Need help with a sewing a project? This is a fun collaborative class that helps you problem solve issues and gain confidence to move forward on any sewing project you may have. Each student gets individual attention but also benefits from the group camaraderie. I am happy to teach you any basic apparel sewing techniques […]

This class will meet two consecutive Saturdays, July 8 (10:30-2:30) and July 15 (1:30-4:00). On the first Saturday, students will take measurements of themselves and then draft a basic bodice sloper based on their own measurements. A sloper is a pattern that does not have style ease or seam allowance. These are added later based […]

Need help with sewing and fitting a garment? This class helps you problem-solve issues and gain confidence to move forward on your sewing project. I specialize in teaching couture techniques, pattern drafting and manipulation, fitting, and bias sewing. This is a class where you can elevate your sewing skills and express your creativity. Bring your […]

Need help with sewing and fitting a garment? This class helps you problem-solve issues and gain confidence to move forward on your sewing project. I specialize in teaching couture techniques, pattern drafting and manipulation, fitting, and bias sewing. This is a class where you can elevate your sewing skills and express your creativity. Bring your […]

Need help with sewing and fitting a garment? This class helps you problem-solve issues and gain confidence to move forward on your sewing project. I specialize in teaching couture techniques, pattern drafting and manipulation, fitting, and bias sewing. This is a class where you can elevate your sewing skills and express your creativity. Bring your […]

Need help with sewing and fitting a garment? This class helps you problem-solve issues and gain confidence to move forward on your sewing project. I specialize in teaching couture techniques, pattern drafting and manipulation, fitting, and bias sewing. This is a class where you can elevate your sewing skills and express your creativity. Bring your […]

Manny is back!! Manny’s class in June was a blast, and there were some beautiful creations by students. He is offering another 3-day Western shirt-making class. He will demonstrate every step that goes into making a shirt on his industrial equipment. Students will get to see fine examples of Manny’s craft, try their hands at […]

This is a beginner friendly, pattern drafting class. Using excerpts from the book Pattern Magic Stretch by Tomoko Nakamichi, students will learn about pattern-making principles in a fun and creative way. This is a great example of the principle of added fullness. Students will draft the pattern and then cut and sew a cute shrug. […]