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Private Lessons

Opt for our tailored private sewing lessons, designed both for novices eager to embark on their sewing journey or for seasoned sewists looking to refine and expand their expertise. Each bespoke session is structured for a duration of 60 minutes, offering an immersive learning experience. Furthermore, these exclusive lessons can accommodate a parent-child duo, with the provision that the child is aged 13 or under. Elevate your sewing acumen with personalized guidance and dedicated attention.

Note that times are not always listed for private lessons. Contact us to schedule a private lesson if there are no times listed. We have availability throughout the week, especially during the daytime hours.

Private Lessons with Catherine: Book 1 to 2 hour sessions with Catherine. Her knowledge in sewing and construction is vast, her focus is on home sewing machine operation, embroidery machines and sewing projects of most kinds. Catherine is available for in-home lessons as well. Please contact us prior to booking to ensure she has availability and can coordinate a time with you. This is ideal for individuals with limited mobility or experience anxiety in group settings. Availability is generally in the evenings, Friday daytime and most weekends. To schedule private lessons for Catherine, please email her directly at mbriggs1@tampabay.rr.com

Private Lessons with Tori: Book 1 to 2 hour sessions with Tori. She is a former high school educator with years of crafting and sewing experience. Her specialties include Cricut crafts, cosplay, prop. fabrication, stuffed animals, and children's theater. If you're looking for an instructor for a budding sewist, or someone to help create a Cricut masterpiece, or even just an unhinged creation, then she’s your girl! Her schedule is very flexible and has a variety of times available. To schedule private lessons with Tori, please email her directly at vaitken92@gmail.com.

Private Lessons with Sara: Book 1 to 2 hour sessions with Sara. Her creative background includes a bachelor's in fine arts from Flagler college, 5 years of costuming experience on Disney Cruise lines, and working as the alteration manager at David's bridal. Her specialties include performance costumes and alterations. If you're looking for an instructor to help create a show-stopping performance outfit, or to help you get the best fit from your clothes, then she is the instructor for you. Her schedule is very flexible and has a variety of times available. To schedule private lessons with Sara, please email her directly at sarapulsifer@gmail.com.

Private Lessons with Jennifer: Book 1 or 2 hour sessions with Jennifer. Her knowledge is vast and includes sewing, draping, pattern making, overlock/serger machine operations, industrial machine operation and small business management. Jennifer mainly works with home school students during the day and has select daytime availability. To schedule private lessons with Jennifer, please email her directly at Jennifer@porcelynne.com.

Pricing Schedule

Private Lesson Fee: $90/hour, Additional students add $25/hour (additional students can be added during checkout). Note that the private lesson rate may increase in 2026 by approximately $5/per hour for all packages, due to rent/utility increases.

Purchase Private Lessons:

Private Group Lessons for 2 people:

Private Group Lessons for 3 people:

For additional students, please reach out to us for a custom quote. Note that pricing will be similar to our class rates of $35-$50 per hour per person. The rate depends on the supplies being provided.

Note that all private lessons must be scheduled directly with the teachers.