Name: How to Read a Sewing Pattern
Uploaded: 2022-08-19T22:46:30.000Z
Duration: 12 min 19 s
Description: This is a must-watch video for beginners who are following a sewing pattern.

This is a must-watch video for beginners who are following a sewing pattern.

Sewing

I have been a music teacher and private lesson instructor for the past 20 years.  I have a bachelor of science degree in Music Education and hold a teaching certificate for all-level Music Education.  In my private studio I have taught students from 3-70 and have enjoyed them all!  In addition to teaching music I also serve as the Music Minister for my church where I am background checked annually.  Students coming to me can expect a tremendous amount of experience as well as a committed, honest and caring teacher.

*** Lesson Details ***
For beginning piano students at the pre-reading level (ages 3-6ish) I like to use the Faber "My First Piano Adventure" series. I love that this series enforces solid technique in a fun, child-friendly way.

For older beginners and players with some piano I like the Alfred series, supplemented, of course, with songs/styles of music that interest the student.

Guitar: I've found that guitar method books are nearly as diverse as the guitarists that play them!  That being said, I typically start with the Essential Elements for guitar for a solid introduction to music reading and a touch of theory.

Depending on the style of play the guitarist is interested in I move on from there.  Mel Bays Classical method is always a solid choice as is the Christopher Parkening Guitar method.  I also have a few tab oriented books and some rock/blues oriented books.

For clarinet and oboe students I like to compliment what their band/orchestra director is using when possible.  I also love the Klose method for clarinet.  The Rubank is also a tried and true book I use.  I've had a lot of success with these books.

Of course the best method books are for naught without adequate practice time!  When theory and technique work get too dry it's always fun to throw in some fun selections to compliment the "work."

Voice students are a bit different in that I don't use a specific method to instruct.  I have many books that I draw from when teaching voice due to the unique nature of the individual.  Depending on the style of music, from classical to jazz/pop, I have music that will teach proper breath support, vowel placement and tone.

*** Studio Equipment ***
Home studio: converted dining room with 3 guitars, young percussion instruments,  upright piano and f/w keyboard. Seating available for parents.
Music ministry at First Christian Church in Terrell.  Access to choir room with upright piano. Seating available for parents.

*** Specialties ***
Degree in all-level music education with specialty in voice.

How to Read a Sewing Pattern

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Teacher of the Year

All-Level Teacher Certification

Music Teacher

Music Minister

Provide private lessons and small group lessons

Private Music Instructor

I am a seamstress, costume designer, historical clothing expert and have worked in the film industry. I routinely perform costume repair work for theatrical companies, alterations for formal gowns and create/modify garments to use in film and living history events.
If you are a beginner or advanced I can teach you to get better, more consistent results from your sewing.

Lisa was great! I came prepared for my first lesson and she was kind, patient, and very very informative. I plan to take more lessons from her consistently! She even went overtime without complaining on my first lesson because I was so excited and had too many questions. Great teacher, 10/10

Lisa is friendly and gave me some good pointers about my clarinet playing. She was positive and encouraging.

Above and beyond teacher. Truly skilled and lovely teacher who will do everything she can to help.

Working with Lisa has been a joyful experience. I was seeking sewing and piano and music theory lessons and trying to figure out which subject to start in order to find a tutor on the TakeLessons site. I figured I'd have to study each topic with a different tutor, and could only afford one tutor for one subject at a time.
 
Well, Lisa is all three! I honestly couldn't believe it when I read her profile! I ended up purchasing the special--three 30-min lessons for $30 total package--that TakeLessons was offering. We talked about each topic one session at a time. I needed suggestions on how to get started (books to buy, notions needed for sewing, what to look for in a portable keyboard).

Once I plan finances for obtaining necessary items, I'll be coming back to work with Lisa. She is professional and her enthusiasm is infectious! Her resume demonstrates her extensive knowledge and experience, which impressed me so much when I read it that I bought that special 3-for-1 package right away. I recommend her highly.

I enjoyed my lesson. It was very informative and encouraging. I look forward to learning more from Lisa.

Great teacher. We look forward to the next lesson.

Today was my first session with Lisa and I had so much fun talking with her and my sewing experience (mostly none) and goals (make clothes for myself), and I can tell she loves sewing and teaching others. Her enthusiasm is absolutely contagious! For the first time in my life, I'm confident that I will be able to sew things I'd like to down the road. :) Thanks Lisa!

First lesson was so much fun! Lisa is so engaging and patient, I’m looking forward to meeting again!

Lisa took me to no knowledge about my machine, fabric and sewing to comfortable moving forward on my own! I feel so confident. I highly recommend Lisa.

Lisa was wonderful! She gave me great tips & goals to work on. She was very relaxed, supportive & kind.

Taking lessons with Lisa is really fun. I am learning a lot!

Lisa C.

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