IN PERSON Private Sewing Lesson - Individual or Group

Learn how to sew or build and expand your sewing skills with lessons from Rae at her studio in downtown Ann Arbor. 

Lessons are sold in ONE HOUR increments, adjust quantity to purchase multiple hours (Example: for a 3-hour long session or 3 separate 1-hour lessons, select quantity = 3). 

How to book a lesson:

FIRST PAY: Choose the number of students from the drop-down menu, adjust the quantity for the number of hours you would like for your lesson, and purchase the lesson.

THEN RESERVE A TIME: After check out, please use Rae's Calendly page to select the date/time(s) for your lesson(s). Please makes sure your session is purchased at least 48 hours before your reserved slot to allow Rae to communicate with you about your lesson and to avoid cancellation. Thank you!

We recommend 2-3 hours if you need a beginner lesson or want to work on a project, but for building techniques, fittings, or serger setup, 1 hour is enough. 

NOTE TO PARENTS: All individuals under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian present during the lesson, or book a group lesson. You are welcome to use the sitting room with WiFi while your student learns how to sew, or book a 2-person lesson if you want to learn along with them. 

Possible topics

Learn-to-Sew: How to use a sewing machine, sew basic seams, types of fabrics, and how to thread your sewing machine (bring your machine or use one of Rae's studio machines)

Beginner projects: Rae will help you select a beginner project based on your interest to practice your new sewing skills. Eg. Tote bag, pillow case, zip pouch, baby bib

Garment Sewing Basics: Learn beginner garment sewing techniques, such as gathering, seam finishing, pleats, curved seams, hemming.

Sewing with knits: learn all about knit fabric and how to sew seams and knit hems.

Serger 101: Learn to use a serger, thread your serger (bring your serger along), serger uses, basic troubleshooting, and practice 

Specific garment: Get assistance with cutting out pieces and preparing to sew a Made by Rae garment, or working through the garment sewing instructions.