How long are the private online lessons?

by admin | Jul 10, 2024 | Questions Answered

Private lessons are purchased by the hour at $100 an hour with a 2 hour minimum, 4 hour maximum, each class. This is a great option for focused learning, specifically if there is a particular skill you want to learn, or a problem with your project you are trying to...

I’m thinking of purchasing this vintage sewing stool for my first class project, but now I’m second guessing it. The lower part of the stool is hard for me to picture how I would be able to replace the vinyl with fabric. Is this too advanced of a choice for a beginner?

by admin | Jul 10, 2024 | Questions Answered

Hey! I’m so glad you asked! This project is not too advanced for a beginner. Any fabric can go on the same way as the vinyl does. The reason you can’t picture it is because the previous skilled trades person did a great job of hiding their work! This is a...

Do you teach your classes with the option of using upholstery leather? I’m a leatherworker and seamstress and know how differently they can both behave and wanted to check and see if you go over that in classes…

by admin | Jul 10, 2024 | Questions Answered

I do! My classes are all set up so that you bring in your own project and work on the skills YOU want to learn! The best part is each class has people working on different types of skills all around you, so you’ll learn from everyone else as well!If you’re...

Hi Kymmburleigh, I saw on the Ypsi Area Discussion group that you do upholstery work. Do you work on leather car seats? I have a car seat whose foam interior padding has gotten pretty flattened out. And it has a separation in a cloth-to-leather seam in the seat bottom.

by admin | Jul 10, 2024 | Questions Answered

Hi! Thanks for your question! I actually only offer home furnishing upholstery for the most part, but I know this guy, Aaron Lloyd, he owns Detroit Interior Works. He is absolutely incredible. Check him out!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DetroitInteriorWorks/...

I am pinning my boxing strip to the top and bottom of the seat cushion. I’ve measured precisely, but it always seems that the boxing strip is a little longer and I end up having to take tiny tucks together it. What am I doing wrong?

by admin | May 2, 2024 | Questions Answered

Hey there. I totally feel your pain. All of my early box cushions and panels did this too! I learned it’s because the fabric layers move under the sewing machine at a different rate, causing it to slip and move as you sew. This is most cumbersome with domestic...