SEWING LESSONS
Sewing Lessons for Charter School Students, Home School Students and Individuals
I now offer sewing lessons for local charter and home school students, as well as other individuals wanting to learn to sew. I am a registered vendor for many charter schools, so voucher funds can be used for lessons. Please contact me to inquire about lessons for your child or yourself:
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Phone: 530-382-0809
Email: fabrefactionstudio@gmail.com
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I offer sewing instruction of all levels and types. Lessons range from beginning to intermediate, and include hand sewing and machine sewing. My focus is primarily on clothing construction, but I can also teach soft goods sewing (curtains, pillows, etc.) and alterations. Lessons are one hour, and taught at the studio behind my store in the Gold Country Mall in Auburn. Students can bring their own sewing machines, or use the machines I have on site. All supplies and materials are provided. For group lessons, I can have a maximum of three students at a time. Please call or email for more information about scheduling lessons.
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Lessons Offered:
Beginning Sewing:
This lesson plan is for those completely new to sewing, or those who haven’t done any sewing in a long time and need a refresher. Sewing is not at all difficult if you take one step at a time as a beginner. Whether you’re completely new to sewing or you’ve got a couple of projects under your belt, I bet you’ll find something you haven’t tried yet here.
Lessons include:
- Beginning Hand Sewing
- Beginning Machine Sewing
Lessons are generally one hour, with instruction/demonstration of a new skill in first 10 minutes of class, practice of a new skill, and then we’ll work on projects. Examples of projects include: Creating an envelope pillow cover, making a simple pair of pajama pants, basic clothing mending and altering, and other beginning projects utilizing both machine and hand sewing techniques.
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Lessons are $55/hour and all fabric, equipment, supplies and needed materials are provided!
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Intermediate Sewing:
This lesson plan is for those who already know how to use a sewing machine and have successfully completed several sewing projects on their own. We’ll dive deeper into more advanced techniques and working with patterns for sewing clothing.
Lessons include:
- Intermediate Machine Sewing
- Individual Project Guidance and Assistance
Lessons are generally one hour, with instruction/demonstration of a new skill in first 10 minutes of class, practice of a new skill, and then we’ll work on projects. Examples of projects include: Making a skirt from a pattern, making a simple jacket from a pattern, making a corset or vest from a pattern, costume construction, and more advanced soft goods construction (curtains, etc.)
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Lessons are $55/hour and all fabric, equipment, supplies and needed materials are provided!
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Sewing Skills Workshop:
This is an open workshop for those who want time to work on ongoing projects, and would like to collaborate, or need assistance and/or guidance. Students can bring projects they'd like to work on, and will have the use of my studio and equipment.
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Contact me for hourly workshop rates or to set up a shop visit.
Store and Studio Location
Gold Country Mall
884 Lincoln Way, Suite 24
Auburn, CA 95603
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​About Me and the Lessons
I am a professional clothing and costume designer with my own clothing design studio that offers unique, handmade clothing and costume pieces with a historical feel. In my more than 30 years of experience I have developed a unique set of sewing and design skills that I love to share with others. I can teach anything from beginning machine or hand sewing up to advanced clothing instruction, costume design, alterations, interior design products, or anything else you can dream up!
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