SEWING & DESIGN CLASSES
Fashion Geek for Hire offers basic classes and custom sewing lessons for all skill levels.
Start with pillows and accessories, move on to apparel and advanced sewing and design techniques.
Choose from a variety of basic classes or choose custom classes and pick your own project.

Basic sewing classes start with the essentials and add skills with each project:
  • Machine set up & stitch sampler
  • Square pillow, flounce pillow sham, ruffled round pillow (Studio Pattern)
  • Tote bag (Studio Pattern)
  • Apron with patch pocket (Studio pattern)
  • Elastic waistband skirt (Simplicity 1662)
  • Pajama pants (Simplicity 1722)
  • Peasant blouse (Simplicity 1722)
  • Zipper bag (Kwik Sew 3748)
  • Skirt or dress with zipper (Butterick 5466 or 5769)

Have some sewing experience? Customize your sewing adventure!
FG4H will help you learn the skills to reach your goals with custom sewing lessons.
What to expect in sewing classes
  • Bobbin winding, threading the machine
  • Fabric & patterns: selection & preparation
  • Pinning and cutting
  • Commercial patterns & pattern adjustments
  • Straight stitch, basting and specialty stitches
  • Double stitch seam finish
  • French seams
  • Folded hems, rolled hem foot
  • Elastic casing waistbands
  • Zipper installation
Make your dresses!
(Excludes jacket)
Butterick 5769
1 1/2 - 3 yards fabric
1 1/2 - 3 yards lining
1 spool thread
4-8 studio hours

Learn to make your
essentials!

Save time & money!
Make dresses for career,
events or special occasions
BASIC PROJECT
Sew your best dress!
(Jacket optional / advanced)
Butterick 5769
1 1/2 - 3 yards fabric
1 1/2 - 3 yards lining
+ supplies
4-8 hours
Intermediate sewing skills
BASIC PROJECT
Make your go-to skirts!
Butterick 5466
1-2 yards fabric + supplies
4-6 hours
Intermediate sewing skills
Save time & money!  Learn to sew your essentials!
Make skirts and dresses for career, events and special occasions!
BASIC PROJECT
Kids learn the basics!
Simplicity 1722
2-3 yards fabric + supplies
4-6 hours
Basic sewing skills
Contact us at info@FashionGeekForHire.com or call 631-651-5800 to schedule lessons and classes