The Mercery
The Mercery
Make it Here.
Sew • Create • Connect
Through sewing workshops, skill-sharing, collaborations, camps, holiday and after-school sewing drop-in, and events, we aim to teach participants practical, lifelong skills, foster an inclusive and supportive community, and promote sustainable practices. We are committed to reducing textile waste and conserving resources by repurposing used garments and giving new life to fabrics or deadstock destined for landfills.
Business Hours:
Tuesday - Sunday 10:30 am - 6 pm
See below a few of our sewing and textile craft offerings...our schedle is ever changing, so check back!
See Class Schedule in Above Menu for All Upcoming Sewing and Craft Classes!
Adult Learn to Sew
Adult Learn to Sew
Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday and 2nd Saturday of the month!
10.30 am - 12 pm
This class will teach how to set-up and thread the sewing machine, how to straight stitch, and learn enough skills to perform basic alterations and repairs. Bring your machine or use ours. No previous experience required.
6 spots $80/per person
Adult Pattern Making
Adult Pattern Making
Every 2nd & 4th Thursday and 1st Saturday of the month!
2 time-slots 10.30 am - 12 pm & 6pm - 7.30 pm
After you have taken the Learn to Sew Calss....this is the perfect next step in your sewing journey. In this class, you will learn how to trace an item of clothing, make a pattern, and replicate the design. Bring a favorite piece of clothing to reproduce or pick one from our racks. Suitable for sewers with some experience and a creative flair.
6 spots $80/per person
Private, One-on-One Sewing Instruction
Private, One-on-One Sewing Instruction
This class is for beginner and/or intermediate sewers age 10+.
Learn basic alterations, how to use a machine, and/or work on a specific project, etc...
Starting at $80/per person, per hour
Call us at (415) 350-4396 or email us at vintage@vintageruse.com to register!
Sewing Salon
Join the fun! Enjoy access to instruction and machine use, discounts on supplies, and community support!
Every Friday 11am-4:00pm - $20/hr.
Sew Fun After School Program!!
Tuesday - Friday 2:30-6:00pm • $20/hr
The Mercery @ Vintage Ruse offers an after-school sewing-based arts and crafts program for 8 years old & up.
The program is Tuesday-Friday, from 2.30 pm-6 pm.
Under the guidance of our expert instructors, children will master sewing techniques, create their own personalized projects, learn to upcycle and repurpose their outgrown or outloved clothing into new unique. pieces, and build confidence in their artistic abilities. Our intimate, boutique setting ensures personalized attention and a nurturing environment. Sew fun!
Registration open!
After School Hours:
Tuesday - Friday: 2.30 pm - 6 pm
Fees:
$20/hr - drop-in basis
After School (2:30 - 6:00pm) is sew fun! Join us any Tuesday - Friday
Below is a Sampling of the Many Upcycling Classes Taught at The Mercery -
Let us know if you have an idea for a class, too!
Re-purposed Tote Bag
Expand your sewing skills and repurpose old jeans into a fun tote bag, learn to add lining from an old button down shirt/fabric and add a handle. Show your creativity by accessorizing with patches, etc.
Bring your own jeans and button down/other for lining or purchase from Vintage Ruse.
4 hour class • $120
Every 3rd Thursday and every 3rd Saturday
10am-2pm
Quilted Beach Bag Tote
Re-purpose a Beach Towel into a fun beach bag tote and learn how to quilt it, line it, add pockets, and decorate to your needs.
Bring your own beach towel or other large towel or purchase from Vintage Ruse.
3 hour class • $80
Bucket Hat
Re-purpose your old jeans into a fun and hip Bucket Hat. Line with a re-purposed shirt.
Bring your own jeans and shirt to repurpose of purchase them from Vintage Ruse.
4 hour class • $120
Personalized Bell Bottoms
Re-purpose your straight leg jeans into hip new bell bottoms/wide leg.
Bring your own straight legs and a shirt or fabric or blanket to add into the new flair.
2 hour class • $80
Persoanlize a Journal
Re-purpose fabric scraps to make a dull book/notebook/journal into a work of art. Bring in your fabric scraps, buttons, beads and embellishments.
Perfect as a gift, too!
Or purchase a fabric pack for $20.
4 hour class • $80
Boho Wall Hanging
Turn fabric, ribbon, & yarn scraps into a beautiful wall hanging or strip up old sheets, clothes for your masterpiece. Embellish to your hearts desire with beads, broken jewlery, etc. Stick & twine/yarn for hanging included.
Or purchase a fabric pack for $30.
3 hour class • $80
Repurpose a Lamp Shade
Give new life to your room and an old boring lampshade. Bring in an old lamp shade & favorite fabric scraps, ribbons, and/or old clothes that match your decor. Get creative with trims or embellishments!
Or purchase a fabric pack for $30.
4 hour class • $100
Collage and Stitch
Take all those beautiful fabric and lace scraps and turn them into new textile collaged works of art. Add embellishements with hand sewing, buttons beads, etc. Bring in your fabrics, etc.
Or purchase a fabric pack for $25
4 hour class • $120
Patch it!
Bring in your patch collection and old t-shirts to make new patches and letters. Learn how to attach, how to hand sew or machine sew.
2 hours • $60
Ruffle Skirt (any length)
Learn how to turn your sheets, fabrics, and/or old shirts into a cute ruffled shirt with elastic waist.
Or purchase a fabric pack for $30
4 hour class • $120
Shirt with Zipper (any length)
Learn how to install a zipper to an a-line skirt of the length of your choice. Bring in your own fabrics, old shirts, or sheets to construct a one-of-a-kind garmet.
Or purchase a fabric pact for $30.
4 hour class • $100
Pattern Making
Learn how to copy a favorite Clothing Item and leave with a pattern to use again and again.
Or borrow an item from Vintage Ruse to copy.
Bring in your own fabric/s, old shirts to re-purpose.
Or purchase a fabric pack TBD (based on item sewing)
2 hour class • $80
Weave a Wall Hanging
Learn the fine and fun art of weaving using your fabric, ribbon, yarn, etc. scraps. Loom and bar to hang included.
Or purchase a fabric pack for TBD (depends on the size)
3 weeks of 4 hours each day •
$300
Kinusaiga Art
Turn your fabric scraps into beautiful works of art with this fun and easy Japanese technique. Everything but the fabrics included.
Or purchase a fabric pack for TBD depending on size of project.
4 hours • $100
Dream Catcher
Turn your fabric/yarn/ribbon scraps into beautiful works of art with the fun and easy round weaving technique. Everything but the fabrics/yarns/ribbons included.
Paper or Fabric Flowers
So many flowers, so little time! Come learn how to make a variety of flowers out of papers and/or fabrics until we have a bunch suitable for a vase.
All supplies included unless you have favorites to bring in.
4 hour class • $120
Learn to Sew a Pillow
Learn the basics of sewing a pillow without a zipper...maybe even add trim!
Bring in your fabrics, sheets, or upcycled clothing.
Or purchase a fabric pack for $30.
2 hours • $60
Bag it Bag Charm!
Bag Charms are all the rage right now...bring in your scrap fabrics or a piece of clothing to cut up and any broken jewlery to embellish and we will supply the rest of the basic supplies.
Or purchase a fabric pack for $20
2 hours • $60
Rework/Upcycle Your Jeans
Learn how to take apart an old pair of jeans to maximize their potential to re-purpose them into another item. Perfect class if you have been too afraid to try!
Bring in your old jeans or purchase a pair from Vintage Ruse.
2 hours • $60
Upcycled Patchwork Pillow
A perfect solution to using up all your fabric scraps from projects past. Learn how to make an improv or wonky design.
Bring in your fabric scraps or purchase a fabric pack for $20.
4 hours • $100
Embellish it!
Learn how to take a basic piece of clothing and embellish it with scrap fabrics from your projects past.
Or purchase a fabric pack for $20.
4 hours • $80
Reimagined Jacket
Bring in any quilt/blanket and we will embellish your favorite jacket into a one-of-a-kind.
Or purchase items from Vintage Ruse.
2 hours • $60
Custom Costume!
Need a costume for an upcoming event? Bring in any clothing items to by upcycled and we will turn them in to your costme dream.
Or purchase an item or two from Vintage Ruse
4 hours • $120
T-shirt Terrific!
Bring in your favorite (maybe even outgrown) T-shirt and we will upcycle your jean jacket into a terrific and original piece of art.
Or purchase t-shirt and jean jacket from Vintage Ruse.
4 hours • $100
Lettering fun!
Learn how to make lettering "patches" out of your fabric scraps or upcycled clothing.
Or purchase a fabric pack for $20
2 hours • $60
Jacket Upcycle
Turn an old jacket into a work of art. Learn to use fabric patterns as patches or embellishments.
Bring in your own jacket and fabrics or purchase one from Vintage Ruse.
4 hours • $100
Learn how to Make Alterations
Join us at our standing Friday Sewing Salon and learn how to alter clothes you already have in your closet into wearable items. Already know how to sew...join us for a burst of motivation!
Every Friday 11am-4pm
$20/hr
Draw it! Sew it!
Turn your imagination into reality with a fun 3D creativity project. All materials Included.
3 hours • $60
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