Sewing Lessons

This 2-3 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.

This 3-4 hour(ish) lesson is for a semi-beginner. (can go over 2 sessions without extra charge if needed). You already know some of the basics. You've made some beginning projects before and gotten to know the sewing machine a little. You may leave with a completed project or come back once more to complete.. Either bring your own fabric, or choose from a small selection here. Click here for SEMI-BEGINNER PROJECTS.

These projects may require 6-9 hours to complete and can be divided into as many sessions as needed. Maximum cost $135, even if takes longer than three 3-hour sessions. 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.

If you have taken one lesson with me, subsequent lesson prices will be 5% off listed cost.

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

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 

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://nce.reg.eleyo.com/course/2962/adult-ws2026/first-time-sewer-zippered-pouch- the next NCE class will take place on 

April. 16, 2026.  

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