Knitting Lab
This all levels hand knitting class is taught by Tracy Haines.
Learn to knit, fix mistakes, fitting, and fancy stitches. Get started on a new project, or rescue an old one in this one-time, two-hour, small group class. This class is great for anyone who wants to learn to knit, expand their knitting repertoire, or needs help on a specific project. Materials are provided and students may also bring their own supplies for works in progress. No knitting experience is necessary.
This class is for people ages 12+. If you are looking for a class for someone younger than 12, please see our 1:1 lessons.
This class needs at least 2 people to run so sign up with a friend or share in your story to help spread the word. If the class doesn’t reach its minimum capacity, we will notify you 2 days in advance and issue a refund for your payment. Invite your friends through Facebook here!
The studio is located at 401 N 23rd St. in the Church Hill neighborhood of Richmond, VA. There is typically ample street parking within a block or two.
Do you want to take this class but it’s sold out or on a date that doesn’t work for you? Email hello@topstitchmending.com to be added to our waitlist and we’ll contact you if there is a cancellation or as soon as a future date is chosen.
Is cost a barrier? Please email us at hello@topstitchmending.comwith the name of the class you’re interested in and the amount of financial assistance you need.
Quilted Postcards: Valentine's Day (2-week class)
$165.00
Celebrate the season sustainably! Learn to craft quilted postcards from repurposed and leftover fabrics. Using machine stitching and simple quilting techniques, students will create holiday themed mini—mailable-artworks that celebrate connection, creativity, and joy.
Skills You’ll Learn:
- Layering fabric with batting for structure
- Basic quilting and edge-finishing techniques
- Decorative machine or hand stitching
- Using fusible materials or stabilizers for structure
- Finishing techniques for display or mailing
No quilting experience is necessary, although students must have experience threading a sewing machine, loading & winding a bobbin and sewing a straight stitch to take this class. All materials provided, although, since this is a scrap-focused class, students can choose to bring their own scraps and coordinating thread to work with.
This class is taught by guest teacher, Karen Middleton and meets twice:
Sunday, February 1st / 6-8pm
Sunday, February 8th / 6-8pm
*Please note: we are unable to provide any partial refunds if one or more of the classes are missed.
This class is for people ages 12+. If you are looking for a class for someone younger than 12, please see our 1:1 lessons.
Our studio is located at 401 N 23rd St. in the Church Hill neighborhood of Richmond, VA. There is typically ample street parking within a block or two.
This class needs at least 2 people to run so sign up with a friend or share on social media to help spread the word. If the class doesn’t reach its minimum capacity, we will notify you 2 days in advance and issue a refund for your payment. Invite your friends through Facebook here!
Do you want to take this class but it’s sold out or on a date that doesn’t work for you? Email hello@topstitchmending.com to be added to our waitlist and we’ll contact you if there is a cancellation or as soon as a future date is chosen.
Is cost a barrier? Please email us at hello@topstitchmending.com with the name of the class you’re interested in and the amount of financial assistance you need.
Sweater Repair (4-week class)
$260.00
2 hours per week, hands-on small group class. All levels/no experience necessary. All materials included.
In this 4-week class, you will learn basic techniques to repair your favorite knits. We will discuss sweater care and best practices along the way. These techniques can all be done as visible mends or blended in.
Week 1: Basic darning
Week 2: Fine knits
Week 3: Chunky knits
Week 4: Swiss darning and duplicate stitch
We will be providing material to practice on, however, if you have any sweaters you'd like to repair, please bring those along.
Please note: If you think any of your items have damage from moths (i.e. moth holes), you will need to place them in a ziplock bag and put them in your freezer for a minimum of 72 hours before class. This usually happens to sweaters, scarves and other items that are made of natural fibers like wool and alpaca- you will not often see actual moths- just the holes they have left. Please keep your items in the ziplocks until class. This stops them from snacking and protects everyone else’s garments, it is extremely important to keep the studio moth-free.
4 week class starting on Tuesdays in February (3rd, 10th, 17th, & 24rd) from 6-8 pm.
Tuesday, February 3rd / 6 - 8 pm
Tuesday, February 10th / 6 - 8 pm
Tuesday, February 17th / 6 - 8 pm
Tuesday, February 24th / 6 - 8 pm
This class is for people ages 12+. If you are looking for a class for someone younger than 12, please see our 1:1 lessons.
Our studio is located at 401 N 23rd St. in the Church Hill neighborhood of Richmond, VA. There is typically ample street parking within a block or two.
This class needs at least 2 people to run so sign up with a friend or share on social to help spread the word. If the class doesn’t reach it’s minimum capacity, we will notify you 2 days in advance and issue a refund for your payment. Invite friends through the Facebook event here!
*Please note: we are unable to provide any partial refunds if one or more of the classes are missed.
Do you want to take this class but it’s sold out or on a date that doesn’t work for you? Email hello@topstitchmending.com to be added to our waitlist and we’ll contact you if there is a cancellation or as soon as a future date is chosen.
Is cost a barrier? Please email us at hello@topstitchmending.com with the name of the class you’re interested in and the amount of financial assistance you need.
Top Stitch & Friends
Welcome vend-friends Eco Inspired and Windblown Sister Botanicals for this month’s Top Stitch & Friends event!
Eco Inspired will be offering zero waste refills of everyday essentials. Bring your own vessel!
Windblown Sister Botanicals will be offering folk herbalism, hand built books and journals, plant powered skincare, remedies and perfume.
This is the day of the month where we open our doors and accept appointment-free walk-ins. Bring in a single item with minor issues for an on-the-spot mini-mend, drop off your whole mending pile for pick-up at a later date, or just come say hi and check out the studio. We love to meet new people and chat about sewing and sustainability!
Check out our Instagram highlight for how to prep your pile and invite your friends through the Facebook event.
Can’t make the event but have your mending pile all ready to go? You can always schedule a drop-off with us at our Church Hill studio location or Eco Inspired, our Southside drop-off and pick-up location.
This is a FREE event, with no registration required.
Our studio is located at 401 N 23rd St. in the Church Hill neighborhood of Richmond, VA. There is typically ample street parking within a block or two.
Accessibility: There is a 5” step up to enter our sewing studio.
Sweater Repair (4-week class)
$260.00
2 hours per week, hands-on small group class. All levels/no experience necessary. All materials included.
In this 4-week class, you will learn basic techniques to repair your favorite knits. We will discuss sweater care and best practices along the way. These techniques can all be done as visible mends or blended in.
Week 1: Basic darning
Week 2: Fine knits
Week 3: Chunky knits
Week 4: Swiss darning and duplicate stitch
We will be providing material to practice on, however, if you have any sweaters you'd like to repair, please bring those along.
Please note: If you think any of your items have damage from moths (i.e. moth holes), you will need to place them in a ziplock bag and put them in your freezer for a minimum of 72 hours before class. This usually happens to sweaters, scarves and other items that are made of natural fibers like wool and alpaca- you will not often see actual moths- just the holes they have left. Please keep your items in the ziplocks until class. This stops them from snacking and protects everyone else’s garments, it is extremely important to keep the studio moth-free.
4 week class starting on Tuesdays in February (3rd, 10th, 17th, & 24rd) from 6-8 pm.
Tuesday, February 3rd / 6 - 8 pm
Tuesday, February 10th / 6 - 8 pm
Tuesday, February 17th / 6 - 8 pm
Tuesday, February 24th / 6 - 8 pm
This class is for people ages 12+. If you are looking for a class for someone younger than 12, please see our 1:1 lessons.
Our studio is located at 401 N 23rd St. in the Church Hill neighborhood of Richmond, VA. There is typically ample street parking within a block or two.
This class needs at least 2 people to run so sign up with a friend or share on social to help spread the word. If the class doesn’t reach it’s minimum capacity, we will notify you 2 days in advance and issue a refund for your payment. Invite friends through the Facebook event here!
*Please note: we are unable to provide any partial refunds if one or more of the classes are missed.
Do you want to take this class but it’s sold out or on a date that doesn’t work for you? Email hello@topstitchmending.com to be added to our waitlist and we’ll contact you if there is a cancellation or as soon as a future date is chosen.
Is cost a barrier? Please email us at hello@topstitchmending.com with the name of the class you’re interested in and the amount of financial assistance you need.
Mend Friend Meetup
This is a pay-what-you-can unplugged community sewing circle. Bring a project (a sock to darn, a hem to stitch, a hoop to embroider, or some yarn to knit or crochet) and join us at the ICA. This is a self-guided gathering—think of it like coworking with fiber friends.
This is not a class, but a welcoming space to work on your own project, meet fellow makers, and maybe even swap a tip or two. Anything goes, as long as it's unplugged (no machines at this time).
The Facebook event can be found here. The more the mendier—tell a buddy and bring them along!
Please register here. We have pay-what-you-can options below and will also have the option of cash & Venmo tipping on site. All donations go directly toward our free programming to keep it going.
If you have questions about our repair services and sewing classes, we’ll be happy to answer them during the meetup.
This event is held at the Institute for Contemporary Art cafe on the first floor from 12-2pm at 601 W Broad St, on the corner of Broad and Belvidere. There is a parking lot adjacent to the museum with paid parking and there will be food and drinks available for purchase during the event.
Sweater Repair (4-week class)
$260.00
2 hours per week, hands-on small group class. All levels/no experience necessary. All materials included.
In this 4-week class, you will learn basic techniques to repair your favorite knits. We will discuss sweater care and best practices along the way. These techniques can all be done as visible mends or blended in.
Week 1: Basic darning
Week 2: Fine knits
Week 3: Chunky knits
Week 4: Swiss darning and duplicate stitch
We will be providing material to practice on, however, if you have any sweaters you'd like to repair, please bring those along.
Please note: If you think any of your items have damage from moths (i.e. moth holes), you will need to place them in a ziplock bag and put them in your freezer for a minimum of 72 hours before class. This usually happens to sweaters, scarves and other items that are made of natural fibers like wool and alpaca- you will not often see actual moths- just the holes they have left. Please keep your items in the ziplocks until class. This stops them from snacking and protects everyone else’s garments, it is extremely important to keep the studio moth-free.
4 week class starting on Tuesdays in February (3rd, 10th, 17th, & 24rd) from 6-8 pm.
Tuesday, February 3rd / 6 - 8 pm
Tuesday, February 10th / 6 - 8 pm
Tuesday, February 17th / 6 - 8 pm
Tuesday, February 24th / 6 - 8 pm
This class is for people ages 12+. If you are looking for a class for someone younger than 12, please see our 1:1 lessons.
Our studio is located at 401 N 23rd St. in the Church Hill neighborhood of Richmond, VA. There is typically ample street parking within a block or two.
This class needs at least 2 people to run so sign up with a friend or share on social to help spread the word. If the class doesn’t reach it’s minimum capacity, we will notify you 2 days in advance and issue a refund for your payment. Invite friends through the Facebook event here!
*Please note: we are unable to provide any partial refunds if one or more of the classes are missed.
Do you want to take this class but it’s sold out or on a date that doesn’t work for you? Email hello@topstitchmending.com to be added to our waitlist and we’ll contact you if there is a cancellation or as soon as a future date is chosen.
Is cost a barrier? Please email us at hello@topstitchmending.com with the name of the class you’re interested in and the amount of financial assistance you need.
Intro to Machine Sewing
$85.00
In this 2-hour, machine sewing class, you will learn the basics of your sewing machine: how to thread it, wind & load bobbins, change the needle, change settings & parts, and begin sewing. Recommended tools will be covered as well. We will practice sewing in various settings so you feel more confident using your machine.
This class is good for anyone who’s never touched a sewing machine or is revisiting one and is aged 12+. If you are looking for a class for someone younger than 12, please see our 1:1 lessons.
We have portable sewing machines that you can borrow if you don’t currently have one. Please note that you’d like to use a studio machine when prompted for the make/model of your machine during sign-up. If you have your own machine, please bring that to class along with your power cord/pedal, manual (if you have it) and an empty bobbin or two.
Our studio is located at 401 N 23rd St. in the Church Hill neighborhood of Richmond, VA. There is typically ample street parking within a block or two.
This class needs at least 2 people to run so sign up with a friend or share on social media to help spread the word. If the class doesn’t reach its minimum capacity, we will notify you 2 days in advance and issue a refund for your payment. Invite your friends through Facebook here!
Do you want to take this class but it’s sold out or on a date that doesn’t work for you? Email hello@topstitchmending.com to be added to our waitlist and we’ll contact you if there is a cancellation or as soon as a future date is chosen.
Is cost a barrier? Please email us at hello@topstitchmending.com with the name of the class you’re interested in and the amount of financial assistance you need.
Intro to Hand Sewing
$65.00
In this 2-hour, hand sewing class, you will learn multiple techniques to help you repair the clothes in your closet. We will start with two stitches - running stitch and back stitch, while also going over best practices, tools and fun tips along the way. We will also cover how to sew 3 styles of buttons. All materials are included. This class is good for anyone who’s never touched a needle or is picking one back up and is aged 12+. If you are looking for a class for someone younger than 12, please see our 1:1 lessons.
This class needs at least 2 people to run so sign up with a friend or share in your story to help spread the word. If the class doesn’t reach its minimum capacity, we will notify you 2 days in advance and issue a refund for your payment. Invite your friends through Facebook here!
This class is for people ages 12+. If you are looking for a class for someone younger than 12, please see our 1:1 lessons.
Our studio is located at 401 N 23rd St. in the Church Hill neighborhood of Richmond, VA. There is typically ample street parking within a block or two.
Do you want to take this class but it’s sold out or on a date that doesn’t work for you? Email hello@topstitchmending.com to be added to our waitlist and we’ll contact you if there is a cancellation or as soon as a future date is chosen.
Is cost a barrier? Please email us at hello@topstitchmending.com with the name of the class you’re interested in and the amount of financial assistance you need.
Sock Darning
In this 2-hour, hand sewing class, you will learn to darn your favorite socks. Don’t have any socks with holes to repair? We have extras to share!
This class is good for anyone who wants to learn these skills aged 12+. If you are looking for a class for someone younger than 12, please see our 1:1 lessons.
All materials are included.
Please note: if you think any of your wool socks have damage from moths, rather than wear, you will need to place them in a ziplock bag and put them in your freezer for a minimum of 72 hours before bringing them in. This usually happens to sweaters, scarves and other items that are made of natural fibers like wool and alpaca. You will not often see actual moths — just the holes they have left. Please keep your items in the ziplocks until class. This stops them from snacking and protects everyone else’s garments — it is extremely important to keep the studio moth-free.
Our studio is located at 401 N 23rd St. in the Church Hill neighborhood of Richmond, VA. There is typically ample street parking within a block or two.
This class needs at least 2 people to run so sign up with a friend or share on social media to help spread the word. If the class doesn’t reach its minimum capacity, we will notify you 2 days in advance and issue a refund for your payment. Invite your friends through Facebook here!
Do you want to take this class but it’s sold out or on a date that doesn’t work for you? Email hello@topstitchmending.com to be added to our waitlist and we’ll contact you if there is a cancellation or as soon as a future date is chosen.
Is cost a barrier? Please email us at hello@topstitchmending.com with the name of the class you’re interested in and the amount of financial assistance you need.
Dare to Repair
All-levels DIY mending class. Bring in one or more items from home that you would like to repair and work on in a collaborative group setting.
We'll go around and discuss each person’s project and talk about possible solutions. Then you will learn the hand sewing methods needed for your specific repair. We will provide the appropriate tools and materials and you’ll have time to start and potentially finish your repairs.
This class needs at least 2 people to run so sign up with a friend or share in your story to help spread the word. If the class doesn’t reach it’s minimum capacity, we will notify you on Saturday evening 10/26 and issue a refund for your payment. Invite your friends through Facebook here!
This class is for people ages 12+. If you are looking for a class for someone younger than 12, please see our 1:1 lessons.
Our studio is located at 401 N 23rd St. in the Church Hill neighborhood of Richmond, VA. There is typically ample street parking within a block or two.
Do you want to take this class but it’s sold out or on a date that doesn’t work for you? Email hello@topstitchmending.com to be added to our waitlist and we’ll contact you if there is a cancellation or as soon as a future date is chosen.
Is cost a barrier? Please email us at hello@topstitchmending.com with the name of the class you’re interested in and the amount of financial assistance you need.
Intro to Machine Sewing
$85.00
In this 2-hour, machine sewing class, you will learn the basics of your sewing machine: how to thread it, wind & load bobbins, change the needle, change settings & parts, and begin sewing. Recommended tools will be covered as well. We will practice sewing in various settings so you feel more confident using your machine.
This class is good for anyone who’s never touched a sewing machine or is revisiting one and is aged 12+. If you are looking for a class for someone younger than 12, please see our 1:1 lessons.
We have portable sewing machines that you can borrow if you don’t currently have one. Please note that you’d like to use a studio machine when prompted for the make/model of your machine during sign-up. If you have your own machine, please bring that to class along with your power cord/pedal, manual (if you have it) and an empty bobbin or two.
Our studio is located at 401 N 23rd St. in the Church Hill neighborhood of Richmond, VA. There is typically ample street parking within a block or two.
This class needs at least 2 people to run so sign up with a friend or share on social media to help spread the word. If the class doesn’t reach its minimum capacity, we will notify you 2 days in advance and issue a refund for your payment. Invite your friends through Facebook here!
Do you want to take this class but it’s sold out or on a date that doesn’t work for you? Email hello@topstitchmending.com to be added to our waitlist and we’ll contact you if there is a cancellation or as soon as a future date is chosen.
Is cost a barrier? Please email us at hello@topstitchmending.com with the name of the class you’re interested in and the amount of financial assistance you need.
Intro to Machine Sewing
$85.00
In this 2-hour, machine sewing class, you will learn the basics of your sewing machine: how to thread it, wind & load bobbins, change the needle, change settings & parts, and begin sewing. Recommended tools will be covered as well. We will practice sewing in various settings so you feel more confident using your machine.
This class is good for anyone who’s never touched a sewing machine or is revisiting one and is aged 12+. If you are looking for a class for someone younger than 12, please see our 1:1 lessons.
We have portable sewing machines that you can borrow if you don’t currently have one. Please note that you’d like to use a studio machine when prompted for the make/model of your machine during sign-up. If you have your own machine, please bring that to class along with your power cord/pedal, manual (if you have it) and an empty bobbin or two.
Our studio is located at 401 N 23rd St. in the Church Hill neighborhood of Richmond, VA. There is typically ample street parking within a block or two.
This class needs at least 2 people to run so sign up with a friend or share on social media to help spread the word. If the class doesn’t reach its minimum capacity, we will notify you 2 days in advance and issue a refund for your payment. Invite your friends through Facebook here!
Do you want to take this class but it’s sold out or on a date that doesn’t work for you? Email hello@topstitchmending.com to be added to our waitlist and we’ll contact you if there is a cancellation or as soon as a future date is chosen.
Is cost a barrier? Please email us at hello@topstitchmending.com with the name of the class you’re interested in and the amount of financial assistance you need.
Mend Friend Meetup
This is a pay-what-you-can unplugged community sewing circle. Bring a project (a sock to darn, a hem to stitch, a hoop to embroider, or some yarn to knit or crochet) and join us at the ICA. This is a self-guided gathering—think of it like coworking with fiber friends.
This is not a class, but a welcoming space to work on your own project, meet fellow makers, and maybe even swap a tip or two. Anything goes, as long as it's unplugged (no machines at this time).
The Facebook event can be found here. The more the mendier—tell a buddy and bring them along!
Please register here. We have pay-what-you-can options below and will also have the option of cash & Venmo tipping on site. All donations go directly toward our free programming to keep it going.
If you have questions about our repair services and sewing classes, we’ll be happy to answer them during the meetup.
This event is held at the Institute for Contemporary Art cafe on the first floor from 12-2pm at 601 W Broad St, on the corner of Broad and Belvidere. There is a parking lot adjacent to the museum with paid parking and there will be food and drinks available for purchase during the event.
Mend Friend Meetup
This is a pay-what-you-can unplugged community sewing circle. Bring a project (a sock to darn, a hem to stitch, a hoop to embroider, or some yarn to knit or crochet) and join us at the ICA. This is a self-guided gathering—think of it like coworking with fiber friends.
This is not a class, but a welcoming space to work on your own project, meet fellow makers, and maybe even swap a tip or two. Anything goes, as long as it's unplugged (no machines at this time).
The Facebook event can be found here. The more the mendier—tell a buddy and bring them along!
Please register here. We have pay-what-you-can options below and will also have the option of cash & Venmo tipping on site. All donations go directly toward our free programming to keep it going.
If you have questions about our repair services and sewing classes, we’ll be happy to answer them during the meetup.
This event is held at the Institute for Contemporary Art cafe on the first floor from 12-2pm at 601 W Broad St, on the corner of Broad and Belvidere. There is a parking lot adjacent to the museum with paid parking and there will be food and drinks available for purchase during the event.
Mend Friend Meetup
This is a pay-what-you-can unplugged community sewing circle. Bring a project (a sock to darn, a hem to stitch, a hoop to embroider, or some yarn to knit or crochet) and join us at the ICA. This is a self-guided gathering—think of it like coworking with fiber friends.
This is not a class, but a welcoming space to work on your own project, meet fellow makers, and maybe even swap a tip or two. Anything goes, as long as it's unplugged (no machines at this time).
The Facebook event can be found here. The more the mendier—tell a buddy and bring them along!
Please register here. We have pay-what-you-can options below and will also have the option of cash & Venmo tipping on site. All donations go directly toward our free programming to keep it going.
If you have questions about our repair services and sewing classes, we’ll be happy to answer them during the meetup.
This event is held at the Institute for Contemporary Art cafe on the first floor from 12-2pm at 601 W Broad St, on the corner of Broad and Belvidere. There is a parking lot adjacent to the museum with paid parking and there will be food and drinks available for purchase during the event.
Mend Friend Meetup
This is a pay-what-you-can unplugged community sewing circle. Bring a project (a sock to darn, a hem to stitch, a hoop to embroider, or some yarn to knit or crochet) and join us at the ICA. This is a self-guided gathering—think of it like coworking with fiber friends.
This is not a class, but a welcoming space to work on your own project, meet fellow makers, and maybe even swap a tip or two. Anything goes, as long as it's unplugged (no machines at this time).
The Facebook event can be found here. The more the mendier—tell a buddy and bring them along!
Please register here. We have pay-what-you-can options below and will also have the option of cash & Venmo tipping on site. All donations go directly toward our free programming to keep it going.
If you have questions about our repair services and sewing classes, we’ll be happy to answer them during the meetup.
This event is held at the Institute for Contemporary Art cafe on the first floor from 12-2pm at 601 W Broad St, on the corner of Broad and Belvidere. There is a parking lot adjacent to the museum with paid parking and there will be food and drinks available for purchase during the event.
Mend Friend Meetup
This is a pay-what-you-can unplugged community sewing circle. Bring a project (a sock to darn, a hem to stitch, a hoop to embroider, or some yarn to knit or crochet) and join us at the ICA. This is a self-guided gathering—think of it like coworking with fiber friends.
This is not a class, but a welcoming space to work on your own project, meet fellow makers, and maybe even swap a tip or two. Anything goes, as long as it's unplugged (no machines at this time).
The Facebook event can be found here. The more the mendier—tell a buddy and bring them along!
Please register here. We have pay-what-you-can options below and will also have the option of cash & Venmo tipping on site. All donations go directly toward our free programming to keep it going.
If you have questions about our repair services and sewing classes, we’ll be happy to answer them during the meetup.
This event is held at the Institute for Contemporary Art cafe on the first floor from 12-2pm at 601 W Broad St, on the corner of Broad and Belvidere. There is a parking lot adjacent to the museum with paid parking and there will be food and drinks available for purchase during the event.
Follow a Sewing Pattern
In this 2-hour, machine sewing class (formerly named Continued Sewing), you will learn to read a very basic pattern and follow the directions to make a drawstring bag! Along the way, we’ll cover common pattern vocabulary and symbols, practice different styles of pinning fabric, and explore zig zag stitches. We will also briefly review threading your machine, loading your bobbin, and using reverse before diving in.
This class is for people ages 12+. If you are looking for a class for someone younger than 12, please see our 1:1 lessons.
Students must have experience threading a sewing machine, loading & winding a bobbin and sewing a straight stitch to take this class.
We have portable sewing machines that you can borrow if you don’t currently have one. Please note that you’d like to use a studio machine when prompted for the make/model of your machine during sign-up. If you have your own machine, please bring that to class along with your power cord/pedal, manual (if you have it) and an empty bobbin or two.
Our studio is located at 401 N 23rd St. in the Church Hill neighborhood of Richmond, VA. There is typically ample street parking within a block or two.
This class needs at least 2 people to run so sign up with a friend or share on social media to help spread the word. If the class doesn’t reach its minimum capacity, we will notify you 2 days in advance and issue a refund for your payment. Invite your friends through Facebook here!
Class sold out?
Do you want to take this class but it’s sold out or on a date that doesn’t work for you? Email hello@topstitchmending.com to be added to our waitlist and we’ll contact you if there is a cancellation or as soon as a future date is chosen.
Is cost a barrier? Please email us at hello@topstitchmending.com with the name of the class you’re interested in and the amount of financial assistance you need.
$85
Intro to Knitting
$65.00
This beginner level hand knitting class is taught by guest teacher, Misti, of Recycled Yarn.
Learn how to cast on, knit, and bind off in this one-time, two-hour, small group class at the Top Stitch Mending studio! All materials are provided, and no experience is necessary. You will leave with new yarn, knitting needles, and a new skill!
This class needs at least 2 people to run so sign up with a friend or share in your story to help spread the word. If the class doesn’t reach its minimum capacity, we will notify you 2 days in advance and issue a refund for your payment. Invite your friends through Facebook here!
This class is for people ages 12+. If you are looking for a class for someone younger than 12, please see our 1:1 lessons.
The studio is located at 401 N 23rd St. in the Church Hill neighborhood of Richmond, VA. There is typically ample street parking within a block or two.
Do you want to take this class but it’s sold out or on a date that doesn’t work for you? Email hello@topstitchmending.com to be added to our waitlist and we’ll contact you if there is a cancellation or as soon as a future date is chosen.
Is cost a barrier? Please email us at hello@topstitchmending.com with the name of the class you’re interested in and the amount of financial assistance you need.
Sweater Repair (4-week class)
$260.00
2 hours per week, hands-on small group class. All levels/no experience necessary. All materials included.
In this 4-week class, you will learn basic techniques to repair your favorite knits. We will discuss sweater care and best practices along the way. These techniques can all be done as visible mends or blended in.
Week 1: Basic darning
Week 2: Fine knits
Week 3: Chunky knits
Week 4: Swiss darning and duplicate stitch
We will be providing material to practice on, however, if you have any sweaters you'd like to repair, please bring those along.
Please note: If you think any of your items have damage from moths (i.e. moth holes), you will need to place them in a ziplock bag and put them in your freezer for a minimum of 72 hours before class. This usually happens to sweaters, scarves and other items that are made of natural fibers like wool and alpaca- you will not often see actual moths- just the holes they have left. Please keep your items in the ziplocks until class. This stops them from snacking and protects everyone else’s garments, it is extremely important to keep the studio moth-free.
4 week class starting on Tuesdays in February (3rd, 10th, 17th, & 24rd) from 6-8 pm.
Tuesday, February 3rd / 6 - 8 pm
Tuesday, February 10th / 6 - 8 pm
Tuesday, February 17th / 6 - 8 pm
Tuesday, February 24th / 6 - 8 pm
This class is for people ages 12+. If you are looking for a class for someone younger than 12, please see our 1:1 lessons.
Our studio is located at 401 N 23rd St. in the Church Hill neighborhood of Richmond, VA. There is typically ample street parking within a block or two.
This class needs at least 2 people to run so sign up with a friend or share on social to help spread the word. If the class doesn’t reach it’s minimum capacity, we will notify you 2 days in advance and issue a refund for your payment. Invite friends through the Facebook event here!
*Please note: we are unable to provide any partial refunds if one or more of the classes are missed.
Do you want to take this class but it’s sold out or on a date that doesn’t work for you? Email hello@topstitchmending.com to be added to our waitlist and we’ll contact you if there is a cancellation or as soon as a future date is chosen.
Is cost a barrier? Please email us at hello@topstitchmending.com with the name of the class you’re interested in and the amount of financial assistance you need.
Quilted Postcards: Valentine's Day (2-week class)
$165.00
Celebrate the season sustainably! Learn to craft quilted postcards from repurposed and leftover fabrics. Using machine stitching and simple quilting techniques, students will create holiday themed mini—mailable-artworks that celebrate connection, creativity, and joy.
Skills You’ll Learn:
- Layering fabric with batting for structure
- Basic quilting and edge-finishing techniques
- Decorative machine or hand stitching
- Using fusible materials or stabilizers for structure
- Finishing techniques for display or mailing
No quilting experience is necessary, although students must have experience threading a sewing machine, loading & winding a bobbin and sewing a straight stitch to take this class. All materials provided, although, since this is a scrap-focused class, students can choose to bring their own scraps and coordinating thread to work with.
This class is taught by guest teacher, Karen Middleton and meets twice:
Sunday, February 1st / 6-8pm
Sunday, February 8th / 6-8pm
*Please note: we are unable to provide any partial refunds if one or more of the classes are missed.
This class is for people ages 12+. If you are looking for a class for someone younger than 12, please see our 1:1 lessons.
Our studio is located at 401 N 23rd St. in the Church Hill neighborhood of Richmond, VA. There is typically ample street parking within a block or two.
This class needs at least 2 people to run so sign up with a friend or share on social media to help spread the word. If the class doesn’t reach its minimum capacity, we will notify you 2 days in advance and issue a refund for your payment. Invite your friends through Facebook here!
Do you want to take this class but it’s sold out or on a date that doesn’t work for you? Email hello@topstitchmending.com to be added to our waitlist and we’ll contact you if there is a cancellation or as soon as a future date is chosen.
Is cost a barrier? Please email us at hello@topstitchmending.com with the name of the class you’re interested in and the amount of financial assistance you need.
Continued Knitting
$65.00
This class is taught by guest teacher, Misti, of Recycled Yarn, builds on skills learned in Intro to Knitting and covers purling and ribbing techniques, which you’ll need to make sweaters and socks down the road!
Learn to combine knitting and purling in different ways to create different textures and structures in knitting in this one-time, two-hour, small group class at the Top Stitch Mending studio! All materials are provided (unless you’d like to work with your own) and basic knowledge of the knit stitch is necessary.
This class needs at least 2 people to run so sign up with a friend or share in your story to help spread the word. If the class doesn’t reach it’s minimum capacity, we will notify you 2 days in advance and issue a refund for your payment. Invite your friends through Facebook here!
This class is for people ages 12+. If you are looking for a class for someone younger than 12, please see our 1:1 lessons.
The studio is located at 401 N 23rd St. in the Church Hill neighborhood of Richmond, VA. There is typically ample street parking within a block or two.
Do you want to take this class but it’s sold out or on a date that doesn’t work for you? Email hello@topstitchmending.com to be added to our waitlist and we’ll contact you if there is a cancellation or as soon as a future date is chosen.
Is cost a barrier? Please email us at hello@topstitchmending.com with the name of the class you’re interested in and the amount of financial assistance you need.
Dare to Repair
$65.00
All-levels DIY mending class. Bring in one or more items from home that you would like to repair and work on in a collaborative group setting.
We'll go around and discuss each person’s project and talk about possible solutions. Then you will learn the hand sewing methods needed for your specific repair. We will provide the appropriate tools and materials and you’ll have time to start and potentially finish your repairs.
This class needs at least 2 people to run so sign up with a friend or share in your story to help spread the word. If the class doesn’t reach it’s minimum capacity, we will notify you on Saturday evening 10/26 and issue a refund for your payment. Invite your friends through Facebook here!
This class is for people ages 12+. If you are looking for a class for someone younger than 12, please see our 1:1 lessons.
Our studio is located at 401 N 23rd St. in the Church Hill neighborhood of Richmond, VA. There is typically ample street parking within a block or two.
Do you want to take this class but it’s sold out or on a date that doesn’t work for you? Email hello@topstitchmending.com to be added to our waitlist and we’ll contact you if there is a cancellation or as soon as a future date is chosen.
Is cost a barrier? Please email us at hello@topstitchmending.com with the name of the class you’re interested in and the amount of financial assistance you need.
Servicing Your Sewing Machine (Sold Out)
$85.00 — sold out
This class is taught by guest teacher, Gracie Devine, of All Things New Sewing & Service.
In this 2-hour class, you will learn how to service and fix common problems with your sewing machine. Please bring the sewing machine* you want to learn to service to class. Students should be able to thread their machine and sew test swatches.
*Sewing machines must be mechanical (no digital display screens) - due to the sensitive electronics inside computerized machines, these should be taken to a technician and service of these machines will not be covered in this class.
This class needs 2 people to run so sign up with a friend or share in your story to help spread the word. If the class doesn’t reach its minimum capacity, we will notify you 2 days in advance and issue a refund for your payment. Invite your friends to the 12/14 class through Facebook here and the 12/17 class here!
This class is for people ages 12+. If you are looking for a class for someone younger than 12, please see our 1:1 lessons.
Our studio is located at 401 N 23rd St. in the Church Hill neighborhood of Richmond, VA. There is typically ample street parking within a block or two.
Do you want to take this class but it’s sold out or on a date that doesn’t work for you? Email hello@topstitchmending.com to be added to our waitlist and we’ll contact you if there is a cancellation or as soon as a future date is chosen.
Is cost a barrier? Please email us at hello@topstitchmending.comwith the name of the class you’re interested in and the amount of financial assistance you need.
Intro to Hand Sewing
$65.00
In this 2-hour, hand sewing class, you will learn multiple techniques to help you repair the clothes in your closet. We will start with two stitches - running stitch and back stitch, while also going over best practices, tools and fun tips along the way. We will also cover how to sew 3 styles of buttons. All materials are included. This class is good for anyone who’s never touched a needle or is picking one back up and is aged 12+. If you are looking for a class for someone younger than 12, please see our 1:1 lessons.
This class needs at least 2 people to run so sign up with a friend or share in your story to help spread the word. If the class doesn’t reach its minimum capacity, we will notify you 2 days in advance and issue a refund for your payment. Invite your friends through Facebook here!
This class is for people ages 12+. If you are looking for a class for someone younger than 12, please see our 1:1 lessons.
Our studio is located at 401 N 23rd St. in the Church Hill neighborhood of Richmond, VA. There is typically ample street parking within a block or two.
Do you want to take this class but it’s sold out or on a date that doesn’t work for you? Email hello@topstitchmending.com to be added to our waitlist and we’ll contact you if there is a cancellation or as soon as a future date is chosen.
Is cost a barrier? Please email us at hello@topstitchmending.com with the name of the class you’re interested in and the amount of financial assistance you need.
Open Studio
Open Studio is the day of the month where we open our doors and accept appointment-free walk-ins. Bring in a single item with minor issues for an on-the-spot mini-mend, drop off your whole mending pile for pick-up at a later date, or just come say hi and check out the studio. We love to meet new people and chat sewing and sustainability!
Can’t make the event but have your mending pile ready to go? You can always schedule a drop-off with us at our Church Hill studio location or Eco Inspired, our Southside drop-off and pick-up location.
Check out our Instagram highlight for how to prep your pile and invite your friends through the Facebook event.
This is a FREE event, with no registration required.
Our studio is located at 401 N 23rd St. in the Church Hill neighborhood of Richmond, VA. There is typically ample street parking within a block or two.
All sewing is prorated at $75 per hour (for example: a 10 minute repair would cost $12.50 and an 80 minute repair would cost $100). Quotes are available upon request. Sewing is paid post repairs.
Accessibility: A foldable wheelchair ramp is available upon request, as there is a 5” step up to enter the sewing studio. Please note that the front doorway is 32” wide and the bathroom doorway is 22” wide.