Sew Happy 101: Hand Sewing @Mangelsen's
Sun, Mar 23
|Mangelsen's
Buttons, seams, snaps, oh my! Learn tricks for sewing buttons (with and without shanks- did you even know of such a thing?), snaps, hooks and eyes/bars, seams and more! Only 8 spaces available, register at https://mangelsens.com/events/


Time & Location
Mar 23, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Mangelsen's, 3457 S 84th St, Omaha, NE 68124, USA
About the event
Buttons, seams, snaps, oh my! Learn hand sewing skills for finishing or mending your own garments. Working on a fabric sampler, learn tricks for sewing buttons (with and without shanks- did you even know of such a thing?), snaps, and hooks and eyes/bars. If time allows, we will also learn some stitches that make for the best hem and seam mending. *Materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your favorite sewing kit if you have one.
Sign UP: https://mangelsens.com/events/month/2025-03/
About your instructor
Valerie St.Pierre Smith has been captivated with making and creating since a young age, and has been designing and teaching costumes and fashion design for over 25 years. Mom of three teens (including twins!), they inspire her to upcycle and find lasting ways to ensure that our next generations inherit a still beautiful world. Valerie is excited to share her love of creating with cloth, along…