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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!

Beginner-You will learn basic skills of hand and machine stitching, seams, darts, pleats, zippers, pouch, tote bag and build many more samples into a scrapbook.

Intermediate- Fabric dimension and behavior, cutting skills, bias binding, various necklines and making a skirt or blouse. Learn to make garment with commercial pattern.

Advanced-Make dress, skirt, pants or blouse with lining.

Note: Although students learn at different rates, the above results are expected, if taking lessons 2hours a week, for 5weeks for all levels.

I have been teaching small group classes of children between the ages of 5 and 13 since 2010. My favorite memory from my earliest class was when my 10 year old student went home and adjusted her mother's sewing machine to sew properly! I have taught classes from very basic sewing machine skills to machine quilting.

Not your mother's home ec class! Sewing is a great foundation for any child who likes to work with their hands. Problem-solving and math skills will reinforced, and your child will be introduced to fractions, measuring, making patterns, and the engineering of textiles. We start with the fundamentals of hand-sewing and work at your child's pace toward machine sewing skills. Your child will make practical and whimsical projects--scaled to their ability--and will feel a sense of accomplishment after each lesson. Your child will be make the design decisions that lead to confident maker skills. I'm a homeschooling mom, afterschool art and animation instructor, costuming hobbyist, and always have a craft I'm working on. I love helping kids gain confidence and build their knowledge and skills at a comfortable pace.

Interested in learning to sew? Sewing is a unique art that is extremely versatile. You can make a pillow, sew a dress or costume, create a blanket and much much more. Learning to sew opens the doors to a vast creative realm and best of all it’s a blast. I have been sewing most of my life and love every bit of it. My program is entirely customizable so whether you’re a beginner, want to learn to use patters/make your own, or something else I want to help you reach your goal. So let’s get started!
I offer many lessons that fall under the title of sewing. When you book a lesson there is a comment section where you can leave me a message and your goals. Let me know which of the many topics you want to learn!
Topic include but are not limited to:
Sewing- beginner, intermediate, advanced, kids' sewing, sew a
stuffy, learn about hems and fixes; Learn to use patterns-
beginner, intermediate, advanced;
Pattern-making - pattern-making101, skirts, dresses, knits;
Custom fit ...

I will teach you how to sew with confidence, even if you have never touched a machine before. When you need help finishing a garment, I will coach you. My experience runs from garments, to plush toys, to cosplay outfits, to tailoring, to quilting, to hula dance costumes, to one-of-a-kind purses.

Let's stitch up something great.