Sewing Lessons
I teach sewing lesson in share office space in Ballard. I focus on practical alteration and repair skills. Being able to alter my own clothing to fit my body has been a very healing process for me personally. I hope you leave our session feeling empowered to take on new projects and make clothing work for you.
My rate sliding scale from $30-$50 and hour, with most lessons being 2 hours. Lessons slots are only during weekdays 9am-5pm. The different topics I teach are available below. If you are interested fill out the form to get started.
Sewing Lesson Interest FormBeginner Sewing Machine Intro & Project
2 hours
What you will learn:
- How the sewing machine works
- Different stitches and what they are used for
- How to set the machine for different fabrics
- How to drive the machine
- Construct a pratice project build confidence
What to bring:
- Your sewing machine, otherwise you can use the one provided
How to Hem
2 hours
What you will learn:
- How to create a new hem on pants, skirts, dress or tops
- Techiques for different types of fabrics
- How to properly measure new length on garments
What to bring:
- Your sewing machine, otherwise you can use the one provided.
- 1-4 garments that you would like create a new hem on
Waist Adjustments
2 hours
What you will learn:
- How take in the waist on pants or skirts
- How to determine the best technique for different fabrics and waist construction
What to bring:
- Your sewing machine, otherwise you can use the one provided.
- 1-4 garments that you would like adjust the waist on
Pocket Alterations
2 hours
What you will learn:
- Pocket construction; how to draft and insert a pocket
- How to add a pocket to an existing garment
- How to expand a too small pocket in an existing garment
What to bring:
- Your sewing machine, otherwise you can use the one provided.
- 1-4 garments that you would like adjust or add pockets to
Mending and Repair
2 hours
What you will learn:
- How to patch a hole in a existing garment
- How to fix a ripped seam
- How to reenforced pant crotches
What to bring:
- Your sewing machine, otherwise you can use the one provided.
- 1-4 garments that you would like to repair.
- Any patch fabric matching the garment if avaialble
Project Help
2 hours
What you will learn:
- How read sewing patterns
- How to cut fabric from a pattern
- Assistance on construction or new techniques
What to bring:
- Your sewing machine, otherwise you can use the one provided.
- Your sewing project including its pattern, fabrics and any notions