Sewing lessons are back!
Stacey is once again offering sewing lessons for adults and children on a case-by-case basis. ø
These sewing lessons will be held in your home or at a preapproved location of your choice within a 25-mile radius of the Stacey Sansom Designs studio.
Pricing will reflect the increased time, travel, and other associated costs with holding remote locations. However, this will be the most convenient for you and will make it easier to have multiple students in your home learning to sew.
ø Not all sewing lesson topics will be available all the time. Other company workloads may limit availability.
Small CLass Size
- Private (1 student)
- Semi-private (2 students)
- Small group (3-4 students).
No Experience Required
Sewing lessons are available for absolute beginners up to advanced sewing.
Some classes do have required prerequisites, but these will be clearly indicated on course descriptions. A skills test may be required.
Refresher courses available!
Ages 8 and Up
Sewing lessons are available for ages 8 and up. All children 8-11 years old must have a parent registered and actively learning to sew with them.
In Home Lessons
Sewing lessons are held in your home or at an approved location.ª Primary service area is North Texas along the Highway 380 Corridor, within 25 miles of Braswell High School.
Project Based
All beginner sewing lessons are project-based curricula to help build foundational techniques for quilting, general sewing, and apparel sewing.
ª Approval required for allergy and health reasons. No exceptions.
Ages Taught
Sewing lessons are available for children as young as 8 years old, but the ideal starting age is 11-12 years old due to attention span for longer classes. Adults may be 100 years old (or older) as long as they are safely able to maneuver the machine, use cutting implements, and have reasonable vision. Stacey Sansom Designs believes that everyone can learn to sew and welcomes everyone to take lessons, whether they are just starting or refreshing old skills.
All children 11 years old and younger must have a parent taking lessons with them. This can be another responsible adult, but they must attend every class. The reason for this requirement is twofold.
- First is for safety when cutting, sewing, and ironing. We will be working with power tools (ie, sewing machine) and sharp objects.
- Learning to sew requires practice to grow and improve. Practice outside of class is expected. Having an adult learning how to handle basic functional knowledge and troubleshooting abilities helps ensure that practice sessions are successful and safe.
Types of Classes
Classes held in your home may be considered private (1 student), semi-private (2 students), or group lessons (3+ students). Prices will reflect a small discount for each additional student.
Sewing lessons are available in both sewing and quilting.
All beginner classes are general sewing classes with project-based curriculum. These projects build foundational techniques for most sewing. They may include hand sewing, mixed media, quilting, home decor, or apparel sewing.
Crash courses are for absolute beginner students (or students needing refreshers). They quickly cover general use and safety. It is recommended for those who have not actively sewn in 10 or more years, and allows them to understand terminology as well as how to use current/modern tools and/or equipment.
Intermediate and advanced sewing students may learn more advanced sewing and finishing techniques.
If there is an interest in fitting and alterations, this will be offered to intermediate and advanced students on a case-by-case basis only.
If you have a machine that you need to learn how to use, individualized lessons can be catered to machine-specific topics. These may include embroidery machines, sergers, cover-stitch machines, and more.
For information about class policies (Updated FAQ and policies coming soon!)
Class Topics
This is a list of previously offered classes (not all-inclusive). Contact Stacey at Stacey Sansom Designs directly for current class selections.
- Beginner Sewing I, II, III
- Sewing Project Help
- Basic Hand Sewing
- Kid’s Hand Sewing I, II, III
- Beginning Quilting – Start to Finish
- Beginning Quilting – Start to Finish with Precuts
- Basic T-Shirt Quilts
- Sewing Machine Crash Course
- Rotary Cutting Crash Course
- Serger Crash Course
For additional information about courses, contact Stacey at Stacey Sansom Designs.
Additional Fees for Sewing Lessons
Learning to sew is not free. While it can be done on a budget, some additional costs cannot be avoided. A complete list of equipment, supplies, notions, and materials will be provided after class registration is completed.
Sewing Machine
Every student MUST have their own sewing machine to use during every sewing lesson.
If you have multiple students, every student must have a machine. Sharing sewing machines only slows learning. If your students will not take classes at the same time, you may be able to get away with fewer machines.
There are several affordable sewing machines for learning to sew. Budget between $200-$350 per new machine. You may purchase used machines, but all machines must be fully serviced and in good working order before class begins.
Iron and Ironing Board
Each group of students MUST have their own iron and ironing board to use during every sewing lesson.
These can be shared during classes, but will be used regularly especially as students progress.
These do not have to be expensive, but a proper iron and ironing board are expected. A table top ironing board may be adequate for small beginner projects, but a full-sized ironing board will be needed eventually.
Fabric scissors and rotary cutters
All beginner students will need a basic pair of sewing scissors for cutting threads, trimming seams, and more during lessons. For beginner students, these do not need to be expensive, but should be sturdy and of good quality. These should be reserved for use only during sewing activities to increase longevity.
Most beginner projects are precut for students to save on time. Nicer scissors may be purchased once the student progresses to cutting their own materials for class.
Rotary cutters will only be used in intermediate to advanced classes. Children will not need to purchase rotary cutters before age 12.
Basic Sewing Notions and Tools
Some basic supplies are needed from the start of class, the rest will be acquired over time as the student progresses through classes.
Every student will need basic items such as a seam ripper, a 6-inch ruler, basic sewing scissors, thread, hand sewing needles, and a tape measure. Some items may be shared, but every student should work at building their own sewing notions tool kit. The instructor will have all the required tools for each lesson in case students do not have them.
Project Materials
Each lesson will have its own project materials. These will be purchased in advance of class time, every class. You can budget $25-50 per student per class for materials and supplies. This is a high estimate, but supply costs are tricky in our current market.
All beginner students will purchase pre-cut materials kits from Stacey Sansom Designs. These kits are available for your convenience and include all materials required for the class project. Most materials are precut in the kit, allowing you to focus on learning to sew.
Intermediate students will buy kits, but they are not precut. Kits ensure that all materials needed for the lesson are available and accounted for.
Once you understand the basics of sewing, cutting, and fabric selection, you may purchase your own materials.