Learn to sew

Sewing is a necessary and lucrative skillset. Like many time-consuming, artisinal trades, sewing has faded out of practice exponentially over the past century. With our country's large interest in large quanitity, low quality industries, sharing the tools of mending, altering, and making clothes within our communities is an essential step in localizing our economy.
As a proponent of slow fashion and sustainability, Plain to the Ridge is a strong supporter of free/accessible education around our cultural level of consumption, and aims to prompote self-sufficiency. The more people who know how to hem a dress or put a patch on some worn pants, the less waste headed towards the landfill. Beyond conscious consumption and skill sharing, sewing is an art and a wonderful way to connect!

Lillian of Plain to the Ridge is a contributor of Project49, a space built by artists and volunteers that provides free, alternative art and education spaces for kids and families. Additionally, the space acts as a residence zone for many local creatives and their work. If you are interested in being part of Project49's mission, please see the link above.
Check the calendar below for details on events Lillian will be apart of at the Project49 studio space in downtown Livingston. 


Sewing Resources: 

• One-on-one lessons

I offer private sewing lessons for all ages in my local community. These currently cost $30/hr. Please reach out through email l[email protected]

• Sewing Socials

Lillian @plaintotheridge and Allison Vicenzi @vicenzi.design, a fellow seamstress and designer in the area, cohost recurring "sewing social" at Project49 in downtown Livingston.
These socials are free to the public and great opportunities to get to know some basics about sewing, connect with other makers, and further your personal projects among a community.
Allison's Website 
Check the Calendar below for upcoming dates! 
129 S Main St. Livingston, MT 59047

• Foundations of Sewing 6-week Course

Allison @vicenzi.design and Lillian @plaintotheridge have developed a 6 week sewing course focusing on the Foundations of Sewing.
The series will be from 5:30-7:30 on Thursday, January 16 and recur every Thursday through February 20th.
Follow the link below to access the course. 
https://plaintotheridge.bigcartel.com/product/foundations-of-sewing
Use early bird discount through December 21st and get $25 off!






More info on Calendar Events:

Tuesday Art Nights

Christmas Stroll Makers Market

Holiday on Higgins Makers Market  

Sewing Socials