Private Sewing Lesson with Tanya
Book a private lesson with Tanya. Her extensive and professionally trained sewing experience of over 25 years & over 15 years of teaching experience, can help you!
Tanya teaches students from ages 8 and up of ANY skill level.
*Private lessons are available in person or virtually. Please contact us directly at classes@thegreenthimble.ca, if you would like to set up a virtual private lesson.
She has expertise in teaching the following skills:
- Intermediate to advanced sewing
- Serger/Overlock or cover stitch machine tutorials
- Pattern/fit adjustments
- Alterations and tailoring
- Sewing knits
- Dress form building/adjustments
- Draping (3D pattern making w/ fabric)
- Fashion school portfolio preparation
- Basic lingerie (underwear and non-wired bras)
- Swimwear
What she is NOT able to help you with:
- Wired bras and other advanced lingerie
- Upholstery
If you are booking a machine orientation, please be sure to bring with you the following:
- The machine you would like instruction on, in good working order and with fresh needle
- Foot control and power cord
- Standard presser foot (usually zigzag)
- Bobbin case (if applicable)
- Bobbin
- Thread that you would typically use
- Any presser feet or accessories required for features you would like specific attention on (buttonhole, free motion/darning, etc)
- Instruction manual
- Note paper and pencil
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Skill Details: | Beginner - Advanced skill levels |
| Requirements: | Please contact us at classes@thegreenthimble.ca to tell us what project you would like to work on. |
| Instructor: | Tanya King |
| Instructor Bio: | Tanya is formally trained in fashion design and technology with extensive and professionally trained sewing experience of over 25 years & over 15 years of teaching experience, Her background includes custom design, alterations, styling, custom fitting, teaching and more. For the last 8 years she has focused on teaching and building a strong local sewing community with other sewists and enthusiasts. |
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