Sewing Lessons

first-time sewer

$45

This 2 hour(ish) lesson will cover the basics of the sewing machine (You will be using a Brother CS7000x in the studio), how to cut fabric on a cutting mat with gridlines and many other sewing basics. You will complete a beginner project. Several choices of fabric are available or bring your own. Click here for BEGINNER PROJECTS.

Semi-Beginner

$55

This 3 hour(ish) lesson is for a semi-beginner. You already know some of the basics. You've made some beginning projects before and gotten to know the sewing machine a little. You will leave with a completed project. Either bring your own fabric, or choose from a small selection here. Click here for SEMI-BEGINNER PROJECTS.

Advanced beginner to intermediate

$65

These projects may require 3-5+ hours to complete and can be divided into as many sessions as needed. Cost is set per project, no matter how long it takes you. Lesson may include tips for achieving perfect zipper tabs, inserting inner and outer pockets in purses/totes (with or without zipper), beginning quilting for small projects, foundation paper piecing, a variety of binding technique choices, etc. Click here for ADVANCED BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE PROJECTS.

Repeat students

If you have taken one lesson with me, subsequent lesson prices will be 10% off listed cost.

Want to bring A friend or family member?

Each student sews the same project. (Price per student is $10 off listed project cost.)

available lesson times

I'm generally available Monday thru Friday 10-5, or evenings from 7-9:30 p.m. Occasional weekend times are available. Lessons can usually be scheduled 1-2 weeks in advance. No lessons mid June-August. Email: DebRamrath@gmail.com

Group ClasseS

I offer group classes for up to six students. You can book your own class with friends, sign up with me for a group special from time to time, or schedule a class through Needham Community Education. https://www.needham.k12.ma.us/community_ed/nce_adult - the next NCE class will take place on May 13, 2025. (The Spring calendar isn't out yet.) At the end of the evening, you'll take home a completed project.

Do you have a new sewing machine you'd like to get to know?

If you have recently purchased a brand new sewing machine and would like to bring it to your lesson, I will be glad to help you get to know it. I'll do my best to educate myself about your machine, but please google a tutorial on how to thread and wind a bobbin prior to lesson. If you have a hand-me-down or old machine, please have it serviced before lesson: https://www.annsfabrics.com/sewing-machine-repair--embroidery-machine-repair-industrial-machine-repair.htm