Both private and semi-private lessons are now available. Sewing lessons will be held at Mashe Modern or Raccoon Ridge Community Church in Dallas Center, IA. Students do need to have a good-working sewing machine and basic sewing supplies for all lessons. Lessons are for anyone aged 8 and older. 

In a private lesson, you get 1-on-1 help guiding you through whatever skills or project you want to tackle. From making the simplest pillow case to the most complicated quilt or dress, Stephanie can help you develop your sewing, fashion, and quilt skills.

Private Lessons

• $60 - 3 hours

• $120 - 6 hours

Semi-Private Lessons (cost split between 2 people)

• $90 - 3 hours

• $180 - 6 hours

Have a few friends and want to have a class? (cost per person, minimum of 4)

• $40 - 3 hours

• $80 - 6 hours

Lessons Available

• Sewing 101: students will start here if they don’t know the basics of their sewing machine or how to keep a consistent seam allowance. (3 hours)

• Zipper Pouch: learn to sew a zipper and box corners. (3 hours)

• Advanced Quilting Techniques: this is based on the student’s interest and can include curves, half rectangle triangles, improv, etc. (3 hours)

• Beginning Clothing: learn to read commercial patterns and make something to wear. (Woven pajama pants or a skirt) (3 hours)

• Advanced Clothing: fitting clothing and more complicated patterns such as dresses, blouses, coats. (6 hours)

• Sewing Knits on a Serger: learn to sew a t-shirt or leggings. (6 hours)

• Any of my classes under Workshops are also available. 

Refund Policy

• There are no monetary refunds for canceling any private/semi-private sewing lesson.

• Please let us know ASAP if for some reason you have to cancel or reschedule a private or semi-private sewing lesson.

• If you cancel or reschedule within 48 hours of your scheduled private/semi-private lesson or don’t show up, the lesson will be forfeited.

• If you show up late for your private/semi-private lesson, the lesson will still end at the scheduled time.

• If you are more than 20 minutes late for your private/semi-private lesson and the instructor has not heard from you and does not have another lesson following yours, the instructor will leave and your lesson will be forfeited. 

Frequently Asked Questions

• What kind of payment(s) do you accept? Once you decide to buy a lesson I’ll send you an invoice with instructions on how to pay via PayPal or Venmo. 

• Do I need to bring my own sewing machine to class? Yes, and it must be in good working order. If you schedule a clothing lesson and wish to use a serger to finish your seams, please let me know. 

• Do I need to bring my own supplies to class? Yes. Once we decide what project you want to make, I will send you a list of the materials you need to bring. 

• Do you teach online? Not at this time. 

• Can the class be held at a different location? Yes, if you have a space you’d like to use, feel free to ask.