Near Waltham, MA

Diane P. - Reading Specialist

I have been sewing since I was nine years old. I have made everything from designer dresses, wedding dresses, jackets, coats, bathing suits, suits, blazers, dress shirts, skirts, pants, and many other garments. I was a bridal consultant working at the largest fabric store in New England before it went out of... read more

Near Waltham, MA

Experienced costume designer and seamstress

I learned how to sew when I was in elementary school and have sewn many items since then including costumes, clothing, toys, and household items, some of which were awarded prizes in district competitions. I have experience teaching adults to sew and care for sewing machines. I am proficient in... read more

Near Waltham, MA

I owned and operated my own design company. I have sewn for over 30 yr

I can create patterns, sew clothing for people and dolls, blankets, headwraps, pillowcases you name it. I work with different fabric textures. I studied a little bit in my undergraduate work, fashion design to learn more about the business. I know how to do all of the handstitch techniques. I word with sewers... read more

Near Waltham, MA

Experienced Woodwinds, Piano and Accordion Teacher

I've been sewing for over 20 years. I have done custom corsetry work, and bespoke gowns. I can draft patterns, alter patterns, and just plain follow patterns. I have a Pfaff 2140 machine, and a Singer Serger. read more

Near Waltham, MA

What I can show you may come in handy when you want to save your faves

I'm the best hand-sewer you'll probably ever meet, because there are not many of us left. I can show you how to hem, mend, take in, let out, and decorate your wardrobe. For machine sewing, see someone else. read more

Experienced Sewer and Patient Teacher

I have been sewing by hand ever since I was young, starting with learning to make bean bags and fabric dolls. I am also very experienced with using home sewing machines, from sewing clothes and fabric face masks to quilts and... read more

Fashion/Technical Design Tutor

...Lauren. As a Technical Designer I wear many hats in bringing the designers concept to life. In short I have to know all sewing and finishing techniques to fix and correct garments from swim wear, jackets, coats, Jeans and sweaters. All this was ... read more

From a family of seamstresses; adept at hand sewing and machine skills

When I was five years old, she began teaching me to embroider. My mother, who sewed wedding gowns and dance costumes, taught me garment construction five years later. By the time I was a teen, I was making and embellishing my own clothes. I... read more