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About Amaris B.
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I am a costume designer for theater and have been working in the industry for 15 years. I specialize in making fantasy costumes and can teach the art of draping.
Private Lessons are available to sewing and clothing enthusiasts who are committed to growing their skill set and want personalized instruction in their unique areas of interest, and want to build their confidence and abilities at a faster, more individualized pace. With private lessons, you get to set your own pace and schedule, and I will consult with you to help create plan or set of lessons that is right for you and is focused on what you want to learn.
About Amaris
I believes that costume design is a vital art. It is not illustration or embellishment, but a means for the communication of ideas. Successful design takes the story, characters, and historical facts, and translates them through an emotional and artistic lens.
I have designed costumes for many bay area venues including The Marin Theater Company, Cinnabar, Marin Musical Theatre Company and was a costume assistant/stylist for Avengers Grimm Movie directed by Jeremy Inman.
Her work with dance includes Myth and Machine, Kali Fierce Mother, and Sing Me Home Sick Blues for Carmen Carne
I have earned best costume design awards for the Annual Arty Awards, Annie and a Youth Production of Little Mermaid. I was a nominee for best costume design for San Francisco Bay Area Theater Critics Circle, Taming of the Shrew and a nominee for best costume design, Elly Awards, Thoroughly Modern Millie
I am a member of IATWU 784 the local wardrobe costume union and have received my costume design degree at Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. Upon graduation I worked in fabric and textile design, before moving into costume design full time.
I have worked on many dance and theater productions including: A Couple of Blaguards, Crimes of Passion,Tarzan,Pippin, Into the Woods, Midsummer Nights Dream,Wizard of Oz, Sussical, Little Mermaid, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Annie, Mikado, Pirates of Penzance, HMS Pinnafore, Most Happy Fella, Oliver Twist, Peter Pan, Hair, Aladdin, Grease , Beauty and the Beast, Mary Poppins, Once Upon a Mattress, Alice in Wonderland, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
Amaris B.
About Sarah L.
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I have been a professional costume designer since 2003 and have sewn everything from everyday apparel to sci-fi outfits to full-body monster costumes. I can teach you basic skills in a step-by-step curriculum fashion or I can help you create a specific project that you have in mind. Do you want something special for an event or do you want to make something out of some fun fabric you found? I am very flexible and enjoy being creative, so bring me your challenge and I will help you give it life!
About Sarah
As much as I love to create, what I really love is to help somebody learn to do something they love and create something they can be proud of! I am happy teaching all ages, and I specialize in helping each student find his or her unique vision.
I can teach sewing by hand and on a machine, including how to read and understand the instructions in commercial patterns. Bring your project and I'll help you make it happen! I am highly skilled at teaching life drawing, as well as marker rendering and watercolor fashion illustr
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· Sewing · In studio
· Photography · In studio
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About Jennifer L.
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I love sewing! I love fabric, notions, tools and do-dads that will make the job easier. I also love sewing machines of all sorts. What's more, I enjoy showing people how to do and make things they may have been unsure about or afraid to try on their own. I go step by step through the process, whether you are just starting to learn techniques, or you have hit a snag in your current project. My main focus in my own sewing and crafting has been quilt-making, but I also sew, knit and crochet my own garments and bags. I have 18 years experience in hand and machine quilting, machine applique, hand embroidery (including silk ribbon), machine embroidery, free-motion machine embroidery, fabric painting and embellishment, and garment construction.
About Jennifer
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About Renee D.
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I love to sew and greatly enjoy teaching the craft. I have been sewing since I was 7 years old, when I was taught by my Grandmother. A FIDM Fashion Design graduate, I worked in the garment industry as a pattern maker and junior dress designer. I then went on to work for 14 years in the Motion Picture industry in costume design and stylist work.
I enjoy working with children, guiding them to use their creativity in the process of sewing. Lessons can be tailored to the students needs, from learning how to use the sewing machine to the best way to approach sewing different fabrics and patterns. From fashion to interior design, I am happy to guide you to a finished product.
About Renee
I have always tried to share my passion for all things artistic with my two children. By volunteering to run art projects at their school, I discovered the joy of teaching. I decided to combine that with my sewing expertise to help children and adults realize their creative vision. I like helping students explore their ideas while making a project come to life on the sewing machine.
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About Vena H.
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I'm an experienced industry professional and have been working in major fashion companies in NYC. I am offering industry level patternmaking and sewing classes that cater to your needs. Whether you are a beginner who wants to start sewing or advanced level that you want to polish your skills or to start your own line, I can help you with all aspect of subjects that you want to learn. I teach hands on patternmaking and sewing skills used in the industry and garment production know- how if you want to start your own line. Classes include in-depth knowledge of fitting, garment construction, basic and advanced sewing, and production patternmaking. I help my students in different level to achieve their goals.
About Vena
*** Due to recent increase inquires about embroidery machine, please kindly note that I do not teach embroidery machine***
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· Sewing · Online
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· Sewing · Online
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About Rosemary O.
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Make your clothes within 2 weeks of our classes. My goal is to bring out the best in my student and inspire them for greater heights.
About Rosemary
Connect with me today and have fun while you learn.
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· Sewing · In home
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About Adenike O.
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Hi all, I'm an experienced sewer with a degree in Textiles and Design! I've been sewing and teaching for over 20 years and love what I do.
Because I've worked with children and created lesson plans I know exactly how to teach with clarity and work according to the needs of my students.
About Adenike
My name is Adenike, you can call me Adé. I'm a trained fashion stylist and designer with a degree in Fashion Merchandising and Design from the University of Rhode Island.
I have taught sewing and design, to people of all ages, genders, and abilities throughout my professional career. It began in 2002 when I decided to work with the Americorps, Teach America program. There I created and executed a lesson plan that taught students how to sketch, render, sew, read patterns and adjusts garments for personal to suit their personal needs. The program incorporated science, math, and history so that they had a practical and anthropological approach to fashion design. It was great, and I discovered that one of my other joys in life is teaching.
Most recently, I've worked with Hobby Quest, where I teach children in an after schoo
It's recommended that you schedule for a minimum of 60 minutes to get the most out of your lesson.
*IMPORTANT* Potential students interested in working on projects will be asked for project details and current sewing ability.
If a student is a beginner sewer, then he or she will be required to have a complete command of fundamental sewing as well as basic machine knowledge before introduction of project. There will be no exception to that rule.
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· Sewing · In studio
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About Meriem B.
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Hello!
I'm a professional costume designer based in Chicago. I work mainly for opera companies and historically informed performances, but am an enthusiast for anything related to sewing (clothes, stage costumes, or craft projects involving fabrics).
With me you can:
- Learn to sew from scratch
- Improve your basic skills
- Bring your project to my costume shop and I’ll give you professional tips on how to finish or improve it!
About Meriem
On takelessons.com I can be your:
- French teacher or/and
- Sewing teacher (with a French accent!)
I lived in France for 18 years (childhood and college) and 9 years in Tunisia (middle and high school, in a French school), and I moved to the USA in 2011.
I began teaching while doing my PhD (Université de Lille, 2010). I now work as a costume designer and specialize in opera, but my very first job in the US was teaching for a French theater summer camp!
Now I occasionally translate documents, and help opera singers with their pronunciation & understanding of French lyrics.
I also have an American boyfriend who is learning French with me from scratch!
I would like to share my love for the French language and culture with more people, through fun conversations.
Meriem B.
About Mariana L.
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I have a Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts and Fashion Design. I love to teach DIY and crafting projects from beginner to intermediate levels. I have worked 3+ years as a Sewing Instructor for Enrichment classes. Ages: 4 - adults
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About Faiza K.
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Welcome to the world of sewing. Sewing is my passion and I have been teaching absolute beginners from zero to sewing a tunic of their very own size or any size they like in just 4 classes. My classes are structured to guide you through setting up your sewing machines to completely sewing. No need to follow any pattern, let's make you your boss and you can sew any size.
You can choose from the courses available or request me a custom course tailored just for your needs. I love to give private lessons too. Idea of sewing is joyful when you are sewing what you actually want to.
So what are you waiting for , let me know what you want to learn and I will compose a course just for you. Let's get sewing..
About Faiza
I graduated Bachelors in bausiness Administration and worked as an Accountant prior to teaching. Later I realized sewing is as important to me as breathing. I help students build confidence in sewing. I love the feeling when students are able to complete their courses and practically apply their knowledge.
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· Sewing · In studio
· Sewing · In studio
Thanks for all your efforts and the small little personal touches you give to make us feel welcome!
Highly recommend her sewing classes 👍🏼👍🏼"
· Sewing · In home
Motivated and go getter personality, high energy and very quick with her knowledge giving. Fast pace classes give you shortcuts to get the job done! I enjoyed her energy and spirit! You
Won’t be disappointed and will learn new age techniques that she herself has formulated, brilliant!
Faiza K.
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Average Cost of Sewing Lessons in San Francisco, CA
The average cost of 60-minute sewing lessons in San Francisco is $51. While the exact cost will vary depending on the teacher, type of lesson, and your location, you should expect to spend anywhere between $50 and $55 per hour.
| 30-min | $34 |
$36 average |
$39 |
| 45-min | $42 |
$44 average |
$47 |
| 60-min | $50 |
$51 average |
$55 |
For the best experience, we typically recommend 60-minute sewing lessons. However, students looking for a more affordable option may want to consider a shorter lesson length of 45 or 30 minutes. On average, 45-minute sewing lessons are 14% less expensive at $44, and 30-minute lessons cost 30% less at $36.
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