Winter Solstice Sewing and Crafts

Crochet: Granny Square Tote Bag PART 2
2026-04-11 15:30 - 18:00 (America/Anchorage) | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
THIS IS A TWO-PART CLASS

4/11: During the second class, we will connect the squares together and add the straps to complete the bag!

Supplies are available for purchase at a discounted price at Winter Solstice, or you can bring your own. You will need a size 4 yarn (worsted) and a size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook. You will also need a darning needle and scissors.

Sewsocial - Bias tape!
2026-04-14 18:00 - 20:00 | AK
For this month’s sewsocial we are going to be talking all about bias tape! As you might have heard bias tape is not as easy as it once was to find! We want to help you make your own! We are going to talk about true bias tape (made on the bias), straight grain bias and cross grain bias. We will show you how to use a maker and why making your own adds a special touch to every project.

Block of the month 4 – Road Tripping!
2026-04-16 18:00 - 20:00 | AK
Welcome to the fourth month of the Block of the Month Road Tripping series! These are a monthly block class where you can pop in and out at any time! The whole quilt can be used with fat quarters or with the solid colors suggested by the pattern.
This block requires A Road Trip Quilt pattern and fat quarters. Bring your quilting supplies, and if you forget something no stress the shop has extras.

Splash Fabric Market Tote!
2026-04-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Splash Fabric is our new favorite fabric in the shop! Come learn how to sew a fabulous water resistant, eco-friendly and food safe bag perfect for farmers markets!
For this class you will need 1/2 yard Splash Fabric, thread to match, 2 yard of webbing for the handles and super non-stick sewing machine needles.
Sign up either in the shop or online. We have lots more Splash Fabric on the way to pick from too!
Feel free to bring your sewing machine or rent one from us the day of the class for $10

Beginning Hand Embroidery Tea Towels
2026-04-22 17:30 - 20:30 | AK
Come learn to use an iron on transfer to make an amazing embroidery tea towel! You will need a flour sack tea towel, iron on transfer, 5 primary color DMC floss thread colors, 2 needles and a 6″ hoop.

Splash Fabric Apron!
2026-04-26 13:00 - 16:00 | AK
Fish and gardening season is coming! These are the perfect aprons for gutting fish or digging in the dirt. bias t this class.
This class you will need:
1 yard Splash Fabric
4 yards of bias tape
Nonstick Sewing Machine Needle Size 80
Don’t have a machine of your own? We rent them! For $10 a machine can be rented for the class.

Garment Sewing School (Month 4)
2026-04-28 18:00 - 21:00 | AK

Beginner Knit Socks!
2026-04-30 17:30 - 19:30 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Want to learn how to make super awesome socks? Come learn to knit with us! You will need a one hundred gram skein of yarn, or two if you want some cool stripes and a set of US 1 (2.25 mm) double pointed knitting needles.

Knitting: Scrunchie
2026-05-02 12:00 - 14:30 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Students will learn how to make a cute scrunchie! You will learn the knit and purl stitches to create this project.
Materials are available for a discounted price at Winter Solstice, or you may bring your own. You will need US size 8 (5.0 mm) knitting needles and a size 4 (worsted weight) yarn.
Sign up at: https://camillascrafts.square.site/

Knit: Catnip Candy Toy
2026-05-03 14:00 - 16:30 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
This is a good beginner class. Students will learn how to knit and purl to create a little candy for their cat toy! Catnip will be provided 🙂
Materials are available at a discounted price at Winter Solstice, or you can bring your own! You will need a 100% cotton yarn in size 4 (worsted weight) and US size 8 (5.0 mm) knitting needles.
Sign up at: https://camillascrafts.square.site/

Knit shirt NO serger needed
2026-05-07 18:00 - 20:30 | AK
Learn how to sew your next favorite short or long sleeve crewneck tee while sewing knits. We will go over choosing and cutting for your size, machine settings, tips and tricks for sewing with knits, and sewing garments.
Materials are not included. Students will need ball point needles, pointelle, ribbed fabric, and matching thread as well as the pattern which Winter Solstice has in stock and printed for you. The fabric requirements and size chart can be found in the class image gallery and staff at Winter Solstice are happy to help you locate materials.
This is a beginner course, though some ability to use a sewing machine would be helpful.
Two nights! May 7 and May 14th from 6 to 8:30

Crochet: Granny Tote Bag PART 1
2026-05-16 12:00 - 14:30 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
This is a great class for beginners.
5/16: We will learn the basic granny square and then connect them together to create a tote bag. There will be a little bit of homework to take with you because we will not be able to create all 5 granny squares during the first class.
5/30: During the second class, we will connect the squares together and add the straps to complete the bag!
Supplies are available for purchase at a discounted price at Winter Solstice, or you can bring your own. You will need a size 4 yarn (worsted) and a size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook. You will also need a darning needle and scissors.
Sign up at: https://camillascrafts.square.site/

Challenge Show & Tell
2026-05-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Come hang out with the awesome Winter Solstice Crew and show off your challenge creation (or anything else you want to share). We want people to mingle with other crafters, enjoy some snacks and share!

Splash Roll Up Tote
2026-05-20 17:30 - 20:30 | AK
Come learn to make an awesome dry bag that makes a great lunch bag using Splash waterproof fabric!
You will need:
2 half yards of Splash Fabric (one for inside and one for the outside)
Non-stick sewing machine needle size 80
1″ parachute buckle
One yard 1″ Webbing
Thread to match fabric
Fabric Clips
Sewing Machine (We have them available for rent for an additional $10)

Block of the month 5 – Road Tripping!
2026-05-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Welcome to the fifth month of the Block of the Month Road Tripping series! These are a monthly block class where you can pop in and out at any time! The whole quilt can be used with fat quarters or with the solid colors suggested by the pattern.
Didn’t come to any of the previous months? NO WORRIES! We would love to have you join us!
This block requires A Road Trip Quilt pattern and fat quarters. Bring your quilting supplies, and if you forget something no stress the shop has extras.
Don’t have a sewing machine? No worries we rent them for $10!

Garment Sewing School (Month 5)
2026-05-26 18:00 - 21:00 | AK

Jul Designs Trunk Show!
2026-05-28 12:00 - 13:00 | AK
We are thrilled to show off our newest items that we are carrying in the shop Jul Designs! This trunk show will be featuring a representative from Jul Desings coming to us live via the web!
Come enjoy snacks and mingle with other crafty friends!
This is a FREE event!

Kuspuk Making 3 Night Class
2026-05-28 17:30 - 20:30 | AK
Come learn to make a custom kuspuk! Beginners WELCOME!
You will need:
Approximately 4 yards of cotton (If you wait till the first day you can use your measurements for the specific fabric amount for you)
Thread to match
Pins
Scissors
Measuring tape
Sewing Machine – available for rent at Winter Solstice if you don’t have one
This will be a three-night class! 5:30 PM until 8:30 PM
First class is on Thursday May 28th
Second class June 4th
Final class June 11th

Crochet: Granny Square Tote PART 2
2026-05-30 12:00 - 14:30 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
THIS IS A TWO-PART CLASS

5/30: During the second class, we will connect the squares together and add the straps to complete the bag!

Supplies are available for purchase at a discounted price at Winter Solstice, or you can bring your own. You will need a size 4 yarn (worsted) and a size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook. You will also need a darning needle and scissors.

Kuspuk Night 2
2026-06-04 17:30 - 20:30 | AK
Night 2 of a three night class

Crochet: Daisy Square
2026-06-06 15:00 - 17:30 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Students will learn how to change colors to create this beautiful daisy within a crochet square! This is a good class for someone who considers themselves an adventurous beginner or intermediate crocheter.
Materials are available for a discounted price at Winter Solstice, or you may bring your own. You will need 3 colors of worsted-weight (size 4) yarns and a H (5.0 mm) crochet hook.
Sign up at: camillascrafts.square.site

Crochet: Zipper Pouch
2026-06-14 11:00 - 13:30 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Students will learn how to incorporate a zipper into their crochet to make a little pouch! This is a beginner-friendly class.

Materials are available at Winter Solstice at a discounted price, or you may bring your own. You will need a worsted-weight (size 4) cotton yarn, a 9″ zipper, and a G (4.5mm) or H (5 mm) crochet hook.

Sign up at: camillascrafts.square.site

Kuspuk Night 3
2026-06-18 17:30 - 20:30 | AK
Final night of Kuspuk Class

Knitted Washcloth
2026-06-20 12:00 - 14:30 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
‍This is a good class for beginner knitters. Students will learn how to make a traditional washcloth from corner to corner.
Materials are available at Winter Solstice, or you can bring your own. You will need a size 4 (worsted) yarn (100% cotton or 100% wool) and US 8 (5.0 mm) knitting needles.
SIGN UP AT: camillascrafts.square.site

Summer Solstice party!
2026-06-21 10:00 - 18:00 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Come celebrate the longest day of the year with us and toast to a year of friends, crafty things and our beautiful first floor location!

Block of the month 6 - Road Tripping!
2026-06-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Welcome to the sixth month of the Block of the Month Road Tripping series! These are a monthly block class where you can pop in and out at anytime! The whole quilt can be used with fat quarters or with the solid colors suggested by the pattern.
Didn’t come to any of the previous months? NO WORRIES! We would love to have you join us!
This block requires A Road Trip Quilt pattern and fat quarters. Bring your quilting supplies, and if you forget something no stress the shop has extras.
Don’t have a sewing machine? No worries we rent them for $10!

Overalls! Night 1 of 2
2026-07-08 17:30 - 20:30 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Yanta Overall Workshop
$90 includes instruction and pattern
2 days, 3 hour class each day
Winter Solstice Sewing carries all the supplies needed for the class.
Skills needed:
Basic straight line sewing
Knowledge of how to lay out a pattern and cut it
You will learn:
to take measurements and choose the correct pattern size for you,
to sew a dart,
to treat a facing with understitching,
to top stitch,
to make a buttonhole,
to apply a patch pocket,
to insert an invisible zipper, and
to hem a pair of pants.
Supply list:
 Sewing machine or call to rent sewing machine (If you bring your own machine, it must be in
working order.)
Sewing Essentials:
 Sewing machine needles appropriate for the fabric.
 Seam ripper
 Fabric scissors
 Fabric pins or clips
 Thread
 Measuring tape (flexible)
 Hand sewing needles
 Thread scissors
 Sewing tracing paper
 Tracing wheel
 Tracing paper to trace the pattern
 Pencil and eraser
 Straight edge ruler
 Scotch tape
 Paper scissors
 Fabric – 3-4 yards of 45” wide light or medium weight woven cotton, linen, hemp or wool.
Avoid fabric with a nap, directional, heavy weight, stretch or slippery.
Fabric amount depends on the size that you are making.
Size 0-6 needs 3 yards of 45” wide.
Size 8 – 16 needs 3.5 yards of 45” wide.
Size 18 – 26 requires 4 yards of 45” wide.
 Interfacing – 24” x 20” of lightweight interfacing
 Thread
 Buttons x 2 – ¾” or 1” in size
 Invisible zipper 5” long (if you have one that is longer, it can be cut)
NB: If you want to use a special fabric, I suggest using this class to make a mockup before you cut into
the special piece. This will give you an opportunity to perfect the fit.

Getting Ready to Quilt!
2026-07-11 14:00 - 15:30 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Want to make a quilt? Well, you need to know some basics first! In this super relaxed fun class, you will learn what a rotary cutter is and how to use it safely, why a self-healing mat is important, and why a ruler and quarter inch seams are super important!
For newbies or those who need a refresher on how to make squares exact. This is also where you get to learn all about the pancake method! It will make cutting quilt strips and squares a breeze!
NO SUPPLIES NEEDED! Just bring yourself and we will have everything ready for you!

Overalls! Night 2
2026-07-15 17:30 | AK
This is the second night of the two-night overall class. You only need to register for the first night.

Bralette and Panty Set (an Intro to Sergers)
2026-07-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Learn the basics of sewing with knit fabrics on a serger. Two-night class!

The first class is on Tuesday July 21st and the second on Wednesday July 22nd.

We will use both the serger and sewing machine.

Skills you’ll learn:

working with knits
sewing from a pattern
using a serger
attaching knit bands
installing elastic
zig-zag stitch
(optional) elastic ruching

What you’ll take home after course completion: 2 panties, 1 reversible bralette

Dates/times: 2-day course – Tuesday July 21 6-9pm AND Wednesday July 22 6-9 pm

Supply list:

Student supplies: 2.5yd knit fabric with 50% 4-way stretch and good recovery (1.25yd main, 1.25yd coordinate); cotton/spandex recommended, but other spandex blends work well too. Winter Solstice has kits of fabric ready to purchase.
Thread to match
Instructor provides bra band elastic and clear elastic
Tools/Supplies

Soft measuring tape
sewing clips/pins, scissors/rotary cutter
ruler
loop turner

Students can bring their own serger if they have one as well
Pattern is included! YAY!

Prerequisites: some sewing knowledge/experience preferred (you have used a sewing machine before); ideal for any level sewist who is wanting to work with stretch fabrics and elastic; can be brand new to working on a serger!
