Forest Hills, NY Sewing Lessons

Read my REVIEWS!! I specialize in working with beginners and teach foundation skills for using a sewing machine, following a pattern, handwork and finishing.

I can help you make curtains, pillows, bags, aprons and other household items. If you want to make clothing, I will guide you through using a published pattern.

I have been sewing for over 30 years and was making my own clothes by the time I was in second grade. My lessons are not like reality TV. Projects take longer than you may think they will. I will work with you to properly construct a quality finished project.

Please note, I do not teach pattern making, draping and advanced tailoring. My experience with serger/marrow machines is limited.

Recommend duration for in-person lessons is 90 minutes.

My sewing curriculum is designed so that first time learners will feel motivated to keep on sewing. The first three projects are usually completed within the first 3-4 lessons. After learning how to operate the student's machine, together we will make a draw string bag, a skirt (for a doll, for a student or someone else) and a stuffed animal. These first three projects lay an important foundation; students learn basic and useful skills they will use over and over again as they begin to choose their own projects that we work on together.

I believe that if the student- whether a child or an adult- enjoys sewing and sees what they are capable of from the start, they will be more eager to learn more and take on new challenges.

Currently developing sewing worksheets for children.

I have been sewing for over 30 years and teaching for over 13 years. I am a Fashion Design graduate (FIDM) and can teach sewing, sewing machine care and basics, fabric cutting, using a pattern, pattern alterations, or pattern drafting, and draping.

I can also teach how to choose the proper fabric for your projects, and the different finishing techniques for hems.

I can customize the class to your needs and interests. I can teach you the making of garments, costumes, or home decoration items, or garment alterations.

It's up to you! I can't wait to teach you how to be proficient with your machine, and hand sewing.

I teach sewing, mostly, but also design clothing and knitwear. I can drape and draft patterns, hand spin and weave, embroider, make lace, style wigs, and am an all-around crafty gal. My background includes over 20 years of building theatrical costumes, wardrobing Broadway shows and regional productions, restoring and reproducing museum textiles and costumes, and dressing the runway shows of NY Fashion Week.

The joy of constructing something with your hands never gets old for me and I love passing that joy onto others.

With me you will be learning the basics of sewing: how to use a sewing machine. Together we will create many garments such as jogger pants, bomber jackets, flare skirts, pencil skirts, shorts etc. Whatever you want to make I'll be willing to teach. You'll be an expert in sewing in no time :)

I designed and made my wedding dress. I have degrees in fashion merchandising and fashion design. I am experienced in fitting and alterations. I volunteered coaching OM and DI. We were 3rd at state. I started a reading program at the elementary school and was committee chair for cub scouts. I coached Cross Timbers Middle school science team. I would gear the lesson plan to the student's level as well as selecting projects that would be of interest to the student.

Sewing lessons are structured according to your specifications. You can learn hand sewing techniques, application of closures such as zippers, button (etc), how to sew a dress, pants, suit and or fabric accessories. I can design a lesson plan to fit your Interests. You can also learn how to create a garment from conception (sketch) to a finished 3 dimensional product. Through this process you'll learn how to sketch your idea, create patterns, cutting, sewing and professional garment finishings.

Beginner-You will basic skills of hand and machine stitches, seams, darts, pleats, various necklines, zippers, pouch, totebag and build many more samples into a scrapbook.
Intermediate- Fabric dimension and behavior, cutting skills, bias binding and making a skirt or blouse
Advanced-Make dress, skirt, pants or blouse with lining.

I've been teaching sewing and patternmaking for less than a year. However I found it very rewarding to see my students grow and eventually finish a project on their own without my help. After years working in fashion industry in NYC, I feel the desire to share and pass on my skills to the people who have great passion either in design or sewing but lack of the skills. I have verity of teaching material. It all depends on what you need and what you want to achieve.

Experienced seamstress & tailor for over 15 years. I have been teaching beginner/intermediate sewing for a little over 3 years. Lessons with me are unique because I tailor my lessons to what you want to make. Do you have clothes you want to fix? Bring them. Is their and Outfit you want to make? Bring your idea and pattern. Set your own pace and goals and I will help you get there. Let's have fun sewing! Message me to set up a class and get more details.