Creative Sewing School

For those of you who are new to the studio, all machines and equipment, as well as most materials needed for your projects, are provided to students. The only additional expense is purchasing your garment project pattern and fabric. It is suggested that each student bring a notebook and pencil.

All classes include discussions and demonstrations on appropriate fabrics, stitching techniques, proper measurements and creative options to add personality to the garment. Pattern adjustments are made as needed for each student to insure a well fitting garment.

Advanced registration is required for all classes.


LEARN TO SEW WITH A PRO
Classes available for both adults and teens!

This hands-on, interactive program is designed to either build a solid foundation of sewing skills and confidence for beginners or build on that foundation for more experienced sewers. Beginners will be assigned projects appropriate to their skill levels after practicing some basics. Experienced sewers are encouraged to bring their own current apparel or home dec project or are welcomed to work on a class assigned project.

Each lesson will begin with a short informative demo on a single technique or topic and handouts reinforce each concept. Creativity is encouraged at every step as a way to personalize each garment.

Since we are all busy juggling a million different commitments, this class has been formatted to be as flexible as possible for students. With an ongoing registration process, students can join the class at any time and choose which 4 weeks work for their schedules, so the 4 weeks don’t have to be consecutive. If a class is missed the student will pick up where she left off. Students have the option of purchasing as many 4 week blocks of class time as they need.

Saturdays 10am - noon
Tuition: $275 for the first 4 week block and includes all materials except garment projects, with a 10% discount on all renewals.

Bring a friend to register with you and get a 10% discount on your tuition!

..............................Learn to Sew With a Pro Disclaimer about Cancellatuion
This Class schedule is designed to be flexible for you.  In order for it to be flexible for me, (because life happens) I reserve the right to cancel a Saturday class at any time.  I will always give you as much notice as possible. Thank you for understanding the demands of life and family.  We will post any cancellation dates on the website calendar as soon as possible for your benefit.


PRIVATE LESSONS

If you can’t fit a regularly scheduled class into your calendar or have a specific skill you’d like to learn, a Private Lesson may be just what you need.

Private Lessons are scheduled at our mutual convenience either during the week, including evenings, or on weekends. Some private students just take one lesson, others take several, it’s entirely up to you.

There is a one-hour minimum for private lessons, however you may book as many hours as you would like from one to the entire day. You get to choose the topic, the pace and the amount of time and you have my undivided attention during your lesson.

Private lessons: $55/hour

NYC TRIP

Everybody loves a field trip and so do I! Several day trips are planned for New York City and all that FABRIC!! We will meet at the bus pick up location, enjoy a relaxed drive to NYC, be dropped off in the heart of Manhattan, see the sights as we walk to the Garment District and roam thru wonderful and delightful shops full of every fabric imaginable. Then there's trims, beads and more! There might even be time for a museum visit.  For those who can’t survive just on eye candy in the shops, lunch will be on your own.


 
***Please wear your most comfortable shoes since there will be Lots of Walking.***

Please check the Calendar for the next scheduled trip

Fee: $135 includes bus ticket, maps and lists



STUDENT MENTORING

Marilyn generously volunteers her time to mentor students in their quest to delve deeper into their areas of interest and possible future career paths. She chooses to make a difference in the community through education.

Marilyn has mentored high school students from Howard, Anne Arundel, Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties.  She has also accepted student interns from several colleges for summer course work and credits.


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