Winter Solstice Sewing and Crafts

Splash Wet/Dry Bag!
2026-07-31 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Anchorage) | 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
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
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

August Overalls! Night 1 of 3
2026-08-12 17:30 - 20:30 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
August Section of the Yanta Overall Workshop
$90 includes instruction AND pattern
3 days, 3 hour class each day – August 12th AND August 19th AND August 26th
Skills needed:
Basic straight line sewing
Knowledge of how to lay out a pattern and cut it
You will learn:
to take measurements and chose 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
 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 (light or medium weight woven cotton, linen, hemp or wool. Avoid fabric with a nap,
heavy weight, stretch or slippery)
 Interfacing
 Thread
 Buttons
 Invisible zipper

Happy Camper Block Free Motion Quilting!
2026-08-13 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 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

Beginning SASHIKO (Hitomezashi-Style)
2026-08-15 10:00 - 12:30 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States

Crochet: Mosaic Crochet Cats
2026-08-15 13:00 - 16:00 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Learn a new type of crochet style called mosaic crochet! To do mosaic crochet, all you need to know are single crochets and double crochets, and I’ll teach you the rest! This is a good intermediate class.
You will need 2 contrasting colors of worsted (size 4) yarn. You will need a size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook. Scissors are also helpful, but you can use some if you don’t have any.

Bralette+Panty Serger Class August Night 1 of 2
2026-08-17 17:30 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Bralette+Panty class
Description:
Practice some basics of sewing with knit fabrics on a serger. Week 1 we will make bikini
style panties to match a reversible bralette that we’ll make during week 2. Week 1 is done
exclusively on a serger, unless the ruching option is chosen; Week 2 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
Prerequisites: some sewing knowledge/experience required (ideally, used a sewing
machine before even if a beginner); ideal for an “adventurous beginner” sewist who is
wanting to work with stretch fabrics and elastic; can be brand new to working on a serger.
2-week mini course – Mondays 5:30-9pm Aug 17 & 24
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 – Fabric kits available at Winter Solstice
● Student supplies matching thread
● Tools/Supplies student should bring: soft measuring tape, sewing clips/pins,
scissors/rotary cutter, cutting mat, ruler, loop turner (Instructor will provide some to be
shared as well)
● Students MUST have their own serger
● Instructor provides bra band elastic and clear elastic
Instructor will provide some cotton spandex scraps for the panty gusset piece in case
students choose a different fabric type than cotton. Main and contrast fabrics ideally should be
same fabric type though for ease of sewing together.

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

August Overalls! Night 2 of 3
2026-08-19 17:30 - 20:30
Second night of the overall class!

Make a block! August
2026-08-20 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

Knitting: Grain Shawl (Part 2)
2026-08-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
THIS IS A TWO-PART CLASS
08/08–Start the shawl
08/22–Finishing!

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

August Overalls! Night 3 of 3
2026-08-26 17:30 - 20:30

Crochet: Shawl (Part 1)
2026-08-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Students will learn to make a top down triangular shawl. This is a good beginner or intermediate class.
You will need a worsted (size 4) yarn and a size H or I (5.0 or 5.5 mm) crochet hook.
THIS IS A TWO PART CLASS
08/29–start the shawl
09/12–finish the shawl!

Blanket Sweater Class (A Serger Project) - August
2026-08-31 17:30 - 20:30 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Description:
Learn some basics of sewing with knit fabrics on a serger. We will draft a pattern and create
a cocoon style sweater constructed exclusively on the serger – no hemming required!
Skills you’ll learn:
● working with knits
● drafting a pattern
● using a serger
● attaching knit bands
● attaching knit sleeves/cuffs
Dates/times: 1 night course, 5:30-8:30pm Monday Aug 31
STUDENTS MUST HAVE A SERGER
Prerequisites: some sewing knowledge/experience preferred (ideally you have used a sewing
machine before even if a beginner); any level sewist who is wanting to work with
stretch fabrics on a serger; can be brand new to working on a serger.
Supply list:
● Student supplies: 2yd knit fabric with at least 30% stretch (rayon/spandex for
something lightweight and drapey; sweater knits for something cozy; stretch french
terry for something more structured)
● Student supplies matching thread
● Tools/Supplies student should bring soft measuring tape, sewing clips/pins,
scissors/rotary cutter, cutting mat, ruler
● Students MUST bring their own serger
● Instructor provides paper for pattern drafting

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

Knit a sweater! Three night class
2026-09-02 17:30 - 20:30
Come learn to make a sweater! Knit a child-Sized sweater in this class, and you’ll have the skills needed to knit an adult-sized sweater, too.
SKILLS NEEDED

This class is for advanced beginners; Participants should be comfortable with

knitting
purling

SCHEDULE

Wednesdays – September 2, 9 & 23
5:30 to 8:30 PM

PATTERN

Flax-Worsted Weight by Tin Can Knits.
This free pattern is available in all sizes from Children to Adult 6XL.

SUPPLIES

Worsted/Aran weight yarn – 350 yards

Recommended: Cascade 220 Superwash (2 balls)

Knitting needles

US 4 and US 6, or as needed for gauge
We will have needles available at the first class to use for gauging.
Participants may bring any needles they have to the first class or may wait to purchase needles until a gauging swatch is completed.

Stitch markers (6)
Darning Needle

We recommend downloading the Tin Can Knits app (https://tincanknits.com/app) before the first class.

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

Knit a sweater! Night 2 of 3 night class
2026-09-09 17:30 - 20:30

Crochet: Shawl (Part 2)
2026-09-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
THIS IS A TWO PART CLASS
08/29–start the shawl
09/12–finish the shawl!

Hand Sewn Flowers September
2026-09-13 13:00 - 16:00 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States

Serger 101 - Jumping into the basics September
2026-09-14 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. We will also walk through making a scrunchie on your serger so you can
marvel at your completed project at the end of class!
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 used a sewing
machine before even if a 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, along with toolkit for threading
(tweezers, screwdriver/hexkey for changing needles)
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
Tools/Supplies
soft measuring tape, sewing clips/pins, scissors/rotary cutter, ruler
Recommended to bring notebook + pen for noting stitch settings

Garment Sewing School - Night 2 of 4
2026-09-15 18:00 - 20:30 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
