Sewing Mentors

After 24 years in public and Tribal education, I am now a self-employed grant writer and serial crafter. I have particular expertise in sewing, including stretch/spandex fabrics, costuming for aerial circus, and vintage sewing machine repair and restoration.

Hey there! I'm Jenifer, an enthusiastic crafter with over two decades of experience in Family and Consumer Sciences education. I love guiding individuals of all ages on their creative journeys, especially in sewing, knitting, and crocheting. Whether you're seeking to elevate your...

Shelly Madison Experienced Sewing Teacher with a passion for nurturing creativity and cultivating the art of fashion. Over two decades of experience in the beauty and fashion industry. Possesses a Certificate of Achievement in Fashion Design and an Occupational Skills Awar...

I am a sewing machine expert with well over 6 years in sales at a major dealer out west. This means that I’m familiar with them all: Babylock, Brother, Janome, Elna, Pfaff, Viking, Singer and even Bernina! I’ve taught people how to use all of them, and I can teach you too! I also...

Hi, I’m Tina. I have been quilting for 40+ yrs, sewing for at least 50. Quilting is my passion, having done simple to very complicated. I love the basics and find this most rewarding. I’ve recently retired with the goal of quilting thru my vast stash of fabric. I make smaller i...

With 45 years of experience, I can help with hand embroidery, machine sewing, and hand sewing techniques. Through the years, I have created, from scratch, the following items: Ball gowns, wedding gowns, theatre costumes, historical costumes, folk costumes, patchwork quilts, knitt...

I teach hands on classes in my studio.

I am a freelance seamstress and sewing teacher with over 30 years of experience

I am a self-published author with six novels and three non-fiction books. As an educator, I have taught and tutored most grades. I am proficient in pre-algebra, Algebra I, and Geometry. I tutor high school and college-level writing. For over twenty years, I have served the homesc...

I am a seamstress with 50 years of experience. I am experienced in patterns, sewing apparel, bags and machine embroidery. I teach apparel and bag making.

Hi, I'm Julia Borgstrom Kastendiek. My expertise lies in design, patternmaking, textiles, reuse and repurposing clothing and general sewing. My sewing and teaching skills are excellent and I can likely help you with any creative project you are stuck on, technically or otherwis...

I am an avid creator and have experience in sewing, quilting, crochet, painting, cross stich, embroidery, doll making, and many other hobbies and crafts. I will try just about anything in the creating space and love to make things on my own without patters or any tutorial. I have...