StitchCraft

I went in to have my sewing machine looked at. I loved the fabric selection… too bad I wont be buying any. If you are not interested in what my project is you cant sell me the things I didn’t know I needed. Your sales person couldn’t care less what I was making. (at least that was the attitude I got when I offered the information. note I was not asked.) wondered around for a cpl of mins before anyone asked if I needed anything. (well yes I would like a calendar of classes and events) maybe it was just me I am large with purple hair and I do tend to put ppl off sometimes but… really that shouldn’t have made any difference.

Great service! Wonderful supplies and I can’t wait to go back!

Wonderful place for sewing lessons and a great local fabric store. Nicole is a fantastic teacher!

Nicole (and Louisa if you stop by on Fridays!) are amazing! StitchCraft is an adorable little shop which offers a great selection of fabrics and sewing accessories. I just finished the four week introductory course. I went from knowing nothing to feeling confident and ready to complete many different projects. From learning to sew zippers, using different machines, and reading patterns this class covers it all! I’d highly recommend it to anyone whom is interested in learning.

Score! Found a made in the USA Golden Eagle thread cutter here which is perfect for cross-​stitch. The other items were more for sewing and there was a sewing class in session for kids (cool). This is a nice local business worth supporting.

GREAT great place to take sewing classes, even for the most novice sewist. Nicole has so much knowledge to impart and is a great teacher. I was completely intimidated by my sewing machine, but felt like I learned so much and was comfortable using my machine by the end of my very first lesson. And, the prices for classes are very reasonable– I would say it’s a great value considering the skills you obtain for the money. The shop is cute too, they carry some beautiful fabrics.

Cute store, not a huge selection of fabrics. Great customer service and I love how they are teaching young ones to sew.

Our fourth grader enjoyed her sewing class very much. She didn’t feel frustrated learning with Nicole and was able to finish several sewing projects during class. She now has her own used sewing machine and feels confident using it.
I wish there was a part two to the kids sewing course to learn add’tl skills.

I probably sound like a broken record but I am going to write this review anyway.
I went in to look at fabric and ask a few questions about classes and Nicole was super helpful. I decided to sign up for a class and learned so much! I have been sewing for 3 years now but just jumped right in. It was really good to know the basics and all the wrong things I was doing. I also learned how to sew straight within 10 minutes, which was a miracle because before I would practice for HOURS and could not sew straight. I love that she explains and teaches on both a manual and computerized machine. I also really like that she gave us an intro packet with everything we went over in class. I use that every time I sew!
Her prices are so affordable too, especially on a college budget. I looked up online classes and they are ridiculous! I feel like the price she asks for her classes are what I would pay. She knows her work and her ability to teach and that is what you are paying for. My money was well spent.
If you are a beginner or not, take Nicole’s classes! She is so helpful and very friendly. I will definitely be back for another class. I learned so much in only a few hours!

Nicole is amazing, easy to learn from, and so much fun to be around. I have sent several friends to her for sewing and sewing machine assistance. It’s so wonderful to have such a fantastic resource right here in our own little community! I’m a professional artist and upcycler, and I would have been floudering many a time without Nicole’s expert assistance when I needed it.

I love this place! I took a bunch of sewing classes this winter and had a blast learning new skills. The classes are very reasonably priced, all of the materials you need are right there, and Nicole is a fun and articulate teacher. If you want to learn to sew, it’s worth the drive to Petaluma to learn here. :)

Cute idea! Constructive criticism: I’m a little confused when I walk in. What do they do? What exactly is this? etc… I was in your shop for a while and I was never approached by anyone.
I’m a crafter and would love to learn new things. I also know how to sew (novice), yet I hate dragging out my machine, cleaning a space to cut, etc… Do you have «open sewing» days/​nights? I took a look at your patterns, not too much to choose from. I’d like to make fleece or flannel doggie vests. I didn’t see any patterns like this in your store. Do you allow customers to bring in any pattern?

I have taken two classes now at StitchCraft and I gotta say YAY! I’m a Fan! I have only been sewing for about a year and I own both an old school White Sewing Machine (my mom’s from when she was 17) and a new Singer Digital Machine.
Kudos to Nicole for creating such an amazing space for all walks of life to come together and learn how to, not only sew, but create things, grow your business, learn new tricks, meet new people and find all kinds of tools and fabric and patterns to help you.
The old location of StitchCraft is totally unexpected, the shop is located on the second floor so you get to venture your way up an old wooden staircase where you find two small rooms filled with colors, patterns, tools, sewing machines, sergers, examples and of course the lovely Nicole, big smile and all! In the work room you can look over Kentucky St. and see all the people walking around. It’s really a unique place to come and learn. I haven’t yet been to the newer studio, but i’m looking at that perfect pant class, so i will get to see it soon.
I’m fairly new to sewing and Nicole is a great teacher; she takes her time and comes around to each student making sure they understand what’s going on and that they feel comfortable with the new skill they’ve just acquired. She also shows you how to use both the old school style machines and the new age digital machines, which is nice.
The two classes I have taken so far are Serger Basics and the Construction Techniques. I had no idea how to use a Serger or what it was for until I took the class. Now I am IN LOVE with my Serger and have purchased a few books, based on Nicoles reccomendation, to help me. I learned how to thread the machine, which is crazy! and a few tips and tricks which I still use today. The amount of time and money spent was well worth it. The Constructions Techniques class focused on buttons and button holes, zippers and finishing seams. Overall the course was very informative and I learned some great seam finishes. I was really there for the zipper part, which people say they are afraid of, but is actually quite easy. I had already dabbled in buttons and button holes which took up the majority of the class so I was kinda just hanging out more than I wanted to. The other people in the class really needed the time, so depending on your skill level, you may have to wait for others to catch up.
I cannot wait to take more classes at StitchCraft! I would love to learn how to do pockets! If you’re new to sewing, if you haven’t sewn for years or your a veteran looking for some new things to try i would ABSOLUTELY recommend StitchCraft in Petaluma, CA
Some other great info:
You can bring your own machine to work on or Nicole can provide you with a machine to practice on.
Stitchcraft offers a 20% discount on supplies purchased to use in the class
Happy Sewing!

Nicole is WONderful! I haven’t sewed since I was eleven and obsessed with making Barbie clothes. That joyful enthusiasm and boundless creativity you have as a child can sometimes wither away as the years go by. I had a fine sewing machine and some grand ideas about all the lovely and inspired things I could do with it yet every time I looked at that machine, it made me a little anxious. «I have no idea what I’m doing.» «I could ruin that beautiful fabric.» «I’ve never been a very patient person and this…» «Where do I even start?» Nicole gave that little voice in my head the heave ho by making it all seem so simple, so doable! My sewing life is just now taking wing and I’m pretty proud of my freshman projects. I can’t wait to take more classes!

Miss Nicole is a talented instructor and delightful company. Her ideas are inspiring. She has so much knowledge and experience, that she can help your ideas emerge from the pool of your imagination and into the real world. I had a blast getting back into sewing, which I had not done much of for about 3 years. I am feeling more driven to take on the world! I will upload my gorgeous dress soon.

I had long wondered if I should start sewing and making my own clothes and other crafty things. When I heard about Stitchcraft, I couldn’t wait to sign up for a class!
It’s upstairs in a cool 19^th Century building. I took the crash course sewing class and Nicole taught me well (and it was a great deal at $ 24). She was patient, helpful, and explained everything in a super logical way. I had never touched a sewing machine before this class, but I can now say that I feel confident using one, and that I’m excited to start some projects. I wish I had the experience to tackle all of the adorable dress patterns she has for sale, but I need to start slow. I bought some cool fabric from her for my first project. I can’t wait to get started!
Sadly the adult open sewing sessions tend to conflict with my busy schedule for now, but once November comes around I will definitely be attending them.

Awesome! I have been trying to teach myself how to sew for a while, and sewing machines were like a foreign language to me.
I took the «Crash Course Sewing» class (a steal at $ 24!) and can say with confidence that i can work a sewing machine and troubleshoot after a two hour class.
Nicole teaches in a way that really makes you understand things. Fab!
Also — the patterns & fabrics are all super cute, and the visual display of made items that you can make yourself in various sewing classes are inspiring.
I’m going back!

This was my first sewing class outside of seventh grade home economics. Nicole was so patient and made the class really easy. She had some great fabric, so great I bought alot more after the class and have been making tote bags at home! Im addicted!
I am definately going to sign up for another class, or two, or three!

Wow! I wish I sewed. And I think I soon will!
This little shop houses all of the current great fabrics (Amy Butler) & more. Sewing machines are offered for use & friendly instructions & advice are abound. The store owner, Nicole, is so nice & inspiring. She offers some great classes.
I really do plan to learn to sew. It would be pointless continuing to ogle the gorgeous materials & not know how to do something with them!

StitchCraft, and its lovely owner, Nicole, are fantastic!
I stopped by last weekend, and was so excited by the awesome fabrics and cute projects, I went right home and jumped on my long-​neglected sewing machine. I decided I needed a little bit of instruction, so this weekend I went back to take the Crash Course Sewing class.
Nicole has a great teaching style. She went over all the parts of the sewing machine and had us up and running in no time. By the time I left the class, I had the confidence to tackle bigger and better things.