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About Kim K.
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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.
About Kim
For creative people and makers, crafting is like going to the gym. You will find great fulfillment and a sense of accomplishment if you set aside time on a regular basis to nurture this very important part of what makes you who you are. Think of me like a personal trainer. I will encourage and inspire you while you develop your skills and express yourself through a variety of textile based media.
Private and group lessons or classes are provided in locations around the NYC area, in my space or via webcam. My focus is on providing an entertaining, relaxing and enjoyable experience as you learn a leisure time activity. I am extremely patient and detail oriented. When you let me know what you would like to learn or make, I will guide you through everything from selecting materials to fine tuning your technique. Take a lesson with me to fi
Private and group lessons or classes are provided in locations around the NYC area, in my space or via webcam. My focus is on providing an entertaining, relaxing and enjoyable experience as you learn a leisure time activity. I am extremely patient and detail oriented. When you let me know what you would like to learn or make, I will guide you through everything from selecting materials to fine tuning your technique. Take a lesson with me to fi
nd out why my students love me.
Teaching is a wonderful extension of my work as a professional crochet and knit designer and technical editor. A web search will reveal some of my published work over the last decade. As a craft teacher in the NYC area for over 8 years, I have worked with individuals, groups and classes of all ages and skill levels. Most of my experience focuses on working with older adults and people with special needs. Minors must have a supervising adult present. I do not work with groups of young children.
I have studied the history and mastered the skills to make and teach a vast variety of textile techniques. Please see my experience.
If you are using this site without the assistance of a TL Rep, I recommend the schedule as you go option. I often have openings in my calendar sooner than the site allows. After we make contact, we can choose the best date and time.
*** Lesson Details ***
Please let me know what you would like to learn or make before your lesson so that we may be fully prepared with any materials, tools, equipment, books or handouts. Students are expected to provide all their own tools and materials unless other arrangements are made.
Recommended duration for in-person lessons is 90 minutes. A surcharge may be added for travel outside of areas accessible by one MTA fare or expected travel time exceeding 90 minutes.
*** Specialties ***
Textile based crafts including crochet, knitting, embroidery, sewing, patchwork, plastic canvas, needlepoint, counted cross stitch, bobbin lace, historic textile and costume conservation and storage, and more.
I also love to research and develop craft projects for classes or master techniques students would like to learn.
Teaching is a wonderful extension of my work as a professional crochet and knit designer and technical editor. A web search will reveal some of my published work over the last decade. As a craft teacher in the NYC area for over 8 years, I have worked with individuals, groups and classes of all ages and skill levels. Most of my experience focuses on working with older adults and people with special needs. Minors must have a supervising adult present. I do not work with groups of young children.
I have studied the history and mastered the skills to make and teach a vast variety of textile techniques. Please see my experience.
If you are using this site without the assistance of a TL Rep, I recommend the schedule as you go option. I often have openings in my calendar sooner than the site allows. After we make contact, we can choose the best date and time.
*** Lesson Details ***
Please let me know what you would like to learn or make before your lesson so that we may be fully prepared with any materials, tools, equipment, books or handouts. Students are expected to provide all their own tools and materials unless other arrangements are made.
Recommended duration for in-person lessons is 90 minutes. A surcharge may be added for travel outside of areas accessible by one MTA fare or expected travel time exceeding 90 minutes.
*** Specialties ***
Textile based crafts including crochet, knitting, embroidery, sewing, patchwork, plastic canvas, needlepoint, counted cross stitch, bobbin lace, historic textile and costume conservation and storage, and more.
I also love to research and develop craft projects for classes or master techniques students would like to learn.
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Kim K.
Online
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$35
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About Dovile R.
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I've been sewing my clothes since 13. I was supporting myself during my years in Art Institute by sewing for clients. After graduating I partnered with SBA Concern and my designs were produced commercially. In 1994 I got award for pachwork design from French magazine "Modes & Travauch". I can teach how to sew from table runner to coat and beyond.
About Dovile
I began teaching while studying in Art Institute. My first students were 5 to 7 yr. old kids. It was very challenging, but also very rewarding. I was teaching them skills, they were teaching me patience. Later the age of my students grew, until I ended up teaching the same students I was in the same classes just 6 months ago. Again another challenge. I love challenges and even more I love helping others to overcome them.
My philosophy about teaching is that everybody can learn, it is only the way how we learn is different for different people. Another very important thing - I strive to be creative, respectful and approachable.
My philosophy about teaching is that everybody can learn, it is only the way how we learn is different for different people. Another very important thing - I strive to be creative, respectful and approachable.
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· Sewing · In home
· Sewing · In home
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Dovile R.
Online
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$20
/ 30-min
About Marlisa J.
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I also am a textile artisan. My love is doll-making, in the Waldorf style. I teach knitting (Continental style), crochet, and sewing.
About Marlisa
I am a potter who specializes in functional tableware. I teach in my studio and also at local art centers. I teach throwing on the potter's wheel and hand-building. My work has been exhibited in national juried shows.
I also am a textile artisan. My love is doll-making, in the Waldorf style. I teach knitting (Continental style), crochet, and sewing.
My other love is gardening. I grow tree and herbaceous peonies. My cottage style garden is planted for fragrance and naturalness. I emphasize growing perennials because their beauty increases each year.
I also am a textile artisan. My love is doll-making, in the Waldorf style. I teach knitting (Continental style), crochet, and sewing.
My other love is gardening. I grow tree and herbaceous peonies. My cottage style garden is planted for fragrance and naturalness. I emphasize growing perennials because their beauty increases each year.
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Marlisa J.
Bethesda, MD 20817
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$30
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About Kaycee C.
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Experienced Costume Designer Teacher of 3 years available for eager students of all experience levels and ages! I structure my lessons so students learn what they want to learn, while also building a strong foundation of basic pattern skills we can always dig into more difficult pieces. I specialize in mostly custom costume designs, typically use beginner patterns like Simplicity, McCall, or Butterick, and also have the following tools available to use during lessons: nail and thread, extra thread, sewing machine, pattern wanting to use, material scissors, and pins.
About Kaycee
Kaycee has been teaching private lessons since March of 2016 and is currently available to teach lessons in-studio, and online. She has helped students in many different kinds of fields. For example, drawing on paper, making video games, helping find your acting character in the story, to helping put the whole project together.
Kaycee has received her training at two locations in 2016. She Substituted at Renaissance Charter School (Elementary thru Middle Schools) and G-Star School of the Arts (High School). She received her degree's in Game Designing (BA) and Theatre Performance (AA). Howard Community College was where she got her Theatre from, and her Game Designing was from Full Sail University. As an expert in her field, Kaycee looks forward to helping new students achieve their goals. Kaycee's teaching style is very open, fun, and
Kaycee has received her training at two locations in 2016. She Substituted at Renaissance Charter School (Elementary thru Middle Schools) and G-Star School of the Arts (High School). She received her degree's in Game Designing (BA) and Theatre Performance (AA). Howard Community College was where she got her Theatre from, and her Game Designing was from Full Sail University. As an expert in her field, Kaycee looks forward to helping new students achieve their goals. Kaycee's teaching style is very open, fun, and
professional.
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Kaycee C.
Online
starting at
$35
/ 30-min
About Kari B.
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I specialize in women's and children's clothing but have experience in all areas and sewing techniques. I love working with beginners who are eager to learn and those who are ready to step up to their next level of expertise.
About Kari
Hi, there! My name is Kari and I can't wait to meet you! I've been teaching private lessons since 2006 and have loved helping my students learn to sew, crochet, dye, and craft. I have worked in costume design and craft at the Barter Theatre (State Theatre of Virginia) and am looking to spread my talents with students that are eager to learn. I love working with children and adults alike. I look forward to helping you reach your goals!
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· Sewing · In home
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Kari B.
Fairfax, VA 22031
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$40
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About Timpla S.
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Students can expect a Systematic Approach to Sewing, what I fondly call the SASsy way. We will start with foundational topics like the Anatomy of the Sewing Machine, building on that foundation one skill at a time. I've learned that remaining motivated to sew often holds people back so I will also teach you how to plan out projects and how to build a sewing habit that helps you see consistent results and keeps you motivated to sew!
About Timpla
Hello! You want to learn to sew? I'm Timpla and I can help you!
FEEDBACK FROM MY PREVIOUS STUDENTS:
"It was great! I learned so much about my sewing machine."
"Had a great time Timpla! I was able to hem my daughter's skirt and repair a shirt sleeve. Looking forward to next time."
"I definitely benefited from the class! Thanks so much!!!"
I LOVE helping my students conquer their "fear" of the sewing machine, which unleashes excitement about their potential to sew unique items for themselves and others.
I've been sewing since I was a young girl, learning from my grandmother.
My experience includes sewing women's and girl's apparel, home decor, and quilts. I decided to start teaching private and group lessons after receiving many requests from friends and acquaintances.
I look forward to helping you develop the
FEEDBACK FROM MY PREVIOUS STUDENTS:
"It was great! I learned so much about my sewing machine."
"Had a great time Timpla! I was able to hem my daughter's skirt and repair a shirt sleeve. Looking forward to next time."
"I definitely benefited from the class! Thanks so much!!!"
I LOVE helping my students conquer their "fear" of the sewing machine, which unleashes excitement about their potential to sew unique items for themselves and others.
I've been sewing since I was a young girl, learning from my grandmother.
My experience includes sewing women's and girl's apparel, home decor, and quilts. I decided to start teaching private and group lessons after receiving many requests from friends and acquaintances.
I look forward to helping you develop the
skills you need to tackle any sewing project.
~Timpla S.
~Timpla S.
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Timpla S.
Online
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$35
/ 30-min
About KIM G.
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Sewing Machine, check! Material, check! I can help you bring the two together with knowledge and care as your sewing instructor. Whether you have a specific project in mind that you'd like help with, or maybe you just need some help getting back into sewing, each class is tailored to make the skills you have shine, while you absorb new ones.
About KIM
I am a fashion samplemaker, and a devoted sewing teacher! My greatest joy is seeing my students master new skills, empower themselves through crafting their own style, and applying their learning throughout their lives. I maintain a blog on Tumblr where you can see some current and past fashion samplemaking work (as released by the designer themselves) as well as video tutorials that I've made.
While I am patient, my enthusiasm is palpable during each lesson. Each lesson is designed for maximum student engagement using a show-not-tell approach. Sewing is a hands-on enterprise! So, I do my best to empower each student with each lesson.
While I am patient, my enthusiasm is palpable during each lesson. Each lesson is designed for maximum student engagement using a show-not-tell approach. Sewing is a hands-on enterprise! So, I do my best to empower each student with each lesson.
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· Sewing · Online
· Sewing · Online
· Sewing · In studio
She took me from knowing nothing at all about sewing to being able to make my own work-out tops. Then she taught me how to make work shirts, and soon together we will start making my first pair of pants. (If you're as tall as I am, you know this is a very big deal.)
Friends and coworkers, for the first time, they're seeing me in clothes that fit my arms and shoulders properly and they ask where I got them. I feel really good about that, and I don't have rashes under my armpits from too-tight "XL" shirts.
If she can get my burly dopey butt to learn to sew, she can teach anyone.
She also has a stocked sewing studio. Most lessons I go there to learn, but I've also had her visit my place. I prefer to go there, if you need a button or fabric, she probably has it, and will let you buy muslin from her instead of taking a special trip to the Garment District to get it.
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KIM G.
Online
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$30
/ 30-min
About Cindy S.
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I've been teaching sewing for 30 years and my students have gone on to creating their own clothing by use of patterns. Within the first few lessons, you'll be able to gain knowledge of how to thread a sewing machine, tension, bobbin, stitches available according to your specific machine or ones I have available in my studio. As time goes on you'll be able to cut and sew a specific project's desired from patterns. I love working with students of all ages and I can't wait to meet you!
About Cindy
I'm multi-media artist who offers various pottery, painting, fiber art (fiber processing, various types of felting, natural dyeing, yarn making, rug making, sewing, crocheting, knitting) jewelry, candles, and soap making and canning workshops in my art studio. We also have an onsite mini farm with llamas, alpacas, sheep and peacocks. We shear our animals annually and use our processed fiber in our workshops. Students learn the ancient traditions of naturally dyeing fiber with local plants and how to spin into art yarn with spindles.
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Cindy S.
Online
starting at
$25
/ 60-min
About Vena H.
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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.
About Vena
My name is Vena. I'm a fashion designer, tailor, sewer, enthusiastic craft lover. I had worked at major fashion brands in NYC for more than 7 years with a fashion design degree from Parsons. My specialty is in sewing, patternmaking, draping, tailoring and fitting. I have a great passion in teaching and extremely patient. I provide the best quality and hands on sewing skills that we use in the industry. If you would like to learn how to draft a pattern from scratch to make your own clothes or alter your clothes that fit you, I will show you how to achieve that. The courses will design and cater to your needs. I look forward to having a great sewing time with you.
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· Sewing · Online
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Vena H.
Online
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$35
/ 45-min
About Celestine B.
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Experienced sewing teacher of 5 years available for eager students of all experience levels and ages! I structure my lessons so students learn what they want to learn, while also building a strong foundation of sewing skills. I specialize in clothing, typically use commercial patterns and custom made patterns also have the following tools available to use during lessons: sewing machine, serger and supplies
About Celestine
I'm a professional fashion designer and seamstress. I enjoy teaching the skill to anyone who has ever desired to learn. I have over 11 years experience in sewing. It is my passion!
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Celestine B.
Online
starting at
$15
/ 30-min
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Review by Laura
"My lesson both met my needs and also some of my highest hopes for it. My goal was to have an in home lesson to get me and my daughters started on our
new sewing machine. I was a bit nervous choosing an instructor to invite into my home, especially based on just an online profile and without the security of a known sewing organization (not even sure sewing lesson organizations exist- I couldn't find one!). I felt pretty secure going through Take Lessons as it provided a type of screening process. But I was also happy that I pushed a bit by directly contacting (via the Take Lessons email feature) an instructor listed as outside my geographic radius. It turns out she was not too far and willing to travel to us so Take Lessons arranged it.
Marlisa was a great match for us due to her interest in Waldorf and working with children. She brought samples of her handmade dolls to inspire us and easily set up my machine and got me comfortable with the basics. She explained clearly and made sure I tried everything so I would remember.
We didn't do any projects yet but it was a worthwhile investment to get us comfortable with the machine. I can't say how wonderful it was to have her come to my own home and work with us in such a relaxed fashion making it possible to learn this new skill in this hectic world without dragging everyone to another "lesson". Next week I will ask her to focus on teaching my 8 year old. Thanks Take Lessons for this helpful service! Marlisa is great!"
Marlisa was a great match for us due to her interest in Waldorf and working with children. She brought samples of her handmade dolls to inspire us and easily set up my machine and got me comfortable with the basics. She explained clearly and made sure I tried everything so I would remember.
We didn't do any projects yet but it was a worthwhile investment to get us comfortable with the machine. I can't say how wonderful it was to have her come to my own home and work with us in such a relaxed fashion making it possible to learn this new skill in this hectic world without dragging everyone to another "lesson". Next week I will ask her to focus on teaching my 8 year old. Thanks Take Lessons for this helpful service! Marlisa is great!"
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Washington, DC teacher:
Marlisa J.
Review by Debra Kimble
"My daughter Courtney is enjoying her sewing lessons with Ms Mya each week. I appreciate Ms. Mya"s patience with her students."
Washington, DC teacher:
Mya Mya Seinn T.
Review by Avalon
"Mya was awesome! My 11 yr old daughter really enjoyed her lesson. I
appreciated her patient teaching style, pleasant demeanor and clear
instructions. I
appreciated her patient teaching style, pleasant demeanor and clear
instructions. I
also liked that her home was neat and she made parking
accessible in her driveway. My daughter is looking forward to her next
lesson!"
accessible in her driveway. My daughter is looking forward to her next
lesson!"
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Washington, DC teacher:
Mya Mya Seinn T.
Review by Tiara
"My first lesson with Mya was great. She's helpful, understanding and patient. I will definitely recommend her to anyone who is interested in sewing."
Washington, DC teacher:
Mya Mya Seinn T.
Review by Sharon
"Mya is a very good instructor. She was very patient and gave a lot of good tips. I enjoyed my first lesson. I look forward to my future lessons"
Washington, DC teacher:
Mya Mya Seinn T.
Review by Joyce
"Excellent instructor. Patient and generous."
Washington, DC teacher:
Mya Mya Seinn T.
Review by Mercedes Gilliom
"I am so happy that I found Mya! I had a very enjoyable lesson with Mya at her home. Mya is a very good teacher, with sensitivity to the particular needs
of the student. Mya taught me pattern-making. She did so in a way that allowed me to first observe, then practice what I had observed. I came away with a usable pattern to make an item no longer available in stores.
Whether you are new to sewing or need help in developing new skills, you will find Mya able to meet you at your sewing level and you will end the lesson with enthusiasm for sewing and looking forward to your next lesson!!"
Whether you are new to sewing or need help in developing new skills, you will find Mya able to meet you at your sewing level and you will end the lesson with enthusiasm for sewing and looking forward to your next lesson!!"
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Washington, DC teacher:
Mya Mya Seinn T.
Review by Susan
"The session was wonderful
I am learning how to sew home decor items and upholstery"
I am learning how to sew home decor items and upholstery"
Washington, DC teacher:
Mya Mya Seinn T.
Review by Pamela
"I contacted Mya in the beginning of January because I was in the process of applying to fashion school and needed help and guidance constructing my design
ideas. After I showed her my patterns, fabrics, and sketches, she confidently reassured me that everything would be okay. I came to Mya's home studio three-to-four days a week for three weeks. And during each lesson, she was incredibly patient in explaining sewing terminology, demonstrating techniques, and making suggestions on how to improve my designs. She was so knowledgeable that, at times, I felt like I was taking a college level sewing class. Seriously, I LEARNED SO MUCH! Moreover, Mya was sweet, funny, and incredibly hospitable. One evening, when I arrived to her house with pants wet from snow (because I had spent 1.5 hours digging my car out of my parking space), she gave me temporary clothes to wear while mine dried in front of her heater! No matter when I showed up, she always greeted with a big smile. I truly felt welcomed and accepted in her presence. And, even better, I finished my sewing projects nearly a week before my application deadline!!! THANK YOU, MYA :-D"
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Washington, DC teacher:
Mya Mya Seinn T.
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