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Dawn Z.
Bristol, Connecticut
Learn to machine stitch: Sewing lessons with an experienced teacher
Learn to machine stitch (not machine embroidery) from a BurdaStyle certified instructor and experienced educator. Lessons are customized based on age and goals of the student. Group pricing available, please contact customer service for more details on how to set up group lessons.
About Dawn Z.

High school librarian by day, crafter for life. I'm a certified BurdaStyle teacher, award winning embroider, quilter and knitter. I advise a high school sewing club as well as volunteer with Days for Girls and church prayer shawl ministry. Please note, during the summers my schedule is more flexible when school is not in session. Students will find I'm passionate about all needle arts and want to pass that along to all generations and skill levels. Learning to sew, knit or hand embroider can be intimidating, but with the right support can become a lifelong hobby that provides joy to your life. Let me show you how to get started. I look forward to helping you exercise your creative side.

Teaches Beginner, Intermediate

Teaching since 2008

Kniting Teacher Certification

Teaches ages 10+

Has background check

Instructor details
Subject: Sewing
Embroidery
Knitting
Quilting
Sewing
Teaches 4 subjects. Different subjects may have different prices.
Location:
Student's Home
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaches Online
Work hours
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Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
60 minutes
$45
90 minutes
$55
120 minutes
$65
New Student Special
First 3 lessons
$30
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Teacher's Studio

Excellent lesson. I will continue to work with Dawn

Posted Mar 15, 2023
Teacher's Studio

Very helpful and informative

Posted Mar 9, 2023
Online

Coach Dawn gives sewing lessons to my 12 year old daughter (while I keep notes and help to keep her on track). Dawn is punctual, communicates well, and has extensive knowledge along with patience. We are total beginners and she has helped us with basic sewing machine work and identify passed down sewing materials that could be beneficial now and down the road. We definitely recommend Dawn for beginners!

Posted Mar 8, 2023
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Craft instructor
Oct 2018 - Present
Plainville Public Library
Occasional program leader in hand sewing, arm knitting and other crafts.
Craft instructor
Aug 2016 - Present
Simsbury Public Library
Have taught sewing (hand and machine), arm knitting, origami, paracord knot bracelets and other craft classes at the library.
Craft instructor
May 2015 - Present
Bristol Public Library
Occasional program provider. Past programs include a mother-daughter arm knitting lesson, no sew pilliow, arm knit cowl and fabric origami star.
Kniting Teacher Certification
Oct 2022
The Knitting Guild Association
Clothing
Sep 2021 - Jan 2022
Burda Style Academy
Knitting
Jul 2018 - Jan 2022
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BurdaStyle Teaching Certification
Jan 2022
Burda Style Academy
I have been trained to teach the core sewing techniques as determined by BurdaStyle. Among those techniques are constructing darts, invisible zipper, inseam pockets, joining seams, combined facing, hand stitching, neckline facing, gathering, set-In sleeves, waistbands, pant inseam, waistline facing and working with knits.
The Knitting Guild Association
Oct 2022
Our mission is to provide education and communication to those wishing to to advance the quality of workmanship and creativity in their knitting endeavors.
American Quilter’s Society
Dec 2019
American Quilter’s Society is a body of quilters with a 30-year heritage, whose arms reach wide to encompass all ages, design styles, and methods. It’s where quilting excitement flows and the members are as diverse as the quilts they create – and where you’ll find premier-quality quilting products, inspiration, and information.
Instructor details
Subject: Sewing
Embroidery
Knitting
Quilting
Sewing
Teaches 4 subjects. Different subjects may have different prices.
Location:
Student's Home
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaches Online
Work hours
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
60 minutes
$45
90 minutes
$55
120 minutes
$65
New Student Special
First 3 lessons
$30