Learn to sew at Lilax Studio

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If making your own clothes or learning how to correctly hem a pair of pants are skills you want to either gain or brush up on, a new studio has opened up that offers sewing classes for all levels.

“People have a new awareness about the importance of doing things for themselves — be it cooking, baking, home renos or sewing,” said Beth Syrnyk, sole proprietor of Lilax Studios. “For quite some time people have asked me where they can learn sewing, so I decided share my over 30 years of industry experience and open a place where people can meet, learn and sew.”

Lilax Studio is located at 759 Pembina Hwy., at the corner of Stafford Street and Pembina Highway, and offers sewing classes and workshops for all levels of sewists.

“There is a fully equipped sewing studio, including sewing machines, a cutting table, iron and ironing board and all the tools a sewist needs to create,” Syrnyk said.

“The studio space is available to rent for individuals or groups to work on their own projects and there is a small boutique carrying fabrics and notions and locally made fashion and accessories.”

While knowing how to sew can save money by being able to repair your clothes, patching holes, hemming, and attaching buttons, Syrnyk believes there is so much more to it.

“It keeps your mind active, helps keep hand/eye co-ordination sharp, spurs creativity, imagination, and problem solving,” she said. “Sewing can be relaxing and calming and very fulfilling.”

For a list of classes, workshops and hours visit lilaxstudio.ca or email lilaxstudiowpg@gmail.com