Machine Sewing
Private and Semi-private lessons for students who possess good eye-hand-foot coordination, excellent focus and a healthy respect for machines.
Try It Out! Sewing Machine Lesson
Is your student interested in machine sewing, but you're not quite sure if they are ready? In this 90-minute, one-on-one lesson your student will be introduced to the basics of safe sewing machine operation while completing a simple, fun project. $50 lesson fee includes all materials, instruction and a private phone call after the lesson where I will give you my assessment of your sewers readiness and recommendations for the next steps.
Is your student interested in machine sewing, but you're not quite sure if they are ready? In this 90-minute, one-on-one lesson your student will be introduced to the basics of safe sewing machine operation while completing a simple, fun project. $50 lesson fee includes all materials, instruction and a private phone call after the lesson where I will give you my assessment of your sewers readiness and recommendations for the next steps.
Get Started Sewing!
In this initial lesson students will be introduced to the basics of safe machine operation including: what's what on the machine, seam allowances, straight stitch and square turns. Use one of Jeanette's studio machines or, if you have one, bring your own machine. $50 for 2-hour, one-on-one private lesson, $30 per student for 2 students, includes materials to complete a small tote bag.
Hello Machine!
You have a machine but you're not quite sure how it all works? Get to know your sewing machine in this fun, informative lesson. We'll cover threading the machine, making a bobbin, tension, seam allowances, foot and stitch changes and effective use of your machine's owner's manual to trouble shoot.
$50 fee for 2-hour, one-on-one private lesson, $65 for 2 participants
$60 fee for a 3-hour lesson, one-on-one private lesson, $80 for 2 participants
In this initial lesson students will be introduced to the basics of safe machine operation including: what's what on the machine, seam allowances, straight stitch and square turns. Use one of Jeanette's studio machines or, if you have one, bring your own machine. $50 for 2-hour, one-on-one private lesson, $30 per student for 2 students, includes materials to complete a small tote bag.
Hello Machine!
You have a machine but you're not quite sure how it all works? Get to know your sewing machine in this fun, informative lesson. We'll cover threading the machine, making a bobbin, tension, seam allowances, foot and stitch changes and effective use of your machine's owner's manual to trouble shoot.
$50 fee for 2-hour, one-on-one private lesson, $65 for 2 participants
$60 fee for a 3-hour lesson, one-on-one private lesson, $80 for 2 participants
Wait, do I need my own machine? Quick answer -- no. For the long answer, see my thoughts on buying a machine.
On-Going Lessons
Private or small group lessons (2-3 students) individually created so that students can learn to do what they want to do: fancy stitches, zippers, button holes, sewing curves, using patterns, fabric cutting techniques and more. Most students benefit from a series of regular lessons. See below for fees.
Fees for Continuing Private One-on-One Lessons*:
90 minutes - $40
Two hours - $50
Three hours - $60
Fees for Continuing Small Group Lesson (2-3 students)*:
90 minutes - $20 per student
Two hours - $30 per student
Three hours - $40 per student
* depending on the project chosen, fees may not include the cost of fabric, notions and other project materials
Private or small group lessons (2-3 students) individually created so that students can learn to do what they want to do: fancy stitches, zippers, button holes, sewing curves, using patterns, fabric cutting techniques and more. Most students benefit from a series of regular lessons. See below for fees.
Fees for Continuing Private One-on-One Lessons*:
90 minutes - $40
Two hours - $50
Three hours - $60
Fees for Continuing Small Group Lesson (2-3 students)*:
90 minutes - $20 per student
Two hours - $30 per student
Three hours - $40 per student
* depending on the project chosen, fees may not include the cost of fabric, notions and other project materials
