Winter Solstice Sewing and Crafts

Knit shirt NO serger needed
2026-05-07 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Anchorage) | 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!

Bralette and Panty Set (an Intro to Sergers) Night 2
2026-07-22 18:00 - 21:00 | AK
Second night of a two-night class! No sign up required for those who registered on the first night.

Blanket Sweater with your Serger
2026-07-29 17:30 - 20:30 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Learn some basics of sewing with knit fabrics on a serger. We will draft the pieces needed to create a slouchy cocoon sweater.

Prerequisites: some sewing knowledge/experience preferred; ideal for any level sewist who is wanting to work with knit fabrics; can be brand new to working on a serger! MUST HAVE A SERGER

Skills you’ll learn:
working with knits
Simple pattern drafting
using a serger

Supply list:
Serger
2yd knit fabric with at least 30% stretch
Drapey fabrics work well; lighter weight great for summer, heavier/fluffier great for colder months
Thread to match

Tools/Supplies needed: soft measuring tape, sewing clips/pins, scissors/rotary cutter, cutting mat, ruler/straight edge

Students must be 16 or up

Make a block! July
2026-07-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Come make a quilt block with us!
Want to make a quilt? You will need to start with a block! We are using the “Road Tripping” quilt pattern as a guide but if that isn’t your thing, no worries! Come make a log cabin, or any block you might be working on! We have two instructors ready to help and are happy to assist with paper piecing, curves, stars or any block you want to make!
Supplies needed:
Either the Road Trip quilt pattern OR pattern you are working on
Working sewing machine, and if you don’t have one no worries we rent them for $10
Thread to match
Seam ripper
Fabric Scissors

Splash Wet/Dry Bag!
2026-07-31 17:30 - 20:30 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Come play with the most amazing fabric, SPLASH! In this class you will learn how to make the perfect wet or dry bag! Need a bag to take kayaking? This is THE ONE! Need a bag for a wet swimsuit? Yup PERFECT!
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 – Sewall thread is perfect!
Fabric Clips
Fabric Scissors
Sewing Machine in working order (We have them available for rent for an additional $10)

Hand sewn flower bouquet
2026-08-01 14:00 - 17:00 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Come learn to make the most magical flowers! These flowers are perfect to take with you camping, on an airplane, or traveling anywhere! They won’t wilt on you and will brightens anyone’s day!
You will need
Assorted fat quarters
Hand sewing needle
Thimble
Thread Sew-All works great!
Fun buttons

Sewing 101 - SIX CLASSES
2026-08-04 18:00 - 20:00 | AK
Want to learn how to sew? Don’t have a clue where to start? WE ARE HERE TO HELP!
In this 6-part course you will learn all the basics of sewing on our beginner friendly classroom sewing machines (included in the class fee). By the end of this series, you will learn proper sewing techniques (pinning, cutting, etc.) the basics of bag making, working with zippers, reading and using patterns, the basics of garment construction, working with various fabrics and MORE!
Staring with an into to the sewing machine and winding a bobbin, threading the machine and operation, we will then make a drawstring bag. The next project will include bags with zippers and finally a pair of pajama pants!
This class is for anyone who has little to no sewing experience as well as those who have sewn for years and need a good basic refresher. Absolutely no sewing experience is required.
Ages 16+ (We have kids and tween classes coming in September)
Materials Required available at Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts:
It’s a Cinch pattern
Two fat quarters of fabric
One and a half yards of half inch twill tape
1 spool of thread to coordinate with your fabrics

Sewing tool kit (Available soon at Winter Solstice)
Pins
Pin Cushion
Fabric Scissors
Marking tools such as tailors chalk
Seam ripper
Seam gauge
Safety Pin
Soft Measuring Tape

DATES: August 4, 11, 18, 25, September 1st and 3rd

Happy Camper Block Night! Putting the block together
2026-08-06 17:30 - 20:30 | 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 put the block together! We will talk about laser cut bits and the best way to secure them as well as the piecing section. In this three-hour sewing session, you can come and sew with us!
This is a great class for newbies to the Shop Hop Blocks or seasoned block makers!
Supplies:
Alaska Shop Hop Block Kit
Rotary Cutter (No mat required)
Quilt ruler (we also have some at the shop you can use)
Light colored and Black Thread
Snips
Pins
Seam Ripper

Knitting: Grain Shawl (Part 1)
2026-08-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Students will learn to cast on and knit a beautiful triangular shawl. This is a good beginner class to learn to start the project, learn the knit (garter) stitch, add stitches, and then finally cast off.
You can choose to do this shawl in one color or learn to change colors to have a striped look. You will need about 600 yards of worsted (size 4) yarn and a 32″ circular needle in US #9 (5.5 mm).
THIS IS A TWO-PART CLASS
08/08–Start the shawl
08/22–Finishing!

Beginning Sashiko (Hitomezashi style)
2026-08-10 18:00 - 20:30 | AK
All supplies included!
We will focus on Hitomezashi-style sashiko, which is made using running stitches worked on a grid.
In this 2.5 hour class, participants will

become acquainted with basic tools
establish a grid on a fabric sample
begin exercises in unshin (“handling the needle”), beginning with an offset running stitch, the basis for many Hitomezashi patterns
enjoy the company of other enthusiastic stitchers

Sewing 101 - Night 2
2026-08-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Requirements for Night 2
Done in a Zip pattern
Fabric clips
1 – 7″ Zipper
1- 9″ Zipper
1 Yard Pellon SF101 Fusible Interfacing
Thread to match
Sewing toolbox
