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Private Sewing Lessons

PRIVATE LESSONS
are perfect for people with busy schedules or who want one-on-one attention. Team up with one or two friends or a whole group and host a private workshop or series of lessons at a discounted rate! Private lessons must be completed within 3 months of date of initial purchase.

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Dan finished this cashmere coat in a series of private lessons.

New Reduced Travel Fees!
I teach lessons at my private studio in North Oakland, or I can come to your location for the following per-lesson travel fees.

    Within 20 minutes of my studio: no charge
    20-40 minutes: $15
    40-60 minutes: $25

    SCHEDULING
    Lessons are generally scheduled weekdays, nights or weekends on a weekly basis, working around our schedules.

    RATES
    8-hour package: $200
    4-hour package: $115
    less than 4 hours: $30 per hour

    GIFT CERTIFICATES/prepaid lessons
    Want to give sewing lessons as a gift? Use the options listed below and pay using Paypal!

    Private Sewing Lessons

    WHAT’S COVERED
    Lessons are tailored to your needs. Learn to make a garment, copy a garment or get assistance with a special project.
    Some of the things you can learn in a series of four two-hour lessons:

    • How to use & troubleshoot your machine, its various stitches and attachments
    • How to take your own measurements and choose a pattern size (tip: it’s not what you’d buy in ready-to-wear!)
    • Advanced tailoring such as bound buttonholes, welt pockets and couture seam finishes
    • Altering patterns and finished garments to fit you perfectly

    See payment policies for more information.

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