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Private Lessons with Alice



Book a private lesson with Alice. Her extensive and professionally trained sewing experience and instruction of over 30 years. This includes lead wardrobe at Pacific Opera Victoria, theatre, film and television.

Alice teaches students from ages 16 and up of ANY skill level. 


PLEASE READ ALL BELOW INFORMATION BEFORE BOOKING: 




Private Lesson Options and Booking Information


Private lessons are available in-person. Our posted schedule allows for one-hour sessions; however, for any special requests, please contact us directly at 
classes@thegreenthimble.ca.

Please email us if you wish to set us:

  • A two-hour lesson instead of the standard one-hour booking.
  • A lesson with more than one person (Note: a group of more than two people may be considered a private booking).

She has expertise in teaching the following skills: 

- Intermediate to advanced sewing
- Pattern/fit adjustments
- Alterations and tailoring
- Sewing knits
- Dress form building/adjustments
- Draping (3D pattern making w/ fabric)
- Fashion school portfolio preparation
- Corset and bra-making
- Costuming 

What she is NOT able to help you with:

- Upholstery 
- Quilting 
- Machine orientation (PLEASE BOOK WITH TANYA FOR MACHINE ORIENTATIONS) 
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**Contact Tanya at classes@thegreenthimble.ca to discuss your project for your lesson with Alice**



 PLEASE READ OUR CLASS POLICIES PRIOR TO BOOKING THIS CLASS 

DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS CLASS?  EMAIL OUR CLASS COORDINATOR: classes@thegreenthimble.ca


Instructor: Alice Hawes
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About The Green Thimble

We are a sewing store dedicated to making sewing as sustainable as possible. We offer sewing machines, supplies, and accessories for sewing enthusiasts, both new and recirculated. With a passion for creativity and craftsmanship, we strive to inspire and support sewists of all levels, offering a diverse range of products and expert guidance.