁄8” wide elastic
Other supplies
Soft measuring tape, sewing clips/pins, scissors/rotary cutter, ruler

Sewing 101 - Night 3
2026-08-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States

Sewing 101 - Night 4
2026-08-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States

Majestic Beauty Stained Glass
2026-08-26 11:00 - 16:00 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Come learn to use bias tape to make a stained glass quilt!

Supplies:
Sewing Machine with power and foot pedal
Note: If you do not have a machine, you can rent one from Winter Solstice for $10
Pins
Small scissors
Thread to match your bias tape
Rotary Cutter
Ruler
Twin Needle
Fine line pencil
Fusible quick bias tape – one 11-yard roll

Materials:
4 fat quarters
3/4 of a yard for background
1 yard for border and binding
3/4 yard batting

Sewing 101 - Night 5
2026-09-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States

Sewing 101 - Night 6
2026-09-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States

Garment Sewing School - FOUR NIGHT CLASS
2026-09-08 18:00 - 20:30 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Learn to sew garments!
Some sewing experience required.
Projects include bag, circle skirt or drawstring pants and a simple button up shirt.
DATES: September 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th.
This class is for students aged 16+
Materials:
Fabric for projects
Matching thread
Seam ripper
Fabric Scissors
Sewing machines are available for rent for $40 for the duration of the class

Garment Sewing School - Night 3 of 4
2026-09-22 18:00 - 20:30 | AK

Sewing for Kids 7 to 9 SIX CLASSES
2026-09-27 10:00 - 12:30 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Come learn to sew! Perfect for kiddos but parents must be present.
Dates of classes are as follows:
September 27th
October 4th
October 11th
October 25th
November 1st
November 15th’
Students will learn:
How to use a sewing machine, reading a pattern, installing a zipper, how to make pajama bottoms and SEW much more!

Sewing for Tweens 10 and Up SIX Classes
2026-09-27 13:00 - 15:30 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Do you have an awesome tween in your life who LOVES fashion? This is the class for them! This class is specifically for tweens ages 10 and up.

Dates of classes are as follows:
September 27th
October 4th
October 11th
October 25th
November 1st
November 15th

Garment Sewing School - Night 4 of 4
2026-09-29 18:00 - 20:30 | AK
