Where are the classes located?
Classes are held in my home in Green Valley near Valle Verde between 215 and Warm Springs. Exact address and phone number will be sent directly by email at sign-up.
Can I drop off my student?
Yes, students can be dropped off for the beginning and intermediate classes. Parents/guardians are also welcome to stay. If a parent/guardian is staying and other siblings are also staying, please bring something to entertain those not in class. Little Stitchers is a parent/guardian participation class and drop off is not allowed.
How do I pay?
Please visit the Shop Page to sign up and pay for classes, machines, and materials.
What do I need to bring for sewing class?
- Sewing Machine (with power cord, foot pedal, presser foot, bobbin & needle)
- Extra Bobbins
- Sewing Machine Needles
- Thread
- Hand Sewing Needles
- Pins
- Chalk or Fabric Marking Pen (light blue, white, yellow or silver is recommended)
- Seam ripper
- Ruler or Measuring Tape
- Fabric Scissors
- Materials listed on class materials list OR pattern and materials for chosen project
I don’t have all that, what do I do?
A limited number of sewing machines are available to rent each term. Sign up to rent a machine when you sign up for class. A limited number of scissors, seam rippers, marking pencils and pins are available for use in class. Fabrics are also available. Materials and supplies are available for purchase when you sign up for class.
How big are the classes?
Class size is minimum 3 students and is capped at 6 students in beginning classes and 8 in intermediate and adult classes.
Who can take classes?
Anyone, including adults, can take a class. Beginning and Intermediate sewing students should be at least 7 years old when enrolling in class. Please contact the instructor for an exception. Little Stitchers is for younger beginners ages 3-8, focuses and hand sewing, and is a parent/guardian participation class. Crochet is recommended for students 10+ and adults. Adult Sewing & Craft is limited to adults only 18+. Fancy Stitches is recommended for students 8+.
Why do you have age recommendations?
I make age recommendations based on my observations as a teacher about when students are typically ready to start learning a skill. This is not a hard and fast rule for most classes, and you are always welcome to contact me for an exception. The only class where the age rule is hard and fast is the Adult Sewing & Craft class.
How do I enroll?
Find the class you are interested in on the Sewing Lessons page and click Add to Cart. (If multiple options are available, choose the day/time from the dropdown box first.) Once you have added the sewing class you want to the cart, and any optional products like Sewing Machine Rental or Supplies fee, click check out and follow the instructions on the screen.
I want to pay cash, or by a cash transfer app (like Venmo, CashApp or Zelle), can I do that?
Yes, you can choose to pay cash or by a method like Venmo, CashApp or Zelle; to use an alternate method please contact me.
How do I use a coupon?
On the cart page choose checkout. Do not use one of the express checkout options. This takes you to a checkout page with payment options and a space to add the coupon code. If you have any trouble with the coupon, please reach out to me. A contact me form is on the left side or you can message or email.
Do you have any boys only or adult only classes?
Boys and adults are welcome in any class based on meeting the minimum skill or age level. Older teens and adults are encouraged to sign up for Intermediate class even with no previous sewing experience.
What is your refund policy?
Less than 24 hours before class begins no refund. At least 24 hours before class begins 50% refund. Within 24 hours of sign up, or two weeks before classes begin, full refund. Special exceptions may apply. If you find you need to cancel and have missed the deadline, please contact me for more information. In some cases I can apply the fee you paid to another term.
I have to miss a class, are there makeup classes?
Please contact me if you need to miss a class as soon as you know. I allow makeups in the same class on a different day, when there is space in the other classes or allow a student to come early or stay late to make up. I can also pro-rate the term if you know before signing up you will be missing a class; contact me and I will send a one time code so you only pay for the classes you can attend.
What is your Make Up Policy?
In order to make up a class, please inform me in writing (email or text message) about an expected absence. As long as notification is made ahead of time, the student can make up the class at another time. Students can make up their lesson during any regularly scheduled class time as long as there is space in the class. Students who miss class without notifying me ahead of time will not be eligible for a make up lesson.
Do you have a serger/fashion design/costume design/alterations/quilting or other specialty class?
My intermediate class is a choose your own project class. Your only limit is your imagination. The adult class is also choose your own project. I teach many of the fiber arts skills.