October 28-31st
holiday gift challenge
Challenge to make your holiday gifts this season
OCTOBER 28-31ST
THE HOLIDAY GIFT CHALLENGE
CHALLENGE TO MAKE YOUR HOLIDAY GIFTS THIS SEASON
virtual challenge
Are you ready to bring your holiday gifting to the next level? Instead of rushing through crowded stores, take the stress out of shopping by creating heartfelt, handmade gifts! Join us for this year's Holiday Gift Challenge, where you’ll craft unique, personalized presents that your loved ones will cherish. With expert guidance from our talented instructors, you'll turn your creativity into something truly special. From wallets to tree skirts, let’s make this holiday season shine with DIY magic! 🎄✨🎅🤶🌟
virtual
Holiday Gift CHALLENGE
Are you ready to bring your holiday gifting to the next level? Instead of rushing through crowded stores, take the stress out of shopping by creating heartfelt, handmade gifts! Join us for this year's Holiday Gift Challenge, where you’ll craft unique, personalized presents that your loved ones will cherish. With expert guidance from our talented instructors, you'll turn your creativity into something truly special. From wallets to tree skirts, let’s make this holiday season shine with DIY magic! 🎄✨🎅🤶🌟
Look at all the holiday gifts you can learn to make...
LIVE ZOOM CLASS:
HOLIDAY MITTENS
TABLE RUNNER
LIVE ZOOM CLASS: PATCHWORK BOWS TOTE
LIVE ZOOM CLASS:
HANDMADE HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS
LIVE ZOOM CLASS:
SWING JACKET
DIVA STOCKING
VIXEN JACKET
KAY CAPE
POTHOLDER
CHRISTMAS TREE SKIRT
SLIPPERS
CRISSCROSS APRON
YANAKA JACKET
BELLY BAG
TORI ONSIE
NIKKI DRESS
SCARF
IMAGINE ALL THE GIFTS YOU'LL MAKE DURING THIS CHALLENGE!
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
about
Sew Creative Lounge…
"Sew Creative Lounge has rekindled my love for sewing after many years. I truly enjoy the sewing classes. Now I feel like I'm able to conquer anything!"
LAura J.
Rose J.
“I’ve been taking classes at Sew Creative Lounge for three years now and I have found my second home. The instructors are my life line and are always so helpful.”
Jessica R.
Holiday Gift CHallenge
4
LIVE Workshops
4
days
12
on-demand
CLASSES
$0
Cost To Attend
VIP TICKET ONLY $17
4
live virtual classes
4
DAYS
12
on-demand classes
$0
Cost To Attend
VIP TICKET $17
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
about
Sew Creative Lounge…
"Sew Creative Lounge has rekindled my love for sewing after many years. I truly enjoy the sewing classes. Now I feel like I'm able to conquer anything!"
LAura J.
“I’ve been sewing all my life and I can’t believe things that I learned during the first Holiday Gift Challenge. Tisha is a wealth of information and I love taking her classes. "
Rose J.
“I’ve been taking classes at Sew Creative Lounge for three years now and I have found my second home. The instructors are my life line and are always so helpful.”
Jessica R.
What To Expect At
THe holiday gift challenge
- 4 Live Virtual Workshops featuring sewing instructors Tisha Thorne and Candace Phelps daily at 1pm EST
- Access to 12 additional on-demand classes per day for a total of 16 classes!
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Learn new sewing techniques while making fun, quick gifts
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Learn must-have tools that every sewer should have in their tool bag
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Be a part of a community of sewers in our private Facebook group where you can get to know others participating in the challenge
What To Expect At
THE HOLIDAY GIFT CHALLENGE
- 4 Live Virtual Workshops featuring sewing instructors Tisha Thorne and Candace Phelps 1pm EST.
-
Access to 4 on-demand classes each day for a total of 16 classes
-
Learn new sewing techniques while making fun, easy gifts
-
Learn must-have tools that every sewer should have in their tool bag
-
Be a part of a community of sewers in our private Facebook group where you can get to know others participating in the challenge
Meet your host
Cecily Habimana, HOST
Cecily Habimana is co-owner of Sew Creative Lounge located in Mount Rainier, Maryland. Sew Creative Lounge teaches children and adult sewing classes and hosts summer camp at their home studio and satellite studio in Chicago. They also partner with various elementary schools throughout the DC metropolitan. In response to the pandemic, Cecily and her partner Tisha opened up an online store and began designing their own collection of fabrics. They excited about their work and are always eager to work with their students.
Cecily has been featured in several publications and blogs including The Washington Post, Washington Express, Madame Noire, The Examiner, American Express website and Chicago Tribune. Cecily has also appeared on Fox 5 News and NPR. She received her bachelor’s degree from Howard University and her MBA from George Washington University.
Cecily has been featured in several publications and blogs including The Washington Post, Washington Express, Madame Noire, The Examiner, American Express website and Chicago Tribune. Cecily has also appeared on Fox 5 News and NPR. She received her bachelor’s degree from Howard University and her MBA from George Washington University.
Tisha Thorne
LEAD Instructor
Cecily Habimana, HOst
Cecily Habimana is co-owner of Sew Creative Lounge located in Lanham, Maryland. Sew Creative Lounge teaches children and adult sewing classes and hosts summer camp at their home studio and satellite studio in Chicago. They also partner with various elementary schools throughout the DC metropolitan. In response to the pandemic, Cecily and her partner Tisha opened up an online store and began designing their own collection of fabrics. They excited about their work and are always eager to work with their students.
Cecily has been featured in several publications and blogs including The Washington Post, Washington Express, Madame Noire, The Examiner, American Express website and Chicago Tribune. Cecily has also appeared on Fox 5 News and NPR. She received her bachelor’s degree from Howard University and her MBA from George
Washington University.
Cecily has been featured in several publications and blogs including The Washington Post, Washington Express, Madame Noire, The Examiner, American Express website and Chicago Tribune. Cecily has also appeared on Fox 5 News and NPR. She received her bachelor’s degree from Howard University and her MBA from George
Washington University.
candace phelps
LEAD Instructor
Candace Phelps has been sewing for over 40 years. Quilting is her latest adventure. Candace’s quilt style is both traditional and modern. She mixes traditional blocks, strip piecing, improv blocks, and foundation paper piecing with African wax fabrics and batiks. Candace's quilts have been on view with Maryland Quilts Exhibit and solo exhibit at Black Rock Art Gallery.
Candace Phelps graduated from Lincoln University, PA with a B.S. in Business Administration. Later, she studied Fashion Design the Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.) in NYC. After finishing in New York, she opened her custom drapery workroom, CPDC Décor, LLC. Her work has been featured in interior design show houses and industry magazines. Candace taught beginner sewing and home décor sewing classes at G Street Fabrics. She also has been a guest speaker for interior design students at Montgomery College and George Washington University.
Candace Phelps has been sewing for over 40 years. Quilting is her latest adventure. Candace’s quilt style is both traditional and modern. She mixes traditional blocks, strip piecing, improv blocks, and foundation paper piecing with African wax fabrics and batiks. Candace's quilts have been on view with Maryland Quilts Exhibit and solo exhibit at Black Rock Art Gallery.
Candace Phelps graduated from Lincoln University, PA with a B.S. in Business Administration. Later, she studied Fashion Design the Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.) in NYC. After finishing in New York, she opened her custom drapery workroom, CPDC Décor, LLC. Her work has been featured in interior design show houses and industry magazines. Candace taught beginner sewing and home décor sewing classes at G Street Fabrics. She also has been a guest speaker for interior design students at Montgomery College and George Washington University.
Tisha Thorne, INSTRUCTOR
Tisha Thorne is co-owner of Sew Creative Lounge and is a certified sewing instructor that has been teaching locally in the DC area and throughout the country for more than two decades.
Born and raised in Washington DC, Tisha is passionate about teaching her students of all ages about sewing. Tisha and her partner Cecily Habimana founded Sip and Sew DC
in 2014 and opened Sew Creative Lounge
in 2017.
Her mission is to teach the world to sew, one stitch at a time.
Born and raised in Washington DC, Tisha is passionate about teaching her students of all ages about sewing. Tisha and her partner Cecily Habimana founded Sip and Sew DC
in 2014 and opened Sew Creative Lounge
in 2017.
Her mission is to teach the world to sew, one stitch at a time.
candace phelps, INSTRUCTOR
Candace Phelps has been sewing for over 40 years. Quilting is her latest adventure. Candace’s quilt style is both traditional and modern. She mixes traditional blocks, strip piecing, improv blocks, and foundation paper piecing with African wax fabrics and batiks. Candace's quilts have been on view with Maryland Quilts Exhibit and solo exhibit at Black Rock Art Gallery.
Candace Phelps graduated from Lincoln University, PA with a B.S. in Business Administration. Later, she studied Fashion Design the Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.) in NYC. After finishing in New York, she opened her custom drapery workroom, CPDC Décor, LLC. Her work has been featured in interior design show houses and industry magazines. Candace taught beginner sewing and home décor sewing classes at G Street Fabrics. She also has been a guest speaker for interior design students at Montgomery College and George Washington University.
AS SEEN ON
AS SEEN ON
class Schedule
october 28-31st
DAILY 1-2pm EST
via ZOOM
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
Step 1: TUNE IN TO THE live ZOOM CLASS EACH DAY AT 1PM EST
Step 2: Confidently make your gifts for your friends and family
Step 3: Post a picture of your Completed projects in the Sewing Lounge Facebook Group
Who Should Attend?
There's something for everyone whether you are a complete beginner or experienced sewer.
THERE'S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE WHETHER YOU ARE A COMPLETE BEGINNER OR EXPERIENCED SEWER.
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FAQ’s
What is The Holiday Gift Challenge?
What is The Holiday Gift Challenge?
The Holiday Gift Challenge is a sewing challenge where we are challenging you to build your sewing skills and make your holiday gifts this season.
The Holiday Gift Challenge is a sewing challenge where we are challenging you to build your sewing skills and make your holiday gifts this season.
When is it?
When is it?
The live classes will be held virtually via Zoom October 28-31st from 1-2PM EST.
What level is the challenge appropriate for?
What level is the challenge appropriate for?
This challenge is appropriate for the absolute beginner through
advanced level sewer.
This challenge is appropriate for the absolute beginner through
advanced level sewer.
How much does the challenge cost?
How much does the challenge cost?
The challenge is free! You can also upgrade your registration and purchase
the recordings so that you have access to all the classes until November 2026. There are no refunds for the VIP ticket.
The challenge is free! You can also upgrade your registration and purchase
the recordings so that you have access to all the classes until November 2026. There are no refunds for the VIP ticket.
What supplies do I need for the challenge?
What supplies do I need for the challenge?
Once registered, you will be emailed a link to download the supply list.
Once registered, you will be emailed a link to download the supply list.
Who is hosting the challenge?
Who is hosting the challenge?
The challenge is being hosted by Cecily Habimana, co-owner of Sew Creative Lounge. Live classes will be instructed by Tisha Thorne and Candace Phelps.
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