Whether you’re home from college or have a bit more time as the days grow longer, summer is the perfect time to improve your stitching skills with sewing classes. Even you find yourself fumbling over a thread and needle now, the helpful team from Sew Special will have you crafting beautiful quilts by the end of the summer. Located in Kahului, HI, they are the largest sewing and quilting store on all of Maui.

Here, the staff shares some compelling reasons to sign up for their sewing classes this summer:

• Make Beautiful Gifts: Once you learn how to sew, the possibilities for gift giving become endless. Whether you’d like to give a handmade teddy bear at your friend’s baby shower or construct a beautiful memory quilt for a family member, there are plenty of ways you can create one-of-a-kind gifts for your recipients. 
• Learn a New Skill: Sewing is a practical skill to have. Once you’ve learned it, you’ll find it coming in handy in ways you never thought possible. From repairing torn pet toys to making exquisite custom curtains to outfit your bedroom windows, you’ll be prepared to fix or make just about anything fabric-based.
• Tailor Your Own Clothing: Not only will you be able to stitch up any holes in your favorite clothing, but you’ll also be able to tailor your own tops, dresses, and pants! The option to alter clothes according to your unique shape allows you to purchase virtually any item you come across and still achieve a flawless fit. So, if your sleeves or pant legs have always been a bit too long, you’ll now have the skills to make them fit just right.

Sew Special has limited spaces available for three sessions of their Teen Summer Sewing Classes. Session one runs from June 6 through 17, two is from June 20 to July 1, and three will be held July 4 through 15. Beginner and intermediate classes are available for adults as well. To sign up now, call (808) 877-6128, or visit the sewing and fabric store online to learn more. Don’t forget to like their Facebook page for updates!