Sewing Lessons in Tempe. Amazing Teachers.

Want to curate your own wardrobe? Interested in learning to sew clothes for your own fashion brand? I will help you reach your goal of producing a solid foundation in sewing and fashion design techniques while tailoring to your personal tastes and strengths. My lessons will allow you to gain quality hands on sewing experience. Please message to see if we're a good match! I look forward to teaching you.

My love of sewing and the needlearts grew out of watching my Mom, and I began hand-sewing and crocheting at 8. After moving to the west coast, I found that I could take my skills and passions to a whole new level with time spent in Fashion Design school, where I earned my BFA in Fashion Design. The move to Phoenix opened the door to my discovery of teaching, a surprise, a delight, the ultimate expression of my love of all things fiber and textiles. With over 25 years of classroom teaching experience in apparel and textiles, I bring a diverse set of sewing, needlearts and teaching skills.

I will work with students in exploring their personal interests, in a variety of subject areas, including:

Sewing - all levels from beginner to advanced, as well as Tailoring and Couture.

Patternmaking - all areas of Patternmaking including Drafting, Draping, and Flat Patternmaking.

Vintage pattern use - working with patterns that pre-date printed patterns, with patterns that were not made for ...

I have always had a passion for Fashion. Born in Miami and raised in Texas, this Fashionista began her sewing journey at the age of twelve receiving lessons and sewing tips from my mother. From there I started making my own clothing and began wearing my fashions to school which led t me sewing and designing clothing for my fellow school mates as well. Word began to travel that there was a young new designer in the community, so my clientele and skill level began to grow. In 2004 I officially incorporated Random Star Couture a custom clothing brand which caters to Men, Women, Children, and Home Decor. As years progressed I became a professional Sewing Instructor for JoAnn Fabrics & Crafts along with teaching private clients. I also branched out into wardrobe styling and costuming. Which gave me even more access in the Fashion industry allowing me the opportunities to have worked with such clients/ companies as Roca Wear (Clothing Brand), Aeropostle, Lil' Wayne (Six Foot Seven Foot- ...

I've been sewing and designing clothing for men, women, and kids professionally for over 30yrs. My curriculum is specific to beginners, intermediate, and advanced students. And as an educator of college and high school level students, each class is designed to inspire creatively as it allows each student the opportunity to further advance their skills.

I've graduated from AIU University for Fashion Design and Marketing. I Design most of my on clothes when I can't found what I'm looking for in stores. I love sharing my creations with others. Ive taught students at my home one on one. I've taught at Joan's fabrics for a year. I've had classes as large as 15 students at one time. They where all beginers.