Pillow Workshop

The New York Sewing Center

4.8 430 reviews

Learn how to sew the perfect pillow and add color, texture, and a pop of style to any room in this beginner-friendly workshop. You will explore different sizes and shapes and learn how to incorporate fringe and zippers for a professional finish. Walk away with a pillow you made yourself, or grab a kit to make a matching set at home.

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10 and older
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246 W 38th St, New York, NY
2 hours

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Terrific class and wonderful instructors. I couldn't have been more pleased - plus, I came away with not only a lovely pillow but also a new set of skills.

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Description

Transform your living space by creating the perfect personalized pillow. Learning to sew pillows of various sizes and shapes while adding decorative fringe is a wonderful way to add color, texture, and personality to any room in your home.

This class is ideal for beginners who are comfortable using a sewing machine. You will learn essential pillow-making techniques and walk away with a completed pillow you have created. Additionally, we offer pre-cut pillow supply kits available for purchase at $20 each, allowing you to take home a matching kit to create an additional pillow at your own pace. The first pillow you make in class is included in your course fee.

During this class, you will master:

All essential sewing terminology and equipment usage
Two fundamental stitches and seam finishes: the straight stitch and zigzag stitch
Proper installation techniques for trims, including pom poms and other decorative elements on pillows

Projects and Supplies: You will complete one throw pillow cover with an envelope closure and decorative trim. All necessary sewing kits and fabric supplies are included in your registration fee, allowing you to focus entirely on developing your skills.

Refund Policy

Cancellation / Reschedule / Refund Policy:

You must give at least 3 business days notice to cancel or reschedule your enrollment in the Regular Classes
24 hour cancellation policy for Private Classes
Once the class has started, we can no longer offer refunds
In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount

Reviews of Classes at The New York Sewing Center (430)

(4.8-star rating across 430 reviews)

This class: 4.9 out of 5 from 16 reviews

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Miriam M. • May 13, 2025

We had fun in the class with a good teacher. Came out with a pillow to take home. I enjoyed the class.
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Anonymous • October 22, 2024
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Fiona L. • January 10, 2024

Great workshop, simple and fun. Small group class so it felt like a 1:1 class at times. Looking forward to more!
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Rebecca N. • April 12, 2023
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karen m. • July 22, 2020
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Anonymous • January 18, 2020

Anthony was very patient and professional. I learned a lot in my pillow making class. I recommend this class to everyone.
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Patty L. • October 14, 2019
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Anonymous • August 27, 2019
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sara k. • July 30, 2019
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Joan G. • July 29, 2019

Terrific class and wonderful instructors. I couldn't have been more pleased - plus, I came away with not only a lovely pillow but also a new set of skills.
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Christine P. • May 6, 2019

I learned a lot and had a great time! The instructors were very knowledgeable and I was allowed to ask as many questions as I wanted. Well worth the time and money. Can't wait to take another class.
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Anonymous • March 26, 2019

Great instructor, I left with a finished pillow!
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Whitney H. • March 25, 2019
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Anonymous • March 2, 2019

The venue is great, and the instructor was helpful. However, the patterns provided for the pillows were really really limited in variety, and it was a dash to try to get the least ugly one first. They were clearly the cheapest cloth available that didn't sell. If you're hoping to actually use what you're making in this course, then it's definitely not worth it. But as a standalone learning experience it was good.
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Carmen M. • December 8, 2018
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Vilma T. • October 10, 2018

The instructor, Timothy, was knowledgeable and fun. Everyone in the class walked away extremely pleased.

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